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3Com Corporation
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
INTERVIEW-Cisco connects with China
Aug 22 2001 06:56 PM PDT

3Com settles MagiTech infringement lawsuit
Aug 20 2001 10:27 AM PDT

Cisco sees Latin America as bright spot
Aug 08 2001 12:53 PM PDT

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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
Eno Tech
Aug 10 2001 05:00 PM PDT

Lawsuit Alleges Palm Computers Can Damage PCs
Aug 10 2001 03:55 PM PDT

'Code Red' Worm Is Active, But the Damage Is Unclear
Aug 01 2001 11:50 AM PDT

3Com Restyles U.S. Channel Program
Aug 01 2001 10:41 AM PDT

Dell Plans to Enter the Market for Networking Equipment
Jul 18 2001 09:07 AM PDT

 PROFILE
3Com -- from "computer, communication, and compatibility" -- must like "c" words. The company makes networking equipment for the consumer, commercial, and carrier markets. Its commercial and consumer operations make network interface cards, which connect computers with the Internet and other networks, high-speed modems, and other networking gear for homes and businesses. Its carrier networks business, CommWorks, makes network infrastructure gear and network management software for Internet service providers (AOL) and communications carriers (AT&T). 3Com, which has restructured and renamed its operations, spun off its Palm computing unit in early 2000.

 COMPETITION
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU)
Nortel Networks Corporation (NT)

 DEALS
Deal: 3Comsbc.com Showcases Content From Allmystuff, Digital Cement
Date Announced: 01.16.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: 3Com's small-business source 3Comsbc.com to offer content from manufacturer and retailer service provider Allmystuff and marketing portal Digital Cement.

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 TRACKERS
May 07, 2001 - LAYOFF TRACKER
3000 laid off
Description: Estimating that the layoffs will save it $1 billion. Cuts represent 30% of its staff.

Mar. 23, 2001 - LAYOFF TRACKER
145 laid off
Description: Number is approximated. Focusing on its core markets and cutting employees in its consumer broadband operation. Also let go of approximately 25 people from its "alternative workforce." Layoffs represent approximately 1.5% of its regular staff.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: May
2001 Sales (mil.): 2,820.90
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (34.9)%
Employees: 10,957
Revenue per employee: $257,451.86

 KEY PEOPLE
• Bruce L. Claflin
    CEO
• Michael E. Rescoe
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
5400 Bayfront Plaza
Santa Clara, CA 95052
US
Phone: 408-326-5000
Fax: 408-326-5001
Online: Web Site

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