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3Com Partners with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to Build Andhra Pradeshs State Wide Area Network

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:30 GMT

Business Wire - 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that its new partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, business solutions and outsourcing firm, resulted in it being selected for the Andhra Pradesh State Wide Area Network (APSWAN) project.

Cisco Router Sent Into Space Aboard Intelsat Satellite

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:01:06 GMT

PRNewswire - A space-tolerant router designed by Cisco, the leading supplier of networking equipment and network management for the Internet, flew into orbit today aboard a satellite of Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of fixed satellite services.

Broadcom Features WAPI on Variety of Solutions to Serve the Growing Wireless LAN Market in China Addition of WAPI Paves the Way for Broadcom to Enabl

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that the Chinese Wireless Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure (WAPI) security standard, which is required for all WLAN products sold in China, is now available on many of its wireless offerings.

Nexus Delivers Record Performance in Cisco's 2009 Fiscal Year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Nexus, a leading provider of advanced technology and network integration, today announced that in spite of a down economy, it achieved outstanding results during Cisco's 2009 fiscal year ended July 31, 2009.

UNIS LUMIN Achieves Cisco Master Unified Communications and Cisco Master Security Specializations in Canada

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:28 GMT

Business Wire - UNIS LUMIN (www.unislumin.com) announced today that it has achieved both the Master Unified Communications Specialization and the Master Security Specialization from Cisco®.

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Cisco System Inc., Logitech International SA, Hewlett-Packard Company, 3Com Corp. and Citrix Systems Inc.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:35 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.

AT&T and KORE Telematics Team to Simplify M2M Device Network Certification Process

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T* today announced enhancements that simplify the on-boarding of non-stocked machine-to-machine (M2M) devices onto the AT&T network through an expanded relationship with KORE Telematics.

America's Minority Health Network Announces Success of Audience Profile Study

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:40:19 GMT

Business Wire - AMHN, Inc. (OTCBB:AMHN), parent company of America's Minority Health Network, Inc. ("America's Minority Health Network"), announced today that it received the successful results of an audience profile study conducted in September by MRI Market Solutions ("MRI").

Tyco Electronics Expands PolySwitch(TM) Portfolio With New 0603 Device Small Form Factor, Fast Time-to-Trip and Low Power Dissipation Make New Surfac

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:08:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of a new industry-standard 0603 device to its popular line of surface-mount PolySwitch(TM) devices.

NI Technology Updates Outlooks for EMC, VMware, Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard and Juniper Networks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Next Inning Technology Research (ht tp://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published a special report on the emerging cloud computing trend covering companies including EMC (NYSE: EMC), VMware (NYSE: VMW), Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR).

IBM, VMware and NSEC Partner to Simplify Computing on the Go IBM Lotus Symphony Productivity Software Available On Credit Card-Sized, Keepod Devices

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:13 GMT

PRNewswire - IBM (NYSE: I BM), VMware (NYSE: VMW) and Keepod products family manufacturer NSEC, today announced that they have partnered to offer IBM's Lotus Symphony productivity software suite on Keepod devices for the first time.

Security Market Giant Ramps up Its Business with Silicom: Becomes Million-Dollar-a-Year Customer for Silicoms 10GB Fiber Adapter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:33 GMT

Business Wire - Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ:SILC)(TASE:SILC) today announced that an existing client, a dominant player in the global security industry, has ramped up its orders significantly over the past few months, reaching a rate of approximately one million dollars on an annualized basis.

netForensics Launches Mars Incentive Crossover Program to Augment Cisco Mars Installations With nFX Cinxi One Company's Specialized Incentive Program

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:01:20 GMT

PRNewswire - netForensics, a leader in the Security Information Management and Log Management markets, today announced that it is offering a specialized Incentive Crossover Program for Cisco Systems' MARS customers who need additional support in the wake of last week's announcement that they will not expand support for third-party device feeds for their MARS product.

Cisco raises offer on Norway's Tandberg

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

AFP - OSLO (AFP) - US networking giant Cisco said on Monday it had raised its bid for Norwegian video-conference company Tandberg from 3.0 billion dollars (2.0 billion euros) to 3.4 billion dollars.

e-Zassi.com Speeds Networking and Medical Device Trade by AUTO-MATCHing Members and Technologies Only Online Life Science Network to Connect All Func

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:00:16 GMT

PRNewswire - e-Zassi.com, the fast-growing provider of the medical device industry's only online business network and decision support system, now offers a proprietary AUTO-MATCH capability that automatically calculates and suggests specific members and technologies to e-Zassi members based on mutual synergies and goals.

Ingram Micro Signs Global Contract With Cisco; Launches Global Order Desk New global terms enable customers to leverage international business opport

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:34:42 GMT

PRNewswire - I ngram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, today announced it has signed a global contract with networking leader Cisco Systems Inc. that standardizes terms and conditions across all regions.

Kendall Law Group Investigates 3Com Corporation on Behalf of Shareholders

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:23 GMT

Business Wire - Kendall Law Group, founded by a former federal judge, is investigating the proposed acquisition of 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) by Hewlett-Packard Company.

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cisco Systems, Potash Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Company, Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corporation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:03:47 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks Equity Research highlights Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) as the Bull of the Day and Potash Corporation (NYSE: POT) the Bear of the Day.

Finkelstein Thompson LLP Announces Investigation of 3Com Corp. Acquisition

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:20 GMT

Business Wire - Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of 3Com Corp. (“3Com” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: COMS) arising from the Company’s announcement of its intent to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. (“HP”).

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion on Advanced Micro Devices, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Pinetree Capital Inc., 3Com Corp. and Holloman Energy

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:52 GMT

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HP to buy 3Com for $3.1 billion

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co is making a move into the network equipment market by striking a $3.1 billion deal for 3Com Corp, in a major challenge to Cisco Systems Inc.

Eurotech Wins Contract With GE Healthcare for Medical Device Accessory Eurotech To Supply the Embedded Computer for Device Accessory to Deliver Data

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Eurotech Group, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, announces today that it has signed a contract with GE Healthcare to provide the embedded computing platform, based on the TurboXb computer on module product, for a future data capture device accessory.

HP plans $2.7 billion takeover of 3Com in shot at rival Cisco; HP also raises 2010 guidance

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SAN JOSE, Calif. - Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2.7 billion takeover of 3Com Corp. is a shot at networking leader Cisco Systems Inc. - and a sign of how old relationships are being frayed by a flurry of manoeuvrs by technology heavyweights.

Hewlett-Packard buying networking company 3Com; HP raises guidance

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:51:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SAN JOSE, Calif. - Hewlett-Packard Co. said Wednesday it is buying the 3Com Corp. networking company for US$2.7 billion, the latest move by the world's No. 1 personal computer maker to expand into areas more profitable than PCs.

Hewlett Packard agrees to buy 3Com in deal the companies say is worth US$2.7B

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - PALO ALTO, Calif. - Hewlett-Packard Co., looking to expand into a business long dominated by Cisco, said Wednesday it has agreed to buy networking software and equipment maker 3Com Corp. in a deal the companies valued at US$2.7 billion.

HP to buy 3Com for $2.7 billion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:29:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co struck a deal to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp for $2.7 billion to step up competition against Cisco Systems Inc and expand into China.

HP to buy 3Com for 2.7 billion dollars

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:09:00 GMT

AFP - SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - US computer giant Hewlett-Packard announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy networking company 3Com for 2.7 billion dollars.

HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:12:34 GMT

Business Wire - HP (NYSE: HPQ) and 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) (“3Com”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase 3Com, a leading provider of networking switching, routing and security solutions, at a price of $7.90 per share in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion.

Amerinet Partners With 1SYNC for Access to Global Data Synchronization Network

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:06 GMT

Business Wire - Amerinet Inc., a national healthcare group purchasing organization, today continued its leadership in helping to standardize the healthcare supply chain by choosing 1SYNC™ as its data pool for accessing product information in the Global Data Synchronization Network® (GDSN®).

Cisco extends deadline for Tandberg purchase

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT

AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - US networking giant Cisco said Monday it was extending the deadline for acceptance of its three-billion-dollar offer for Norwegian video-conference company Tandberg.

TriGeo Offers Competitive Upgrade Program to Stranded Cisco MARS Users

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:13:43 GMT

Business Wire - TriGeo Network Security, the leading provider of security information and event management (SIEM) technology for midmarket enterprises, today extended its Competitive Upgrade Program to Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS) users caught off-guard by Cisco’s recent confirmation of its plans to freeze support for all new non-Cisco event sources.

AT&T Announces New 3G LaptopConnect Device AT&T USBConnect Lightning From Sierra Wireless Coming Nov. 22 for Use on Nation's Fastest 3G Network; Adds

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - AT&T* today announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device from Sierra Wireless, the AT&T USBConnect Lightning, will launch in retail stores, business channels and online nationwide beginning November 22.

Cisco Systems forecasts higher revenue for first time in downturn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. is forecasting revenue growth for the first time in a year, offering further evidence that orders are rising again after passing what CEO John Chambers called a "tipping point" in the downturn this summer.

Cisco reports better-than-expected earnings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:48:16 GMT

CBC - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's biggest maker of computer networking equipment, reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings Wednesday of 36 cents a share on revenue of $9 billion.

Plano Independent School District Saves by Deploying Xirrus Wi-Fi Xirrus Chosen by Plano ISD for District-wide 802.11n Roll-Out, Delivering a Secure

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:19 GMT

PRNewswire - XirrusÂ®, the Wi-Fi "Power-Play" that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across Plano Independent School District located in Plano, Texas.