CATEX 2001

Robust and reliable communications infrastructures from Honeywell Network Solutions at CATEX 2001.

Voice, data and video communication networks – from structured cabling to comprehensive network solutions

BIRMINGHAM, UK, MAY 8, 2001 – Robust and reliable communications infrastructures provide Honeywell Network Solutions' (HNS) theme at CATEX 2001. HNS specialises in the design and implementation of solutions that include voice, data and video communication networks – from structured cabling to comprehensive network solutions.

Honeywell's CATEX display features mission-critical broadband networks from Extreme Networks, for whom it is an Enterprise Solutions Partner. Extreme Networks is the fastest-growing manufacturer in its chosen markets. With Extreme's infrastructure, HNS delivers highly redundant solutions that feature dual-homing for fault-tolerant configurations and link redundancy for active and backup data paths.

Honeywell Network Solutions also provides Extreme's rapid traffic redistribution algorithms, Multi Rapid Spanning Trees with less than a one-second rollover and the Standby Router Protocol for fully co-ordinated Layers 2 and 3 redundancy and smart, ultra-fast fail-over to a default router or switch. Capacity can be increased without disrupting existing network services.

Enthusiastic testimonials from the Royal Signals for Honeywell Network Solutions' support are displayed on Honeywell's stand. Brigadier Jonathan Cook of the Royal Signals in Bosnia, tells the company: "The support Honeywell gave in the procurement of all the tools, test equipment and stores required to meet the infrastructure challenges faced in Bosnia, has been fully instrumental in our overall success to date. The hours worked by your team in meeting our constant, urgent requirements have allowed my staff to meet all the in-service date targets and timelines I had been set."

Major Noddy Baugh MBE, Army Infrastructure Team Commander with the Royal Signals in Kosovo, adds: "Without the dedication and full time support of HNS staff, in providing my team with all the individually required products, in varying quantity and in a responsive and timely fashion, the over CIS projects may not have been given the praise and full recognition they deserve and currently fully merit. Thank you indeed for a job well done!"

Readers can request further details from: Honeywell Network Solutions, Lovelace Road, Southern Industrial Area, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8WD. Tel: 01344 656000. Fax: 01344 655442. E-mail: uk.infocentre@honeywell.com Web: www.mynetworks.it

Honeywell Network Solutions is a part of Honeywell Home & Building Control, a US$5 billion business that provides products and services to create efficient, safe, comfortable environments. The business offers controls for heating, ventilation, humidification and air- conditioning equipment, security and fire alarm systems, home automation systems, energy- efficient lighting controls and building management systems and services.

Honeywell is a US$25-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibres; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials. The company is a leading provider of software and solutions and Internet e-hubs including MyPlant.com and MyFacilities.com, and it is a founding member of Cordiem, LLC, an aerospace industry business-to-business Internet exchange and applications service provider. Honeywell employs approximately 125,000 people in 95 countries and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific stock exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com.

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