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Ramco Systems Enterprise Networking Solutions, one of the leading networking integrators in the country, has entered in to a strategic alliance with 3Com India Ltd, the Indian arm of the $5.6 billion global networking major, to distribute their entire range of hubs and switches in India. The tie-up covers the entire Indian Corporate and Small and Medium Enterprise markets.

The range of 3Com networking products now available through Ramco Systems’ 8 Sales & Support offices & its 150 Channel Partners across the country, includes the entire family of Superstack II switches; NetBuilder and PathBuilder switches; and stackable and unstackable hubs. 3Com e-Networks support the next generation of mission critical voice, video and data applications which speed up and extend enterprise activities and open up a whole world of e-Business opportunities.

Ramco has vast experience in providing Network solutions for leading Indian Corporates like Coca Cola, Hyatt Regency, Larsen & Toubro, Madura Coats, National Informatics Centre, NTPC, ONGC, Reliance Industries, Siemens, Star TV and Stock Holding Corporation of India.

The network is the centre of the global digital economy. Before you can have anything, you need a 3Com e-Network. 3Com e-Networks solutions ensure that the network delivers total availability for employees, suppliers, distributors, customers and partners and helps them realise global business strategies by building robust networks to support enterprise initiatives.

Mr. Atul Kunwar, Managing Director, 3Com India, said, "3Com offers a comprehensive suite of e-Network solutions for Government, Corporates and SMEs. In an increasingly digital economy, to participate effectively, every business needs a flexible, upgradeable, secure, mission critical and simple network infrastructure, supported by technical expertise and quick service. 3Com provides this infrastructure for a more connected e-world. Together, with Ramco, we plan to address the market with 3Com’s product strengths and Ramco’s channel strengths".

Ramco Systems Enterprise Networking Solutions operates from its eight Sales & Support Offices across India located in Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Calcutta, Ahmedabad and Pune. It also has the largest field force (Sales and Support team) in India dedicated to the networking

market which enables Ramco to provide excellent and timely technical support to its 150 Channel Partners & customers straight from the field office location.

Also, Ramco Systems has an exclusive Channel program called Ramco Systems Partner Program which is designed to provide the partner the right expertise, train and educate the partner in providing end to end networking solutions and help the partner in achieving his business objective by adopting a collaborative approach.

Mr. S. Parameswar, Vice President-Enterprise Solutions and Services, Ramco Systems said, "Through our expertise and channel strengths, we are in a position to add value to the excellent range of 3Com networking products for the Corporate and Small and Medium Enterprise space. 3Com products already enjoy good mind share and market share. Together, we will provide products and solutions to the customer for achieving his business goals at attractive price points".

Mr. Suresh Srinivasan, GM - Enterprise Networking Solutions, Ramco Systems said, "Over the years Ramco Systems has built a strong and successful base of Channel partners that has set it apart from its competitors. Ramco Systems addresses its channel partners as its "Partners in progress" and believe in building a long-term relationship with them. Ramco believes in perfect partnership. Ramco Systems will strive to be flexible, adoptive and responsive to the Channel requirements."

About Ramco Systems

Ramco Systems is a part of the 60 year old, 7000 employee strong, $250 million Ramco Group of Companies. The businesses include Information Technology, Cement and Textiles. Ramco Systems was started in 1989 to develop and market client-server based ERP Solutions (Ramco e.Applications) and also provide Enterprise Professional Services for the global market. The Ramco Systems Enterprise Networking Solutions division of Ramco Systems has rich experience in LAN/WAN design, integration, monitoring, and performance management and network security solutions. It has alliances with AMP for Structured Cabling solutions and Network Associates for Network performance management solutions. The division’s security solutions (RADAR) include Check Point Firewalls, Internet Security Systems (ISS), Adaptive Security Management, Trend Micro Content Security, Security Dynamics Strong Authentication and PKI, WebTrends Traffic Analysis and Reporting and NetPartners URL filtering solutions. It is also a Microsoft Solution provider.

About 3Com Corporation

With over 300 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network systems solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs and consumers. 3Com offices in India are located at New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. With the extensive and efficient network of systems integrators, distributors and channel partners spread across the country, 3Com products and solutions are available throughout India.