ALTERNATIVE OFFICING (AO) INFORMATION

**1. Organization** **(Siemens, Reston, VA):**

**2. Contact** **(Curtis
Jennings/703-262-2579./curtis.jennings@icn.siemens.com):**

**3. Type of AO Arrangement (Check all that apply to your AO program)**

Hoteling_X**;** Telework_X**;** Work on Customer Premises\_; Desk
Sharing_X;

HiPath DeskSharing 2.0 is a Hoteling solution uses different
technologies to communicate with the switching platform to request the
relocation of user's phone to the Hoteling desk. It allows users to view
the office floor-plan to find an unoccupied space and to check-in into
the office though selecting a desk on the screen.

### DeskSharing Benefits

DeskSharing provides a flexible office environment for Mobile workers
that use the office only part of the week. It also provides Hoteling
solution for Mobile workers of a remote location as well as for guest
users like contractors.

DeskSharing main benefits:

-   Savings on Real Estate costs

-   Flexible office environment

-   Savings on voice and data equipment

-   Managing mobile workers while in the office: CDR, reports...

DeskSharing incorporate the concept of Class of Service (COS) by marking
every user and every office-space with a COS. Users may check-in into an
office with the COS lower or equal to their COS. This feature allows
organizations to better utilize their real-estate.

HDS provide three different types of access into the system:

1.  Subscriber access allows a subscriber to check-in, check out and
    change a password.

2.  Controller access allows an administrator assistant or other
    functionalities to access the system to check-in and check-out
    others.

3.  Administrator access allows an administrator to access the system
    for administration work like: adding new users, viewing statistics
    reports and rearranging the floor plan.

HDS allows for two types of relocation:

Type I, which is an admin commend that relocate the extension with all
the features and capabilities of the phone to the DeskSharing phone, and
Type II which requests a local or remote switch to call forward calls to
the DeskSharing device. Type II also requests the messaging system to
turn on the light on the Hoteling device when a message is waiting for
this user.

Other\_ (describe):

**4. Describe Project Vision or Goals:** HiPath DeskSharing V2.0 is one
of the exciting features being delivered by Siemens that demonstrates
that Siemens is a leader in real-time communications, providing
innovative solutions in the area of voice and data network convergence.

HiPath DeskSharing V2.0 provides our customers with improved Hoteling
solution for:

-   Mobile Workers that don't have a dedicated office space

-   Workers visiting from other branch office of the Enterprise

-   Guest workers, contractors and others, requiring an office space for
    the day or part of the day.

When considering a solution for IP phones DeskSharing is an important
solution even though users can login directly from the IP phone. In this
environment the DeskSharing application can be used as organizing tool
helping users to find an unoccupied office and indicating who is sitting
where.

HiPath DeskSharing 2.0 provides:

-   Multiple Check-in stations

-   Multiple Check-in methods

-   Multiple DeskSharing Class of Service (COS)

-   Secured Access for subscriber, controller and admin

-   Statistics reports and management functions

-   Improved scalability

-   Improved serviceability

HiPath DeskSharing is an application that demonstrates strong Return on
Investment (ROI) from great savings on real-estate

**5. Program Status (For example: conceptualizing, planning, waiting for
approval, piloting, implementing, operational, and/or evaluating.
Include 'as of' and other relevant dates):**

**6. AO Site Locations (Reston VA):**

**7. Main Benefits Achieved/Expected (Check all benefits that apply and
provide additional information where requested)**

-   Saved Space/Reduced Facility Requirements\_\_x; AMOUNT
    saved/reduced:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Reduced/Saved Facility Costs_x\_; AMOUNT of cost
    reduction:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Reduced/Avoided Other Expenses_x\_; AMOUNT of other expense
    reduction:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Increased/Earned Revenue\_\_; AMOUNT of revenue
    increase:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Improved Facility Management/Utilization Efficiency_x\_

-   Improved Workplace Quality\_\_

    -   Check all aspects of improved workplace quality that apply to
        your AO program: Functionality of space\_\_; Comfort\_\_; Equity
        of workstation assignments \_\_;

> Environmental factors (noise, lighting, ventilation, etc.)\_\_;
>
> Other\_\_ (describe):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Improved Individual/Organization Performance\_\_

-   Improved Workplace Flexibility to Accommodate Different
    Uses/Configurations\_\_

-   Other (describe):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**8. Significant Problem Areas, Difficulties, Failures, etc. and
Remedies/Advice (if any):**

**9. Contact Information on Key External Consultants/Experts Utilized**:

**10. Website with Information on This AO Program:
[www.siemens.com](http://www.siemens.com/) (desk sharing)**

**11. Available Reports or Other Sources of Detailed Information**: