3Com® Switch 8800 Shipping Worldwide
Terabit Switch Makes Converged Applications Possible for Large Enterprises
3Com Corporation announced that it is delivering on its enterprise strategy by shipping as scheduled the 3Com® Switch 8800, a terabit-capacity, enterprise modular core network platform for large-scale, secure convergence and application integration. After dozens of intense yet successful beta trials worldwide ensuring the high quality and reliability of this large enterprise advanced switch, 3Com is also announcing some of its initial Switch 8800 enterprise-class customer wins.
"For the vast majority of enterprise customers who demand premium flexibility and secure convergence for their network infrastructure, the new 3Com Switch 8800 is the best Terabit switch in the larger enterprise market today," said Jim Freeze, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, 3Com. "Recognizing how critically important the network is to the operation and success of their business, enterprise customers seek superior business value through their strategic IT investments. A growing number of enterprise customers are selecting 3Com and our large-scale systems for this precise reason. We offer a value proposition that is unparalleled. We help enterprise customers step up to superior business performance, world-class security and the most compelling justification for flexible, large-scale LAN deployments."
Customers and Channel Partners Validate 3Com Enterprise Solutions
"3Com continues to be our primary choice for enterprise network solutions. The availability of the Switch 8800 is another reason why I trust 3Com to meet my organization's demanding requirements for supporting strategic platforms for the long term," said David Beer, Corporate Connectivity Manager, UK Ministry of Defense, Bristol. "3Com has been there for me and my organization for many years. Each time 3Com proves that it can execute on its plans by shipping an enterprise product, I am reminded that I made the right decision."
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