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Alcatel-Lucent: Korean Broadcasting System selects Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless LAN solution(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:20082007 Paris - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has been selected to supply wireless Local Area Network (LAN) solutions to Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), South Korea's leading public broadcaster and one of the biggest television networks in Korea. The Alcatel-Lucent's advanced solution enables employees at KBS' headquarters in Seoul to work from anywhere within the building thus improving their productivity. For instance, KBS reporters can write articles and efficiently transmit data regardless of where they are in the building. Management of the network access will be done through security authorization servers. The WLAN network implementation was completed in August and various applications such as WiFi will be offered to users. The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess WLAN solution offers advanced security and authentication functions, while providing a centralized management system that can handle up to 512 access points. Additionally, the system can be equipped with up to four modules for large-scaled network users, and provide 48 ports of 10/100Mbps PoE (Power over Ethernet) interfaces. "We expect that the wireless LAN services will add to employees' convenience, and will increase their work productivity in a completely secured environment," said Kang-Won Seo, leader of IT Infrastructure team, Digital Media Division of KBS. "This is a significant achievement for us in expanding our footprint in the wireless LAN business in Korea. It provides inroads for Alcatel-Lucent to offer our wireless LAN solution to government agencies, educations, and medical centers in the future," said John Yang, President of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Korea. Earlier this year, Alcatel-Lucent won a project with Taegu Science, strengthening its leadership in the wireless LAN solution market. About KBS The Korean Broadcasting System(KBS) is the public service broadcaster of Korea . Since its first formation as a broadcasting station in 1947, KBS has been the country's leader in program production and audience service, spearheading developments in television, radio and broadcast technology. KBS initiated Korea 's first television broadcasting in 1961 and completed organizational restructuring in 1973 to confirm its present-day role, the nation's public service broadcaster. KBS was positioned as the nation's key broadcaster by the Broadcasting Act of 2000. KBS regards it a core duty to reflect the diverse voices of Korea through the distinctiveness of its programs, while bringing the world home to its audience through speedy and impartial news reports. KBS also takes a strong lead in promoting culture and arts events, aided by the KBS Symphony Orchestra and the Traditional Music Orchestra. These events are staged on the KBS Hall, a multi-purpose performance stage which accommodates over 1,800 seats. KBS operates two terrestrial TV channels, one satellite TV channel and seven radio channels, including a multi-lingual channel (Radio Korea International) and the Voice of Love Broadcasting, a radio channel for the disabled and the elders. KBS maintains a nationwide network comprised of 25 local stations, ten overseas bureaus and three subsidiary companies. For more information, visit KBS homepage at external link www.kbs.co.kr. 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 Contact the Alcatel-Lucent Press Office: [email protected] ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |