Forum Includes Global Web Chat on October 16th Discussing How Avaya's Contact Center Solutions Can Help Companies Thrive

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. , US - Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading provider of communications networks and services for businesses, today announced the launch of a new online forum to help organizations develop strategies for growing revenues in a rapidly changing global environment. Entitled "Reach > Greater Revenue," this is the third in a series of Avaya online forums designed to help businesses use communications to reduce costs, increase security and grow revenues.

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RTX Telecom signs an ODM supply contract with Australian subscription television provider FOXTEL

Noerresundby, Denmark, 30 September 2003 -- RTX Telecom has signed an agreement with Australian subscription television provider FOXTEL (http://www.foxtel.com.au) for the development, production and supply of a wireless telephone line extenders. The wireless telephone line extenders (TLEs) will simplify the installation of PSTN return paths that enable digital interactivity such as “Pay-Per-View” and promote the use of additional interactive services available to users of digital satellite and cable services.

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HP ProCurve Networking led the Ethernet switch market in terms of growth in the second quarter of calendar year 2003, according to the latest report released by Gartner Inc.(1)

Research results from the analyst firm's recent report examining the worldwide layer 2 through layer 7 Ethernet switch market revealed that during the period HP ProCurve's revenue share grew 18 percent with port shipments growing 12 percent. This revenue growth is significant in a market that essentially remained flat quarter-over-quarter. Gartner also reported substantial HP ProCurve growth in the layer 3 fixed switch market, with revenue growing 46 percent and port shipments increasing 65 percent.



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New Choices for CIOs and Network Managers to Improve Integrated Communications with 3Com's WAN Routers


MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 29, 2003 — 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today expanded its enterprise communications solutions portfolio with wide area network (WAN) router solutions designed to solve enterprise customers' issues with premium-priced, proprietary systems that are highly complex and costly to manage and support. As part of an aggressive, open standards-based approach to meet enterprise customers' requirements for end-to-end infrastructure, applications and network management, 3Com is broadening its high-performance infrastructure solutions with the introduction of the 3Com® Router 5000 family, the starting point for a wider range of new router solutions that support enterprise voice and data applications. 3Com will also add to its network management offerings with the new 3Com Network Administrator, which includes a router manager application and the capability for larger enterprises to perform bulk administration for more efficient operations


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D-LINK AND TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO BRING HOME NETWORKING SOLUTIONS TO CONSUMERS
Irvine, CA, September 26, 2003 — D-Link, the worldwide leader in the design and development of Broadband networking and digital technologies, announced today a strategic relationship with Tweeter Home Entertainment Group (NASDAQ: TWTR), the nation's premier specialty consumer electronics retailer. D-Link will now provide networking products and solutions to Tweeter Home Entertainment Group customers at 175 Tweeter, HiFi Buys, Sound Advice, Hillcrest High Fidelity, Showcase and Bang & Olufsen locations.


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Pleasanton, CA, September 24, 2003 - Pronto Networks, a leading provider of carrier-class OSS solutions for large Wi-Fi hot spot networks, announced today that it has won an award from IDG's Computerworld, the Voice of IT Management, for leading-edge technology that provides measurable business value to end-user organizations. This honor is part of Computerworld's second annual Innovative Technology Awards, which was published in the September 22 issue and online at Computerworld.com.


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Dr. Helmut Panke and Charles H. Noski to Bring Global Business and Financial Expertise

REDMOND, Wash. -- Sept. 2003 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that its board of directors has decided to increase its size from eight to 10 members and is proposing two new members for election by shareholders at their annual meeting in November. The board has nominated unanimously BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Chairman of the board of management, Dr. Helmut Panke, 57, and former AT&T Vice Chairman, Charles H. Noski, 51. The board has also nominated for re-election the eight directors that are currently serving.



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Report on North America corporate telephony cites growth of Internet protocol communications applications

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. , US - Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of communications networks and services for businesses, has been listed in the leaders quadrant for enterprise telephony vendors in North America by the research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc. The report: North America Magic Quadrant for North America Enterprise Telephony 2003 is available at: http://www.avaya.com


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Asanté Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:ASNT.OB/ASNTE.OB) announced today (September 17, 2003)that it entered into a binding letter of intent with Acorn Campus, a Venture Capital based Investment Company, to be purchased. The value of the recapitalization transaction of approximately $5.4 million, has proven financing, and is superior to the previous offer of $5.1 million. Under the terms of the agreement, each stockholder of Asanté Technologies is expected to receive up to approximately $0.52 in cash per share. Shares of Asanté Technologies closed today at $0.28 on the Nasdaq Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTC).



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Symbol Technologies Opens Repair Center in Czech Republic as Part of the Company's Strategy to Enhance Customer Service

WINNERSH, UK, September 11, 2003 – Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), a global leader in enterprise mobility solutions, today announced the opening of its new centralised International Repair Center (IRC) in Hodonin, South Moravia in the Czech Republic. The Company cited the availability of highly skilled local labour, an excellent transportation and communications infrastructure and the country's impending membership to the EU as reasons for selecting the region. The new centre is part of a global strategy to consolidate Symbol's major repair operations in Europe and North America to provide more efficient and effective customer service.



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