Broadband

3G is Still Coming, but LTE is Already Here

Edited By Erik Linask on June 11, 2009

After all, building out their networks is not an inexpensive venture, nor an easy one. So, for many new and growing operators, making the move to LTE networks makes sense now.

Posted in Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless, ng Connect

Network Operators Can't Forget Backhaul

Edited By Erik Linask on June 10, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent has a long history as an end-to-end infrastructure vendor, and is driving the move to all-IP networks with its broad set of solutions, which includes its Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture (META), which integrates multiple transport technologies into a single end-to-end network architecture to accommodate the growth in network traffic for its customers.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

Alcatel-Lucent Continues Fixed Broadband Growth

Edited By Erik Linask on June 9, 2009

Not only is its growth and overall market share competitively notable, since it comes at the expense of Alcatel-Lucent's competition, but at a time when service providers are more cautious than ever with their investments, retaining the top position provides it increased leverage when the economy finally revives.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, DSL, Next-Generation Communications, Research

Next Generation Communications for Next Generation Resort

Edited By Erik Linask on June 8, 2009

For Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), that partner is Alcatel-Lucent, which will design and deploy the advanced infrastructure that will support the resort's extensive needs, including a state of the art Unified Communications solution for staff and guests, as well as a contact center solution.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, Next-Generation Communications, Security

WiMAX or LTE, Alcatel-Lucent Says the Choice is Yours

Edited By Erik Linask on June 4, 2009

So, while it's clear that various industry pundits and participants are staunchly in one corner or the other, network operators faced with the decision as to which 4G technology to choose can at least sleep peacefully, knowing that, in Alcatel-Lucent, they have a willing -- and more than capable -- partner whichever path they choose.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Corporate News, Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, DSL, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, WiMAX, Wireless

Multi-Screen, the Next Generation Unified Communications Experience

Edited By Erik Linask on June 3, 2009

There's been much talk in the voice communication world about fixed/mobile convergence (FMC). Though it comes with a variety of definitions, depending upon whom you ask, the basic theory revolves around seamless integration of fixed-line and mobile communications, such as the ability to move from a cellular network to a corporate IP PBX without dropping the call and having to reconnect, including the integration of corporate directories and other features from the PBX into the mobile device.

On a broader level, it is really about enabling a multi-device communications experience, which has increasingly come into vogue with the proliferation of mobile devices over the past several years. But, that's really only the beginning.

The future of communications providers really lies in their ability to extend all forms of communications and multimedia content to multiple devices, such as the television monitor, the desktop, and the mobile device to deliver a true multi-screen experience.

As multimedia fixed and mobile service bundles grow in popularity, service providers are constantly seeking for the next great application or service, and subscribers are constantly asking for new capabilities, often around the integration of these services across multiple devices. Of course, service providers should be keen on taking advantage of this trend because the ability to access services across multiple devices creates a highly sticky experience.

When Microsoft launched its unified communications experience back in October of 2007, the idea was to provide the ability to access communications services on anywhere, at any time, on any device. That same basic concept is what Alcatel-Lucent's multi-screen experience delivers. For service providers, it allows them to deliver personalized services that heighten the user experience. For the subscriber, it enables moving between locations and devices with the ability to access their content on any of them. Alcatel-Lucent calls it a "Networkme," or "Network to the power of Me" experience.

Posted in Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Web 2.0, Wireless

Next Generation Self-Sustainable Wireless Networking

Edited By Erik Linask on June 2, 2009

Despite the incredible innovation in the communications space, both wireline and wireless, and the rapid growth of broadband access in areas that have, until recently, been without that luxury, there are still large populations across the globe that have limited or no access.

Alcatel-Lucent, with its Bell Labs facilities, however, is looking to respond to the need for broadband access in remote and otherwise inaccessible areas. Specifically, the company has launched what it says is the first alternative energy laboratory and pilot site in the world targeting the telecom industry in its Bell Labs site in Villarceaux, France, part of it Alternative Energy program.

Through this program, Alcatel-Lucent hopes to drive broadband access into rural areas, even those that fall outside commercial power grids, by developing energy-autonomous and efficient -- green -- wireless networking technologies that will help network operators overcome obstacles to providing broadband access.

The facility includes a wireless base station, powered by a hybrid system comprising solar panes and wind turbines -- as such it creates a power source independent of the power grid. Researchers are also studying the potential use of other alternative energy sources, including fuel cells and bio-fuels.

"The site offers Alcatel-Lucent and its customers and its industrial, institutional, and academic partners, the ability to analyze, test and validate the solutions proposed by the dynamic, but fragmented, alternative energy sector," said Rich Garafola, director of Sustainable Power solutions at Alcatel-Lucent. "It is also a center for people within the company and outside to discuss and try out new ideas to bring the world of telecoms and that of alternative energy closer together."

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Research, Wireless

Mobile Operators Have to Get Personal

Edited By Erik Linask on June 1, 2009

Knowing that, it is incumbent upon network operators to not only ensure their networks are capable of delivering their existing offerings, but to also ensure their viability into the foreseeable future. Which is why many, including Verizon Wireless, are already looking at deploying LTE (Long Term Evolution) technologies as a way of mapping out their network growth plans.

Posted in Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

Delivering the Future with LTE

Edited By Erik Linask on May 28, 2009

Alcatel-Lucent understands that LTE is the future of mobile communications, and has designed a solution to guide mobile operators through the transformation to that all-IP network. To find out how you can leverage Alcatel-Lucent's expertise to beat the competition to the next era of wireless communications, join them at the Mobile 2012 Virtual Tradeshow.

Posted in Broadband, LTE, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

On Optimizing Wireless Networks

Edited By Greg Galitzine on March 27, 2009

The IP transformation is upon us. As the lines between work, home life and entertainment blur, consumers are increasingly subscribing to services they can personalize on whatever communications device they choose. Wireless broadband data services are an integral part of this equation, enabling end users to place calls and access the Internet with their wireless devices, connect with their office networks over secure links, download music and videos, and take advantage of a host of location-based services that give them access to home, work and entertainment from anywhere and at any time. A recently published article discusses this emerging trend. As wireless broadband comes down in price and more subscribers sign up for these services, there is justifiable concern that the growing data traffic will have adverse affects on a service provider's network. Enter Alcatel-Lucent. The company offers a solution, in the form of its Alcatel-Lucent 9900 Wireless Network Guardian (WNG), which is designed to enable service providers to monitor their networks and identify wireless network resource usage resulting in better network performance management. To learn more about this solution or to get more insight into the trends that are driving the need for such solutions, please read the article, Optimize Wireless Networks for Data.

Posted in Alcatel-Lucent Technology News, Broadband, Next-Generation Communications, Wireless

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