News (109)

  • 3Com's a bad apple: TippingPoint

    The 3Com brand name is in bad shape in Australia, admits a senior executive at TippingPoint, a division of 3Com.

  • Top 10 network hackers named

    Ten hackers or hacking groups have tried in total more than 1,000 times this year to breach the network security of Australian-based organisations, according to research by networking vendor 3Com.

  • 3Com seeks $66m divorce money over failed merger

    Networking vendor 3Com will chase private equity firm Bain Capital Partners for a US$66 million merger break-up fee after its proposed suitor pulled the plug on their merger deal late last week citing regulatory concerns.

  • 3Com sold for US$2.2bn

    Networking company 3Com has announced it will be acquired by private equity company Bain Capital and former joint-venture partner Huawei Technologies, in a US$2.2 billion cash deal.

  • Vic councils keen on 3Com

    Several Victorian local councils have bought new hardware from vendor 3Com as they upgrade their telephony and data networks.

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  • Six wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

  • The network is the security

    As network-centric security delivers better protection and lower costs, CIOs will abandon their current best-of-breed security strategy and seek out partners who can deliver the whole enchilada.

  • Tech innovation is under threat

    Eric Benhamou, former chief executive of both 3Com and Palm, has just joined the board of Finjan and taken a minority stake in the web security company through his venture capital fund, Benhamou Global Ventures.

  • VoIP handsets reviewed

    Voice over Internet Protocol, in some way, shape, or form, is a standard inclusion now with most business telephony systems. We review the latest offerings.

  • 3com, Netgear Australia square off

    Two of Australia's top managing directors of networking firms go head to head on critical issues.

Reviews (35)

  • Lose the wires, keep the security: 6 wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options.

  • 3Com 3108

    The 3Com 3108 is well worth considering in environments where workers spend much of their time away from desks without resorting to expensive to run GSM or 3G dependent mobile phones.

  • 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g USB Adapter

    This pocket-sized Wi-Fi adapter scores with its eye-pleasing and innovative design, ease of setup and great performance. Strong security makes it a handy networking tool for corporate users, too.

  • Wireless living: 3Com home networking

    3Com's Home Wireless Gateway measures just 17.8 by 21.6 by 5.1cm and is shaped rather like a cigar box. Despite its compact and unassuming appearance, this AU$500 device functions as the digital nerve centre of your home network.

  • Reviews News: Steady improvements

    Companies seem to be taking a break for the end of the financial year, but some have released some improvements on old concepts.

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