To: steve susko who wrote (63725 ) 10/1/1999 3:14:00 PM From: Captain Jack Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 90042
CHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1999--Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) today announced that it has been named to the #6 position in the InformationWeek 500, an annual ranking of the nation's largest and most innovative IT users. The ranking, which comprises companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue, is based on demonstrated technological, procedural and organizational innovation. Cabletron was awarded gold citations for its early adoption and creative use of technology for application development, E-business, customer relationship management, and business process/enterprise resource planning. Among technology companies, Cabletron ranked #2. "One of the most compelling proof points for the strength and viability of Cabletron's solutions has been our use of the technology in our own global enterprise network," said Henry Fiallo, Cabletron's chief information officer. "The InformationWeek 500 ranking not only affirms the ability of our technology to add business value, but also confirms why some of the world's largest companies have chosen Cabletron as their networking partner." Fiallo added, "I would like to thank Cabletron's executive team and IT staff for their commitment and dedication to this effort." About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of world-class networking solutions, delivers reliable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Global 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron is the e-business communications specialist in the Internet economy. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a decade under the symbol CS, Cabletron is an S&P 500 index company. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet atcabletron.com .