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To: BMcV who wrote (5193)	10/13/1998 8:18:00 AM
From: Roy F	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8358

Mary Kay Incorporated Selects Cabletron SystemsSmart Networking to Power Corporate Network October 13, 1998 08:09 AM ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1998-- Solution Provides High-Speed Infrastructure for Faster Processing of E-Commerce Orders Cabletron Systems CS today announced that Mary Kay Inc., the industry leader in cosmetics and facial skin care products, has selected Cabletron's Smart Networking architecture to improve network performance and streamline business operations. The network solution supports client-server applications and data warehousing, enabling efficient, paperless operations. In addition, the switched network will handle Mary Kay's increased business from electronic commerce and the Internet, leveraging technology to continue revenue growth. "A growing percentage of our total revenue is coming from e-commerce," said Peter Harp, network manager at Mary Kay Inc.. "Now we're receiving nationwide orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cabletron's SmartSwitches have the capacity to handle this order volume and keep our processes running efficiently." The network employs Cabletron SmartSwitch 9000s, SmartSwitch 6000s, and Cabletron's SPECTRUM enterprise manager for proactive network management and analysis. "Cabletron solutions allow global corporations like Mary Kay to increase productivity, generate revenue and control expenses through the use of technology," said Brian Barton, director of manufacturing marketing at Cabletron. About Mary Kay Incorporated Mary Kay Inc., the best selling brand of facial skin care and color cosmetics in the United States, has operations in 26 countries with over $2 billion in retail sales. Mary Kay Inc. has been listed among Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Corporations in America and The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of enterprise class networking solutions, enables dependable network access and communications for 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 cabletron.com Cabletron and SmartSwitch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems.