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To: Scrapps who wrote (11614)	1/13/1998 2:55:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

Applied Computer Technology and 3Com Corp. Partner to Offer 3Com Network Ready PCs 02:14 p.m Jan 13, 1998 Eastern SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 1998--Applied Computer Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACTI), a high-quality provider of complete, customized information system solutions to businesses, institutions and public organizations, today announced it is the newest partner in the 3Com Network Ready(TM) Program. Through this relationship, Applied Computer Technology (ACT) will offer desktop and server systems with a 3Com(R) network interface already installed and configured, so businesses can benefit from a PC that is ready to connect to the network right out of the box. Applied Computer Technology will test and certify compatibility of 3Com's EtherLink(R)XL and Fast EtherLink XL network interface cards with the company's complete line of workstations and servers. This process ensures that all 3Com networking products are custom configured for optimum performance so that Applied Computer Technology can quickly deliver a 3Com Network Ready system to their customers. In addition, Applied Computer Technology and 3Com will conduct co-marketing activities designed to build awareness of its 3Com Network Ready systems among the company's key markets including small and medium-sized businesses, institutions and government organizations. "3Com created the 3Com Network Ready Program to enable ACT and our other partners to offer desktop and server systems that are ready to come out of the box and go on to the network," said Wendy Walleigh, director of the 3Com Network Ready Program. "By working together, ACT and 3Com can make life easier for the end user while ensuring that each system has the best-performing, most reliable network connection in the industry." "Through our relationship with 3Com, ACT can deliver a customized technology solution to our corporate and institutional customers that offers them easy, reliable access to their networks," said Bud Prentice, CEO and President, Applied Computer Technology. "And, by offering 3Com Network Ready ACT systems, we take a crucial step out of the installation process, which will free up valuable MIS resources and reduce the overall cost of ownership for our customers." Federal government agencies will benefit from Applied Computer Technology's partnership with the 3Com Network Ready Program, as a result of a recent contract received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in October 1997. Through this contract, Applied Computer Technology will be able to effectively deliver 3Com Network Ready systems, as well as other 3Com products, and its entire line of computer products to all federal government agencies via the NIH's Electronic Computer Store II, bypassing the extensive, and expensive, bidding process. About Applied Computer Technology Applied Computer Technology is a high-quality provider of personal computers and related systems and services to businesses, institutions and public organizations. The company assembles custom configured PCs under its own brand name with components purchased through its subsidiary in Hong Kong. The Company also provides network and office connectivity services, hardware maintenance and upgrade services, application and advanced technology training, and Internet services. Information about Applied Computer Technology can be found on the World Wide Web at act.com. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. The company provides enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com, or the press site at 3com.com. Note: 3Com and EtherLink are registered trademarks and 3Com Network Ready is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (See also: businesswire.com) Geeze, more than one news story in a day! o~~~ O