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Company Press Release
3Com Becomes Global Network
Interface and Modem Supplier to
Hewlett-Packard
HP and 3Com Deepen Collaboration
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1998--3Com Corp. (Nasdaq:COMS -
news) and Hewlett-Packard Co. [NYSE:HWP - news] have announced an agreement that will
place 3Com network interface cards (NICs) and modem product across HP's entire line of
personal computers. The agreement includes several new initiatives that will increase
desktop/network management while lowering total cost of ownership for business, small office,
workstation, consumer and mobile PC systems.
''HP and 3Com have been working closely over the last 18 months,'' said Duane E. Zitzner, HP
vice president and general manager for the Personal Systems Group. ''Together we have made
significant strides in delivering PCs with the highest quality, most reliable connections available
today.''
The extensive HP and 3Com agreement and initiatives encompass:
1) Pre-installation of the best selling 3Com Fast EtherLink®
10/100 Mbps Desktop Ethernet PCI network interface cards (NIC) in
HP's Vectra and Brio corporate PCs systems and HP's Kayak
workstation. For the mobile user, co-labeling of HP and 3Com
Megahertz® 10/100 Mbps Cardbus PC Cards with XJACK are offered
with HPs Omnibook notebook PCs.
2) Availability of 3Com NICs and modems through a channel assembly
program for HP's Netserver line of PC-based network servers and
as preferred networking options for the Pavillion line of home
computers offered through Circuit City. Additionally, a new
channel assembly program has been established whereby
HP/3Com-certified accessory products will be available through
both companies' distribution channels.
3) Establishment of co-branding efforts for the small business
market with the HP JetDirect OfficeConnect® Print Server which
enables seamless network printing in virtually any small business
environment.
''Our channel partners and end users have a strong preference for the combination of HP systems
with 3Com network interface cards, modems and mobile products,'' said Tom Werner, vice
president and general manager of 3Com's LAN Connectivity Divisions. ''Working together, HP
and 3Com can certify the compatibility of 3Com network interface cards and modems in HP
systems while making it easier for the channel to get these products sold, installed and on-line faster
than ever before.''
HP also has joined the 3Com Connected™ program, an aggressive, multi-million dollar branding
and channel development program that teams 3Com with leading PC manufacturers, national
resellers and distributors from around the world. The 3Com Connected name represents an
ingredient brand from 3Com signifying well-known, best-in-class network and personal
connectivity products, pre-installed in popular PCs.
About 3Com Corp.
With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corp. connects more people to
information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative
information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises;
carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected™.
For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at
www.3com.com/pressbox.
Note to Editors: 3Com, EtherLink, Megahertz and Office Connect are registered trademarks of
3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective
companies with which they are associated.
Contact:
3Com
Brian D. Johnson, 408/326-1962
Brian_D_Johnson@3Com.com
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