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The “broadband for all” vision lies at the heart of Alcatel-Lucent’s
identity. Our business, our global reach, our long-standing presence in
emerging countries and our values prompt us to take up this challenge. We are
dedicated to enriching people’s lives by transforming the way the world
communicates. By promoting innovation in technologies, business models and
uses, we are taking part in the development of a more inclusive information
society.
In a world where the exchange globalization becomes the general operating
principle, access to information and communication technologies is a key, a
quintessential non-condition, for economic and social development. This is, of
course, a crucial issue for emerging countries.
The United Nations organization clearly framed this challenge in 2000
inviting governments, together with the private sector, “to make available the
benefits of new technologies, especially the information and communication
technologies, to everyone”, as part of the “Millennium Development Goals”.  Read more...
Alcatel-Lucent’s commitment is completely in line with that of the global
community. A world leader in broadband access, Alcatel-Lucent has been
present in over 130 countries for a long time and has a leading position in
emerging countries. With more than 23,000 research and development experts and
a worldwide R&D presence, Alcatel-Lucent is also a first rank contributor
to the innovation dynamics in the communication sector. This puts the company
in a perfect position to take part in the development of a more inclusive
information society.
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