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To: JakeStraw who wrote (7003)	10/13/1999 10:16:00 AM
From: Sarkie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8358

SHANGHAI JINSHAN TELECOM SELECTS CABLETRON SMART NETWORKING SYSTEMS TO DEPLOY INTEGRATED SERVICES GENEVA, Oct 13, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE: CS) today announced that Shanghai Jinshan Telecom has selected Cabletron's industry-leading SmartSwitch Router solutions to upgrade its current switch and hub network. The new, integrated solution will provide users with Intranet, Extranet and Internet access simultaneously. Cabletron's broadband multimedia networking solutions greatly accelerate the information process in the Jinshan area of Shanghai. In addition, Shanghai Jinshan Telecom has installed Cabletron's SPECTRUM management system -- an industry-leading management solution with remarkable intelligence, performance, scalability and powerful network, systems and application control capabilities for both enterprises and services providers. Located in Shanghai City, Jinshan Telecom required secure, high-speed, scalable, manageable communications. They plan to establish an elementary-scale, regional multimedia communication network systems to provide multi-application services simultaneously, such as inter-office connectivity, Internet connection, VPNs, extranets, e-commerce, VoIP and video conferencing. Currently, Shanghai Jinshan Telecom's operation network system is the only public information service network that can access the Internet in the JinShan area. It provides access to all the public and private networks in Shanghai, and is an influx site of information resources for enterprise units to study the market. Said Mr. Zhou Yiping, Director of Shanghai JinShan Telecom Bureau: "Our decision to upgrade to Cabletron's SmartSwitch Router was based on its versatility for voice, video and data, as well as its Layer 2/3/4 high performance and capabilities. Furthermore, the ability to utilise greater bandwidth was also a key factor, for we need a high-speed network system to adapt to the information technology's development." Mr. Zhou Yiping continued: "Cabletron's award-winning SSR provides an integrated, end-to-end QoS solution. Additionally, Cabletron's SPECTRUM platform is a first-class management solution for better business productivity, and it will be a great help for our business." Gary Workman, Cabletron's President of Asia Pacific Operations, commented, "Cabletron Systems is poised for rapid growth in the Telecom and Service Provider market segment in Asia Pacific. We are positioning ourselves as the premier provider of products and services to Service Providers in the region." 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 at cabletron.com .