Guess - an interesting game: VMware Siemens Entreprise Communications in the clouds

Today, after a long summer lull has visited on the first season, starting the business press conference, a joint VMware Inc. and Siemens Enterprise Communications (SEC), ' dedicated to the beginning of a strategic partnership in the field of virtual communication systems operating in real-time ' (of invitation).

In addition to a meaningful message, where representatives of the SEC reported that they intend to work more actively with the media, telling them about their affairs.

The intention of decent. It was just strange that at the very press conference any (just any ) handout was not ( probably, it was believed that everything is fine in the know of the same SEC). But it was promised to all ( press release and presentation) in the evening to send by mail. And indeed sent, received.

I occasionally write about the strangeness of our press releases, of which at times is very difficult to understand what is at stake. And it seems the new business year for me begins with a case.

Although, of course, it is likely that the long summer vacation and the Moscow heat affected my cognitive abilities.

In general, I refer the request to the readers of these lines to help me razoboratsya - what is referred to in this press release.

The press release states: ... introduced a new ...

QUESTION: what kind of ' box solution ' was presented to journalists?.

Moreover, it is desirable to give an answer based on the information contained in this press release ( without the ' call a friend ', for example, in the office of SEC).

Because the text was published to the web I have not found, then publish its full version is below.

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Siemens and VMware have announced a partnership in the field of virtual communication systems.

Moscow, 16 August 2010. - About announced a strategic partnership of Siemens Enterprise Communications, a leading global developer of solutions for corporate communications, and VMware Inc. , A world leader in desktop virtualization, data centers and cloud computing. The cooperation is aimed at expanding the portfolio of technologies OpenScape Voice application more virtual model, whereby customers and partners of companies will be able to make the best use of technology telephony and unified communications in real time.

In a press conference held on August 16 in Moscow, the leaders of Russian offices Siemens Enterprise Communications and VMware have presented a new ... It will enable large corporate customers and operators to distribute the benefits of virtualization ( in m. h. , The decline in physical equipment, saving time and money on installation, commissioning and maintenance of the system ) to another critical area for business - telephony.

As the head of the Russian representation of the company VMware Inc. Anton Antic, the trend of transition from the old (physical) business model to a new (virtual) became evident not only in the west, but also in Russia. Gathering all the virtualization dimension of almost no one has no doubt. Thanks to her, the company will receive tangible ( 75% ) saving on the cost of ownership of resources, but also the unmatched flexibility of IT-infrastructure.

... The conclusion of a partnership with Siemens Enterprise Communications for VMware was an important step to ensure maximum business continuity customers - not only in the IT infrastructure and the ... - The cooperation of our companies will enable customers using the platform VMware vSphere, apply a common set of management tools for all applications, including for new solutions in Unified Communications OpenScape UC 2010. In the future, it will not only enhance the effectiveness of corporate communications, but also to ensure their smooth transition to the cloud environment ...

According to Arsenius Tarasov, head of Siemens Enterprise Communications in Russia and the CIS, the active development of the telecommunications market in the direction of IP and unified communications, as well as the general movement of the entire IT industry to cloud computing will inevitably lead to the emergence of virtual communication systems. Customers will be able to receive telecommunication resources from the cloud in the same way as they get the resources and computer software (Caas and Saas). And they can do this both through the purchase of licenses, as well as a service ...

Representatives of companies believe that the term ...

... - We expect that the Russian clients, both from the corporate segment, as well as from the newly emerging areas of commercial data centers will be able to fully enjoy the benefits of our development ...

The product is fully localized and adapted to the norms of Russian law and SORM. This is especially important for large customers, who pay great attention to safety issues and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Arseny Tarasov commented on the prospects of a joint initiative: ... Since the product is aimed mainly at corporate clients with a long cycle of decision-making, we expect that by the end of this year, some customers will start to exploit it in the pilot, and, perhaps, in the ...

... And VMware is interested in partners who can participate in the creation of such services, - says Anton Antić. - In the future, we will focus on how to secure commercial data centers with all the necessary tools to create VAS-services: unified communications, ... Especially since these services go well with each other and allow you to create unique applications for customers. For example, it is logical, if the company -customer will receive a computer and telephony resources - a complex of clouds one provider '.
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Thank you in advance for your help!.