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To: BMcV who wrote (4811)	8/24/1998 8:09:00 AM
From: Roy F	Respond to of 8358

Cabletron Simplifies Enterprise Management With New Remote Management Services August 24, 1998 08:06 AM ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998-- SPECTRUM Outpaces the Competition with First Remote Administration Offering Cabletron Systems CS today announced immediate availability of two new professional services: Remote SPECTRUM Administration Services for SPECTRUM users and Remote Management Services for customers interested in outsourced enterprise management. Each service is designed to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of network management and enhance the value of Cabletron Systems' flagship enterprise management platform, SPECTRUM. Both services provide around-the-clock monitoring from Cabletron's secure Network Operations Center, named the SmartNOC. Companies facing rigorous service level commitments and staffing shortages can cost-effectively augment their IS organization with enterprise management expertise. "Cabletron's remote services give customers valuable options today, and more importantly can reduce IT labor costs and help deliver service levels in the future," said Stephen Elliot of Cahners In-Stat Group, Senior Analyst. "Cabletron's new Software Solutions and Services Organization is well positioned to capitalize on the future trends of remote management." Remote SPECTRUM Administration Services provides customized remote administration of SPECTRUM components and includes consistent and accurate configurations, health checks, patch services, corrective course of action services, and status reports. Outsourcing these responsibilities to Cabletron allows the customer is to fully utilize the extensive capabilities of SPECTRUM and concentrate their talent on strategic business goals. The basic price for one year of SPECTRUM Administration Services is $36,000, with a prerequisite SPECTRUM Protection Services agreement. The company also expects its Remote SPECTRUM Administration Services to enhance channel partners ability to resell SPECTRUM. "Our partners will be able to offer an outstanding enterprise management service without the intricacies of directly supporting the products," said Chris Jackson, director of Remote Management Services. Remote Management Services utilize SPECTRUM Enterprise Management to provide real-time, multivendor, efficient and cost-effective network management tailored to the specific IS environment of an organization. Both new services are available worldwide through Cabletron's Software Solution Teams, service representatives and authorized resellers. Cabletron's new SmartNOC services part of Cabletron's unparalleled SmartService and Support architecture, which provides comprehensive installation, training, maintenance and professional services for the life of Cabletron products. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems is a pioneer in high-performance computer networking and provides dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. Cabletron's Web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com.

To: BMcV who wrote (4811)	8/24/1998 8:23:00 AM
From: Roy F	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 8358

Cabletron Unveils Attractive ATM BuybackProgram; Offers Customers Up to $300 Per Port in Trade-In Incentives August 24, 1998 08:02 AM ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998--Cabletron Systems CS today launched an aggressive buyback program, offering customers up to $300 in discounts for every ATM port that is upgraded to Cabletron's next-generation ATM SmartSwitch before November 30, 1998. Available through Cabletron's authorized Synergy-Plus resellers or its direct sales representatives, customers will receive a $100 to $300 SmartTrade discount for each port that is upgraded to a Cabletron ATM solution. Under the program, resellers will receive a SmartRebate for each Cabletron ATM SmartSwitch sold. Cabletron's "Make the Switch to Smart ATM!" promotion is the third in a series of extensive channel incentive programs introduced to resellers within the last 45 days, demonstrating the company's steadfast channel commitment. Synergy Plus partners are currently taking advantage of promotions for Cabletron's industry-proven SmartSwitch Router solution and its high- performance SmartSTACK workgroup switches. "Cabletron continues to do the right thing by giving its reseller partners the 6 proper tools to sell its solutions," said Rich Brewer, Senior Analyst with IDC. "Its new "Make the Switch to Smart ATM!" program gives the channel a valuable way to introduce leading-edge ATM to its customers." Cabletron's buyback program features its comprehensive suite of ATM solutions launched in June (see 6/1/98 press release). The suite sets a new standard for performance, reliability and scaleability, as well as ease of implementation. Cabletron's suite of ATM solutions is designed to address today's critical business requirements for video conferencing, large file transfers, distance learning, telemedicine and cost savings associated with voice, video and data convergence within a high-speed network. Participants of Cabletron's "Make the Switch to Smart ATM!" buyback program will receive SmartTrade discounts on the following next generation SmartSwitch solutions: --SmartSwitch 2500 Campus Backbone standalone switch --SmartSwitch 6500 Campus/Data Center switching chassis --SmartSwitch 9500 six slot or fourteen slot enterprise and service provider switching chassis --6A000 - 2.5 Gbps Switch Module for the SmartSwitch 6000 --9A65 -- 4.5 Gbps Switch Module for SmartSwitch 9500 switching chassis --9A100 - 2.5 Gbps Switch Module for SmartSwitch 9500 switching chassis Cabletron's new line of ATM solutions provide from 2.5 Gbps to over 75 Gbps of switching capacity, high performance LAN Emulation (LANE) services for large LANs, up to 1.8 million simultaneous virtual circuits for LANE and other complex applications, and automated management and scheduled circuit provisioning. About Cabletron Cabletron Systems, a recognized leader in high-performance computer networking products, provides dependable network access and communications to millions of people throughout the world under its Smart Networking architecture. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron provides simple, reliable and cost-effective business solutions for the information age. Cabletron's World Wide Web site can be reached on the Internet at http:// www.cabletron.com. Cabletron, SmartSwitch, SmartSwitch Router and SmartSTACK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems.