Madge Networks Partners with Hewlett-Packard under NetServer Support Program

Strategic Insights -

Madge Networks has been named a Partner under Hewlett-Packard Company's NetServer Support program, an interoperability certification initiative that tests and approves network adapters for use in HP NetServers. The company's latest range of PCI Token Ring adapters has met HP's criteria for compatibility, high performance, manageability, support, and quality. By interoperating seamlessly with HP computers, Madge Token Ring adapters help customers reduce their total cost of ownership by eliminating the time and administrative overhead associated with setup and configuration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Madge Networks has been named a Partner under Hewlett-Packard Company's NetServer Support program, a certification initiative that tests and approves network adapters for use in HP NetServers.
  • The company's latest range of PCI Token Ring adapters has met HP's criteria for compatibility, high performance, manageability, support, and quality.
  • Madge Token Ring adapters help customers reduce their total cost of ownership by eliminating the time and administrative overhead associated with setup and configuration.
  • The HP NetServer Solutions program complements Madge's own testing programs, which test Token Ring adapters for compatibility with all major PC brands.
  • Madge tests its Token Ring adapters for compatibility with the latest models as well as older systems.
  • Graham Carter, product marketing manager with Madge's Token Ring Solutions Division, commented that the partnership with HP will offer customers tested and certified interoperability to reduce the cost and complexity of deploying and maintaining their Token Ring networks.
  • Teresa Sorg, product marketing manager for the HP Commercial NetServer Operation, stated that the HP NetServer Solutions Program gives customers total confidence that qualified, best-in-class vendors, such as Madge, are fully compatible with their HP NetServer systems.

Statistics:

  • Madge Networks was founded in 1986.
  • The company has pioneered advances in Token Ring, ISDN, video networking, and ATM technologies.
  • Madge Networks serves its international customer base through a global network of distributors and resellers.
  • The company has a main business centre located at Wexham Springs, United Kingdom.
  • Madge Networks has a market value of USD XXX.X million, listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol MADGF.

Sources:

  • Madge Networks press release dated February 16, 1998.
  • Hewlett-Packard Company website, NetServer Support program.
  • Madge Networks website, corporate profile.