Orange Business Services has migrated a major part of the electronics
and electrical engineering firm Siemens’ WAN to a modern, converged
Orange network in just 11 months. The new converged network enables
better support for modern business processes and future demands.
In the context of the contract, Orange established a joint project team
and adapted processes to allow a very fast and smooth migration. The
project was implemented in adherence to all specifications.
“We were looking for a reliable provider for our business-critical
communications infrastructure that can master international projects and
assume a pioneering role in terms of technology, just like we do,” said
Norbert Kleinjohann, CIO of Siemens AG.
The complexity of the WAN was simplified, thanks to standardizing the
technologies and solutions involved. A carefully thought-out network
design and single-provider coverage of several sites reduced ongoing
operating and management costs. The Orange Business VPN solution for
Siemens complies with strict security, compliance and quality of service
standards; is more flexible and agile than the previous multi-vendor
network; offers DSL and Ethernet technology, depending on each site’s
particular requirements. Orange Business Services offers a dedicated
single point of contact service desk coupled with Orange’s presence in
166 countries to ensure optimum management.
“The tough demands on the WAN migration project on a global scale were a
perfect match to Orange Business Services’ capabilities,” said Dr.
Helmut Reisinger, senior vice president for Europe at Orange Business
Services. “The combination of an innovative solution approach, highly
focused and professional global and local project teams on both sides
and the joint drive with Siemens for the utmost standardization have
created a perfect momentum to deliver this solution. We are very proud
of what we could jointly deliver with our customer.”
About Orange
Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading
telecommunications operators. With 123 million customers, the Orange
brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the
majority of countries where the Group operates. At the end of 2008,
France Telecom had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros (12.7
billion euros for the first quarter of 2009) and at March 31, 2009, the
Group had a customer base of almost 184 million customers in 30
countries. These include 123 million mobile customers worldwide and 13
million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers in Europe. Orange is the
number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband
Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business
Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication
services to multinational companies.
The Group’s strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on
innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish
Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new
telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused
on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop
its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations,
the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and
user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business
model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and
changing eco-system.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A)
and on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more information: www.orange.com,
www.francetelecom.com,
www.orange-business.com
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this
material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services
Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.
Orange Business Services
Elizabeth
Mayeri, +1 212 251 2086
elizabeth.mayeri@orange-ftgroup.com
or
Orange
Erika
Gelinard, +33 1 44 44 93 93
egelinard.ext@orange-ftgroup.com
