Synopsis
Siemens is a German diversified company providing telecommunications equipment and services, including network solutions and portfolio of cordless and mobile phones and latest-generation PCs. It is also involved in automation and control, power generation, transportation, medical, lighting, financing and real estate. This report covers Siemen’s activities until mid-2004. A summary of its activities since then, together with comparisons with other major equipment companies and forecasts for equipment spending can be found in a separate report in the Global – Analysis – Industry section.