一、缘起 稍微关心世界网络硬件市场时事的人们大抵都会发现,3Com近年来的表现不俗,它已经成为全球发展最快的网络公司之一。3Com通过一连串成功的收购行动(包括最近并购竞争对手Chipcom),不断扩大自己的竞争实力,为顾客提供全面的网络解决方案,成为所谓的“one stop”全球网络超级市场。 I. Origins People who care a little bit about current events in the world’s network hardware market will almost always find that 3Com has performed well in recent years. It has become one of the fastest growing online companies in the world. Through a series of successful acquisitions (including recently acquired competitor Chipcom), 3Com continues to expand its competitive strength and provide customers with comprehensive network solutions, becoming the so-called “one stop” global online supermarket.