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HCL introduces new networking products

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CHENNAI, September 16 : HCL

Peripherals, a division of HCL Infosystems, has introduced two new

networking products namely, Winbee 2000 and BeeLink FX. While the former

is a Windows based terminal, the latter is 8-port Ethernet switch.

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BeeLink FX has `Wake-on-LAN' and `Green'

features--automatic power sleep and wake-up facilities. It can

automatically detect the link status of the workstation. The DOS and Linux

versions of Winbee are soon to be launched. The company's other networking

products include hubs, switches, LANSterm terminal server and LAN cabling

accessories (patch panels and cords). It has a manufacturing plant at

Vadapalani (apart from the one at Pondicherry) where these products are

developed. The company has 4 dealers in Chennai.

HCL Peripherals' main competitors are multinationals

like Lanbit, Accton and D-Link.

HCL Peripherals Vice President S. Pattabiraman said,

"Our products are priced at least 15-25 percent lower than our

competitors' products. In fact, Winbee is priced at 40 percent lower than

its competing products. We expect to generate a revenue of Rs 10 crore

this year as against last year's Rs 4 crore." He added, "By

dealing in large volumes and ensuring greater reliability, we hope to give

our competitors a tough fight."

The company plans to undertake export of Winbee 2000

to the UK and the US within the next six months. "We have an edge

over the other companies in the case of Winbee. Software is very expensive

in the US and our competitive prices ensure a good market for it abroad.

But it would not be feasible for us to export hardware," said

Pattabiraman.

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