Siemens Telecommunications announced it has signed a co-operation agreement with Duxbury Networking, which represents Enterasys, a worldwide partner of Siemens.
Duxbury is a value-added channel partner of networking and communications products. This South African agreement is expected to strengthen Siemens' competence in the implementation of its HiPath IP convergence strategy by utilising the Enterasys range of IP networking products wherever prudent.
Siemens Information and Communications Group (I and C Group), the global leader in digital switching and voice/data integration, recently launched its business strategy for next generation enterprise IP communications in SA. Called HiPath, it is an important element in the drive by Siemens to offer customers mobile solutions. The Enterprise Convergence Architecture strengthens business communications by enabling a company's existing voice and data infrastructures and applications to interoperate globally over all networks.
Graham Duxbury, Managing Director of Duxbury Networking, commented: "We see the co-operation as providing a strategic direction for Duxbury Networking to merge the two worlds of voice and data, as we understand that both sides of the technologies need to form expert partnerships in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.
"It is a fantastic opportunity for Duxbury to be partnering with leading voice company, Siemens. With our wide range of data and convergence products, coupled with the enormous market share that Siemens has in SA, we are set on an unprecedented growth path."
Managing director, Enterprise Solutions, Hilton Loewenstein said: "Duxbury are fully conversant with our HiPath strategy and already well enabled to complement HiPath with their suite of Enterasys products, which includes the technology for wireless local area networks, voice and data integration, internetworking, remote access, ISDN, switches, hubs and the like. The co-operative relationship with Duxbury/Enterasys will enable us to offer a complete range of solutions in the IP telephony arena
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Siemens I and C Group (Siemens Telecommunications Pty Ltd) Siemens Information and Communications Group (I and C) in SA is a leading provider of voice and data networks with a comprehensive portfolio of IP-based products and solutions for enterprises, carriers and service providers. It is an integral part of the Information and Communications (I and C) business segment of Siemens AG, which also comprises Information and Communication Mobile and Siemens Business Services. The I and C Group is divided into Carrier and Enterprise Solutions which focus on providing customised solutions, including the integration of products, systems and technology, to suit both business and individual needs. With a strong foundation in the mobile networks arena, which includes established GSM infrastructure, products, solutions and services for the Next Generation Internet, and electronic business solutions, Siemens provides the full spectrum of mobile business solutions, allowing users to communicate and be connected to information and services any time and any place.
Further information about Information and Communications is available at: http://www.ic.siemens.com/networks/index.htm
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise Solutions is a division within the Siemens Information and Communications Group (I&C). There are over 1 million customers in 160 countries for this division. With 70 million connections and 2.5 million Hicom communication servers, Siemens is a key player in this highly competitive and dynamic market. New convergence solutions such as HiPath convergence architecture, provide customers with an end-to-end strategy for integrating voice and data networks on the basis of IP protocols.
The spectrum of products offered by this division included PABX systems, contact centres, digital, analogue and IP compliant terminals, as well as specialised business solutions for the hospitality industry, telephone management as well as a variety of cordless solutions.
Enterprise Solutions also offers professional services, consulting and integration services.
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