LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA Wireless -- Alcatel-
Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) will showcase its leadership in the
deployment of 3G and 4G wireless broadband services, mobile TV/video and
other multimedia content, mobile backhaul and the evolution to all-IP
networks at North America's leading wireless telecommunications industry
event, the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA)
Wireless 2008 Trade Show and Exhibition, to be held from April 1 - 3 in Las
Vegas.
"Based on current market dynamics, we believe there is room for the
continued growth of 3G networks, in terms of the numbers of subscribers
being supported and the kinds of innovative services that can be
introduced," said Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Americas
region. "And as the next generation of services develops, operators need
more than just broadband wireless access networks -- they need a
comprehensive solution that offers an end-to-end quality of experience for
their subscribers. To make 4G a reality we believe it is critical that the
industry as a whole works to ensure that there is a very rich ecosystem of
technologies and vendors. At Alcatel-Lucent we are well positioned to bring
together the software integration and management skills necessary to build
a broadband business -- not just a broadband network."
At CTIA Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent will show how operators can leverage
its strengths in wireless broadband, IP/MPLS, optics, and as a leading
end-to-end network integrator -- across operations software, applications
and network domains -- to help network operators transform their networks
to "all IP."
On the second day of the show, Alcatel-Lucent CEO Patricia Russo will
take part in a panel of industry leaders discussing "the Path to 4G."
Alcatel-Lucent press and analyst reception
Alcatel-Lucent will host a reception and briefing for media, industry
analysts and financial analysts from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
April 1, at the Las Vegas Hilton, connected to the convention center, in
Ballroom C. John Leonard, president of Alcatel-Lucent's Applications
activities will lead the briefing focusing on mobile TV/video - our
experience, our vision and our customers. Mr. Leonard will be joined by
Hugh Bradlow, CTO of Telstra, and Tim Bryan, CEO of ICO Global
Communications, who will share their experiences with and perspective for
the future of mobile TV. The formal portion of the briefing will begin at
4:00 p.m.
After the formal presentation and Q&A session, Alcatel-Lucent experts
will be available for informal conversation to discuss topics such as 4G,
LTE, WiMAX, 3G (CDMA/EV-DO and W-CDMA/HSPA), multi-screen video, mobile
broadcast, mobile network outsourcing and professional services and mobile
backhaul/IP transformation (including our Mobile Evolution Transport
Architecture - META) and one of our newest innovations, the Alcatel-Lucent
9900 Wireless Network Guardian, the first device in a new product category
that provides critical new visibility to wireless networks, helping
carriers ensure problem-free delivery of IP-based wireless broadband
services.
Exhibition
Alcatel-Lucent will feature the full breadth of its end-to-end
solutions in the Las Vegas Convention Center Hall C3, #2613. The company
will offer demonstrations of its innovative systems, software and services
developed to enrich the end-user experience and to help transform
telecommunications.
Individual demonstrations will feature technologies that will enable
operators to deliver on the promise of 3G today and lay the groundwork for
the rapid evolution to 4G. Technologies featured will include: W-CDMA/HSPA;
the Base Station Router (BSR) Femto (based on the flat-IP architecture);
LTE (Long Term Evolution); WiMAX (including MIMO and OFDM); IMS; the
Alcatel-Lucent Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture (META); multi-screen
entertainment; the Alcatel-Lucent Unlimited Mobile TV solution based on
DVB-SH (Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite services to Handhelds) and
more.
Alcatel-Lucent Conference Speakers
Mobile Marketing: Building Brand Equity or Pure Sales Opportunity?
Monday, March 31, 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Sandip Mukerjee, Vice President, Wireless Networks Portfolio and Strategy
Questioning IMS: Where are We? What have We Learned? Where are We Going?
And When Will We Get There? Tuesday, April 1, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
John Leonard, president, Applications Activities
Wireless Industry Policy Hot Topics, Tuesday, April 1, 1:45 p.m. -
2:45 p.m.
Cindy Christy, president, Americas Region
CEO Infrastructure Roundtable, Wednesday, April 2, 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Pat Russo, CEO
Using Ethernet to Backhaul Mobile Voice with Clock Synchronization,
Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Keith Allan, director of product management, IP Division
Defining 4G Technology, Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Bill Clifford, CTO, Wireless Networks
WiMAX: What the Future Holds, April 2, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reinaldo A Valenzuela, Bell Labs, Director of Wireless Research
Mobile Demographics - Finding Up and Coming Niche Markets, Wednesday,
April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
June Bower, vice president of marketing, Consumer Entertainment
Ensuring Video Quality in Backhaul Networks, Wednesday, April 2, 3:30 p.m.
- 4:45 p.m.
Scott Nelson, vice president, Wireless Transmission activities
Addressing Network Security in the Era of Open Access & Fully Functional
Mobile Multimedia Devices, Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Wim Sweldens, Alcatel-Lucent Ventures
Highlighted demonstrations at the show
Alcatel-Lucent's booth at CTIA Wireless 2008 will feature a variety of
ground-breaking demonstrations that will highlight the company's leadership
in the commercialization of key next-generation wireless technologies,
including:
-- Live high-speed video connection over LTE (Long Term Evolution)
between Alcatel-Lucent's booth and those of LG Electronics and NEC,
supporting dozens of DVD-quality and high-definition video streams
simultaneously;
-- In-building 3G W-CDMA/HSPA service demonstrations - in both Alcatel
Lucent and customer booths -- using Alcatel-Lucent's Base Station
Router (BSR) Femto, an innovative platform that combines the key
elements of a 3G radio access network into a single device, easy to
deploy at home; demonstration incorporates unique self-registration
and auto-configuration capabilities;
-- A large variety of new WiMAX wireless broadband terminal devices from
Alcatel-Lucent's Open CPE Program partners;
-- A "three screen" entertainment experience where content is being
shared across multiple devices - TV, mobile, PC and other -- whether
the user is at home (through their fixed broadband or Femto-based
wireless access) or on the go - providing a simple, personal and
predictable experience;
-- Mobile backhauling over a combination of fiber, copper, and microwave
technologies. Specific demonstrations include TDM circuit
emulation/pseudowire capabilities on Alcatel-Lucent optical transport
portfolio, improvements in microwave backhaul bandwidth optimization,
DSL backhaul, and enhancements to its service router portfolio;
-- An unlimited mobile TV experience to deliver interactive, personalized
and context-specific live or on-demand mobile TV content, available
either in a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Alcatel-Lucent's booth --
and on the Las Vegas Strip -- or on commercial handsets connected over
3G and broadcast technology such as DVB-H and DVB-SH, enabled by
Alcatel-Lucent end-to-end network integration services;
-- A demonstration, using our application integration tools that will
show you how to monetize the mobile Internet;
-- A series of business, network and services transformation solutions
that will demonstrate Alcatel-Lucent's ability to offer end-to-end
solutions while managing risk and complexities inherent in large-scale
transformation projects, including managed services and network
outsourcing, multivendor maintenance and network support, wireless
transformation services - all in an IMS environment.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that
enable service providers, enterprise 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 revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is
incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more
information, visit Alcatel- Lucent on the Internet:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
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