Backing its claim to be one of the world`s most innovative information technology companies, 3Com Corp has been awarded its 500th patent in the US - more than any data networking company.
Starting with the industry`s first Ethernet interface devices two decades ago, 3Com technology now connects more than 300 million people worldwide.
Focusing on consumers, commercial enterprises and communications carriers and providers, 3Com addresses areas of home networks and gateways, Internet appliances, broadband Internet access, local area network (LAN) and mobile access, business LAN telephony, wireless mobility and high-speed LANs.
The company also offers network service and support for businesses and consumers.
"Today`s economy is all about linking, conversing, sharing and exchanging information," says 3Com general manager (sub-Saharan Africa) Buddie Ceronie, "3Com is building a world where effortless communication and information access is available anytime, anywhere, to everyone. By radically simplifying how people connect, 3Com helps people accomplish more."

