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To: Bruce L who wrote (25064)	11/23/1998 8:44:00 AM
From: Tom Gebing	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45548

HP Joins 3Com Connected Program; 3Com NIC and Modem Products and HP Systems Certified for Easy Channel Installation go2net.newsalert.com Business Wire - November 23, 1998 08:35 SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 1998--3Com (Nasdaq:COMS) today announced that Hewlett-Packard Company has joined the 3Com Connected(tm) program on a corporate-wide basis. 3Com and HP developed a joint certification process for resellers and distributors to offer mobile, desktop and server systems pre-configured with 3Com(R) network interface cards and modems. HP has worked with 3Com to build in more manageability and lower the total cost of ownership for HP OmniBook notebook PCs, HP NetServer servers and HP Vectra Corporate PCs. Building on Channel Preference "Our channel partners have a strong preference for the combination of HP systems with 3Com network interface cards," said Doug Spreng, executive vice president of 3Com's Client Access Business Unit. "Working together, HP and 3Com can certify the compatibility of 3Com network interface cards in HP systems while making it easier for the channel to get these products sold, installed and on-line faster than ever before." "Teaming with leading companies like 3Com gives our customers proven, reliable technology in addition to the high-quality, post-sales support users expect with the HP brand name," said Duane E. Zitzner, HP vice president and general manager for the Personal Systems Group. "HP and 3Com offer a very high quality solution, reduced cost of ownership and guaranteed compatibility." About the 3Com Connected Program The 3Com Connected program is an aggressive, multi-million dollar branding and channel development program that teams 3Com, a global leader in Internet and network connectivity, with leading PC manufacturers, national resellers and distributors from around the world. The 3Com Connected name represents an umbrella brand from 3Com signifying well-known, best-in-class network and personal connectivity products, pre-installed in popular PCs. In turn, people who buy PCs with the 3Com Connected logo are assured of high quality and hardware and operating system compatibility with 3Com NICs and modems. 3Com Connected systems give corporate MIS customers a one-step solution to purchase and install PCs, laptops and servers that deliver the benefits of reduced integration costs, lower overall cost of ownership, and faster uptime onto the network. For consumers, the 3Com Connected seal ensures they won't waste time figuring out which Internet access product to buy and then learning how to install and configure it. 3Com and 3Com Connected participants help to fulfill the promise of instant Internet access by completing the installation and configuration process in advance, allowing customers to take their systems out of the box and connect them without hassle. About 3Com Corporation With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people in more ways to information than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected(tm). For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. 3Com is a registered trademark and 3Com Connected is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. CONTACT: 3Com Corporation Cindy Cooper, 408/326-1742 cindy_cooper@3com.com