Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in Victoria extends three-year relationship with networking provider 3Com

3Com Corporation, a leading provider of networking solutions, today announced that following a highly competitive tender process, Lenovo as the prime contractor, in partnership with 3Com has won a tender with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) in Victoria. The contract will span three years in which 3Com will provide $550,000 worth of networking equipment and services.

Lenovo will benefit from the cost-effectiveness and overall technological functionality of 3Com’s products. 

Grant Howe, Country Manager at 3Com Australia, believes that the company’s commitment to energy saving solutions was a winning factor in reinstating 3Com and the DEECD’s partnership.

Howe said, “At 3Com, we are committed to doing our bit for the environment. Our products are not only some of the most efficient on the market but our commitment is reflected in the entire product life cycle – from manufacturing right through to end-of-life recycling. The DEECD shares our vision to saving energy, and we value their ongoing commitment.”

The deployment to Victorian government schools, is to be completed by October 2008 and will involve 1,600 units of the 3Com Baseline Switch 2900 Plus series of managed voice-ready switches. The DEECD requires its voice and data networks to be reliable and secure at all times, and 3Com looks forward to continued success in meeting these needs by providing the department with customised networking equipment over the next three years.

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 performance protection.  For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox.

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