Alcatel Lucent: Innovating Telecom Services in IP and Cloud

Telecom industry has grabbed the world into its fist as it invented, regulates and is even expanding the communication band across globe. Quite though, the end users are somewhere lagging behind in understanding the true nature of the industry. The newly elected CEO of Alcatel Lucent, Michel Combes says “There are two keys to meeting the new realities of the industry. The first is recognizing that consumers don’t distinguish where their broadband comes from. While, the second key lies within building a strong ecosystem.”

Acting as the forefront of global communication, Alcatel- Lucent is dedicated to provide products and transformations in IP and cloud networking throughout the world. Underpinning Alcatel- Lucent in driving transformation across the industry is Bell Labs, an integral part of Alcatel-Lucent and one of the world’s foremost technology research institutes. The company serves the government customers through DC-based subsidiary LGS innovation, working with federal agencies, including US army and major contractors.

Alcatel-Lucent operates across three segments¬– core networking, access and others. Core Networking involves three divisions: IP Routing, allows service providers create a more efficient network infra that enables new services enriching enduser experience; IP Transport, helping them transform their optical transmission infrastructures, ensuring reliable transport of data at the lowest cost per bit; and, IP Platforms, provides software and offers services allowing service providers deliver, manage, charge for, and optimize their customers voice and data communications services.

Access Segment involves four business divisions: Wireless, delivering 4G or long term evaluation overlay solution, 3G/4G and multi-standard small cell solutions along with related professional services; Fixed Access, supporting both DSL and fiber and allowing service providers to extend ultra-broadband access to the customer’s premise regardless of technology; Licensing, engages the Intellectual Property Business Group to monetize the company’s patent portfolio through licensing and patent sales while maintaining and prosecuting patents; and, Managed Services, includes a range of services delivering customers accelerated time to market, continuous improvement in service quality and a sustainable lower total cost of operations. While others include transversal functions in the areas of sales, operation and strategy and innovation.