Siemens Forms New Communications Unit focused on Convergence

Siemens has formed a new business unit combining wireless and wire line infrastructure, devices, and IP convergence applications.



Siemens Communications, which will be based in Boca Raton, Florida, will combine all Siemens wire line and mobile businesses. It will serve all major customers in the industry -- wireless and wire line carriers, enterprises, cable operators and service providers.



Andy Mattes, who has been leading Siemens' U.S. networking business, will be appointed president and CEO of the new U.S. companyhttp://www.usa.siemens.com/