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To: jim bender who wrote (27232)	1/26/1999 11:31:00 AM
From: Moonray	Respond to of 45548

No Debate in U.S. Capitol: 3Com Delivers Leading Converged Networking Solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises BW - 10:39 a.m. Jan 26, 1999 Eastern SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 1999--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS) today announced the SuperStack II PBX 1000, a fully featured PBX system that allows companies to implement a no-compromise telephony and advanced data communications solution. Based on best-of-breed technology from Siemens AG and 3Com, the SuperStack II PBX 1000 helps growing businesses make the first migration step toward a single, cost-effective and highly manageable voice, video and data network. "3Com praises Siemens for its fundamental role in developing this joint solution -- we are proud to deliver the first product resulting from our strategic relationship," said Edgar Masri, senior vice president, enterprise business unit, 3Com. "Reliable voice communications is one of the most important business requirements today and customers should not sacrifice voice functionality to capitalize on the benefits of convergence. The SuperStack II PBX 1000 gives customers perfect quality voice communications with the functionality of a traditional PBX while adding features like TAPI and CSTA support for integrated CTI applications. All this functionality is integrated into the SuperStack family, 3Com's award-winning product line of easy-to-manage and scaleable communications solutions." "We are proud that the alliance with 3Com is delivering the right answers today to address customers' demands for converged networking solutions," said Karl Hoenig, head of Business Switching Networks Product Group of Siemens' Information and Communication Networks Group. "Together we will merge the advanced LAN technologies of 3Com with the leading telecommunications capabilities of Siemens. With the SuperStack II and Hicom platforms we offer customers a clear migration strategy to protect their investment, as they deploy converged solutions." 3Com's Three-Phased Converged Networking Roadmap Completing phase one of 3Com's three-phased convergence roadmap for enterprise environments, the SuperStack II PBX 1000 delivers the physical integration of voice and data network infrastructure. The SuperStack II PBX 1000 also provides the capability for a single wide area connection for both voice and data traffic. Phase two will deliver a unified enterprise infrastructure for voice and data communications, using standards such as H.323 and JTAPI. Phase three will deliver the applications that will drive convergence for true pervasive networking. SuperStack II PBX 1000 System -- Migrating Small- and Medium-sized Businesses to Converged Networking Today Jeff Ingle, president, Optimal Solutions, Granville, Mich., and a user of the SuperStack II PBX 1000 states, "Since we implemented the SuperStack II PBX 1000 in December 1998 we believe it is a vast improvement over our former Nortel Networks system. The solution's ease-of-use capabilities in both configuration and management makes the 3Com system the highest quality data and voice solution available today." The mission-critical quality of voice communications indicates that business convergence adopters will need to strike a balance between ensuring their networks give 99.9999% availability for voice calls while rolling out next-generation CTI applications. The 3Com SuperStack II PBX 1000 delivers a converged voice and data workgroup solution without sacrificing quality or reliability. The system includes a stackable PBX 1000 unit and 3Com digital telephones. Following are the solution's key features and customer benefits: Ease-of-installation and day-to-day operations via the SuperStack II's stackable form factor that enables easy attachment of telephone and trunk connections using RJ-11 connectors. Ensured compatibility today and in the future with support for all relevant telecommunications industry and de-facto standards. Ease-of-management via SNMP-manageable voice and data ports for local and remote management of the complete SuperStack stack using a single management platform (available mid CY'99). Integrated system saves customers money by allowing voice and data traffic to share the same wide-area connection. Easy-to-use digital telephones give users one-touch access to advanced caller functions and integrated PC dialing and phone book management. Easily extensible architecture supports customization and integration with third-party applications such as voice mail and automatic call distribution. Flexible and scaleable to support a maximum configuration of 36 subscribers with 23 trunk lines. Service and Support The SuperStack II PBX 1000 is supported through a three-tiered support model essential in addressing customer service level expectations for voice support. First-tier support is provided through an authorized reseller channel throughout the USA; second-tier back up reseller support will be handled by 3Com's Customer Service Organization; and third-tier support is provided by Siemens and 3Com's Workgroup Systems division. 3Com is currently rolling out an authorization program for the reseller channel to offer and support 3Com's converged networking solutions. For authorization, the reseller must have or develop voice expertise and the ability to provide first-tier customer service and support. The reseller authorization program for 3Com's converged networking solutions features in-depth training on both the SuperStack II PBX 1000 and future converged networking products from 3Com. Pricing and Availability Initial shipments of the SuperStack II PBX 1000 system to authorized U.S. resellers will start on February 1, 1999 with general availability on March 1, 1999. As the company rolls out the solution worldwide, specific details will be announced to coincide with product availability. The SuperStack II PBX 1000 is priced from $157 (USD) list price per subscriber based on a SuperStack II PBX 1000 with 28 subscribers and 8 BRI trunks (16 ISDN B channels). 3Com digital telephones start at $80 (USD) list price and additional subscriber and trunk modules at $100 (USD) list price per line. 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 3com.com. About Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group The Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group was founded in 1998 as part of the restructuring of the Siemens Information and Communications business segments. Information and Communication Networks, with approximately 60,000 employees and a business volume of DM 25 billion, is one of the worldwide leading providers of end-to-end solutions for voice, data and mobile communications networks. In the United States, Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., is a leading provider of information and telecommunications solutions to public network service providers and enterprise customers. For further information, visit Siemens' World Wide Web site at icn.siemens.com. Copyright 1999, Business Wire o~~~ O