Alcatel-Lucent and Intel Join Forces to Accelerate Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
7/29/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent and Intel are teaming up to accelerate adoption of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).

C-RAN Helps Deliver on Mobile Fronthaul Demands
7/29/2014 - C-RAN approach using CWDM for fronthaul emerging as important piece of end-to-end wireless broadband.

Multichannel Radio LAG Improves Microwave Capacity
7/21/2014 - Next generation multichannel microwave systems offer a number of benefits including increased capacity.

Study Shows 65 percent cost savings on DNS from Network Functions Virtualization
7/15/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent quantifies savings of moving DNS to the cloud via network functions virtualization (NFV).

Operators Must Ensure Their LTE Signaling is Dependable to Stave Off the Competition
7/9/2014 - Ensuring reliable LTE requires a healthy evolved packet core(EPC)and Alcatel-Lucent says challenges must be kept in mind.

Ensuring Security in a Network Functions Virtualization Environment
7/1/2014 - Overcoming the security issues presented by moving to a network functions virtualization (NFV)environment.

Options for High-Capacity Fiber Upgrades
7/1/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent details expanding fiber capacity with TWDM-PON.

Microwave Transmission Evolves Thanks to New Ring Topology Standard
7/1/2014 - The ITU-T G.8032v2 packet microwave standard is ushering in a resurgence of ring network design.

Wireless Operators have Various Options for In-building Solutions
6/23/2014 - The in-building wireless market is exploding but using the right radio solution is critical for operators and customers.

Cloud DVR's Potential Will Take Time to Fully Develop
6/23/2014 - Cloud DVR is the future and a gradual deployment approach is recommended for network operators.

Widespread Adoption of Carrier Wi-Fi Moves the Next Battle to Customer Service
6/16/2014 - High performance carrier Wi-Fi needs to be accompanied by best practices customer care to achieve market success.

Small Cells Deliver the Flexible Capacity Needed for the Mobile Device Revolution
6/16/2014 - Small cells help mobile operators meet exploding smartphone and tablet data demands at home, work and when on the go.

WLAN Gateway a Crucial Component for Growing Carrier Wi-Fi Solutions
6/10/2014 - As mobile bandwidth demands continue to grow, the case for carrier Wi-Fi is strengthening.

Selective Fading a Problem with Long-Haul Microwave Transmission
6/3/2014 - Overcoming the fading issues associated with long-haul microwave transmissions.

Soon 100G Optical Won't Be Enough Bandwidth
6/2/2014 - Agile Optical Networking poised to help service providers meet future bandwidth needs.

More Pivotal Role in the M2M Revolution Awaits Network Operators
5/27/2014 - A multi-function platform can be the key for network operators to maximize their position and potential in M2M.

Metro Networks Expansion will be a Boon for Network Functions Virtualization
5/27/2014 - Metro network traffic is exploding and Network Functions Virtualization is emerging as a means to handle it.

Bell Labs Prize for 'Inventing the Future' to Ignite Innovation from NextGen Researchers
5/21/2014 - Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, is arguably the most globally recognized and revered name in the tech world. Its list of breakthroughs is far too long for publication here, as is the list of awards and recognition (including 12 Nobel Prize laureates). As part of marking the 50th anniversary of the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, one of the strongest pieces of evidence supporting the "Big Bang" theory of the origin of the universe, Bell Labs in a form of giving back to the community and paying it forward introduced the Bell Labs Prize. If you are a young researcher you need to take note.

Bell Labs Shows Why New Zealand is Wise to Upgrade its IP Core
5/20/2014 - Detailed Bell Labs analysis shows the value of universal broadband deployment in New Zealand.

Ensuring Resiliency for IP/MPLS Microwave Infrastructure
5/20/2014 - Why Layer 3 IP/MPLS microwave solutions are service providers best protection against network failures.

Alcatel-Lucent Services Gateway Makes Mobile VPN Offerings Almost Turnkey
5/20/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent Services Gateway gives remote workers fast and secure private network VPN access.

Options for Improving Efficiency at the IP Core
5/13/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent recommends three strategies for refreshing the IP core.

Small Cells Help Operators Reduce Churn
5/13/2014 - One of the big benefits of small cell deployments is how it enables mobile operators to reduce churn.

State and Local Governments Now View Dynamic Broadband Communications as Essential
5/6/2014 - In order to provide improved services and attract and keep business, local governments now find ultra broadband essential.

Local Government Leverages Value of Next Generation Broadband
5/6/2014 - Opelika, Ala. deployment of Alcatel-Lucent ultra broadband improves citizen interactions and move to smart grid.

Alcatel-Lucent Report Shows Mobile Apps' Impacts on Networks, Batteries and Data Plans
4/30/2014 - There can be little doubt as the world becomes ever more mobility-centric and we rely on our personal devices and all of those applications almost around the clock, that all of the mobile usage has consequences. It impacts service providers, device manufacturers and app developers, and most importantly both our user experiences and our wallets.

Alcatel-Lucent Enhances its Partner Program
4/29/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent has enhanced its Partner Program to ensure its growing ecosystem is aligned with customer needs.

Googost Malware Security Threat Clogs Networks, Causes Data Overages
4/22/2014 - Googost malware is a network operator nightmare, but there are steps that can be taken to mitigate its risks.

CloudBand and Network Functions Virtualization Deliver Big for DNS
4/22/2014 - WHy and how DNS is a prime candidate for network functions virtualization (NFV).

Mobile Fronthaul Architectures Ensure Customer Connectivity at Big Events
4/22/2014 - Accommodating users in densely populated high usage areas means upgrading mobile fronthaul networks.

Mission-Critical Communications for Public Safety Require IP/MPLS: Part 2
4/15/2014 - Not all IP/MPLS networks are the same and careful consideration must be taken for mission-critical networks.

Nuage Networks Advancing SDN Across the Network
4/15/2014 - Nuage Networks pushing software-defined networking (SDN) as solution that works seamlessly across multiple data centers.

Nuage Networks Helps French Cloud Provider Stay Nimble in the Face of Challenging Laws
4/8/2014 - Nuage Networks helps Numergy build a sovereign cloud to comply with EU regulations.

G.fast Vectoring Trial Wins Telecoms.com Award for Groundbreaking Technological Achievement in Fixed Ultra-Broadband
4/8/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent wins prestigious award for G.fast vectoring breakthrough enabling high-performance ultra-broadband.

Calgary Derives Cost Savings and Enhances Public Safety with Network Upgrade
4/1/2014 - Growing economy and population and need to improve public safety responsiveness drive Calgary to next gen net upgrade.

Past Network Learnings Are Catalyst for its Quickening Evolution to VoLTE and Cloud
4/1/2014 - How experience is accelerating the pace of VoLTE and Cloud implementations.

Railways Increasingly Rely on Dynamic Next Generation Communication Networks
3/25/2014 - Operational efficiencies, enhanced safety and new services are all being enabled on railways with next gen networks.

Bell Labs Study Finds IP Core Routing Costs Contained with Next Generation Solution
3/25/2014 - Bell Labs financial analysis quantifies savings of ALU 7950 XRS platform as next gen IP core solution.

Cloud DVR Popularity Rising as Alcatel-Lucent Award Highlights
3/25/2014 - Cloud-based DVRs are gaining popularity with service providers and users as Alcatel-Lucent award highlights.

New Book Highlights Challenges of Assuring User Service Quality in the Cloud
3/24/2014 - With seemingly "E"verything moving to the cloud, a significant amount of attention has been paid to what can, and should, be moved - when, where, why, how and by whom. However, not much has been written about the challenges associated with the actual user experience posed by moving information and apps from a dedicated resource to a shared one. After all, many of the benefits of cloud from scalability to availability to cost savings are rooted in increased sharing. However, with sharing comes the potential for service degradation caused by latency, packet loss, jitter and a host of other issues.

Operators See the Benefits of an Evolved IP Mobile Packet Core
3/18/2014 - Using Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) operators to move to a next gen virtualized evolved packet core (vEPC).

Delivering Fixed Access Ultra-Broadband Requires a Mix of Technologies
3/11/2014 - Deploying ultra-broadband quickly and efficiently to more subscribers demands using a mix of technologies.

Changing Nature of Traffic Points to the Need for a Next Generation Metro Core
3/11/2014 - Rapid traffic growth is shining a bright light on the need for a next generation metro core.

CloudBand Demonstrates Value of Effective Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platform
3/11/2014 - Alcatel-Lucent CloudBand highlights the value of deploying an effective Network Functions Virtulization (NFV) platform.

Getting IP Mobile Core Right should be Priority for Service Providers
3/11/2014 - As LTE deployments gather momentum having a next generation evolved packet core (EPC) is critical for success.

Carrier WiFi and Other Connectivity Options Help Push Operators toward Better Security
3/4/2014 - Carriers as a result of pervasive deployment of wireless and converged IP networks are focusing on better security.

Cloud Poses Challenges and Presents Opportunities for Cable Operators
3/4/2014 - Streamed video is a doubled-edged sword for cable operators with both challenges and new revenue opportunities.

Kindsight Security Labs Reports Mobile Malware on the Rise
3/4/2014 - Kindsight Security Labs finds that mobile devices increasingly are targets of malware attacks.

Alcatel-Lucent Highlights What's Next at Mobile World Congress
3/4/2014 - One of the nice things about being the content editor of the Next Generation Communications Community is having a catbird seat on industry developments. However, even better is attending industry events where one can kick the tires, talk with subject matter experts during demos and stay current with breaking news. Such was the case in my visit to Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC), where I had the opportunity of spending quality time with community host Alcatel-Lucent (ALU). And, in keeping with MWC's theme for this year, "What's Next," there was a lot to see and discuss.

Alcatel-Lucent's NFV Solutions Accelerating Mobile Networks Move to the Cloud
2/19/2014 - While the announcements are being made to coincide with MWC, this is not just about mobile but is also about how NFV is going to help service providers with fixed-line/mobile convergence. Service providers around the world are looking to create seamless ecosystems that customers never leave. NFV, which will also enable operators to use one user profile regardless of how they access a network, is a critical piece of the puzzle to entice users to use evolving quadruple play capabilities.