Things to be inferred by the "company" you keep
The past is the past. What we "learn" from it can help us or if we misinterpret the clues it may lead us to erroneous conclusions. You can do something wrong for 20 years and call it experience. At question: What will the network be made of during the broadband rollout, who has the best technology, most market leverage, best total solution, most influence over those who buy the systems? How will NN COMS SIEMENS team take on the the others?
3Com: Undisputed Leader in Network Interface Cards; Cahners In-Stat
Report Shows 3Com with 49% Marketshare Worldwide in 1998
Business Wire - February 11, 1999 14:07
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--According to a
report published today by Cahners In-Stat, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:
COMS) earned a 49% unit marketshare worldwide in the 1998 calendar year in Fast Ethernet desktop and mobile network interface cards (NICs), reinforcing its leadership position in these categories. 3Com introduced its first Ethernet NIC almost 20 years ago and has consistently earned top marketshare reflecting the NIC's innovation and reliability.
"Being number one is a responsibility 3Com takes seriously," said Tom
Werner, vice president and general manager of 3Com's LAN Connectivity
Division. "For nearly two decades, 3Com has consistently delivered the
best product in the market and has earned the trust of generations
customers worldwide. 3Com has a simple strategy for leveraging its
leadership: We will continue to engineer the most industry's innovative product while building the most reliable product possible. This has been 3Com's legacy and its this strategy that will propel us into the next millennium."
3Com's Pervasive Networking Vision Realized in the Marketplace
Years ago 3Com stated its vision of "pervasive networking," people,
businesses and ideas all seamlessly and simply connected. One mark of
how 3Com's vision is being realized is that most computers sold have a
network connection or modem pre-installed. In fact, most people now take it for granted that their computer is attached to a network. This
assumption is based, in large measure, on the relationships 3Com has
cultivated with PC OEMs and channel partners. Compaq, Dell, Gateway,
Hewlett-Packard, IBM and other PC OEMs have chosen 3Com as their network connection of choice as have Ingram Micro, Tech Data and hundreds of other companies that build and configure personal computers worldwide.
According to a recent survey from Reality Research (www.realityresearch.
com), a wholly owned subsidiary of CMP, 3Com has the leading brand
reputation in the US business technology market. Recognizing the power
of the 3Com brand, the 3Com Connected(TM) program gives all these
companies the opportunity to assure their customers that their personal computer offers the world's best network connection.
3Com: Building a Network of Innovation
3Com constantly looks beyond its own resources for innovative ideas to
build into its NICs. In 1998, 3Com acquired two companies, Lanworks
Technology and EuPhonics, specifically to bring innovation to 3Com's
desktop and mobile products. Lanworks gives 3Com an unrivalled lead in
critical components for complete desktop management. EuPhonics
accelerates the development of converged network products, products able to handled data, voice and video. To develop a leadership position in home phoneline networking, 3Com made a strategic investment in Epigram, Inc., the leading company in this rapidly emerging niche. Complementing 3Com's acquisition and investment strategy is its strategy for alliances. Most recently, 3Com and Microsoft announced a strategic alliance that, among other things, is designed to deliver performance and desktop management enhancements that will be supported in Windows 2000. These partnerships give 3Com the innovation advantage to further drive performance, manageability and reliability right to the desktop.
3Com: Recognized Leadership
If 3Com were a movie, it would be a combination of "Ben Hur" and "Star
Wars" films that, respectively, hold the record for winning the most
Academy Awards and hold the record for highest boxoffice gross. 3Com
desktop and mobile network connections have won more awards than any
competitor.
Throughout 1998, 3Com's best selling Fast EtherLink(R) XL 10/100 network interface card received significant recognition for its performance, manageability and reliability. Highlights included:
-- Computer Retail Week Editors' Choice -- Datacommunication Hot Product
-- PC Computing MVP -- PC Magazine Editors' Choice
The 3Com Megahertz(R) family of PC Cards received ten awards and honors from the technology industry's leading publications in 1998. Recent accolades for Ethernet-enabled mobile PC cards include:
-- 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN Card Bus PC Card - PC Computing MVP award
finalist -- 3Com Megahertz 10Mbps LAN+56K Modem PC Card Internet World
"Best of Test"
"3Com's network connection business represents the core values of the
company, continued Werner. "The top four include Customers First,
Compete to Win, Innovate with Purpose and Develop Strong Partnerships.
On that foundation, we will continue to build a strong future."
About 3Com Corporation
With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation
connects more people to information in more ways 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.
Note to Editors: 3Com, EtherLink and Megahertz are registered trademarks and 3Com Connected and More connected are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and brand names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
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