HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 –flexible communication:

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HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000 from Siemensoffer the best support to small, medium-sized through to large enterprises on theirjourney to IP-supported communication.

HiPath 3000 guarantees the convergenttransfer of voice and data via internet pro-tocol. This solution combines the best oftelephony with innovative IP applications.And the variety of voice features - HiPathComScendo – will be transferred to theIP Communication, thus creating a new,universal infrastructure for the real timetransfer of voice, data and video – fromwork station to work station – with all theassociated benefits of IP technology.

HiPath 3000 reduces operating costs,ensures low total cost of ownership andguarantees a rapid return-on-investment.The solution is future-proof; the systemgrows according to your requirements.Additional applications such as highperformance workpoint clients are cost-effectively implemented. And, should yourcompany grow or extend its branch net-work, it can be flexibly expanded to suit.

As a Real Time IP System, HiPath 5000 alsoboasts all these features. On top of that,large enterprises with branches at homeand abroad benefit from HiPath 5000’sexpanded scalability and new, high per-formance applications. Its distributedarchitecture can network locations world-wide, and manage them centrally from asingle point of administration. Operatingand management costs fall and the strat-egic investment forms a secure basis forfuture development.

Taking the lead every time.New opportunities for value creation.

There’s no doubt about it – your com-pany must have the best competitivepositioning even in hard times. Invest-ment in a high performance communi-cations infrastructure is an importantpart of sound company development.

Equip your company for the future withan efficient Real Time IP System that isfit for all technological developments.The consistent use of this technologyoptimizes processes, enables personnelto work more efficiently and makescustomer service more professional,thus guaranteeing a higher return-on-investment.

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Those who wish to meet the challengesof the marketplace head-on, need highperformance structures and systems,such as Siemens’ Real Time IP Systems –HiPath 3000 and Hipath 5000. They increase the performance of yourcompany, support and speed up workingprocesses and reduce communicationcosts.

Pure Vitality.Make the most of HiPath 3000 and HiPath 5000.

Are you looking for a solution that bringstogether conventional voice communica-tion and IP-based voice and data transferin one network? And at the same time, canbe tailored to suit the requirements ofenterprises with up to 500 employees?

Then HiPath 3000 is the perfect solution.This Real Time IP System is the right choicefor all sorts of reasons. It offers every op-portunity for flexible and straightforwardextension – e.g. for the cost-effective con-nection of branch offices, teleworkers andoperators in the field; or comprehensivescalability for simple system expansion.

The extensive range of workpoint clientsand applications makes for faster, moreefficient and more professional workingprocesses. And, at this open, distributedarchitecture is centrally administrated, the complete feature package - HiPathComScendo - can be used from every workstation - in real time of course.

Should you opt straight away for a univer-sally IP-based solution, the HiPath 5000Real Time IP System is the right choice, asa cost-optimized, pure server-based soft-ware solution. Of course, HiPath 5000also has a modular format and grows inaccordance with your requirements – thesame goes for its innovative applications.

Its shared architecture enables the creationof a company branch network with up to1,000 users and 32 nodes while, at thesame time, reducing operating and admin-istration costs.

The benefits and advantages of bothsystems are obvious. On the one hand, aconvincing boost in productivity due tooptimum employee support; on the othera solution that is customized for the futuredue to its flexibility - valuable competitiveadvantages for your company.

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Smooth workflow throughout.HiPath increases your competitiveness.

HiPath ComScendo is the software suitefor HiPath Real Time IP Systems. It offers ahuge choice of proven features for theoptimization of communication processes.Smoother and simpler communicationensures increased productivity for indi-vidual employees as well as for those wor-king in a team. One of HiPath Comscendo’smost significant benefits is that communi-cations functions are always presented inthe same format, regardless of whetherthey are applied to phones (IP-TDM) or to PC-clients. HiPath Comscendo’s range offunctions is optimized for the most diversecompany communication needs.

HiPath ProCenter has a significant part toplay in improving business processes andintensifying customer loyalty. Every callgoes directly to the correct individual,who is able to react immediately usingthe database connection, e.g. to call upthe customer history and action orders orservices directly. Workflow is universallyelectronic and operates without mediabreaks. Statistical analysis is conductedusing a convenient graphic display andforms the basis for effective personnelplanning. Nowadays customers want tobe able to reach their contacts immediately– wherever they may be – whether by

Customers are becoming more deman-ding and competition ever tougher. There-fore companies need efficient solutions inorder to achieve impressive and convin-cing performance. HiPath 3000 offers wide-ranging applications for internal andexternal communications, as well as themost extensive selection of workpointclients.

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voicemail, fax, e-mail or SMS. And theyexpect direct service. No problem for theMobileOffice applications. They enablesyour personnel to gain mobile access tocompany resources and the features of theHiPath 3000 Real Time IP System.

In the case of internal work stations, MobileOffice enables all messages torun together on one PC interface, regard-less of the contact medium used. Data ispresented and managed on a convenientuser interface, meaning that a hugevolume of contacts can be processedquickly and efficiently.

As for phoning by mouse click – MobileOffice integrates telephony within thePC, for convenient operation using thetrusted Windows interface. Alongsidethese high performance applications,the wide range of workpoint clients de-monstrates exactly what is technicallyfeasible these days, offering the bestsupport to personnel in their individualworking processes.

Lastly, with HiPath Accounting Manage-ment, you don’t lose sight of your commu-nications costs. It gathers and organizes thecosts of all communication services auto-matically and precisely, thus ensuring per-fect transparency and cost control.

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Score a double.

Are your looking for a future-proofsolution by which to achieve cost-effecti-ve communication over IP? Then HiPath5000 is the right decision. It operatesas a multifunctional, modular solutionconcept for voice over IP and communi-cation over IP. In so doing, it builds thesystem on existing IP infrastructures andoffers the full performance of TDM –with top voice quality. The convergenceof voice and data leads to universallyelectronic workflow, the means by whichHiPath 5000 optimizes data networks forreal time communication.

HiPath 5000 seamlessly accommodatesyour requirements and grows along withyou. It fulfils all demands for scalabilityand modularity. The application interfacecan integrate future applications simplyand cost-effectively. Its distributed archi-tecture can network locations worldwide –with up to 1,000 users and 32 nodes, andone single point of administration, makingmanagement easier.

The HiPath 5000 RSM (Real Time ServicesManager) builds on HiPath 3000, makingthe sum of all the communications com-ponents greater than that of the individualparts. Management and operating costsfall, as one single network requires lesseffort than a double infrastructure of con-ventional telephony and packet-switcheddata transfer. HiPath 5000 is therefore theideal IP telephony expansion for existingHiPath 3000 installations.

Administration of the IP network is carriedout centrally using HiPath 5000 RSM asa Single System Image. The integrationof several servers across differing locationsoffers a decisive benefit – the architectureis administered as a single system, mea-ning that applications need be installedonly once in order to be available through-out the entire network – regardless oflocation.

HiPath 5000 gives its all.

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Choose the safe option.

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At the heart of investment decisionsthere are three security issues; thefuture-proof system, the best possibleinformation security and minimaldowntime. With HiPath 3000 and HiPath5000 you are making the right decision.

With a dependable and experienced partner.Network downtime or bottlenecks incurunnecessary costs. HiPath 3000 offers anarray of refined security solutions. Firewall,anti-virus, tiered access authority classifica-tion and access security are state-of-the-artsolutions and guarantee the highest levelsof security. Network failures can incur mas-sive costs and significantly impact companyprofitability. HiPath Fault Managementminimizes network failure costs. In theevent that a failure should occur, it willrapidly be identified and a failure resolutionwill be initiated. A sophisticated failure con-cept ensures that your company can alwaysbe reached by phone.

HiPath 5000 also guarantees failsafe voicecommunication for IP users. The decentral-ized HiPath 3000 survivable media gatewayguarantees automatic routing via ISDN.

These days, those who decide to invest in anew communications solution are lookingfor a strong partner. The sheer pace of tech-nological development means that qualityof service and advice demand continuity

and persistence. HiPath Lifecycle Servicesaccompany all products for as long as theyare used in your company. With HiPathManaged Services, we secure robust andwell-organized network operation. Andwith HiPath Professional Services, we offerindividually structured service packages forevery size of company. You can depend onSiemens. We have the experience, thestrength and the know-how to take profes-sional care of your existing investments andto support you competently in all questionsrelating to business communication.

Siemens Information and CommunicationNetworks is a leading supplier of networksand real-time applications for enterprises,network operators and service providers.We serve over one million enterprises and350 carriers in more than 160 countries.Seventy percent of the U.S. Fortune 500companies put their trust in our solutions.Our global footprint and our expertise invoice and IP communication enable us todeliver turnkey networks solutions of anyscale and complexity throughout the world.

Next Generation NetworksNext Generation Networks must seamlesslydeliver voice, data and video to meet anyneeds of network operators, enterprises orend users. Network operators can now in-crease profitability by generating new rev-enue streams at a lower cost. Enterpriseswill be able to raise productivity by integrat-ing our communication solutions into theirbusiness processes. End users may enjoy thebenefits of new voice/data applications.

We focus on the most important NextGeneration Networking market segments:IP Convergence, Broadband Access andOptical Networking. We supply the follow-ing essential building blocks that guaranteeour customers a safe and profitable migra-tion from their existing networks to theNext Generation Network:

Real Time Communications We extend corporate data networks withvoice communication of proven quality andfunctionality, thus allowing seamless inte-gration into business applications, simplifiedbusiness processes and increased produc-tivity.

Next Generation Switching Our Next Generation Switching portfolioprovides a complete range of carrier-grade,customized Voice over IP network solu-tions – complemented by converged voice-data applications.

Next Generation Access Our Next Generation Access solutions givecarriers the flexibility to deploy, replace orexpand all voice, data and video servicesin any network environment – today andtomorrow.

Next Generation Optics Our optical solutions deliver the capacityrequired in metro and core networks totransport all kinds of services with the high-est efficiency. They are characterized by scal-ability and seamless integration into existinginfrastructure, thus protecting previous in-vestments.

Comprehensive Services We offer our customers comprehensiveservices for the whole value chain. Ourworldwide presence also allows us to ad-dress customers’ needs at the local level.

Your Partner for Profitable NetworksWe are the one company with unmatchedexpertise in both carrier and enterprisenetworks. We exploit this expertise to fur-ther realize our vision of a seamless networkextending from the global carrier down tothe individual customer. As your partner,we offer innovative solutions that deliverfast return on investment, boost produc-tivity, and help you explore new businessopportunities.Your continuing success is our priority.www.siemens.com/networks

Our strengths – your gain.HiPath 3000 is a Real Time IP System thatsupports all switching types. It presentssmall, medium-sized through to large enter-prises with a future-proof migration routefrom traditional telephony to IP technology.HiPath 3000 flexibly accommodates allcompany developments and grows along-side new requirements.

HiPath 5000 is the comprehensive,evolutionary extension of HiPath 3000. As an IP-based, pure software solution,HiPath 5000 offers a professional rangeof features for companies of all sizes, regardless of whether they want to entercommunication over IP now or later.

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