Motorola and Siemens Bring Innovative Wireless Networking Solutions to the Transportation Market
New wireless technologies help customers improve safety, reduce congestion and air pollution, and drive organizational efficiencies
AUSTIN, TX and SCHAUMBERG, Ill. - December 3 - Siemens
Industry, Inc., an industry leader in providing intelligent
transportation solutions, today announced that the business
unit Siemens Intelligent Traffic Solutions (ITS) has joined
Motorola, Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) award-winning channel program as a
value added reseller (VAR) in North America. Siemens will now be
able to offer its customers the flexibility of using Motorola's
innovative and field-proven wireless broadband solutions to help
meet their connectivity needs.
"For many cities, the cost to implement technology that can
improve the management of congestion, reduce fuel usage and improve
environmental conditions has been out of reach due to budget
constraints," said Christy Peebles, general manager for (ITS),
Siemens Industry, Inc. " Motorola's wireless networking solutions,
together with Siemens' value added services, will allow agencies to
implement the advanced communications required for peek performing
traffic management systems at a fraction of traditional leased-line
rates with a return on investment typically in less than 12
months."
The rapid innovation in intelligent transportation systems
(ITS), including advanced traffic management solutions and video
security systems that help detect safety issues along roads or
enable remote monitoring of critical infrastructure such as
bridges, is exposing the need for connectivity solutions that are
flexible and reliable. The ability to connect these applications
using wireless technology is making the new breakthroughs a reality
in a timely and cost-effective manner. Motorola's wireless
broadband solutions have been field-proven across the world,
helping customers deploy ITS applications, manage traffic signals,
extend their fiber networks, and replace costly leased T1 lines in
a highly reliable and very cost effective manner.
Siemens future development efforts will integrate the wireless
communication devices directly into on-street traffic management
products. Through integrated communications, agencies can save even
more by reducing hardware and power consumption requirements
"Motorola's worldwide network of best-in-class channel
partners delivers industry-leading enterprise mobility solutions
that empower customers with real-time information for better
decisions and better results," said Mark Kroh, vice president of
North America Channels, Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Solutions.
"Our end-to-end wireless broadband portfolio enhances Siemens'
advanced intelligent transportation technologies through solutions
that provide wireless agility and enable innovative ITS
applications."
About Siemens
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is a global powerhouse in electronics
and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy
and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built
a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its
products, services and solutions. With nearly 400,000 employees in
190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $96.6 billion in
fiscal 2007. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City,
Siemens in the USA reported sales of $19.8 billion and employs
approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto
Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit
www.usa.siemens.com.
The Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) of Siemens AG is the
worldwide leading supplier of production, transportation and
building technologies. With integrated hardware and software
technologies as well as comprehensive Industry-specific solutions,
Siemens increases the productivity and efficiency of its customers
in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists
of six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation,
Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram. With
around 209,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry achieved in
fiscal 2007 total sales of approximately EUR40 billion (pro forma,
unconsolidated). www.siemens.com/industry
The Mobility Division in the US (Sacramento, USA - comprised
of Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. and transportation logistics
business units of Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc.) is a leading
provider of transportation and logistics solutions. With its
"Complete mobility" approach, the Division is focused on networking
the various modes of transportation in order to ensure the
efficient transport of people and goods. "Complete mobility"
combines the company's competence in operations control systems for
railways and traffic control systems for roadways together with
solutions for airport logistics, postal automation, traction power
supplies and rolling stock for mass transit, regional and mainline
services, as well as forward-looking service concepts. www.mobility.siemens.com/usa
Siemens Traffic Solutions provides innovative advanced design
and technology to manage the increasing complexities of modern
traffic. As part of the mobility division, Siemens Traffic
Solutions addresses the challenges of increasing demand on growing
traffic infrastructures with advanced technologies that work
smarter to solve the challenges of traffic questions today and
tomorrow. Siemens is a market leader in traffic control, traffic
guidance systems, intelligent transportation systems and parking
solutions. www.itssiemens.com
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in
communications and is focused on advancing the way the world
connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise
mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and
mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations
that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more
connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US
$30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
Media Contacts:
Bart Lipinski
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions
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Amy Larsen
Siemens Industry, Inc.
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Analyst Contact:
Katherine Wiesner
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions
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