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3Com leads in 'green' networking

3Com has announced that the independent research firm In-Stat has found that 3Com's local area network (LAN) switches are up to 60 percent more energy-efficient, or 'green', than competitors' products. By deploying an industry-leading switching solution from 3Com, customers can save money -- and help the environment -- by using significantly less electricity to power their high-performance networks.

The report, 'Green Networking Equipment: Who Leads and Who Lags,' says there are 'significant differences in the energy efficiency of similarly equipped switch equipment' and that 'as many businesses develop 'green' initiatives... IT managers will be forced to absorb some degree of responsibility for their organization's power usage.'

The report confirms the success of 3Com's program to reduce energy consumption while increasing network functionality. "Businesses worldwide are looking for effective ways to reduce energy use, both to save money and to conserve resources," said Scott Hilton, vice president of enterprise products for 3Com. "Through innovative design, 3Com's newest products use up to 78 percent less power than previous switches. It's gratifying that In-Stat recognizes 3Com's industry leadership in this important area."

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