September 15, 2005
MACNICA NETWORKS TO DISTRIBUTE TRAPEZE NETWORKS WLAN PRODUCTS IN JAPAN
YOKOHOMA, JAPAN and PLEASANTON, Calif. — September 15, 2005 — Trapeze Networks™, the award winning provider of the wireless LAN (WLAN) Mobility System™, and Macnica Networks Corp., one of the leading high-technology distributors and integrators of computer and communications equipment in Japan, announced today that they have signed an agreement for Macnica to distribute the complete line of WLAN products from Trapeze.
Macnica has experience dealing with a wide range of advanced technologies, components and equipment, provided by leading electronics and networking companies.
"Customer demand is driving the growth of WLAN installations," said Kiyoshi Nakashima, president of Macnica Networks. "New technologies must be scalable and easily integrated into existing network infrastructures. We recognize that Trapeze Networks is a leader in supplying the new, switched WLAN technology. With our history, it made perfect sense for us to work together."
"We are delighted to welcome Macnica Networks as a member of our team", said Neil Sundstrom, vice president of worldwide sales at Trapeze Networks. "Macnica Networks has over 10 years of WLAN experience in the Japanese market. Their expertise at deploying WLAN systems for education, hospital, government and enterprise is unsurpassed in the industry."
About Macnica Networks Corp.
Macnica Networks Corp. has over 20 years of experience in product localization, sales, and technical support of computer network equipment. Macnica Networks supplies a full line of leading network appliances, network software and telecom solutions to its customers and consistently brings innovative new products to their portfolio. Macnica Networks provides a high level of comprehensive technical support and educational programs to assist their customers with their applications. For more information about Macnica Networks, visit
www.macnica.net
About Trapeze Networks
Trapeze Networks delivers the power of business applications and services to the mobile enterprise workforce. The company's wireless LAN Mobility System enhances productivity, introduces new efficiencies and accelerates business response time by delivering secure mobility for roaming users and sophisticated services for both users and IT, all while offering the lowest total cost of ownership of any WLAN infrastructure provider. Trapeze announced a partnership with Motorola (NASDAQ:MOT) in August 2005, a partnership with 3Com Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS) in August 2004, partnerships with D-Link and Nortel (NYSE/TSX: NT) in March 2005, and a partnership with Enterasys Networks in May 2005. Trapeze has been the recipient of 10 industry awards, including InfoWorld's Technology of the Year award for the best WLAN solution in recognition of its product and technology strength. Founded in March 2002, Trapeze has raised $72.5 million in venture funding to date and is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., U.S.A.
