Telecommunications systems
Lucent and Atlas Communication Engines, a leader in designing and manufacturing voice and data internetworking products, have partnered to simplify and speed the deployment of SDSL (Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line) services. Atlas's Onyx SDSL DSU/Router, the first CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) product to be interoperable with Lucent&
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Lucent Technologies has announced that PSINet, a leading Internet Service Provider, will be the first to carry Frame Relay traffic at OC-192 or 10 gigabits per second (Gb/s) speeds over a core optical network. This significant upgrade will enable seamless transport of dramatically increased volumes of data, voice, and
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies has been awarded a contract by EgyNet, a newly formed licensed operator, to supply a packet-based multiservice core network solution for its new Virtual Private Network (VPN) data network service, designed to meet the needs of Egypt's financial institutions. The new VPN data network will enable
Telecommunications systems
Global Crossing, a leading telecommunications company, has successfully completed the first phase of an IP over OC-192 field trial using Lucent's Multi-Terabit Switch/Routers. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of next-generation networks that can seamlessly transport any type of traffic, including voice, video, and
Telecommunications systems
US LEC Corp., a switch-based competitive local exchange carrier, has successfully deployed an ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) network backbone connecting 7 major network operating centers across the US. The new network backbone, powered by Lucent Technologies' equipment, is designed to provide service on a super-regional basis, from Philadelphia to
Telecommunications equipment industry
Newcourt Financial, a commercial finance business of Newcourt Credit Group, and Lucent Technologies have announced a one-year extension to their multi-billion dollar vendor finance program. The program, originally established in 1998, provides leasing services to Lucent's business customers worldwide. Under the extended agreement, Newcourt will continue to serve
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies, through its subsidiary AG Communication Systems, has made available an innovative voice-data convergence product, the 7R/E Packet Driver. This groundbreaking solution enables the company's GTD-5 central office switch to bridge the gap between the circuit-switched network and the packet-switched network. The 7R/E Packet Driver
Telecommunications equipment industry
Lucent Technologies has announced the launch of new voice-activated services with its partners Unisys Corporation, Premiere Technologies, and Cognitronics Corporation. The new services utilize Lucent's speech software to provide natural-sounding voices and are being showcased at the SpeechTek show in New York. The services include e-mail reader services,
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies, a global leader in communications networking solutions, has signed an agreement with Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes SA (Embratel), Brazil's long-distance carrier, to build the country's first nationwide high-speed advanced multi-services data network. This network will enable Embratel to offer its customers new services such
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies, the leading provider of multivendor networking equipment, has signed an agreement with AT&T Canada to build the country's first nationwide Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC) network. The network, based on Lucent's CBX 500 Multiservice WAN switches, will provide high-quality
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BTI Telecom Corp., a Raleigh, N.C.-based Integrated Communications Provider (ICP), has selected equipment from Lucent Technologies and Copper Mountain Networks to expand its Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services to 50 tier II and tier III metro areas in the Southeastern United States. The deployment will enable BTI to
Telecommunications systems
Pontio Communications Company, Inc., an innovative facilities-based wholesale supplier of communications services, has announced a strategic agreement with Lucent Technologies to enhance its network infrastructure and deliver next-generation services to its customers. The $90 million agreement includes Lucent's data and voice networking equipment, NetCare services, and related financing,
