Alcatel-Lucent strengthens telecom innovation

Alcatel-Lucent said it has strengthened its technology innovation in the last 12-months.
“Our customers want to provide the best communications solutions to consumers and businesses. It is our job to keep innovating to ensure they are able to do so.  These technologies are examples of how in 2011 we helped our clients to deliver the very best communications.  Whether assisting emergency services, or providing mobile access to areas previously in service dead-zones, the last year has seen Alcatel-Lucent make significant progress,” said Ben Verwaayen, chief executive of Alcatel Lucent.
Four highlights from the year are:
lightRadio
In 2011 Alcatel-Lucent launched lightRadio which is a solution to the problem.  It is a cube that is lighter than a drinks can and not much bigger, reduces network power consumption by 51 percent and can be deployed in locations that previously did not have mobile coverage.
CloudBand
We have developed CloudBand to connect the network to the cloud.  Cloud computing is now available to network companies, not just a couple of high profile app developers.  CloudBand is a technology that gives service providers the ability to offer cloud computing to retail and consumer customers.  It is the foundation for a new class of ‘carrier-cloud’ services.
Smart grids
To enable transformation, power utilities are taking a closer look at the power of their communications network to enable the smart grid and its real-time applications. Alcatel-Lucent has worked with Canadian utility AltaLink to move all mission-critical communications onto wide-area networks, thereby taking advantage of reliable digital features and functionality.
OpenTouch
OpenTouch suite of communications platforms allows companies to embrace multimedia and multi-party communications.  Where once companies relied on telephones and one-to-one meetings, OpenTouch means they can now incorporate new tools to ensure the most efficient working practices.
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