3Com is #1 in China for enterprise stackable switches,routers and IP storage, and #2 worldwide in enterprise and SMB Ethernet switching ports and enterprise routers
3Com EMEA continues positive trajectory with 4 consecutive quarters of revenue growth
3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) today announced that it has achieved the number 1 market share position in China for enterprise stackable switch ports and router units, maintained the number 2 market share position worldwide in total Ethernet switching port shipments, enterprise router units and SMB switching, and continued to demonstrate strong growth in EMEA.
3Com in China
3Com has vaulted to the #1 market share position for enterprise stackable switch ports and router units in the rapidly growing Chinese market, according to leading industry analysis firm IDC. 3Com is also #1 in IP storage in China through its China-based H3C operations. In just 4 years H3C, which began as a joint venture between Huawei Technologies and 3Com in 2003, has become a market force in China. 3Com became sole owner of H3C in 2007.
In China, according to IDC’s Q4 2007 figures, H3C is:
• #1 in stackable (fixed port) switching ports;
• #1 in mid-range router shipments and revenue for the third consecutive quarter;
• #1 in unmanaged switching revenue share for the second consecutive quarter; and
• #1 in IP storage area networking market share in 2007.
3Com worldwide
Driven by its unique Open Services Networking (OSN), 3Com continues to be the clear #2 vendor worldwide in total Ethernet switching port shipments, enterprise router units, and small and medium business (SMB) switching, in the latest market share reports.
Worldwide, 3Com is:
• #2 in total Ethernet switching port shipments for the fourth consecutive quarter (Dell’Oro Group, Q4 2007);
• #2 in enterprise router shipments for the third consecutive quarter (Infonetics, Q4 2007); and
• #2 in switching port shipments and revenue for SMBs, and growing faster than the overall market (Infonetics, Q4 2007).
3Com EMEA
3Com EMEA continues its positive growth trajectory, with 5 consecutive quarters of margin growth and 4 consecutive quarters of quarter-on-quarter revenue growth. “In EMEA, 3Com has seen 20% year-on-year revenue growth,” says Mike Ansley, 3Com EMEA VP and GM. “This has been largely driven by our increased customer focus. In the past year we have brought service and support in-house and regionalized our channel programs, and we are now expanding our direct sales force.”
“These independent analyst reports clearly demonstrate that 3Com’s commitment to developing a complete portfolio of high-quality, low-cost switches and routers is rapidly winning support from customers around the world,” continues Ansley. “In the highly competitive network infrastructure market, it is essential that vendors clearly differentiate their offerings. Not only does 3Com have a significant price-performance advantage, but our growing portfolio of OSN- and OAA-enabled products stands out from the crowd.”
For a complete listing of enterprise switching, routing and IP storage and surveillance products available in China from H3C technologies, visit www.h3c.com.
Information on the full portfolio of 3Com enterprise and SMB switching and routing products, visit www.3com.com.
Open Services Networking from 3Com enables end users to run open-source, third–party and 3Com-developed applications and solutions that deliver intelligence, flexibility, performance and control directly inside the network with the ease of use, support and economy of an integrated solution. OSN is a key element of the company’s next-generation Secure Converged Networking strategy to drive even greater application integration directly into the network infrastructure.
About 3Com Corporation
3Com Corporation 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 and 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 media site www.3com.com/pressbox.
