Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, the undersea cables subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent is set to roll out Phase II of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable system to serve the continent’s broadband sector. The ACE 5,000km extension will run from the Gulf of Guinea island of Sao Tomé-et-Principe to South Africa, according to the company. Alcatel-Lucent says […]
5G: 16 players join forces to develop new technology
A group of 16 leading players in the field of telecommunications are joining forces to advance the development of a new air interface below 6 GHz for 5G networks. The “FANTASTIC-5G” (Flexible Air Interface for Scalable service delivery within wIreless Communication networks of the 5th Generation) project will focus on boosting capacity, increasing flexibility and […]
HP, Alcatel-Lucent expand global alliance
HP and Alcatel-Lucent have announced an expansion of their global alliance to offer solutions for businesses to improve their efficiency. The pact will cover solutions that help organisations and service providers build network-enabled, distributed cloud solutions to create new business opportunities and greater efficiencies, while improving customer service, the companies said. According to HP, the […]
Alcatel-Lucent sells enterprise unit to China
Alcatel-Lucent, a global leading communications and networking solutions for businesses said it has completed the sale of its subsidiary, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise to China Huaxin Post & Telecommunication Economy Development Centre, with a receipt of €202 million cash proceeds. Alcatel-Lucent will still retain a 15% minority stake in the divested business, as well as maintaining a […]
