Letter from our President of Wireless Networks,
Mary Chan

Dear Customers,

The growth in the global wireless market is set to continue with increases in subscribers, network usage and bandwidth. End users expect broadband data services on their mobile devices, and this will be driven further by the continued adoption of social-networking and online gaming in the wireless environment. A new generation of users is mixing the domains of telecom, media and the Internet to get the personalized services and applications they desire, anytime and anywhere, and at the price they are willing to pay. The next generation of wireless technologies will need to be faster, simpler and cheaper to cope with these new demands. Additionally, in high-growth economies, wireless is becoming an essential method for communications where there is no existing wireline infrastructure.

This issue of Enriching Communications focuses on how we are helping customers, regardless of their existing technology and market position, to leverage and extend their assets to deliver the high-speed always-on mobile services that are in increasing demand. To see this in practice, read about AT&T’s launch of their new Video Share service, ONEMAX’s green field WiMAX deployment and SK Telecom’s successful W-CDMA/HSDPA deployment. Also witness how the Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey is increasing productivity and maintaining high levels of patient care with its CDMA/EV-DO network coupled with a product that ensures the security of the data on the wireless network.

Also in this issue we look toward the future evolution of wireless communications and the expertise Alcatel-Lucent can offer in transforming networks using the key fundamental building blocks. Our expertise in OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing), MIMO (Multiple-Input/Multiple Output) and All-IP can help to cost-effectively deliver evolution paths from and to any technology. You can also learn about our innovative flat-IP femtocell solutions that lower the total cost of ownership, provide comprehensive in-building coverage and have great potential for new revenue generation opportunities.

Regardless of your market position, background or future strategy, I hope this issue sparks you with ideas on how to take advantage of the continuing growth.

Mary Chan
President of Wireless Networks, Alcatel-Lucent