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Siemens OpenScale Security Services Portfolio Enhances Security of Unified Communications

Siemens Enterprise Communications has significantly enhanced its OpenScale Services and solutions portfolio through the introduction of four key offerings to help businesses improve the security of their Unified Communications (UC) solutions.

Siemens Delivers Mobile Unified Communications with OpenScape® Mobility Solution

Siemens Enterprise Communications today announced the availability of OpenScape Mobility, delivering mobility to a wide variety of UC users regardless of their location.

Duquesne Light Deploys Open Unified Communications Solution from Siemens Enterprise Communications to Help to Streamline Infrastructure and Reduce Costs

Duquesne Light Company selected Siemens Enterprise Communications's OpenScape® Unified Communications (UC) Server and OpenScape Voice Application as the foundation for a centralized, IP-based infrastructure that will help them improve communications and reduce costs.

Accident Fund Selects Siemens OpenScape® Contact Center Portfolio to Help to Improve Customer Experience While Reducing Costs

In an effort to enhance their ability to serve customers calling in to their support centers more quickly and efficiently, Accident Fund has deployed the HiPath ProCenter Enterprise solution, a key component of the OpenScape Contact Center portfolio from Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc.

Siemens Enhances OpenScape® Contact Center Portfolio with Shared IVR Solution and Hosted Service Management Option

Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc. today announced enhancements to the OpenScape® Contact Center portfolio that will provide customers with advanced interactive contact center features and monitoring in a more cost-effective and easier to deploy hosted package.

Siemens 802.11n and Outdoor Access Points now the 'Green Choice' - Certified for Microsemi's Low Power PowerDsine® Ethernet Midspans

Siemens Communications, Inc.'s HiPath® Wireless 802.11n and Outdoor Access Points have been certified at Microsemi Corporation’s PowerDsine® testing facility as the first 802.11n or Outdoor access points available today that are able to operate at the low power ratings specified in IEEE 802.3af standards for Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Siemens Partners with the Gores Group

Siemens Partners with the Gores Group Siemens with a stake of 49% in JV – Total investment of €350 million to fund growth The Gores Group will contribute two assets Enterasys and SER Solutions to the joint venture

PosTrack to Offer Secure Monitoring Connections Using Siemens OpenScape Voice Application

PosTrack Technologies is utilizing Siemens Communications, Inc.’s OpenScape® Voice Application (HiPath 8000® system) to deliver a hosted secure SIP monitoring solution.

Air Methods Deploys State-of-the-Art Dispatch Center Using Siemens Unified Communications Solution

Siemens Communications, Inc., in partnership with Windstream Communications, recently provided Air Methods a unique unified communications solution that addresses its radio and telephony needs now and into the future. Siemens and Windstream developed a solution that would not only address Air Methods’ needs for a new radio solution but also build a scalable unified communications solution to benefit all areas of the business.

BT and Siemens to Deliver One-Stop Converged Communications Solution

BT, one of the world's leading providers of networked IT services, and Siemens Enterprise Communications, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Open Communications software and services for enterprises, have entered into a global sales agreement to offer a converged communications solution for large multinational enterprises.

Black Box Network Services, ABTECH, Verizon Business and Wyle Named Top Siemens Reseller Partners

Siemens Communications, Inc. has announced the 2007 reseller partner sales achievement awards. The winners, members of the Siemens Enterprise Partner Program, were honored at the 2008 Siemens Enterprise Partner Forum held in March in Orlando, FL.

Siemens Announces New OpenScape® Contact Center solution for the OpenScape Unified Communications Server

Siemens Communications, Inc. today introduced the OpenScape® Contact Center, a comprehensive voice, unified communications and customer interaction software solution designed to work with virtually any existing telephony environment.

PosTrack Selects Siemens OpenScape Unified Communications Server to Deliver a More Cost-effective Path to Hosted Unified Communications and Fixed-Mobile Convergence

PosTrack Technologies, Inc. has selected Siemens Communications, Inc. as the backbone for PosTrack’s hosted Voice over IP (VoIP) services for schools and enterprises.

Siemens Enters High-Definition Video Market with OpenScape Video, Expanding Video Conferencing Capabilities Across the Enterprise

Siemens Communications, Inc. today introduced OpenScape® Video, the first single-vendor, unified video conferencing solution integrating high-definition (HD) video, desktop PC video, voice and presence into a single powerful communication environment.

Siemens Launches OpenScape Unified Communications Server to Deliver Communications Applications on a Unified Software-based Platform

Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced a significant step forward in its ongoing transformation into a software-oriented company with the launch of an innovative new unified communications software platform, OpenScape® Unified Communications (UC) Server.

Saint Francis University Improves Campus Communication with VoIP Solution from Siemens

Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, had begun planning the addition of new buildings on campus, but realized that its aging telecommunications infrastructure would not be able to support the new space. Although Saint Francis considered laying new cables across the campus, they ultimately decided instead to adopt a new IP-based unified communications solution from Siemens Communications, Inc.

Independent Analyst Confirms Siemens' Power-over-Ethernet 802.11n Claims

Test results by Craig Mathias of Farpoint Group verify that the HiPath Wireless Access Points (APs) recently announced by Siemens Communications, Inc. deliver dual-radio, 3x3 MIMO 802.11n functionality while remaining compliant with the wattage limitations of industry-standard 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). Farpoint Group confirmed this innovative capability in just-published results of comprehensive lab testing of the Siemens HiPath Wireless AP3620.

Siemens Enhances Service Delivery and Introduces OpenScale, its New Brand for Multi-vendor, Unified Communications Services

Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced significant enhancements, and a new brand name – OpenScale™ – for its professional and managed services portfolio. The company also announced it will invest significant resources into strengthening its existing global service infrastructure, and accelerating its capabilities in delivering software based, Unified Communication (UC) services.

Siemens and CSM Deliver Money-Saving VoIP System to the City of Gulfport

The City of Gulfport, Florida, strives to foster a positive quality of life for its nearly 13,000 residents, but the aging communications system in city buildings was negatively impacting the service it provided to citizens. Knowing that it needed to upgrade its 10-year old Centrex system, the City of Gulfport decided to work with Siemens Communications, Inc. and Communications System Management (CSM) to deploy a new IP-based unified communications system across all of the city offices.

Monmouth Park Racetrack Bets on Open Communications with Siemens

As Monmouth Park Racetrack officials prepared to host the 2007 Breeder’s Cup, one of horse racing’s premier events, they realized their aging communication system was not up to the task of supporting such an event. Monmouth Park decided that an IP-based unified communications platform from Siemens Communications, Inc. was the solution.

Siemens Solves Power over Ethernet Challenge for 802.11n Deployments

As more enterprises embrace mobility, they are faced with an increasing need for cost-effective, higher-performance wireless LANs (WLANs). The new HiPath® Wireless 802.11n solution from Siemens Communications, Inc. is the first 802.11n solution to offer innovative architecture and power consumption capabilities to make the migration to fully functional, faster, more reliable 802.11n networks easier and more cost-effective.

Tri-State Hospital to Gain Greater Efficiency and Responsiveness in Delivering Patient Care with Siemens Open Communications Solutions

For Dearborn County Hospital in southeast Indiana, efficient yet responsive medical care depends on effective communication among doctors, staff, patients and patient families.

Siemens Communications Adds MetaPass Enterprise Single Sign-On to Identity and Access Management Solution

Siemens Communications, Inc. has now added enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) to its Identity and Access Management solution thanks to an agreement with MetaPass, Inc.

University of South Alabama Chooses Simple Migration Path to IP-Based Unified Communications with Siemens Open Communications Solution

Siemens Communications announced today that the University of South Alabama selected authorized Siemens HiPath® reseller, Black Box Network Services [NASDAQ: BBOX], to deploy an IP-based unified communications solution.

More Efficient, Effective and Personal Patient Care at New McCune-Brooks Hospital Made Possible by Siemens HiPath® Wireless

Efficient, effective and highly responsive patient care is the primary architectural design goal for the all-new, soon-to-open McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage, Mo.

Siemens Enhances and Extends Open Communications with Next Generation HiPath Wireless® Convergence Software and New Outdoor Access Point

Enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) coverage can now extend outdoors between campus buildings situated in university and government settings and in industrial environments like warehouses, factories and construction sites.

Dominican College Provides Anytime, Anywhere Broadband Access to Students, Faculty and Staff via Siemens HiPath Wireless Platform

Scalability, enhanced mobility and ease of use were key factors in Dominican College’s recent decision to deploy the HiPath® Wireless platform from Siemens Communications, Inc.

Siemens' Deploys Unified Communication Solution over IP for Automotive Sealant Company, Reducing Operational Costs and Improving Productivity

Siemens Communications, Inc today announced that Hutchinson Sealing Systems (“HSS”) in Auburn Hills, Mich., has chosen Siemens to upgrade its company-wide communications system.

New Siemens HiPath® 4000 V4 Real-Time IP System to Provide Mobility Support, Greater Deployment Flexibility and Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Medium-to-large enterprises can now drive overall business performance higher - with lower cost and less complexity - thanks to the new features in the resilient HiPath 4000 V4 Real-Time IP System.

Siemens Introduces HiPath OpenOffice ME, a Comprehensive Unified Communications Appliance for Small and Medium Businesses

Trying to stay in touch with customers and co-workers in today's fast moving and mobile world can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) a fortune. Even worse, an inefficient communications system causes lost time, opportunities and aggravated customers and employees.

Siemens Delivers Fixed Mobile Convenience for Small and Medium Enterprises with Debut of HiPath® Wireless C20 Controller

Fixed-mobile convenience (FMC) – a Siemens Open Communications architecture hallmark – is now available for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

Largest End-User Survey Quantifies Huge Costs, Workflow Disruptions and Frustrations Caused By Fragmented Communications

The largest-ever survey of enterprise and contact center employees and their workflows reveals the silent but staggering true costs of fragmented communications: Enterprises of 1,000 persons could lose nearly $13 million a year in lost productivity and avoidable expenses.

Minneapolis Activates "3-1-1" Citizen Response Number In An Effort To Improve Community Service And Disaster Recovery Capabilities With Siemens HiPath Solution And Integration By Partner Black Box Network Services

Minneapolis, Minn. has joined a number of cities pioneering the use of 3-1-1 services--a single phone number that provides its 380,000 citizens with faster access to non-emergency city government services. The City recently enacted its 3-1-1 services via a comprehensive, Internet Protocol (IP) based open communications infrastructure from Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] and installed by Black Box Network Services [NASDAQ: BBOX], a leading U.S. communications integrator and authorized Siemens HiPath reseller.

Siemens and Verizon Business Ease the Way for Companies Transitioning to VoIP

Life just got easier for communications managers contemplating the move to voice over Internet protocol (VoIP).

Siemens Systems Integration Provides Texas School District With Network Foundation For Greater Collaboration, Cost Savings and Business Continuity

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced that Malakoff Independent School District (ISD) in Malakoff, Tx. has chosen Siemens as systems integrator for the design and deployment of a next-generation network based on Internet-Protocol (IP) running over optical fiber.

Siemens Partners with INTECON to Provide Unified Communications Solutions to the Federal Government

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE:SI] and INTECON, LLC announced today they have entered into a strategic partnership that will enable each party to better service customers in both the public and private sectors.

Siemens Deploys Unified Communication Solution for Regional Hospital Streamlining Operations and Improving Patient Care

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that BryanLGH Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb., has chosen Siemens to upgrade its company-wide communications system.

Siemens Strikes OEM Agreement to License OpenScape Technology to IBM

Siemens today announced an OEM agreement that will allow IBM to license elements of Siemens' OpenScape open unified communications capabilities to enhance the IBM Lotus "Unified Telephony" offering currently planned by IBM as part of the expanded Lotus Sametime product family. The deal combines the two companies' strengths in providing converged voice, data and video communications as well as collaboration solutions for enterprises of all sizes around the world.

Siemens's IP-Based, Open Communications Solution Improves Collaboration Among Regional Hospital Facilities, Improving Medical Staff Productivity and Patient Care

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that AtlantiCare, the largest healthcare provider in southeastern New Jersey, has chosen Siemens to upgrade its hospital-wide communications infrastructure.

Siemens HiPath OpenScape wins the 2007 TMC Labs Innovation Award from Internet Telephony

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that Siemens HiPath OpenScape has been awarded the 2007 TMC Labs Innovation Award presented by Internet Telephony.

Siemens selected for Europe's largest private managed IP network

Siemens Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SI) announced today that the Siemens Enterprise Communications group, of which it is an affiliate, has been selected by Global Crossing to provide the open communications technology behind Europe’s largest private managed IP communications network.

Siemens Deploys Unified Communication VOIP Solution at Regional Teaching Hospital, Reducing Operational Costs and Improving Patient Care

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) in Santa Barbara, Calif., has chosen Siemens to upgrade its hospital-wide communications system.

U.S. Research Survey: Enterprise Communications Fall Short Of Strategic Corporate Goals Of More Productivity, Greater Competitiveness And Lower Costs

Can U.S. firms cut costs while boosting knowledge worker productivity and competitiveness?

Siemens Deploys Unified Communication Solution over IP for Credit Union, Reducing Contact Center Operational Costs and Improving Productivity

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced that Insight Financial Credit Union in Orlando, Fla., has chosen Siemens to replace its company-wide communications system.

Siemens New HiPath Trading System Is World’s First Pure IP-Based Solution, Offering Greater Workflow Integration And Trader Mobility

Already fast-paced trading environments will soon get faster, more productive and more mobile with the world's first all-IP (Internet Protocol) trading solution, the Siemens HiPath Trading System V4.0, announced today at the annual Technology Management Conference & Exhibit of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

Siemens Enterprise Communication signs contract with NATO to deliver a new Geographical Information System (GIS)

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] announced today that Siemens Enterprise Communications Belgium will lead a major project in order to provide NATO with a new Geographical Information System (GIS).

Siemens and AtHoc, Inc., Announce Strategic Collaboration to Provide Real-Time, Tailored Emergency Alerts to Thousands of First Responders and the Military

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] and AtHoc, Inc., a leading provider of network-centric emergency notification systems, today announced a collaboration to integrate AtHoc’s IWSAlerts™ into Siemens’ HiPath Dispatch command and control console.

Four Siemens Products win TMCNet's Communications Product of the Year Award for 2006

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that four of its Open Communications products and solutions have won TMCNet’s Communication Solutions Product of the Year Award for 2006.

Siemens and Catalyst Communication Technologies, Inc., Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Interoperable Communications for First Responders and the Military

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] and Catalyst Communications Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Radio Control Over IP for public safety and commercial markets, today announced a collaboration to integrate Catalyst’s technology into Siemens HiPath Dispatch command and control center.

Survey Commissioned by Siemens Reveals Most Enterprise Communications Users Dissatisfied With Their Services, Suggests Major Improvements Needed

Lack of open standards may underlie the dissatisfaction of enterprise communications by nearly 70 percent of users, according to the findings of an independent survey conducted among 382 respondents from around the world who attended CeBIT 2007 exhibition in Hannover, Germany last March.

Siemens Tracks Down Partnership with Ekahau for Precise, Highly Scalable RFID Tracking and Integrated Planning Solutions

Tracking assets and people with Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) over an enterprise WiFi network optimizes business processes and reduces operating costs. That is why Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced a worldwide reseller and integration agreement with Ekahau Inc., the world-leading provider of WiFi-based RTLS solutions and WiFi planning tools.

Siemens Unveils Comprehensive OpenSOA Applications Framework to Deliver Open Communications for the Enterprise

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced Siemens OpenSOA, a comprehensive, unified foundation for the next generation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)-based applications from Siemens.

Siemens Expands OpenScape® Unified Communications Portfolio to Provide Industry's Most Complete Range of Premise-Based and Hosted Solutions

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] has unleashed three new advances in its market-leading OpenScape unified communications portfolio to help enterprises overcome the barriers of today's fragmented communications, while offering a flexible new range of solutions that match the diverse needs of the enterprise.

Siemens Awards Black Box Network Services, Verizon Business, Communications System Management and REYMA Telecommunications, Inc. as Top Reseller Partners

Siemens Communications Inc. announced the 2006 sales achievement awards for its reseller partners located in 41 states and Puerto Rico. The winners, members of the Siemens Enterprise Partner Program, were honored at the 2007 Siemens Enterprise Partner Forum held in conjunction with VoiceCon Spring in Orlando, Fla.

Siemens Communications Gains First Dual Genesys Gold Partner Certification in North America

Siemens Communications [NSYE: SI] today reaffirmed its commitment to training, technical expertise and customer satisfaction by announcing that it has achieved Gold Partner Certification on the Genesys Voice Platform (GVP), part of the Gold Certification Program driven by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc., an Alcatel-Lucent company [Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU]. The award adds to the Gold Certification for the Genesys Contact Center Suite obtained by Siemens in May 2006, making Siemens the first Genesys North American partner to hold dual Gold Partner Certifications and highlighting Siemens' commitment to deliver leading-edge open communication solutions that cost-effectively incorporate the latest technology for joint Siemens-Genesys contact center clients.

Siemens' Customized Call Center Solutions Improve Customer Service for Copier Company Through Enhancements to Communications Continuity and Employee Availability

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] today announced that NovaCopy Incorporated, one of the Southern United States' fastest growing copier and reproduction technology suppliers, has chosen Siemens to upgrade its call center communications infrastructure.

Siemens Wins iF product design award 2007 for OpenStage SIP Phone

Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced that its OpenStage phone has won a 2007 iF product design award, one of the most prestigious awards of its kind in the world.

Siemens Announces SIP-Based Open Virtualized Contact Center Solution for the Enterprise

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today introduced its Open Virtualized Contact Center, addressing the traditional limitations of the hardware intensive site-based contact center.

Siemens' Open Mobility Solution Provides Robust Wireless Communications, Improving Productivity and Satisfaction of Credit Union Employees

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] today announced that Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) in suburban Brea, Calif., has chosen Siemens to combine ECCU's wired and wireless environments and provide ECCU staff with robust wireless communication with state-of-the-art security for the two buildings on their 17-acre campus.

Taking VoIP to the Next Level, Siemens Introduces HiPath 8000 V3.0 With Open, IT-Based IP Communications To Boost Enterprise Performance And Lower Costs

Today's VoIP is yesterday's news, and has largely failed to deliver on the cost savings and business process integration essential in today's competitive world. Large enterprises worldwide face exploding numbers of mobile users and devices, more complex business processes and supporting applications, and continuous demands to contain costs.

Siemens Communications Inc. and Nokia engage to deliver enhanced business mobility

Siemens Communications Inc. announced today an agreement between Siemens Communications and the Enterprise Solutions business group of Nokia to work together to ensure interoperability between Siemens HiPath MobileConnect Enterprise Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) Solution and dual-mode Nokia Eseries devices and Nokia Intellisync Device Management Software.

Siemens HiPath Managed Services Enables City to Offer Residents Quality Wireless Broadband Now and in the Future

Siemens Communications Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced that the City of Lompoc, Calif., has selected Siemens HiPath Managed Services to provide support and continuous monitoring of the city's wireless network.

Siemens Delivers on Open Mobility Promise With HiPath Managed Services For Municipal and Enterprise Wireless Networks

User simplicity and mobility lies at the heart of the Wi-Fi dream and now Siemens takes that dream one step closer to reality for enterprises and municipalities. By leveraging the global expertise of Siemens Communications, one of the world's leading Managed Service providers, enterprises and municipalities can deliver the Wi-Fi dream with confidence.

Siemens HiPath MobileConnect Delivers Fixed Mobile Convenience with Enterprise Dual-Mode WiFi/Cellular Integration

Today's business cards tell the story: one person, many phone numbers. But they don't speak to the wasted productivity, lost cycles and total cost of ownership that come with managing all of those numbers and devices across an enterprise. Now Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] fully addresses these issues with its HiPath® MobileConnect® solution, offering the world's first end-to-end enterprise Fixed Mobile Convenience (FMC) solution that delivers seamless roaming between Voice over Wireless LAN and cellular networks.

Siemens Improves Communications, Safety and Security for University Community Through Strong Customer Support and Installation of End-to-End IP Phone System

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] today announced that Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, has chosen Siemens to upgrade its campus-wide phone system. The new end-to-end IP phone solution streamlines business processes, saves money and improves communication, safety and security on the 2,400-student campus.

Siemens Communications President to Keynote June's JUST-US User Conference

JUST-US, the community of users who have purchased Enterprise Networks products from Siemens, has announced that Dana Rasmussen, the new President of Siemens Communications, Inc. will deliver the keynote presentation June 4 as JUST-US members convene for the JUST-US 2007 Annual Conference.

Siemens Communications Cost Management (CCM) Services Offers New Control and Insight into Enterprises' Telecommunications Operations and Spending

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] today introduced Siemens Communications Cost Management (CCM), a new multi-year managed services package that enables enterprises to more efficiently manage one of their largest operating expenses -- telecommunications.

Siemens' Customized IP Communications System Focuses on Call Center' Needs Improves Customer Service for Anesthesia Patients

Siemens Communications, Inc., [NYSE: SI] today announced that Anesthesia Business Consultants, LLC (ABC), one of the country's largest physician practice management firms specializing exclusively in anesthesia and pain management, has chosen Siemens to upgrade communications technology at ABC's nationwide call center in Jackson, Mich.

Siemens Improves Communication Among Parents, Schools and Community Through Installation of End-to-End IP Phone System

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced that the Hatboro-Horsham School District in suburban Philadelphia has chosen Siemens to replace its district-wide phone system.

Siemens HiPath Xpressions Delivers Open, Standards-Based Unified Messaging with Siemens HiPath 8000 SIP Softswitch

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today announced the latest release of its award-winning HiPath® Xpressions® unified messaging solution.

Siemens Sets New Standard for Open, Easy Integration of Wired and Wireless LANs with the New HiPath Wireless C2400 Controller

Siemens Communications, Inc. [NYSE: SI] today introduced the latest addition to its Enterprise-wide Foundation for Mobility portfolio, the HiPath Wireless C2400 Controller. Siemens' next-generation wireless LAN (WLAN) controller seamlessly integrates with virtually any wired infrastructure - reinforcing the company's Open Communications positioning - making it easy to cost-effectively deploy productivity-enhancing wireless voice and data services across an enterprise. The C2400 is designed to support high-volume, mission-critical business processes on a scalable, high performance platform.

Siemens New OpenStage Family of SIP Phones Win 2006 Product of the Year Award from Internet Telephony Magazine

Siemens Communications, Inc.,[NYSE: SI] today announced that its OpenStage family of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones has won a 2006 Product of the Year Award from Internet Telephony magazine, a leading publication covering Internet Protocol (IP) communications technologies.

Siemens Provides Key Infrastructure and Services to Deliver Wireless Internet Access across Washtenaw County, Michigan, Including Areas Limited by "Slow-Speed" Dialup

Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced that Internet Service Provider 20/20 Communications of Ann Arbor Michigan is using Siemens solutions and services on the "Wireless Washtenaw" project in Michigan's Washtenaw County. County officials developed the project to bring wireless broadband service to all areas of the county, especially to suburban and rural residents who could only access the Internet using slower-speed dialup connections. Siemens and 20/20 have already began installing wireless infrastructure in Ann Arbor, Saline, and Manchester as part of a pilot program that county officials expect will pave the way for full-scale deployment of services in 2007.

Siemens OpenScape Accelerates Business Responsiveness and Productivity

for Enterprises with IBM Lotus Sametime

Siemens Communications, Inc. today announced it is making its market-leading Unified Communications application suite, OpenScape, available for use with IBM Lotus Sametime. Siemens expects to be finalizing early customer beta candidates Q1 2007 for implementations in Q2 2007 and is targeting general availability of the application suite for Q4. OpenScape brings advanced collaboration features, such as click-to-contact, click-to-conference, and full-spectrum presence functionality to knowledge workers using the popular IBM platform. When integrated with IBM Lotus Sametime unified communications capabilities, users can experience the full power of advanced unified communications, thereby increasing productivity. By extending the Sametime user experience, user adoption hurdles and the learning curve for the new application features are greatly reduced, enabling organizations to quickly realize the proven gains from communications-enabled business processes. Furthermore, these capabilities will also help companies realize enhanced value from a service-oriented architecture (SOA) strategy that includes collaboration and unified communications.

Siemens OpenScape Now Available on Salesforce.com's AppExchange to Support Real-Time Communications for Financial Services

Salesforce.com [NYSE: CRM], the market and technology leader in on-demand business services, and Siemens Communications [NYSE: SI] today announced the availability of Siemens OpenScape in the financial services category of salesforce.com's AppExchange, the world's first on-demand application directory. The integrated solution provides presence-enhanced calling, video and Web conferencing, and collaboration solutions for salesforce.com customers. With OpenScape and Salesforce, customers can benefit from improved cross and up-selling, increased client satisfaction and significantly improved collaboration. Together, salesforce.com and Siemens are redefining Open Communications with an integrated approach to meet customer demand for real-time communications. Built using the Apex on-demand platform, OpenScape is now available for test drive and deployment at http://www.salesforce.com/appexchange.