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Gonzaga University Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Network Transformation Project

Posted on: Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 12:01 CST

PARIS, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has teamed up with Gonzaga University to provide a comprehensive data and wireless network at the University, located in Spokane, WA. The new network will support the approximately 7,500 staff, faculty and students at Gonzaga University, and will also extend the reach of the institution to support its distance learning students located around the world. The new network has allowed Gonzaga to transform the services it is offering its students and staff by significantly enhancing the speed, access, reliability and security of their network.

Gonzaga's new combined data and wireless network is part of Alcatel- Lucent's higher education portfolio that delivers complete end-to-end communication solutions specifically tailored to meet the needs of educational campus environments. Gonzaga selected Alcatel-Lucent's networking solution for its high-availability, high-reliability and value, which university officials viewed as critical to delivering a feature-rich network serving their needs today, and into the future.

"We wanted a network that could accommodate extensive data-driven activities that are a priority to users at our university, such as rich media, distance learning and voice-over-IP," said Chris Gill, director of IT Project Management and Planning, at Gonzaga University. "The Alcatel-Lucent solution enables us to transform the services we offer by allowing us to deliver the most advanced technology capabilities and bandwidth requirements, while at the same time protecting against potential threats through the highly secure network. Administrators, educators and students are all happy with the results."

The reliability of Alcatel-Lucent's portfolio ensures that the highest levels of service are met while also supporting the security demands of higher education networks. Gonzaga employs virtual local area networks (VLANs) to control individual access to network services, administrative information and grades, and separate but interconnected networks for faculty and staff, and for students. The same tight secure access is used in Gonzaga's wireless network, which is distributed across the campus in key academic locations including the library, student center and soon the entire campus.

"Alcatel-Lucent is a key technology partner for Gonzaga," added Gill. "They have developed an active partnership with us that went outside of the box to deliver excellent service."

"Gonzaga University is an excellent example of how higher education institutions are utilizing their networks as a means for transforming their business and the services they offer their staff and students," said Hubert de Pesquidoux, President of Alcatel-Lucent enterprise activities. "With the right solutions in place, educational institutions are realizing that the needs of a new generation of tech-savvy faculty and students can be fulfilled. More importantly, networks like Gonzaga's allow the University to truly differentiate themselves, simplifying and enhancing the learning process across a global campus, increasing overall user satisfaction and enriching the reputation of the school."

About Alcatel-Lucent's Higher Education Solutions

Alcatel-Lucent offers full end-to-end technology and communication capabilities for higher education campus environments. As a global leader in converged broadband networking, Alcatel-Lucent provides educational institutions advanced services for students, teachers, staff, and administrators through its partnerships and internal development of applications, product features and service support for network deployment - enabling 21st century teaching and learning. For more information on Alcatel- Lucent's higher education solutions, please visit: http://www1.alcatel-/ lucent.com/lead/education.htm

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 to be transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-/ lucent.com

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Regine Coqueran, + 33-1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com, or Stephane Lapeyrade, + 33-1 40 76 12 74,stephane.lapeyrade@alcatel-lucent.com; Investor Relations - Pascal Bantegnie,+33-1 40 76 52 20 pascal.bantegnie@alcatel-lucent.com, or Maria Alcon, +33-1-40-76-15-17, maria.alcon@alcatel-lucent.com, or John DeBno, + 1-908-582-7793,debono@alcatel-lucent.com, all of Alcatel-Lucent

Web site: http://www.lucent.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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