Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies has announced that it will acquire Spring Tide Networks, a leader in network switching equipment, for approximately $1.3 billion in stock. The acquisition will give Lucent a leadership position in the IP services market and enable the company to offer a broad portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP)
Telecommunications systems
In a joint effort to develop and deploy next-generation broadband networks, Fujitsu Limited, Lucent Technologies Japan Ltd., and NTT Communicationware Corporation (NTT Communicationware) have proposed and been selected to supply an experimental all-IP core network system for NTT DoCoMo's mobile communications development efforts. This trial system, set to
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies has partnered with AT&T's fixed wireless division to build and maintain a nationwide fixed wireless network, with an initial agreement worth $250 million. This two-year agreement covers the first phase of the project, which aims to provide high-speed data and voice services to residential
Telecommunications systems
In a move that will shape the fiber-optic industry for years to come, JDS Uniphase agreed to acquire SDL for $35.6 billion. The deal, sealed on July 10, creates a market leader in the fiber-optic component market, with JDS Uniphase now dominating the 980 nm pump laser market with
Telecommunications systems
Northampton County is one step closer to replacing its outdated phone system after narrowing down the search to three firms. The county initially received bids from six companies, but after eliminating three for failing to comply with bid specifications, the selection committee is left with Lucent Technologies, Commonwealth Telephone, and
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies is on the cusp of revolutionizing the way people access the internet with their new modem chips, which will soon enable users to take telephone calls on the same line without disconnecting from the web. Developed by Lucent's Allentown-based Microelectronics Group, the chips promise to cut
Telecommunications equipment industry
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, has introduced a new wireless LAN access point designed to provide seamless network connectivity for mobile computing clients in office environments. The 2102 Corporate Access Point operates with industry-standard IEEE 802.11b high-rate and OpenAir wireless technologies, supporting up to 11
Telecommunications equipment industry
Compaq and ADC have formed a significant partnership, solidifying their long-standing relationship and enabling the global availability of ADC's Singularit.e Elements, a suite of service assurance solutions, as part of Compaq's integrated OSS offerings. This strategic agreement will allow Compaq to offer customers a comprehensive
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies, a global leader in communications networking, has been awarded a contract worth up to $195 million by ionex telecommunications to expand its network with next-generation solutions. The three-year agreement will provide ionex with high-speed voice, data, and Internet access to small-to-medium sized business customers in 33 markets across
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Orckit Communications Ltd., a leading provider of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) solutions, has partnered with OAO MGTS, Moscow's main local telephone company, to deploy high-speed Internet access to the businesses and residents of Moscow. This project, considered one of the largest in Russia, will utilize Orckit's
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Lucent Technologies and Sprint PCS have announced a joint trial of a third-generation (3G) wireless data solution based on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. The trial, which will be conducted over the Sprint PCS network, aims to test the 2.4 megabit per second (Mbps) 3G data capability using
Telecommunications systems
Lucent Technologies, a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of communications systems, software, and products, has entered into a $7.2 million purchase agreement with Wavetek Wandel Goltermann, a global leader in the manufacture of fiber optic test and analysis equipment and systems. Under the terms of the agreement, WWG will
