CHELMSFORD, Mass., June 21 -- Sycamore Networks Inc. and Germany's Siemens AG have formed an alliance to market Sycamore's optical switch and integrate it with Siemens' products.
The companies said the alliance would allow Siemens to broaden its existing lineup of next-generation optical networking products and expand its business opportunities throughout the world.
Under the nonexclusive agreement, Sycamore's switching products will be sold and supported directly by Siemens sales and customer service personnel from more than 160 locations around the world, the companies said.