Miercom OKs Siemens' HiPath

RESTON, Va. -- The Enterprise Networks division of Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI - News), today announced that the Siemens HiPath(TM) 3000 IP convergence platform has received the coveted "Works as Advertised" designation from Miercom Communications Inc., an independent laboratory testing company. Small- to medium-sized companies seeking an IP convergence platform can reference Miercom's complete report on the Siemens HiPath 3000 platform to determine whether it will meet their communications system requirements. "Miercom has a well-earned reputation for objectivity in their findings, so we are especially encouraged by their most recent report on the HiPath 3000 platform," said Gisela Fuchs, senior vice president of product development at the Enterprise Networks of Siemens ICN. "It is proof positive that our efforts to continually improve the convergence platform since it was first released earlier this year have been successful. Miercom's findings increase our confidence that the platform will meet the robust performance requirements of the fastest growing market segment in IP telephony and that it is poised to compete effectively in this market." According to Miercom's report, the HiPath 3000 platform "demonstrated toll quality interactive voice quality" and "supports a uniquely well-organized management interface compared to competitive systems." In addition, the report states, the HiPath 3000 platform "offers strong features support, including some excellent IP-based, value-added features and a broad array of stations, including wireless sets." Mier Communications Inc. (Miercom) Siemens Information and Communications Networks Inc.