Corporate Profile

H3C Technologies Co., Limited (H3C) is a leading global supplier of IP-based products and solutions. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with principal operations in Hangzhou, China, H3C employs 4,800 people worldwide. To maintain a level of innovation and technical excellence, H3C operates advanced R&D facilities in Beijing, Hangzhou and Shenzhen in China and Bangalore in India; invests more than 15 percent of revenues back into R&D every year and has more than half of the workforce engaged in research and development. Till now, it has applied for more than 1,200 patents, 85% of which are original invention patents.

Reflecting the future trends of “open and convergence”, H3C initiated the IToIP architecture concept, which aims to build a converged network infrastructure integrating networking, security, storage and multimedia communication, so as to enable service-oriented applications for customers. Guided by innovative IToIP architecture, H3C built a full series of IP products and solutions, including routers and LAN switches, network security, IP storage, IP surveillance, Voice/Video, WLAN, SOHO and management software. It has successfully transformed from a networking vendor to a total IToIP solution provider, and has built a strong footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. In Q4 2007, H3C became the No.1 vendor in both the LAN switch and enterprise router markets in China in terms of shipments. Together with its parent company 3Com, H3C has secured the No.2 position in the aforementioned markets globally. In addition, H3C is also the top vendor in China’s IP SAN market while its video surveillance system has become the No.1 choice for China’s nationwide Safe City project, with applications spanning across more than 60 cities. 

H3C sells its products and solutions through nearly 3,000 channel partners worldwide. It also has a dedicated team to work with global strategic partners, including Huawei, NEC and other vendors in order to deliver advanced, cost-efficient, power-efficient products together with the best service and support to its global customers.

H3C products and solutions have been widely deployed in large enterprises in industries such as education, banking & finance, ISP, power supply, energy, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, public utilities, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Key customers include Bank of China, PetroChina, China's National Center for the Performing Arts, SOHU.com and the University of Hong Kong.