3Com

3Com (NASDAQ: COMS) is a manufacturer best known for its computer network infrastructure products. The company was co-founded in 1979 by Robert Metcalfe, Bruce Borden, and Greg Shaw, and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The name 3Com comes from the company's focus on "Computers, Communication and Compatibility". more

Business

Founders

Robert Metcalfe

Robert Melancton Metcalfe (born April 7, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York) is an electrical engineer from the United States who co-invented Ethernet, founded 3Com...

Howard Charney

Howard Charney, Senior Vice President, advises governments, businesses and universities around the world on implementing critical Internet technologies to...

Address

3Com Headquarters

350 Campus Drive
Marlborough Massachusetts

Revenue:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,267,500,000
  • May 31, 2007

Operating income:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 54,200,000
  • May 31, 2007

Market capitalization:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 1,800,000,000
  • Dec 31, 2007

Number of employees:

number date
  • 5,572
  • 2006

Ticker symbol:

Stock exchange Ticker symbol
  • COMS

Subsidiary companies:

Companies acquired:

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