May 22 2000
Newsletter No.06

Cutting-edge technology Networking
at MEGATRUST Stockbrokers

To day we wish to inform you of one more leading-edge enterprise network we have installed.

The stockbrokers company Messrs MEGATRUST Á×Å, recognising the important role of a computer network of advanced technology to their business evolution, requested the installation of CABLETRON/ENTERASYS' leading SmartSwitch 9000 as backbone of its enterprise network, achieving wire-speed multiple layer switching (Layer 2,3,4), ensuring Quality of Service and the smooth transition to future broadband switching, thus safeguarding their networking investment.

So far, the networking needs covered is equal to 144 Fast Ethernet ports, 12 Gigabit Ethernet gates and 4 Router Modules, but with the capability of expansion and coverage of twice these needs.

Information about the technology and the advantages of the leading edge SmartSwitch 9000 from CABLETRON/ ENTERASYS can be found at http://www.enterasys.com/technologies/switching/9000/

Apart of the above, Cabletron Systems announced on May 18, that for the fifth consecutive quarter, its SmartSwitch Router is number one in market share in the rapidly growing modular Layer 3 switching market. According to the Dell'Oro Group's (http://www.DellOro.com/) first quarter report, Cabletron's SmartSwitch Router gained 5.2 points from the previous quarter in worldwide modular Layer 3 ports shipped, holding now with 37.2% of the market. The full Press release can be found at http://www.enterasys.com/corporate/pr/releases/2000/may/5-18.html

Additionally, CABLETRON Systems' subsidiary Enterasys Networks, for whom we are a Value Added Distributor in Greece, today announced that its RoamAbout™ wireless LAN solution has been selected by Network Magazine as Product of the Year. Enterasys Networks' Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Garry McGuire, accepted the award on May 10th, at Networld+Interop in Las Vegas. According to recent research, the wireless LAN market is growing more than 100% annually, and Enterasys Networks is focused on delivering high value solutions for both the LAN and WAN wireless markets. The full story is at the link http://www.enterasys.com/corporate/pr/releases/2000/may/5-09a.html

As usual, allow us to stop here for to day and to revert soon with more news that we hope you will find interesting - while we are always ready to respond to your needs.

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