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Alcatel-Lucent Next-Generation IP Services Delivery System Deployed in Cable Industry's Demonstration and Development LabLOUISVILLE, Colo. and MURRAY HILL, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel- Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and CableLabs(R) today announced the deployment of Alcatel-Lucent next-generation IP multimedia applications and core network technology in the CableLabs(R) PacketCable(TM) 2.0 Applications Lab, as part of a cable industry program to increase new advanced services available to cable customers. The lab, launched in April 2007, provides a PacketCable application showcase and development test bed for the cable industry and is a venue where network equipment providers and application developers can test and demonstrate cutting-edge applications for voice, multimedia, wireless, and converged services across PacketCable 2.0 core networks from multiple suppliers. The lab will additionally be used as an interoperability test bed to help CableLabs and manufacturers prepare for PacketCable 2.0 certification. "Support from vendors like Alcatel-Lucent is a key driver to help move the cable industry toward PacketCable 2.0 architecture interoperability and the development of truly blended, lifestyle impacting applications," said Ed Miller, CableLabs vice president of broadband network services. "We look forward to working with Alcatel-Lucent as we continue building the lab infrastructure and interoperability program." Alcatel-Lucent has provided a 3GPP-compliant (3rd Generation Partnership Project) IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network consisting of the Alcatel- Lucent Session Manager that provides IMS session management and control and includes the functions which manage voice, data, and video communication sessions for end users. Alcatel-Lucent also supplied the Alcatel-Lucent Feature Server 5000 that offers both residential and enterprise voice applications and the Alcatel-Lucent Unified Subscriber Data Server that contains subscriber data used by IMS applications. Enhanced converged applications that improve end-user productivity and help them more effectively manage their personal communication experiences are provided by an Alcatel- Lucent Communication Manager web portal in conjunction with SIP-based clients. An Alcatel-Lucent element management system has been supplied for provisioning and management of the solution. "Our experience and expertise as a leader in IMS and blended service delivery will play a key role in helping cable MSOs develop and deliver differentiated, customer-winning multimedia applications and services," said John Leonard, President of Alcatel-Lucent's IMS activities. "Our service enhancement technologies, developed by Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, provide added value by supporting blended services across network domains." CableLabs is organizing formal testing events for the lab as well as making it available for participating vendors to use for development, testing and demonstrations. Additionally, the PacketCable 2.0 Application Lab and the CableLabs Development Laboratory are working together to support cross- platform broadband application development testing including digital set tops, VoIP terminals and personal computers. About PacketCable 2.0 PacketCable 2.0 is an architecture and set of specifications developed by CableLabs, cable operators, and leading communications equipment vendors that extends cable's VoIP platform's capabilities beyond basic telephony in support of new services such as wireless, fixed-mobile convergence, business communications, video communications, and cross-platform features. The development of this foundation will fulfill the industry's vision of having an IP-services delivery platform that allows cable operators to rapidly innovate new services in a cost-effective manner. About Alcatel-Lucent Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ PacketCable and CableLabs are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Alcatel-Lucent CONTACT: Mike Schwartz of CableLabs, +1-303-661-3766,[email protected]; or Mike Alva, + 1-510-747-5148,[email protected], or Investor Relations, Pascal Bantegnie,+33 (0)1 40 76 52 20, [email protected], or Maria Alcon,+33 (0)1 40 76 15 17, [email protected], or John DeBono,+1-908-582-7793, [email protected], all of Alcatel-Lucent Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/ |