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3Com Acquires TippingPoint
3Com has completed the acquisition of TippingPoint Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that deliver in-depth application protection, infrastructure protection and performance protection. The acquisition accelerates 3Com's strategy for delivering secure, converged networks to enterprises of all sizes, and will expand 3Com's product portfolio with the addition of TippingPoint's award-winning intrusion prevention systems.
TippingPoint is widely recognized for enterprise security expertise and innovation in best-of-breed intrusion prevention systems. TippingPoint's in-line, high performance technologies offer network infrastructure, application and performance protection for all IP-based voice and data traffic.
"The acquisition of TippingPoint creates unparalleled depth and breadth of product portfolio, providing enterprises of all sizes with best-in-class and open standards-based secure, converged network solutions," said Bruce Claflin 3Com president and CEO. "Our products and solutions, backed by world-class, global sales, channels and services capabilities, deliver the industry's most compelling edge to core offering."
Together, 3Com and TippingPoint will bring to market the most advanced security and network infrastructure offerings, guided by a deep understanding of the challenges enterprises are facing today. TippingPoint's award-winning intrusion prevention systems complement and strengthen 3Com's existing security, data and voice portfolio.
Like 3Com, Austin, Texas-based TippingPoint provides products for enterprises—including an impressive roster of Fortune 500 companies—government agencies, schools, and network service providers. As a division of 3Com, TippingPoint is poised to continue its aggressive growth rate and benefit from 3Com's global support, distribution channels and alliances.
Press Releases:
January 31, 2005 — 3Com Finalizes Acquisition of TippingPoint Technologies, Inc.
January 13, 2005 — 3Com and TippingPoint Announce Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period
December 13, 2004 — 3Com Corporation to Acquire TippingPoint Technologies, Inc.
Additional Information:
3Com Corporate Profile (PDF)
TippingPoint Corporate Profile (PDF)
TippingPoint Products:
» Intrusion Prevention Systems
» Security Management System
» Digital Vaccine
TippingPoint Technologies:
» Threat Suppression Engine
» Filters
» Performance Protection
» Vulnerability Knowledge and Engine Capability
» Advanced Denial of Service Protection
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