Trapeze Networks(TM), and Macnica Networks Corp., have signed an agreement for Macnica to distribute the complete line of WLAN products from Trapeze.

Macnica has experience dealing with a wide range of advanced technologies, components and equipment, provided by leading electronics and networking companies.

"Customer demand is driving the growth of WLAN installations," said Kiyoshi Nakashima, president of Macnica Networks. "New technologies must be scalable and easily integrated into existing network infrastructures. We recognize that Trapeze Networks is a leader in supplying the new, switched WLAN technology. With our history, it made perfect sense for us to work together."

"We are delighted to welcome Macnica Networks as a member of our team," said Neil Sundstrom, vice president of worldwide sales at Trapeze Networks. "Macnica Networks has over 10 years of WLAN experience in the Japanese market. Their expertise at deploying WLAN systems for education, hospital, government and enterprise is unsurpassed in the industry."