Bluesocket and Siemon Partner for Stronger Integration of Wireless and Wired Networks

Las Vegas - Interop 2007 - May 21, 2007 - Bluesocket®, a leader in open wireless network, security and management solutions, and Siemon, a globally recognized leader in network cabling systems, today announced they have entered into a co-marketing agreement to jointly promote their wired and wireless solutions to enterprise and government customers across the United States.

The companies will be working together to develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for a cohesive wireless/wired offering. Benefiting from the expertise of each company, customers will be able to better integrate their wired and wireless networks and improve overall IT efficiency and performance. As part of the agreement, Siemon will recommend and refer customers to Bluesocket as they evaluate their wireless network needs.

"In partnering with Siemon, we are fostering an environment that leverages the best of both wired and wireless technologies for a seamless networking experience," said Mads Lillelund, CEO of Bluesocket. "We are excited to partner with a company that has a longstanding reputation for quality solutions and a vast network of the industry's leading installers. This partnership will serve the growing need for integration and accelerate the ongoing market shift to IP convergence."

The majority of enterprise IT installations are an overlay of wireless onto wired networks. This approach enhances the wired network by offering greater flexibility and mobility for enterprise customers. As such, the partnership between Bluesocket and Siemon will enable each company to broaden its customer base.

"Many cabling system companies are now offering their own branded wireless solutions," said Robert Carlson, vice president of global marketing at Siemon. "Our approach is different because we will remain focused on best-in-class, innovative copper and fiber IT cabling solutions, while referring our customers and partners to complementary companies - like Bluesocket - who deliver superior wireless solutions. This will enable the streamlined implementation of emerging technologies like voice over Wi-Fi and fixed mobile convergence."

Bluesocket has a strong track record of delivering a complete wireless solution to a variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare and government. Its end-to-end WLAN product family is easy to manage and provides industry-leading security to the wireless infrastructure. Recently, the company announced several enhancements to its BlueSecure Controller line including improved scalability, security, and administration and system management capabilities (see "Bluesocket Unveils New WLAN Product Portfolio," Feb. 26, 2007).

For more information about Bluesocket or its new products, stop by booth #2275 at the Interop 2007 conference, call 866-633-3358 or e-mail sales@bluesocket.com .

About Bluesocket

Founded in 1999, Bluesocket is a leader in open, standards based enterprise mobility solutions. Bluesocket is the first company to deliver an enterprise communication solution that unifies secure wireless LAN, SIP-based enterprise Voice over IP and fixed mobile convergence. Its complete wireless network and voice solution portfolio bring trust and simplicity to increasingly complex wireless networks maximizing customer ROI and increasing their competitive edge. For more information, please visit http://www.bluesocket.com.

About Siemon

Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices and partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair) category 5e, category 6, augmented category 6 and category 7, and fiber cabling systems available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term commitment to its customers and the industry.

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