Press release: Race Communications has received a new specialization from 3Com.

Race Communications received a specialization in working with government agencies from 3Com, the world's largest manufacturer of network and communication equipment.

The specialization of partners in vertical markets is included in the new 3Com program aimed at improving work with large and corporate customers. Having received specialization in accordance with this program, Race Communications has once again confirmed its successful cooperation with government organizations and institutions, including the Ministry of Taxes and Duties, the Pension Fund, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and others. Race Communications has numerous projects based on 3Com equipment implemented both in central offices and in regional representative offices.

"Taking advantage of 3Com's support in working with state institutions, Race gets the opportunity to improve the conditions offered to customers from this area," said Rafael Shamiev, Head of the Race Communications Product Department. "These are competitive prices, improved pre—project support and much more."

"The state and educational programs are unique vertical programs specially designed to support those 3Com partners who are focused on sales of network equipment in these market sectors. Race got the opportunity to participate in a special marketing program aimed at increasing sales in the public sector of the market. This is a set of special technical solutions and tools, recommendations for the selection of equipment and special fixed prices for customers for all supplies of 3Com equipment," commented Natalia Kovaleva, Head of the 3Com Partner Group.

3Com is a leading manufacturer of innovative, practical and highly efficient network products for voice and data transmission, services and solutions for enterprises of any scale, public sector organizations. More detailed information can be found on the website www.3com.ru , www.3com.com or on the press page www.3com.com/pressbox .

Race Communications is a Russian system integrator offering laboratory-tested solutions from leading telecommunications equipment suppliers. Race carries out a full cycle of work: design, delivery, installation, as well as training of specialists and project support. More information about Race Communications can be obtained at www.race.ru

For more information, please contact:
to Nikita Yemets and Elena Mitina, Race-Communication CJSC
(495) 785-0770, 916-RACE (916-7223) and by email pr@race.ru