Attronica's Access Telicom Division Joins Roster of Siemens Certified Partners to Offer HiPath Communication Platforms to Its Customers.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2001

Access Telicom, the telecommunications division of Attronica Computers Inc., today announced that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Enterprise Networks LLC, a subsidiary of Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) and a leading provider of both circuit-switched and IP communication platforms and applications. Under the terms of the agreement, Access Telicom will offer Siemens HiPath(TM) integrated voice and data solutions designed for small to global enterprise businesses.

"We believe that Siemens' convergence strategy is a cornerstone for accomplishing two essential goals of businesses worldwide today - profitability and service to customers," said Carol P. Cornwell, co-founder and senior vice president of Attronica and general manager of the Access Telicom division. "Siemens' HiPath(TM) convergence architecture allows customers to migrate to voice over IP at a pace that makes sense for their business. Unlike solutions from other manufacturers, Siemens allows each business to choose and implement the communications technologies it sees as best for its success -- whether circuit-switched, IP, or a combination," Cornwell continued.

"Siemens sees the relationship with Attronica's Access Telicom division as an opportunity to expand its reach to customers and help satisfy the increasing demand for Siemens' advanced communications solutions in the mid-Atlantic region," said Rick Fitzgerald, vice president and general manager of the Siemens Enterprise Networks Channel Solutions Group. "It is the goal of the Siemens Certified Partner Program to form relationships with leading voice and data solutions providers to deliver customer-specific convergence solutions," he continued.

Siemens' relationship with Attronica's Access Telicom division coincides with Siemens' drive to enhance its Certified Partner Program. The enhancements, announced earlier this year, are aimed at helping channel partners better address the burgeoning IP applications market through educational programs, accrual co-op and rebate programs, and leads.

About Access Telicom, a division of Attronica

Access Telicom provides full-service telecommunications systems and support to businesses in the Mid-Atlantic and nationally. Through alliances with industry leaders such as Net2000 and IDEX Global Services, Inc., Access Telicom provides American businesses with complete communications project capabilities and performance, including design, network services, cabling, implementation, training, and support. Attronica (Attronica Computers, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD), founded in 1983 and ISO-9002 registered, achieved over $60 million in sales in 2000 by providing IT solutions to Mid-Atlantic and national commercial and governmental clients. For more information, visit http://www.tel-icom.com, and http://www.attronica.com.

About Siemens HiPath Enterprise Convergence Architecture

Siemens HiPath enterprise convergence architecture allows companies to implement new convergence technologies in voice and data infrastructures in line with their specific requirements, while protecting existing capital investments. A comprehensive portfolio of new IP communication solutions is available. Siemens delivers industry-leading applications, including those within the HiPath ProCenter(TM) product-customer interaction and HiPath(TM) messaging and mobility portfolios of solutions, across both circuit-switched and IP platforms. Further information on HiPath products can be found at http://www.hipath.com.

About Siemens

Siemens Information and Communication Networks Inc. (ICN) is a leading provider of integrated voice and data networks and solutions for enterprises, carriers and service providers. Based in Boca Raton, Fla., Siemens ICN's subsidiaries include Siemens Carrier Networks LLC, Siemens Enterprise Networks LLC and Optisphere Networks Inc. Complementing these businesses is Unisphere Networks Inc., a Siemens affiliate that is a leading provider of IP infrastructure products to enable broadband data and voice services. For more information: http://www.icn.siemens.com.

Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich, is a leading global electronics and engineering company. It employs over 460,000 people in 193 countries, and reported worldwide sales in excess of $74 billion in fiscal 2000 (10/1/99 - 9/30/00). The United States is Siemens largest market, with 85,000 employees and sales of more than $17 billion in fiscal 2000. Siemens is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions in the information and communications, medical, power, automation and control, transportation and lighting sectors, and leverages its global network of innovation and unparalleled technological heritage to deliver business results for Siemens customers around the globe.

NOTE: ProCenter is a registered trademark, and HiPath and optiPoint are trademarks of Siemens AG. All other company, brand, product, and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

This release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of Siemens' management. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," and "project" are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products or services and changes in business strategy. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here. Siemens does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.