IP networking, ultra-broadband access and cloud technology specialist Alcatel-Lucent is to provide its 100 gigabit-per-second agile optical networking technology to Telecom Italia, as the Italian national service provider transforms its infrastructure to support the delivery of ultra-broadband Internet and TV services for residential and business consumers.

The deployment of Alcatel-Lucent’s 100G technology will increase network capacity while further improving service delivery times and ensuring the highest quality customer experience.

Roberto Loiola, Senior Vice-President, South and Centre Europe at Alcatel-Lucent, said that the selection by a leading operator such as Telecom Italia for the evolution of its transport network towards 100G and beyond, confirmed technology leadership in the IP and optics domain. “Working side by side with customers to help them seize and create new opportunities is our mission and we are proud and eager to work with Telecom Italia to once again change the communications landscape in Italy, leveraging the R&D assets and capabilities both companies have in our country,” he added. 

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