Perle Systems

Perle Systems is a leading developer, manufacturer and vendor of award-winning networking products. These products are used to connect remote users reliably and securely to central servers for a wide variety of e-business and general business applications. Perle specializes in IP (Internet Protocol) connectivity with product lines that include Remote Access Servers for Ethernet and Token Ring LANs, Terminal Servers and Serial connectivity products and Network Controllers. These products provide access to leading e-business platforms, including AS/400, NT and LINUX/UNIX. Perle Systems recently acquired Specialix International, a leading provider of local and remote serial-based data communications systems and remote access solutions for small, medium and large corporate users. Perle Systems has offices in 15 countries and sells its products through distribution channels worldwide. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market (symbol PERL) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol PL). For more information about Perle and its products, access the Company's Web sites at www.perle.com.

Editor's note:- Perle Systems acquired Chase Research and Specialix, which were previously featured in this directory.

profile from press release February 24, 2000

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