12/08/2009
Russian State Corporation Rostechnologii and Alcatel-Lucent announced that they plan to form a joint venture (JV) -- called Alcatel-Lucent RT -- to design, produce and promote IP-based high-tech telecommunications equipment in Russia and in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Under the agreement, the joint venture, led by Ivan Makharine as General Director, will be incorporated between subsidiaries of the two groups, operate from Moscow, and begin operations in the first quarter of 2010. It will offer advanced telecommunications solutions to the fast growing service provider and enterprise market segments in the region.
"This partnership is a further step in our transformation strategy and strengthens our ability to promote Alcatel-Lucent’s solutions in Russian and CIS region. It also leverages the considerable knowledge and experience of our partner, SC Rostechnologii, in pursuit of our joint interests," said Luis Martinez-Amago, Head of Alcatel-Lucent business in CIS, Central and Southern Europe. "By building on the inherent strengths of each partner, we are able to supply our customers in Russia and CIS with best-in-class, innovative products that are specifically designed to support their go-to-market strategies."
The initial joint venture product portfolio will includethe Alcatel-Lucent IP LAN switches and routers, the Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS based Service Routers and Service Switchesfor service provider networks and for geographically distributed corporate networks, IT security hardware and software solutions, as well as Alcatel-Lucent IP PBXs. The level of localization will depend on administrative requirements and economic feasibility.
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