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Actel and Lucent Announce $35 Million Agreement for State-of-the-Industry Data Network

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Actel Integrated Communications, Inc., a privately owned facilities-based Integrated Communications Provider, has partnered with Lucent Technologies to build a state-of-the-industry data network. Under the three-year $35 million agreement, Lucent will provide communications systems, software, and its NetCare(R) Professional Services to support Actel's business customers throughout the South. This partnership marks a defining moment for Actel, as Lucent's commitment to technology and expertise will give Actel a competitive edge in developing the next generation of communications networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actel and Lucent have signed a three-year, $35 million agreement for the development of Actel's state-of-the-industry data network.
  • Lucent will provide communications systems, software, and its NetCare(R) Professional Services to support Actel's business customers throughout the South.
  • The partnership marks a defining moment for Actel, as Lucent's commitment to technology and expertise will give Actel a competitive edge in developing the next generation of communications networks.
  • Actel will purchase an additional $25 million worth of Lucent products and services, including the flagship 5ESS(R) Switch, AnyMedia(R) Access Systems, and an array of ATM, frame relay, and Voice-Over-IP (Internet Protocol) equipment.
  • Actel has already purchased more than $10 million in network equipment from Lucent to date.
  • Lucent will also provide Actel with intelligent network technology, enabling Actel to offer sophisticated features such as Local Number Portability, Calling Name Delivery, Enhanced 800 Services, Virtual Private Networks, and SS7 signaling.
  • The partnership will enable Actel to aggressively launch into other major markets across the South, including central Texas.

Statistics:

  • The $35 million agreement is for a period of three years.
  • As part of the agreement, Actel will purchase $25 million worth of Lucent products and services.
  • Actel has already purchased $10 million in network equipment from Lucent to date.
  • The partnership marks Actel's expansion into nine markets in Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, and Mississippi.

Sources:

  • Actel Integrated Communications, Inc. Press Release, Aug. 18
  • Lucent Technologies Press Release, Aug. 18
  • Lucent Technologies website: http://www.lucent.com
  • Actel website: www.actel.net

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