Shandong Unicom Awards Lucent Technologies Next-Generation Networking Contract

 

Released on = November 7, 2004, 11:20 am

Press Release Author = Lucent Technologies

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Shandong Unicom Awards Lucent Technologies Next-Generation Networking Contract

Press Release Body = FOR RELEASE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 04, 2004

Carrier to deploy Lucent Accelerate™ solution for VoIP residential and enterprise services
Beijing - Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced that Shandong Unicom, a provincial subsidiary of China Unicom, will deploy a Lucent next-generation networking solution to create a converged network to deliver enterprise and consumer services.

Using an IMS (IP Multimedia Sub-system)-based solution from Lucent, Shandong Unicom plans to offer voice over Internet Protocol (IP) services to residential users and VoIP and IP Centrex services to enterprises in Jinan City, the provincial capital, and surrounding areas.

The converged next-generation network will enable Shandong Unicom customers to make calls between computers, traditional telephones, IP phones and wireless devices. IP Centrex services for enterprise customers may include interactive voice response and one-number calling that can enable the recipient to be reached whether on a traditional phone or IP device.

"Lucent is committed to provide the most advanced and integrated solutions for its service provider and enterprise customers. Our Accelerate™ Solutions for next generation networks offer customers converged solutions that include industry-leading IMS--compliant systems, software and services. The Accelerate™ portfolio can deliver converged services to end users and can help service providers, such as Shandong Unicom, to identify new revenue opportunities and accelerate profitability," said Ivan Shen, chairman of Lucent Technologies China.

The Accelerate™ solution for Shandong Unicom includes the IMS-ready Lucent Network Controller (a media gateway controller) and Lucent feature servers to deliver next generation IP services, as well as installation and deployment by Lucent Worldwide services.

Accelerate™ Solutions
Backed by Bell Labs innovations, Lucent next-generation networking solutions can support the seamless convergence of wireless/wireline and voice/data networks, with the flexibility to support the changing market requirements. The Accelerate™ solutions can enable service providers to offer services that are more integrated and intelligent, helping them to leverage existing network resources, while increasing return on investment. Lucent Accelerate™ solutions support VoIP, data and multimedia services that can be more secure, reliable, and cost-effective than available to service providers previously, while offering a range of Web-based features. For more information about Accelerate™ solutions: www.lucent.com/accelerate.

About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Supported by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.

Lucent China has eight regional offices, two Bell Labs branches, five R&D facilities and a number of joint ventures and wholly owned enterprises. Currently, the company has approximately 3,000 employees in China and manufactures a full array of telecommunications network equipment and solutions that serves the Chinese and international markets. For more information on Lucent China, visit its web site at www.lucent.com.cn.

 

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Web Site = http://www.lucent.com

Contact Details = For more information, reporters may contact:
Karen Chen
Lucent Technologies in China
(86-10) 6528 8688 ext. 5585 or 6961 (office)
(86-10) 8518 8259 (fax)

Mike Alva
Lucent Technologies USA
(510) 747-5148 (office)
(510) 449-1902 (mobile)


 


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    Shandong Unicom Awards Lucent Technologies Next-Generation Networking Contract

     

    Shandong Unicom Awards Lucent Technologies Next-Generation Networking Contract

     

    Released on = November 7, 2004, 11:20 am

    Press Release Author = Lucent Technologies

    Industry = Telecommunications

    Press Release Summary = Shandong Unicom Awards Lucent Technologies Next-Generation Networking Contract

    Press Release Body = FOR RELEASE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 04, 2004

    Carrier to deploy Lucent Accelerate™ solution for VoIP residential and enterprise services
    Beijing - Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced that Shandong Unicom, a provincial subsidiary of China Unicom, will deploy a Lucent next-generation networking solution to create a converged network to deliver enterprise and consumer services.

    Using an IMS (IP Multimedia Sub-system)-based solution from Lucent, Shandong Unicom plans to offer voice over Internet Protocol (IP) services to residential users and VoIP and IP Centrex services to enterprises in Jinan City, the provincial capital, and surrounding areas.

    The converged next-generation network will enable Shandong Unicom customers to make calls between computers, traditional telephones, IP phones and wireless devices. IP Centrex services for enterprise customers may include interactive voice response and one-number calling that can enable the recipient to be reached whether on a traditional phone or IP device.

    "Lucent is committed to provide the most advanced and integrated solutions for its service provider and enterprise customers. Our Accelerate™ Solutions for next generation networks offer customers converged solutions that include industry-leading IMS--compliant systems, software and services. The Accelerate™ portfolio can deliver converged services to end users and can help service providers, such as Shandong Unicom, to identify new revenue opportunities and accelerate profitability," said Ivan Shen, chairman of Lucent Technologies China.

    The Accelerate™ solution for Shandong Unicom includes the IMS-ready Lucent Network Controller (a media gateway controller) and Lucent feature servers to deliver next generation IP services, as well as installation and deployment by Lucent Worldwide services.

    Accelerate™ Solutions
    Backed by Bell Labs innovations, Lucent next-generation networking solutions can support the seamless convergence of wireless/wireline and voice/data networks, with the flexibility to support the changing market requirements. The Accelerate™ solutions can enable service providers to offer services that are more integrated and intelligent, helping them to leverage existing network resources, while increasing return on investment. Lucent Accelerate™ solutions support VoIP, data and multimedia services that can be more secure, reliable, and cost-effective than available to service providers previously, while offering a range of Web-based features. For more information about Accelerate™ solutions: www.lucent.com/accelerate.

    About Lucent Technologies
    Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Supported by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.

    Lucent China has eight regional offices, two Bell Labs branches, five R&D facilities and a number of joint ventures and wholly owned enterprises. Currently, the company has approximately 3,000 employees in China and manufactures a full array of telecommunications network equipment and solutions that serves the Chinese and international markets. For more information on Lucent China, visit its web site at www.lucent.com.cn.

     

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    Web Site = http://www.lucent.com

    Contact Details = For more information, reporters may contact:
    Karen Chen
    Lucent Technologies in China
    (86-10) 6528 8688 ext. 5585 or 6961 (office)
    (86-10) 8518 8259 (fax)

    Mike Alva
    Lucent Technologies USA
    (510) 747-5148 (office)
    (510) 449-1902 (mobile)


     


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