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UNITED KINGDOM - April 2001 - KYZO Ltd, a UK-based start-up specializing
in network appliances based on the Linux® operating system, today
announced its collaboration with 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS), in
developing a range of new products designed to meet the needs of small
businesses. The collaboration has resulted in the OfficeConnect® Network
Storage Server, initially launched in October 2000. 


The OfficeConnect Network Storage Server enables small businesses to
improve their daily operations and securely store vital files and data.
The network storage server is the easiest way to add storage to networks
and enable employees, including mobile workers and telecommuters, to
share information for increased productivity. The advantage of this
server includes continuous, automatic "back-up" of all files on the
network to protect business critical information. 

"We understand that small businesses are looking for comprehensive yet
simple solutions for sharing and accessing critical business
information," said Malcolm Cartledge, OEM marketing director for KYZO.
"By pairing our Linux based technology with 3Com's extensive small
business experience, the final result is a cost-effective and reliable
network storage solution." > 

"3Com provides small business owners with solutions that help them
safely store information and ultimately get more from their network,"
said Paul Brett, Small Business Marketing Planning Manager for 3Com
Corporation. "By working with KYZO, we developed a network storage
solution specifically to meet the needs of small business owners." 

Using KYZO's technology, the 3Com's OfficeConnect Network Storage Server
allows three levels of management - users have the ability to only
change their passwords, managers are able to create folders and groups,
and administrators have full access to configure the system. By
devolving administration to the appropriate staff in this way, the
ownership and support costs for this product can be dramatically
reduced. Also, by locating network storage servers within the workgroup
environment, small business can greatly reduce overall network
congestion. 



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About 3Com Corporation
3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through
easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and
commercial organizations. The company also provides access
infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers.
For further information, visit www.3com.com or the press site at
www.3com.com/pressbox. 

About KYZO Ltd
KYZO is a world leader in developing network appliances and embedded
systems for a variety of applications and a broad range of clients,
typically based on its own LinuxROM distribution. The company
specializes in developing highly targeted solutions where ease-of-use
for non-technical users is of paramount importance. 
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For further details contact: 

Malcolm Cartledge 
KYZO Ltd. 
(0)1628-526886 
malcolm@kyzo.com or visit www.kyzo.com 
- 3Com and OfficeConnect are ® 3Com Corporation. 
- Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. 
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(Submitted by Malcolm Cartledge of KYZO Ltd)