Register now for 3Com`s biggest channel training event of the year

Register now to attend the largest 3Com training event of the year, 3Com University Live! This year`s exclusive training forum for 3Com`s Focus Gold and Silver Channel Partners will take place at the Frankfurt Sheraton Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany from 10 to 12 December 2002.

3Com`s focus for this year`s event will evolve around key customer issues channel partners need to be aware of and the practical solutions that 3Com offers to make even the most ambitious networking plans possible. 3Com will demonstrate and explain how its innovative, pay-as-you-grow networks are expanding the possibilities of LAN infrastructure.

Pax Andersson, vice president, 3Com International, states: "3Com University Live provides a great opportunity for all our Focus Gold and Silver Channel Partners to learn about 3Com`s strategy moving forward, receive product updates as well as sales and technical information, and meet with 3Com executives. Our portfolio of products and technologies will be demonstrated and the engineers and product teams will be available to answer questions and assist with any information our channel partners may need to help them be profitable selling 3Com solutions."

For a total cost of $1 000 (plus VAT), 3Com`s Focus Gold and Silver Channel Partners will receive a privileged training package tailored to meet their business needs. It includes:

* Enhanced, high-level training aimed directly Channel Partners` needs.
* Training will be available in German, France, Italian and English.
* Cafe Demo - show case network where partners can have access to product specialists.
* Two nights` accommodation inclusive of breakfast and lunch.
* Complimentary 3Com University Live! party.
* All required training materials in both binder and CD format.
* Certificate of attendance.

3Com`s Focus Gold and Silver Channel Partners can register online at http://emea.3com.com/promotions/3comulivepartners/ or link to the site via 3Com Partner Access. Eligible Focus Partners can use their In Focus points to pay registration fees.

For more details on how to qualify as a 3Com Focus Gold or Silver Channel Partner, please visit our partner and reseller site on www.3com.com or contact your local 3Com office.