(openPR) - Technology partnership has benefits for everyone involved

Ebermannstadt, Germany – January 17, 2006. Siemens Communications has accepted Vierling as an “Advanced Partner” in the Technology category of its Enterprise Partner Program. Both companies as well as their mutual customers can expect to benefit from this increased level of cooperation. Siemens will support Vierling in developing new products and applications that are optimized for Siemens HiPath systems and other Siemens solutions. For its part, Vierling brings many years of experience with mobile radio modules from Siemens. In addition, both companies intend to work together more closely in marketing their products.

Benefits for everyone involved
“Internationally active companies that offer products and services which are used by mutual customers and are ‘HiPath Ready’ certified can become Advanced Partners of Siemens”, said Dr. Udo Bochum, who is Vice President of the HiPath Partner Program. “The objective of our technology partner program is to round out our HiPath portfolio to build complete solutions by incorporating selected products from technology partners who are ‘HiPath Ready’ certified.”

Complementary products
It is already common to see products and services from Vierling and Siemens used together. For over ten years now, Vierling has used GSM modules from Siemens to build powerful GSM gateways that provide interconnectivity between mobile radio, fixed network and voice over IP (VoIP) systems. GSM gateways from Vierling are used primarily to reduce the cost of making calls to mobile radio networks and to link rural regions to telephone networks. “These gateways represent a useful addition to any Siemens HiPath telephone system”, noted Dr. Bochum. “For our customers, they help to boost the value of their investment into telecommunications infrastructure from Siemens.”

Cooperation in product integration
Both companies expect this cooperation to benefit the integration of their products. Vierling will participate in special technology training sessions and gain access to extended developer support and special technical documentation. Vierling also plans to have additional GSM gateways certified for operation with HiPath systems. For its part, Siemens expects to profit from Vierling’s years of experience in using mobile radio modules in commercial applications involving GSM gateways, coin- and card-based telephone systems, alarm generation systems and remote-control technology.

New marketing perspectives
As part of this technology partnership, Vierling and Siemens will cooperate more when it comes to marketing their products. “This will include joint appearances at tradeshows, cooperation on major projects and sales via the Siemens commercial network”, said Wolfgang Peter, Managing Director at Vierling. “At CeBIT 2006, we will be a co-exhibitor at the Siemens booth. In East Asia, we are currently cooperating on a large project. In the United States, we are working together to complete the approval process for cellular network operators. We also have a sales partnership in Austria.”


About Vierling
Telecommunications supplier Vierling is based in Ebermannstadt, Germany. The company offers communications and test equipment for companies of all sizes. Vierling’s products range from GSM and 3G gateways, GSM telephones, alarm generation systems and remote control technology all the way through complete portable and stationary test solutions for telecommunications and data networks. In addition, Vierling’s Production division specializes in the development and manufacture of electronic subassemblies, devices and systems for companies in all sectors. The Vierling Group has about 250 employees and generates annual sales of about 30 million Euros. Vierling Communication SAS is an independent subsidiary based near Paris in Plaisir, France. Vierling is represented by sales partners in more than 40 countries worldwide. For additional information, please visit: www.vierling-group.com or www.gsm-gateways.com.

About Siemens Communications
The Siemens Communications Group is one of the largest players in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers a full-line portfolio of innovative solutions for voice and data communication. Its comprehensive offerings range from devices right through to complex network infrastructures and services for wireless, fixed and enterprise networks. It is the largest Group within the Siemens organization and operates in more than 160 countries around the world. In fiscal 2005 (September 30), its 54,500-strong workforce posted sales of over 13 billion euros. More about Siemens Communications at www.siemens.com/communications.

About Siemens HiPath
HiPath is the Enterprise Convergence Architecture from Siemens. A comprehensive solution and service portfolio enables companies to further expand their existing voice and data infrastructures, safeguard their existing capital investment, and implement second generation IP (2gIP) applications. 2gIP applications optimize company processes and lead to a sustained improvement in productivity for the corporation. Thanks to the continuous further development of its products and software, Siemens Communications is an innovation leader on the path to a seamless integration of realtime communication in the IT world. Over 70% of the Fortune 500 corporations have selected a HiPath solution. Customers include BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ford, IBM, Kodak, SAP,
BP and Volvo. Additional information about HiPath is available at www.siemens.com/hipath.

VIERLING Communications GmbH
Dr. Markus Diehl
Head of Marketing Communications
Pretzfelder Str. 21
91320 Ebermannstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 91 94 / 97 - 0
Fax: +49 91 94 / 97 - 105
E-mail: marketing@vierling.de