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Paris -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
it will highlight one of the industry's most comprehensive portfolios
of Intelligent Transport Services (ITS) and solutions in Booth #1073 at
the 2008 ITS World Congress, Nov. 16 - 18 at the Jacob Javits Center in
New York.

As a leading network integrator and solutions provider for the
transportation industry, Alcatel-Lucent will showcase the latest
innovations in video surveillance, intelligent highway solutions,
next-generation multi-service transport networks and converged network
solutions supporting mission-critical applications such as LMR/TETRA,
SCADA, and emergency and information systems.

"Alcatel-Lucent is dedicated to delivering the critical communications
and network solutions that are required by our modern transportation
systems. Transportation infrastructure is becoming ever more
sophisticated as local and federal governments look for ways to
integrate technology in to existing highways as well as in the build
out of new roads.

They require distributed control systems to enable new applications
such as video solutions for advanced traffic monitoring and real-time
services for travelers.

Alcatel-Lucent has a proven global track record for delivering
solutions and the long-term project management required for some of the
world's most demanding and advanced ITS deployments," said Michael
Fabian, President, Alcatel-Lucent Industry and Public Sector.

Alcatel-Lucent Presentations at ITS World Congress

Alcatel-Lucent executive Alain Bertout will co-present with Stephan
Cayet, PSA Peugeot Citroen, on "Real-World Emergency Call Handling
Services: Saving Lives and Reducing Costs" on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from
1:30 - 3:00pm ET in the Special Events Hall, Room #1E11.

Additionally, James Lou, ITS Business Development executive from
Alcatel-Lucent, will present on network design for converged
Ethernet-based advanced traffic management systems.

His session is titled "Network Design of a Converged Ethernet-Based
ATMS Using a Modular Hierarchical Approach" and also takes place on
Nov. 19 from 1:30 - 3:00pm ET in Room #1D05 at the Jacob Javits Center.

Alcatel-Lucent Exhibit at ITS World Congress

Intelligent Highways/Video Surveillance

Alcatel-Lucent will highlight its UK Highways Agency National Roadside
Telecommunications Service (NRTS) project at the show, as well as:

* Video demonstration with live and recorded video streams

* Overview of video analytics specifically aimed at the transportation
market with a description of the benefits for each type such as
improved safety and revenue generation

* Demonstration of the latest Automatic Number Plate Recognition
(ANPR)\Traffic flow analytics and the Alcatel-Lucent Telindus solution

Next-Generation Multi-Service Transport Networks for Mission-Critical
Operations

Alcatel-Lucent will demonstrate its latest Packet Optical Transport
Systems and Microwave solutions including the 1850 Transport Service
Switch, the 1830 Photonic Service Switch and the 9500 Microwave Packet
Radio, which deliver carrier-grade reliability and scalability to
service applications for mission-critical operations and communications
such as Tetra, SCADA, GSM-R, CCTV, AMOS, and VoIP. These solutions were
developed to help the transportation industry meet the following
challenges:

* Ensure seamless network reliability (>99.999%)

* Increase networking efficiency

* Enhance passenger safety and security

* Support new IP and Ethernet based services and applications

* Reduce power consumption and required floor space

More information about Alcatel-Lucent's Packet Optical Transport
Systems will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 2:00-4:00 PM EST
in room 2D07.

Mission Critical IP/MPLS Networking Alcatel-Lucent will demonstrate how
to build a single, converged network capable of maintaining resiliency
and quality of service while integrating legacy technologies and
enabling the introduction of new applications such as IP CCTV and
Ethernet-based devices. The company's offering delivers tremendous
capacity and speed.

Alcatel-Lucent's advanced converged networks support a large number of

different applications including:

* Mission Critical Control applications - ITS, signaling, SCADA and
monitoring

* Security applications - CCTV, access control, and emergency systems

* Communications applications - LMR, telephony, wireless, and corporate
LAN

* Information systems - ticketing, information display, and signage

RFS Wireless Indoor Solutions

The company will also demonstrate its radio frequency (RF) indoor
coverage solutions for both mission critical wireless communications as
well as commercial radio applications in the transportation sector
including:

* ClearFill, an innovative suite of end-to-end wireless indoor
solutions (WINS), offering unrivalled flexibility and
cost-effectiveness, whether the application is a metro, rail or road
tunnel, an airport, convention center or large in-building complex

* State-of-the-art RF distribution systems, from single-band
single-operator applications to complex, multi-band multi-operator
shared systems, ensuring that our solution is future proof,
cost-optimized and technically optimized to meet the specific needs for
quality of seamless wireless services indoors the-Showroom, the Network
Integrator Showcase

For ITS World Congress, Alcatel-Lucent will highlight key
transportation and public sector customer references through
the-showroom, a dedicated micro-site offering a portfolio of customer
references representing Alcatel-Lucent's industry-leading capabilities
in executing large, complex projects.

* See how Alcatel-Lucent supported the world's largest railway project
in Sweden.

* Hear how Alcatel-lucent helped England's Highway Agency improve
operational efficiency, vehicle traffic flow while enhancing safety and
security

* Listen to how Alcatel-Lucent executed a large, complex communication
and security project for a demanding French railway operator.

For more information, please visit external link
http://www.alcatel-lucent-theshowroom.com/

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of
service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing
solutions that deliver voice, data and video communication services to
end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband
networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent
leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell
Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications
industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most
experienced global services organization in the industry,
Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent
achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is incorporated in
France, with executive offices located in Paris.

CONTACT: Press Office, Alcatel-Lucent
e-mail: press@alcatel-lucent.com
WWW: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

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