CMP MEDIA AND MEDIA LIVE's NETWORLD+INTEROP ANNOUNCE WINNERS FOR
BEST OF INTEROP 2004 LAS VEGAS
CMP Media's CRN, Network Computing, Network Magazine and VARBusiness select
Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens
AG (NYSE: SI). as the Best of Interop Grand Prize Winner
Las Vegas - May 11, 2004 - Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens
AG (NYSE: SI), Siemens HiPath 8000 Real-Time IP System.was named the Grand Prize Winner of the Best of Interop
competition at an award ceremony held at Media Live's NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas. The Best of Interop Awards
are sponsored by CMP Media's CRN, Network Computing, Network Magazine and VARBusiness. Seclarity, SiNic was
selected as the Best Startup Product award winner for its outstanding contribution to the industry as a young,
innovative company in operation for only two years or less.
Nearly 200 entries across 10 categories were reviewed by the judges, award-winning editors from CMP Media's
leading technology magazines CRN, Network Computing, Network Magazine and VARBusiness, who selected the products
with the greatest potential to impact and advance technology and business efficiencies.
"There were many outstanding entries for the Best of Interop awards. Choosing the winners in each of the product
categories wasn't easy. The winning products deserve recognition as innovators and leaders in their product category,"
commented Ron Anderson, lead judge of Best of Interop 2004 and lab director for Network Computing Magazine. "All of the
winning products demonstrated superior technology and innovation making it especially difficult to choose the Grand
Prize Winner. Ultimately Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI).
emerged as the one product we felt will impact the marketplace most during a time when every IT investment dollar is
being scrutinized for maximum return. Congratulations to Siemens and all of the category winners."
The Best of Interop award winners in each category are:
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Category
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Company
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Product
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Convergence Technology
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Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc.,
a subsidiary of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI).
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Siemens HiPath 8000 Real-Time IP System
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Enterprise Network Infrastructure
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Panduit Corp.
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DP5e™ Powered Patch Panel
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Network Applications Software
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BlackBall, Inc.
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BlackMagic™ Server Edition
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Network Management
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Coradiant inc.
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TrueSight
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Network Servers & Peripherals
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American Power Conversion (APC)
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InfraStruXure High Density
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Network Test & Measurement
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Spirent Communications
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Abacus 5000 IP Telephony Test Migration Platform with Voice, Video and Data
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Networked Storage
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Highly Reliable Systems
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High-Rely 80GB 7 Bay HR-7BRACK-7-80BNDL
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Performance Enhancement
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Crescendo Networks
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Maestro Platform
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Security
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Seclarity
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SiNic
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Wireless Technologies
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Airespace
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Intelligent RF Access Point
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About CMP Media LLC
CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company
providing essential information and marketing
services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing
on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media
solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers,
magazines, Internet products, and research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and
conferences, and custom publishing.
About NetWorldSM+Interop®
Part of the MediaLive International, Inc. family of global brands, NetWorldSM+Interop® is the leading destination for
networking technology buyers and sellers. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations
and live technology implementations in its unique eNet and iLabs programs, NetWorldSM+Interop® provides the industry's
only platform for collaboration, communication and commerce for the end-to-end network. NetWorldSM+Interop® Las Vegas
2004 will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 9-12, 2004. For more information about the event, please
visit www.interop.com.
About MediaLive International, Inc.
MediaLive International is producer of the world's best-known events, related media and marketing services for technology
buyers and sellers. MediaLive International's products and services encompass the IT industry's largest exhibitions,
including COMDEX® and NetWorldSM+Interop®, such highly focused educational programs Next Generation Networks, custom
seminars including JavaOne, respected publications including Business Communications Review, and specialized vendor
marketing programs. Created in 2003 from the assets of Key3Media, MediaLive International is a privately held company
headquartered in San Francisco, with offices throughout the world. For more information about MediaLive International,
visit www.medialiveinternational.com.
About BlackBall®, Inc.
San Diego, California-based BlackBall, Inc. is the leader in developing systems that provide fast access to dynamically
stored, secure digital files of any type. BlackMagic received the Best of Show award at Networld+Interop '04 for Network
Application Software. For more information and to download a free 30-day trail version of BlackMagic, please contact
BlackBall at sales@blackball.us, (877) 808-2288, or visit
www.blackball.us.
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For Immediate Release
Press Contact:
Ann Revell-Pechar
ann@revellpechar.com
T.678-205-1477 C.404-550-0802
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