Key Developments: Alcatel Lucent SA (ALU)
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Latest Key Developments (Source: Significant Developments)
Salora International Ltd to Distribute Alcatel Lucent SA's Smartphones in India-Cogencis MoneyWire
Cogencis MoneyWire reported that Salora International Ltd will distribute Alcatel Lucent SA's smartphones for traditional trade in north and east India, while these phones will be distributed throughout the country for modern and online trade. Following the agreement, the Company's smartphones will be available at all major retail outlets. New Delhi-headquartered Salora International Ltd operates in the consumer electronics space and caters to both business-to-business and retail space. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA Deploys 100G Fiber Optic Networks in Argentina
Alcatel Lucent SA announced that it is providing services to Argentinean state-owned telecommunications provider, ARSAT relating to the deployment of a nationwide 100 gigabit per second (100G) fiber optic network that will enable high capacity data communications over two routes – one between the capital, Buenos Aires in the east and Mendoza in the west, and a second connecting Río Gallegos and Ushuaia in the south, crossing the Magellan Strait. Under the contract, valued at approximately USD 7.3 million, Alcatel Lucent SA will provide its project management services as well as training and technical assistance for five years. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA to be Network Vendor for Verizon Wireless
Alcatel Lucent SA announced that it will be one of the network vendors working with Verizon wireless on the deployment of small cells into its 4G LTE network during the second half of 2013. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA's LGS Innovations Awarded USD 2.9 Million BPA to Upgrade USGS WLAN
Alcatel Lucent SA's LGS Innovations announced that it has been selected for a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to expand and improve its wireless local area network (WLAN) infrastructure. The BPA was awarded under the GSA Schedule 70 vehicle and has a maximum value of USD 2.9 million over three years. Under the terms of the BPA, and when selected for individual project awards, LGS will provide program support for the expansion and improvement of the USGS' WLAN infrastructure including hardware, software, design services, installation, maintenance, repair, and warranty support at any of the USGS' approximately 200 sites. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA's Submarine Technology to Be Used in Submarine Cable Connecting Tunisia to Europe
Alcatel Lucent SA announced that its submarine technology will be used in the Didon submarine cable, connecting Kelibia in Tunisia to Interoute’s pan-European fiber-optic network. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA Wins Contract to Build Undersea Cable System
Alcatel Lucent SA announced that it has signed a turn-key contract with a consortium composed of Vodafone Group Plc, Dialog Axiata PLC, Emirates Telecommunication Corp Ltd, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Omantel and Telekom Malaysia Berhad, to deploy a new 100 Gigabit-per-second (100G) submarine cable system to connect Oman, the United Arab Emirates, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA Signs Maintenance Services Contract with Africa Coast to Europe Consortium
Alcatel Lucent SA and Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) consortium announced that they have signed a contract for the maintenance of more than 6,300 kilometers of the ACE system linking Africa to Portugal. In commercial service since December 2012, ACE interconnects 15 African countries. ACE joins other African systems into the Atlantic Private Maintenance Agreement (APMA), allowing operators to access Alcatel Lucent's maintenance vessels, as well as certified specialist personnel for cable repairs. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA Signs Maintenance Services Contract for West Africa Cable System
Alcatel Lucent SA and the West Africa Cable System (WACS) consortium announced that have signed a contract for the maintenance of more than 9,000km of the WACS system linking South Africa to Portugal. Under the new agreement WACS will join the Atlantic Private Maintenance Agreement (APMA), allowing the consortium to access Alcatel Lucent's maintenance vessels, as well as certified specialist personnel for cable repairs. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA's Customer Experience Management Solution Selected by Telefonica Argentina
Alcatel Lucent SA announced that Telefonica Argentina is to use elements of the Motive Customer Experience Management for services running on smartphones, tablets and other connected devices. The solution allows users to collect and analyze data from the network core to resolve issues. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Full Article
Alcatel Lucent SA Wins Contract with du to Build Second Phase of High-speed Optical Communications Network in the United Arab Emirates
Alcatel Lucent SA and du announced that Alcatel-Lucent has been selected to build the second phase of a high-speed 100G coherent optical transport network throughout the United Arab Emirates. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Full Article
UPDATE 2-New Alcatel-Lucent CEO to unveil plan in June
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