Lucent Technologies Honored by AT&T as Outstanding Supplier.MURRAY HILL Murray Hill may refer to one of the following places:
See: New York Stock Exchange : LU) recognition as an outstanding supplier to AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), one of the world's leading data, voice, wireless and Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the services providers. "We are proud of our long-standing tradition of providing unparalleled products and services to our business and residential customers," said Maureen Merkle, President, AT&T Procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. . "We're successful on that front in large part thanks to supplier partners like Lucent Technologies that consistently go above and beyond the call of duty." Lucent Technologies received one of 49 supplier recognition awards for its work in helping AT&T deliver outstanding service to its customers during the past year. Lucent was recognized for its contributions in the Creative Cost Management Solutions category. "We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to be recognized by such an important customer for our ability to develop and implement creative and cost advantageous solutions," said Dave Heeren, vice president of sales for Lucent Technologies. "Lucent's enduring dedication to customer service and our shared commitment to quality are among the key drivers for our longstanding success with AT&T. We look forward to continuing to provide creative, cost-effective solutions to AT&T's business needs now and in the future." As part of its annual supplier recognition program, AT&T took out a half-page ad in the June 7, 2006, edition of The Wall Street Journal to publicly thank the selected companies. About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. . Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. , governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com. |
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