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Alcatel-Lucent Network Transformation Progressing at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Posted on: Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

PARIS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The long-term, USD 277 million agreement announced in November of 2006 between Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is progressing on schedule, as Alcatel-Lucent hits key milestones.

To date, UPMC's data center expansion projects are well underway; the optical and IP/MPLS metro backbone will be carrying live applications at the beginning of December; and the North American headquarters project for U.S. Steel Tower has been launched. In addition to moving forward within the scope of the original contract, Alcatel-Lucent, in conjunction with its new value- added reseller Johnson Controls, has been awarded an additional USD 11.8 million contract for a voice and data wireless infrastructure project at the new Lawrenceville campus for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

"A complete transformation of voice, data and video networking on wired, wireless and optical infrastructures is a significant undertaking," commented Mark Gilbert, industry analyst with Gartner. "A transformation of this type can demonstrate the real impact communications can have in the advancement of health care delivery."

In preparation for significant growth, two UPMC data centers have been enlarged by over 3,000 square feet. Alcatel-Lucent is currently working with clinical and data center administrative system managers to design a multiple campus WLAN for mobile users, and with a variety of third party manufacturers to provide patient monitoring, nursing management systems, and other critical applications.

The Alcatel-Lucent optical and IP/MPLS metro backbone, on schedule for completion in December, will provide UPMC with a foundation over which health care providers, administrators, vendors and patients can communicate through various means with unparalleled security, speed, and reliability, improving both business efficiency and the quality of patient care.

Work began in September on the installation of voice, video, and data infrastructure in the U.S. Steel building in Pittsburgh, PA, which will house the executive headquarters of UPMC.

"With UPMC, Alcatel-Lucent is designing, installing, and implementing a communications model that merges state-of-the-art technology with a clear focus on user needs," said Hubert de Pesquidoux, President of Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise activities. "Beyond physical infrastructure, our companies are building a relationship to develop new technologies and applications that will improve not only the healthcare industry, but patient care as well."

"UPMC and Alcatel-Lucent have begun combining world class healthcare and technology expertise to deliver the innovative technologies necessary to create unbound healthcare," added Dan Drawbaugh, Chief Information Officer, UPMC. "Over the next two years, UPMC and Alcatel-Lucent will lead the way in building one of the most advanced communications networks within the healthcare industry underscoring UPMC's mission of enhanced patient care."

About University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the largest integrated health care enterprise in Pennsylvania and one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the country. It has appeared eight times on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of "America's Best Hospitals," most recently earning 13th position in 2007. Widely recognized for its innovations in patient care, research, technology and health care management, UPMC has transformed the economic landscape in western Pennsylvania. The region's largest employer, with 45,000 employees and nearly USD 7 billion in revenue, UPMC comprises 19 tertiary, specialty and community hospitals, 400 outpatient sites and doctors' offices, retirement and long-term care facilities, an insurance plan, and international ventures. Nearly 5,000 physicians are affiliated with UPMC, including more than 2,300 employed physicians. Since April 2005, UPMC has signed joint development agreements with such industry leaders as IBM, Cerner, Alcatel and dbMotion valued at more than USD 175 million. UPMC and its partners aim to commercialize innovative technologies and services that will enhance the safety and efficiency of health care worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.upmc.com/.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings. Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/.

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/.

About Alcatel-Lucent in Healthcare

For healthcare providers and patients, Alcatel-Lucent provides a complete platform that improves the patient's customer experience and the efficiency of the provider's operations by integrating communication throughout the healthcare delivery system. Alcatel-Lucent, ensures the protection of patient data and HIPAA compliance while also improving the speed of notification and routing of critical information. Alcatel-Lucent brings together all of the key infrastructure to create an end-to-end solution that connects contact centers, wireless medical devices, patient information systems and other critical technology.

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Press, Regine Coqueran, + 33 (0) 1-40-76-49-24,regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, or Theresa Cede, + 33 (0) 1-40-76-13-70,theresa.cede@alcatel-lucent.com, or Dick Muldoon (North America),+1-908-582-1616, rpmuldoon@alcatel-lucent.com, or Investor Relations, ScottAshby, + 33 (0) 1-40-76-29-90, scott.ashby@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria Alcon,+ 33 (0) 1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBono,+1-908-582-7793, debono@alcatel-lucent.com, or Tony Lucido,+ 33 (0) 1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com, or Don Sweeney,+1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Web site: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/http://www.upmc.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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