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Alcatel acquires data expertise through Xylan purchase

InfoWorld, 1999-03, Vol.21 (10), p.49-49

Copyright InfoWorld Publications, Inc. Mar 8, 1999 ;ISSN: 0199-6649 ;CODEN: INWODU

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  • Title:
    Alcatel acquires data expertise through Xylan purchase
  • Author: Lawson, Stephen
  • Subjects: Acquisitions & mergers ; Alliances ; Convergence ; Data communications ; Electronics industry ; Engines ; Internetworking devices ; Product lines ; Voice communication
  • Is Part Of: InfoWorld, 1999-03, Vol.21 (10), p.49-49
  • Description: Alcatel Alsthom SA's acquisition of Xylan Corp. will turn Alcatel into a broad-ranging network vendor that may be able to take on the world's leading players. The company's executives highlighted voice-data convergence in describing their reasons for buying Xylan. Converged networks could offer lower costs through simplicity, as well as new applications that seamlessly combine voice and data communication.
  • Publisher: San Mateo: IDG Communications, Inc
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0199-6649
    CODEN: INWODU
  • Source: ProQuest Central

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