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Alcatel-Lucent joins Bluechip distribution portfolio
BlueChip Infotech

Alcatel-Lucent joins Bluechip distribution portfolio

Bluechip Infotech has inked a deal to distribute Alcatel-Lucent's fixed access network portfolio, aiming to drive fibre ultra-broadband adoption.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015

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Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ

The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Vocus preparing infrastructure for Australia Singapore Cable
Alcatel-Lucent

Vocus preparing infrastructure for Australia Singapore Cable

Vocus boosts Aussie infra for pending ASC launch, preps 8T capacity surge, new POPs, and Christmas Island link.

By Jacques-Pierre Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Alcatel-Lucent ups ANZ channel game, taps into SMB market
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Alcatel-Lucent ups ANZ channel game, taps into SMB market

Alcatel-Lucent introduces new cloud services for SMBs, offering flexibility and increased capacity for the modern workplace.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Pullman cloud high at Sydney Airport
Unified Communications

Pullman cloud high at Sydney Airport

The Pullman Sydney Airport hotel has deployed a cloud-based collaboration solution, reducing costs and improving guest services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market
Ericsson

Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market

TIS vendors face challenging times as market slumps, with China slowdown impacting revenues and driving the need for strategic realignment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Vendors reaping the rewards from restructures, experts say
Network Infrastructure

Vendors reaping the rewards from restructures, experts say

Restructuring led to margin improvement for most vendors in 2015, but vendors need to pursue automation to obtain a long-term cost advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
New ANZ boss to lead new Nokia
Nokia

New ANZ boss to lead new Nokia

Nokia, which last Thursday celebrated its first day of combined operations with Alcatel-Lucent, has appointed Ray Owen as its ANZ head.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Alcatel-Lucent researchers complete optical network breakthrough
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent researchers complete optical network breakthrough

Breakthrough prototype technology from Bell Labs will increase optical network capacities by more than tenfold, according to a recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Alcatel-Lucent signs new Chorus deal, opens NOC and eyes Kiwi growth
Chorus

Alcatel-Lucent signs new Chorus deal, opens NOC and eyes Kiwi growth

Alcatel-Lucent is eyeing up a bigger chunk of the NZ outsourced network operations market after signing a new deal with Chorus and opening a Kiwi NOC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Malware

Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices

Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
It won't be cloud that kills the PBX sales model
Unified Communications

It won't be cloud that kills the PBX sales model

Think it's cloud that will do away with the traditional PBX system? Think again. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has another option...

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform
Mobile Device Management

Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform

Alcaltel Lucent Enterprise has provided a Kiwi packing and cool storage company with a single unified communications platform for all employees.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Alcatel-Lucent researchers head to Germany for 5G testing
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent researchers head to Germany for 5G testing

Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, and the 5G Lab Germany have entered into a research collaboration agreement to test and define 5G.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn
Unified Communications

VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn

The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Nokia

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?

Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015

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South Pacific undersea cable market heating up
Network Infrastructure

South Pacific undersea cable market heating up

Big news this week as we learned of a third undersea cable, the Moana, which will be built by Alcatel-Lucent and will connect NZ to Hawaii.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015