Siemens Enterprise Communications Receives a 2011 Internet Telephony Excellence Award

RESTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Enterprise Communications announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named OpenScape Voice as recipient of its 2011 Internet Telephony magazine Excellence Award.

OpenScape Voice was recognized for superior innovation in the unified communications market and outstanding contribution to IP communications technology.

OpenScape Voice is a carrier-grade, native SIP-based enterprise voice solution, providing comprehensive voice features across the IP network. Based on OpenScape UC Server and scalable from 300 to 100,000 users on a single system - and virtually unlimited users in a network - it is ideal for large-scale enterprise networks and service providers. OpenScape Voice also has carrier-grade reliability and resiliency, and uses open standards throughout the design. It allows organizations of all sizes to connect with users anywhere on the IP network — from across the campus to across the globe. It is the only voice solution that can build, migrate and manage VoIP networks while functioning seamlessly with a unified communications system. OpenScape Voice also provides the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) and highest return on investment (ROI) per user in the industry. OpenScape Voice is deployed to more than 1.3 million users at enterprises including Peoples Natural Gas, Clark Atlanta University and the Brussels Airport, and offers flexible deployment options including public, private and hybrid cloud options, or an on-premise solution.

"We are honored that our product was recognized by Internet Telephony magazine for its excellence in IP communications," said Chris Hummel, CMO and President of North America for Siemens Enterprise Communications. "OpenScape Voice is unique in its category as secure, scalable and integrated into your business. This award rewards our commitment to offer innovative solutions that help businesses lower the cost of their communications technology and improve productivity through better collaboration."

"Taking risks to IP Communications technology and providing real solutions has earned Siemens Enterprise Communications recognition from the editors of Internet Telephony and an Internet Telephony Excellence Award. OpenScape Voice has excelled in delivering cutting edge solutions. Its customers are extremely pleased and have offered their testaments of support," said Erik Linask, Group Editorial Director of Internet Telephony.

"We are proud to present Siemens Enterprise Communications with a 2011 Internet Telephony Excellence Award. OpenScape Voice has proven its outstanding contribution to IP communications and provided winning solutions for its customers," stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC.

The 2011 Internet Telephony Excellence Award winners are published in the October 2011 issue of Internet Telephony magazine, www.itmag.com.

For more information about TMC, please visit www.tmcnet.com.

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About Siemens Enterprise Communications

Siemens Enterprise Communications is a premier provider of end-to-end enterprise communications, including voice, network infrastructure and security solutions that use open, standards-based unified communications and business applications for a seamless collaboration experience. This award-winning "Open Communications" approach enables organizations to improve productivity and reduce costs through easy-to-deploy solutions that work within existing IT environments, delivering operational efficiencies. It is the foundation for the company's OpenPath® commitment that enables customers to mitigate risk and cost-effectively adopt unified communications. Jointly owned by The Gores Group and Siemens AG, Siemens Enterprise Communications includes Cycos and Enterasys Networks. For more information about Siemens Enterprise Communications or Enterasys please visit www.siemens-enterprise.com or www.enterasys.com.

About Internet Telephony magazine

Internet Telephony has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998™. Beginning with the first issue in February of 1998, Internet Telephony magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. Internet Telephony offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. Internet Telephony magazine reaches more than 225,000 readers, including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit www.itmag.com.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, Internet Telephony, InfoTECH Spotlight and Next Gen Mobility magazines. TMCnet, which is read by nearly two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. 

TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world's largest and best-attended IP Communications event. ITEXPO West 2010 was ranked #3 on Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 Award List. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4G Wireless Evolution; Smart Grid Summit; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Expo; SIP Tutorial; VIPeering; Business Video Expo; Regulatory 2.0 Workshop, DevCon5: The HTML5 Development Conference; CVx; Digium|Asterisk World; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance, MSPWorld and more! Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.

For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.

Note: Siemens Enterprise Communications & Co K.G. is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. HiPath, OpenOffice, OpenScape and OpenStage, are registered trademarks of Siemens Enterprise Communications & Co K.G. or its affiliates. All other company, brand, product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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