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In a move to expand its global presence, Lucent Technologies Inc. has announced the acquisition of UK-based SDX Business Systems Plc for $202 million. The acquisition is expected to add strength to Lucent's product lineup and technology offerings. Meanwhile, May & Speh Inc. has acquired Sigma Marketing Group
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Atlanta will serve as the host city for the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual convention, a significant event for the city's business community. The convention, scheduled for 2001, is expected to draw over 1,200 conventioneers and exhibitors, with the potential for up to
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Researchers at Lucent Technologies have successfully developed a new fiber-optic cable that can transmit data at a 50% higher wavelength, potentially leading to faster data transmission, enhanced phone and television services, and lower costs. The breakthrough, achieved by a team of 40 scientists at the company's Norcross plant,
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The US manufacturing sector experienced a decline in growth, according to the National Association of Purchasing Management's index, which fell to 51.4 in May from 52.9 in April. This unexpected decline has raised concerns about an economic slowdown due to Asia's financial troubles and
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The combined agency has 375 employees across offices in Boston, New York, Dallas, London, and San Francisco, working on a diverse range of accounts with an estimated total revenue of $60 million. The merged entity will serve notable clients such as American Express, British Airways, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, and Lucent
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Tensions rose early Monday morning as 44,000 Lucent Technology Inc. workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America, went on strike. The strike deadline was initially set for midnight on Sunday, but negotiations continued into the early morning hours. The unions'
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Lucent Technologies, a company born from the manufacturing and research arm of AT&T, credits its heritage for its recent success. After being spun off from Ma Bell two years ago, Lucent has expanded its research and development facilities in Naperville and Lisle, and has a worldwide presence with
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Lucent Technologies' Microelectronics Group has made a significant breakthrough in digital subscriber line (DSL) technology by introducing the industry's most compact DSL chip set. The three-chip WildWire(TM) chip set, targeted for use in personal computers and stand-alone modems, supports both ADSL and V.90 (56-Kbps) analog
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Lucent Technologies, a leading telecommunications company, is poised to announce the expansion of its facilities in Naperville and Lisle, according to sources. The plans, which could be announced as early as today, include the construction of at least two 600,000-square-foot office and laboratory buildings, along with four parking decks.
