3Com's Internet Appliance Division Teams With
QNX; QNX-R- Technology to be Integrated Into
Upcoming Internet Appliance Line
Business Wire - May 15, 2000 13:16
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2000--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS)
today announced it is working with QNX Software Systems to develop a platform for 3Com's
upcoming Internet Appliance line.
By integrating QNX's technology into the new Internet Appliance line, 3Com will provide consumers
with world-class reliability and simplicity in gaining access to important information anytime,
anywhere. The new product line under development is designed to dramatically simplify the family
Internet experience.
"QNX is renowned for its ability to provide reliable service to mission-critical applications for
industries, such as health care," said Don Fotsch, vice president and general manager, 3Com
Internet Appliance Division. "At 3Com, our goal is to make friendly, radically simple products for
consumers. By combining QNX reliability with 3Com simplicity, we will meet our objective of
creating a convenient, enjoyable, time-saving Internet appliance for the family."
"3Com has the technology, know-how, and, most of all, market experience to deliver what
consumers are waiting for -- a truly simple Internet experience," said Dan Dodge, CTO at QNX. "By
leveraging QNX's mature portfolio of Internet and multimedia technologies, 3Com can offer its
customers a potent combination of speed, usability and, of course, reliability."
3Com's Internet Appliance Division combines the marketing power and channel strength of 3Com's
consumer connectivity leadership with the fast-paced, instant decision-making ability of a startup.
3Com's consumer networks business encompasses leading home networking kits, cable and DSL
modems and PC webcams all branded 3Com(R) HomeConnect(TM).
The goal of the 3Com Internet Appliance team is to provide the best Internet experience by doing a
handful of things extremely well. With a foundation in extensive primary customer research, the
division is centered on creating radically simple solutions for the digital home. |
