Four-year project completes move from ATM technology to
Ethernet-based network management
3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that Swisscom,
Switzerland’s leading telecommunications
company, is changing to a completely 3Com network over a period of four
years. The project has moved Swisscom from ATM to Ethernet technology,
and reduced the complexity of its network management. 3Com solutions and
products are based on industry standards, and were developed and tested
with Swisscom during an 18-month pilot phase.
Swisscom is using 3Com Switches 775X (modular access switch), 5500G and
5500 (stackable Ethernet switches), S750X (modular 10-Gigabit switch),
and the 3Com router 5000. In addition, 3Com provides various services.
In the field of hardware maintenance, Swisscom’s
service contract with 3Com provides replacements if routers or switches
fail. In addition, 3Com develops and designs new projects, and provides
a resident engineer for emergencies.
"With this package, 3Com provides us with an excellent price-performance
ratio," says Thomas Häusermann, Head of
Base Network at Swisscom. "The products and services provided by 3Com
meet our requirements - in particular, about three dozen features
covered by the 3Com solution."
Swisscom and 3Com have been working together as partners since the early ’90s.
"We have strengthened Swisscom with innovative, scalable solutions. We
have a long-term relationship of trust with the company based on
successful cooperation in many previous projects," added Anton Kiwic,
3Com Country Manager, Switzerland.
About 3Com Corporation
3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) is a leading provider of secure,
converged voice and data networking solutions for enterprises of all
sizes. 3Com offers a broad line of innovative products backed by world
class sales, service and support, which excel at delivering business
value for its customers. 3Com also includes H3C Technologies Co.,
Limited (H3C), a China-based provider of network infrastructure
products. H3C brings high-performance, cost-effective product
development and a strong footprint in one of the world’s
most dynamic markets. Through its TippingPoint division, 3Com is a
leading provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems that
deliver in-depth application protection, infrastructure protection, and
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