To: John Pitera who wrote (321 ) 2/14/2000 10:59:00 PM From: John Pitera Read Replies (2) | Respond to
Fnsr and PROX--2 very exciting stocks--- Communication on SAN's and LAN's and wireless...hi speed. high-speed data communications over LANs and SANs (storage area networks). Finisar's optical subsystems (60% of sales) include data links (transmitters, receivers, and transceivers) and link extenders. Its network performance test systems analyze traffic and identify problems. Newbridge Networks accounts for 25% of sales, and EMC (network storage products) accounts for 21%. The company outsources most of its assembly to US-based contract manufacturers. Founder and chairman Frank Levinson owns about 31% of Finisar, and CEO Jerry Rawls owns about 17%. finisar.com Top Competitors: Agilent Technologies | Vixel | Xyratex used to access wireless LANs. Electronics manufacturers such as Intermec (40% of sales) incorporate Proxim's RangeLAN radio-frequency transceiver modules and wireless LAN adapters into their LAN access products. Proxim also markets branded products to systems integrators and value-added resellers in the health care, education, financial services, and retail industries. Its Symphony line provides wireless Internet access in homes and small businesses. Proxim is working with Intel and Motorola to develop products for the hot wireless home networking market. proxim.com
