3Com, NEC announce OEM agreement

3Com and NEC Computer Systems Division have announced a strategic OEM relationship that will place 3Com`s connectivity products in select NEC PCs, notebooks and servers. NEC will, in turn, join 3Com`s Connected programme.

Nortel transforms Passport family for enterprises

Nortel Networks has transformed its Passport family for enterprises with the launch of an IP-optimised, high-capacity multi-service branch office solution called the Passport 5430 Multiservice Access Switch.

Madge and SARCOM join forces

3Com`s USB Network Interface available locally

3Com SA has announced the local availability of the 3Com USB Network Interface, which allows users to easily connect USB-equipped desktops or laptops to 10Base-T Ethernet networks without having to open their PCs.

SMC releases new network card

Networking company SMC has released the SMC EtherPower II 10/100 PCI Network card. SMC says remote management, an increasingly important function on the network as technical skills costs continue to rise, is a key feature in the card.

HP demos new gigabit over copper technology

Hewlett-Packard says it provided the first working demonstration of 1000Base-T technology at NetWorld+Interop, which was held in Las Vegas earlier this month. The demo displayed real data traffic passing through HP ProCurve switches at 1000Mbps over twisted-pair cabling.

Nortel provides R1.5m to get communities online

SchoolNet SA says Nortel Networks is providing a R1.5 million sponsorship over the next two years for the Phumelela Networks project, which aims to establish three provincial hub sites to provide technology to previously disadvantaged communities. The hub sites will consist of networked computers and telecommunications infrastructure in a community access facility, servicing schools and the community.

Novell announces beta of Novell Small Business Suite 5

Novell has announced the beta of Novell Small Business Suite 5, which Novell says delivers the reliability and scalabilty of NetWare 5 along with the manageability of GroupWise 5.5.

3Com takes a walk on the wireless side

3Com has announced its AirConnect wireless LAN solution for enterprise customers. 3Com says its 11Mbps wireless LAN will enable organisations to extend their wired networks with access to information, applications and network services anywhere in the enterprise.

CA, 3Com collaborate for network management integration

3Com and Computer Associates International (CA) have announced their intent to deliver integrated network management solutions. As a result, CA`s Unicenter TNG and NetworkIT Pro will be integrated with 3Com`s Transcend Network Control Services.

Novell BranchManager for NT uses NDS with IP support

Novell has announced the availability of Novell BranchManager for NT, the company`s directory-based solution for centrally managing remote NT servers and Windows workstations in multiple office locations.

DataPro announces E-Link for the new millennium

In a bid to stay ahead of the competition, DataPro Business Online, part of the JSE-listed Control Instruments group, is to launch a new millennium network called E-Link.

3Com to spur wireless data growth

3Com says its packet-switched wireless network platform will deliver unprecedented wireless data access speeds and new network economies to service providers and their mobile subscribers. The 64kbps wireless module for the 3Com Total Control multi-service access platform is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter.