In a move to help enterprises in the U.S. transform their communications networks into "Dynamic Enterprises," a Lawrence, Penn.-based provider of voice communications, data infrastructure and product solutions, recently announced it signed on as an Alcatel-Lucent (News - Alert) Premium channel partner.

According to officials with Black Box Corporation, the company will leverage its expansive national footprint to sell and support voice, data, UC, contact center, WLAN and enterprise security solutions from Alcatel-Lucent to customers in the U.S.

Mark Neel, vice president, Black Box (News - Alert) Network Services, said the company values the addition of ALU's solutions into their portfolio so clients will have more vendor choices.

"The Alcatel-Lucent portfolio, and the company's leading-edge research from Bell Labs (News - Alert), adds depth to the Black Box portfolio and offers a solid solution for enterprise clients," Neel said.

With ALU's products and solutions, enterprises can transform their communications networks into Dynamic Enterprises and leverage the network, people, process, and knowledge of their resources to help enhance their business operations and increase customer satisfaction.

"Black Box's solid technical expertise and far-reaching footprint across the U.S., aligned with our capabilities and strategy in North America to deliver end-to-end solutions, help both companies to leverage each other's strengths and meet the growing IT needs of enterprises," said David York, vice president North America Channel Sales Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Verticals activities.