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...ts 1. Hubs a. In data communications, a hub is a place of convergence where data arrives from one or more directions and is forwarded out in one or more other directions 2. Network Cards & LOMS 3. Switches 4. Others D. News/ Other 1. 3Com distinguishes itself in the following fundamental areas: a. Quality — leading technology innovation, service, distribution and reliability backed by a sound balance sheet; b. Breadth — offering among the broadest array of feature-rich, competitive networking solutions; c. Value — excelling at price to buy and cost to own - a superior cost structure combined with a focus on reducing complexity d. Innovation — creating disruptive technologies to drive adoption of converged networking Outline I. 3Com Corp (http://www.3com.com/index2.html) (COMS) A. Corporate History 1. The name, 3Com, combines the things the company sought to bring together when it was founded by Bob Metcalfe in 1979: Computer, Communications and Compatibility. 2. In 1983, 3Com introduced the first network interface card that connected the IBM PC into Ethernet networks B. Direct Competitors 1. Cisco Systems Inc. a. routers and switches. 2. Hewlett Packard Co. a. focused on helping people apply technology in meaningful ways to their businesses, personal lives and communities 3. Dell Computers a. Dell Computer introduced three data switches to compete with networking gear makers like 3Com C. Produc...