What a bunch of crap! This article was put out by Linksys! Don't believe the hype!
Linksys Beats 3Com in Race for Retail Shelf Space!
BusinessWire, Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 19:57
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 1997--
Once Again, Linksys Demonstrates its Ability to Successfully
Market its Award-Winning Networking Products with Japan's
Fastest Growing Computer Retailer, T-Zone
According to Personal Technology Research, Framingham, MA
(PTR) October, 1997, Linksys again leads 3Com Corp. (NASDAQ:COMS)
in T-Zone shelf space allocation with 39.5 percent, as opposed to
3Com's 2.6 percent.
Linksys, a leading provider of networking hardware solutions for
the small and medium business (SMB), and small office/home office
(SOHO) markets, announces a new international agreement with Japan's
leading computer retailer, T-Zone. This new agreement expands
Linksys' product distribution to the growing Japanese market, placing
product in 39 T-Zone stores throughout Asia; this will amount to over
2.5 billion Yen in incremental sales for both T-Zone and Linksys over
the next two years.
T-Zone, a subsidiary of ADO Electronic Industrial Company Ltd.,
will shelve selected products from Linksys' Instant Ethernet and
Instant EtherFast lines of 10BaseT and 100BaseTX LAN and PC cards, in
addition to Linksys' compact hubs. The agreement is an initial step
toward the formation of Linksys Japan, which is expected to expand
with further lease business, as well as formulate a strong local base
for further distribution business throughout Japan and the rest of
Asia.
"The Japanese market is very technically advanced, and we are
excited to be partnering with T-Zone, the fastest-growing computer
retailer in Asia, enabling us to solidly penetrate this demanding
market segment," stated Victor Tsao, Linksys president, and chief
executive officer. "This also gives us the opportunity to bring
our award-winning success to the Asian market."
About Linksys
Founded in 1988 and based in Irvine, Linksys is one of the oldest
and fastest growing network hardware solution-providers among VARs,
resellers, and system integrators. While designing, manufacturing,
and marketing connectivity products for desktop and notebook
computers, Linksys' dedication to "Making Connectivity Easier"
allows the company to extend its Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Internet
connectivity, and other connectivity products to both novice and
experienced users around the world. For more information, visit the
Linksys Web site at www.linksys.com, or call toll free 800-LINKSYS
(546-5797).
Linksys is ranked by Inc. Magazine as the 56th fastest growing
privately held company in California, and is considered a leading
manufacturer of networking products and Ethernet based solutions.
Linksys has a 10-year history of award winning products in the
networking environment. With headquarters in Irvine, Linksys
distributes internationally through Ingram Micro (NYSE:IM), and
Avalan Technologies Ltd., T-Zone in Japan, and through three
subsidiaries throughout Europe, Japan and North America.
Linksys, Making Connectivity Easier, Instant EtherFast, and
EtherFast are trademarks of Linksys. All other product and company
names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
CONTACT: Linksys, Irvine
Angie Tucker, 714/261-1288 Ext. 2214
E-Mail: atucker@linksys.com
KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED RETAIL
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