Alcatel and Stratex Networks Announce Global Agreement
January 30 2006 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
PARIS and SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Stratex Networks
(NASDAQ:STXN) today announced an agreement under which a broad
range of Stratex Networks Eclipse(TM) wireless transmission
solutions will become part of Alcatel's worldwide product
offerings. Under the terms of a four-year agreement Stratex
Networks will license certain Eclipse software and products to
Alcatel. "We are impressed with the technology of Eclipse products,
and with Stratex Networks' unique approach to licensing its new
generation of Eclipse products. These products, under an Alcatel
branded designation, will make our best-in-class Point-to-Point
microwave portfolio even more complete and competitive,
particularly in the high capacity mobile backhauling segment," said
Luis Martinez Amago, President of Alcatel's wireless transmission
activities. Chuck Kissner, Chairman and CEO of Stratex Networks,
stated, "With the introduction of next-generation, low-cost Eclipse
technology, we are proceeding with our plan to migrate the
company's business to more of a software-based model, with wider
distribution of Eclipse technology. Alcatel's long-term leadership
in the Wireless Transmission market, its extended worldwide
presence and its broad customer base make Alcatel an ideal partner
for the success of our new technology." About Alcatel Alcatel
provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers,
Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice,
data and video applications to their customers or employees.
Alcatel brings its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband
networks, applications and services, to help its partners and
customers build a user-centric broadband world. With sales of EURO
12.3 billion and 56,000 employees in 2004, Alcatel operates in more
than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on the
Internet: http://www.alcatel.com/ About Stratex Networks With
headquarters in San Jose, California, Stratex Networks, Inc. is one
of the world's leading providers of high-speed wireless
transmission solutions. Since it was founded in 1984, Stratex
Networks has achieved international recognition for quality,
innovation, and technical superiority in delivering data, voice,
and video communication systems, including comprehensive service
and support. Stratex Networks, with its broad product offering and
worldwide sales and support organization, is strategically
positioned to serve its customers' needs in wireless, high-capacity
transmission technology. Additional information is available at
http://www.stratexnet.com/ First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact:
DATASOURCE: Stratex Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Press: Regine Coqueran,
+ 33 (0)1 40 76 49 24 or , or Investors: Pascal Bantegnie, +33 (0)1
40 76 52 20 or , Nicolas Leyssieux, +33 (0)1 40 76 37 32 or , Maria
Alcon, +33 (0)1 40 76 15 17 or , or Charlotte Laurent- Ottomane,
+1-703-668-7016 or , all of Alcatel; Marketing: Shaun McFall of
Stratex Networks, +1-408-943-0777 or ; or Investor Relations: Mary
McGowan of Summit IR Group Inc., +1-408-404-5401 or , for Stratex
Networks Web site: http://www.stratexnet.com/
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