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To: Tim Luke who wrote (33808)	4/28/1999 3:59:00 PM
From: kathyh	Respond to of 90042

more coms news... my they are busy today, aren't they???? adding shareholder value... kathy :) Wednesday April 28, 3:15 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release 3Com Carrier Systems Senior VP Irfan Ali Outlines Convergence Solutions for Internet Service Providers During ISPCon Keynote, Ali Discusses Requirements for Network Convergence Development and Deployment BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1999-- In a keynote presentation during today's ISPCon show in Baltimore, 3Com Carrier Systems Senior Vice President and General Manager Irfan Ali outlined the company's vision of network convergence solutions and multi-service access for Internet service providers (ISPs). Specifically, Ali addressed the drivers of network convergence, including cost reduction, the emergence of integrated voice, video and data applications, functionality and standards. He also discussed a variety of converged network architectures and migration paths for specific client markets. Ali's remarks underscored 3Com's belief that network convergence is the next major milestone for the computer and telecommunications industries and key to pervasive networking -- the expanded and strategic role networking will play in how we all work, live and play. Key business drivers of network convergence for ISPs, according to Ali, include the continuing adoption of the Internet by mainstream consumers, an increasingly deregulated market for ISPs, the growing acceptance of IP as the technology platform of choice, and the melding of the public switched telephone network with the Internet. ''To achieve the goal of pervasive networking, 3Com believes that networks as we've known them must converge,'' said Ali. ''At a technical level, convergence could be as simple as voice, data and video traffic all going over IP. As networks converge, and as industries merge to support network convergence, 3Com is in a unique position to capitalize on that.'' Technology Solutions Scale to Support Convergence During his presentation to the annual conference, Ali described how the multi-service access network is changing to support the migration from a data-only network to a converged network. This includes the morphing of carrier-class remote access solutions, including Voice Over IP (VoIP) and fax capabilities, into a single access platform. He also overviewed the service provider segment of the global VoIP gateway market, pointing out the incredibly rapid growth potential of this market segment. Ali noted that the market is currently dominated by smaller players that focus on the LAN and enterprise markets. But the real opportunity, according to Ali, exists for vendors that cater to carrier or NSP deployment with very scalable, robust and reliable solutions based on either remote access concentrators or the ability to replace existing Class 4 switches with an IP infrastructure. Consumers Benefit From Convergence with New Solutions Ali presented a case study of Telecom Finland, a 3Com customer who is leveraging the company's technology to offer converged network solutions to its customer base. Among the benefits Telecom Finland is enjoying is the ability to enable new applications such as Internet call waiting. But before convergence can truly take off, Ali stated, voice quality must improve since today's Internet is not ideally suited for real-time media. Ali challenged vendors to follow 3Com's lead in developing technology to ensure quality of service. About 3Com 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. 3Com is a registered trademark and More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: 3Com Public Relations Steven Plavny, 847/262-1329 Steven_plavny@3com.com or Steven Ostrowski, 847/262-1026 Steven_m_ostrowski@3com.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To: Tim Luke who wrote (33808)	4/28/1999 4:12:00 PM
From: Jane4IceCream	Respond to of 90042

Yes Yes Sorry for trying to share FP. I'll be sure to stick to large caps. What an ugly scene in USWB. Darn shorts. Jane

To: Tim Luke who wrote (33808)	4/28/1999 6:53:00 PM
From: Stormin Norman	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 90042

I believe the point to the FP issue is respect and obedience to authority. Does Tim own SI? No. Does Tim own "his" thread on SI? No. Can anyone own a thread on SI? No. But Tim started "his" thread known as "No Rest for the Wicked". A single thread of hundreds on SI. Would it not be considerate to show respect to the originator by being obedient to the rules set by the originator? Does it matter what kind of company FP is? Or what exchange it is traded on? Does it matter what it's value is? When the originator requests that a stock not be discussed I believe it to be disrespectful to continue to do so even, even if good reasons are presented to discuss the stock or topic. A better way might be to make a personal and private appeal to Tim or any originator of a thread. If the stock or topic is still given a thumbs down by the originator then show them respect by not posting on the open thread about it. There are many examples of disrespect and disobedience that I could cover...... while its fresh in everyones mind....... think about Columbine High in Colorado. Those young fools had no respect and were totally disobedient to authority. Think about it. I am not comparing directly, the discussion of FP against Tims wishes, to that of murder, but the attitude of not showing respect and being disobedient to authority is exactly the same. It is has become pervasive throughout our society. Unfortunately disrespect and disobedience is one of the things that "this world is coming to". Think about it the next time you say to yourself or someone else, "what is this world coming to?" I got 1 share of COMS riding on the fact that somewhere involved is a lack of respect and disobedience to authority. N. geocities.com