Enterasys Networks, the Secure Networks Company, announced today that it has entered into an expanded partnership agreement with Siemens AG under which Siemens Communications will integrate Enterasys` full line of Secure Networks products and solutions into its HiPath Enterprise Convergence Architecture for voice over IP (VOIP), and will distribute the technology worldwide. The expanded business relationship is expected to generate millions of dollars in additional annual revenue for Enterasys.
The agreement takes the ongoing business relationship between the two companies to a significantly higher level. In addition to Siemens` worldwide sales organisation bringing the benefits of Secure Networks solutions to its global partners and customers, the companies will also collaborate on joint development of HiPath solutions, delivery of services, and certification of each other`s technology.
"Enterprises worldwide trust Siemens to deliver the industry`s most comprehensive voice, VOIP and data-networking solutions to meet their critical business communications and operations needs," said Theo Bossman, president of the alliances and partners division of Siemens AG. "Fully integrated network security is a vital component of Siemens` complete second-generation VOIP solutions. Enterasys, with its unique focus on Secure Networks, has the products and solutions to meet the needs of our customers and partners, today and in the future. We`re pleased to expand this mutually beneficial relationship to bring the full line of Enterasys solutions to enterprises around the world."
Mark Aslett, president and chief operating officer of Enterasys, said the relationship would bring unrivalled data and voice capabilities to enterprise customers.
"The network is the backbone for business today and the convergence of voice and data over high-performance, highly secure networks is vital for success," said Aslett. "This powerful partnership between Siemens, the acknowledged worldwide leader in voice and VOIP technology, and Enterasys, the Secure Networks Company, will bring unmatched performance and security to enterprise networks worldwide. Network connectivity and capacity are table stakes. Every enterprise that wants to remain viable in today`s increasingly competitive and demanding marketplace must ensure the network that carries its vital voice and data communications is secure and protected from the threat of unauthorised access and attacks. That`s just what Siemens and Enterasys are delivering as we further integrate our Secure Networks technology with Siemens` HiPath Enterprise Convergence Architecture."
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Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS) is a global provider of Secure Networks for enterprise customers. Enterasys` innovative network infrastructure offerings deliver the security, productivity and adaptability benefits required by Global 2000 organisations, coupled with the industry`s strongest service and support. For more information on Enterasys and its products, including multiplayer switches, core routers, WAN routers, wireless LANs, network management and intrusion defence systems (IDS), visit enterasys.com.
Siemens Communications
Siemens Communications is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry. Siemens is the only provider in the market that offers its customers a full-range portfolio, from devices for end-users to complex network infrastructures for enterprises and carriers as well as related services. Siemens Communications is the world`s innovation leader in convergent technologies, products and services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest group within Siemens and operates in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2003 (year-end 30 September), its 60 000-strong workforce posted sales of about 17 billion euros. More information about Siemens Communications is available at siemens.com/communications.
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