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  • Alcatel to make 3G push in Australia

    Despite making massive worldwide job cuts, the French communications company is to set up seven new 3G research labs, including one in Australia.

  • Shareholders approve Alcatel, Lucent merger

    Alcatel and Lucent Technologies shareholders approved Alcatel's $11 billion acquisition of Lucent on Thursday, ticking off another hurdle in the companies' plans to consolidate their businesses.

  • Microsoft hit with US$1.5 billion bill

    Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.

  • Alcatel, Lucent agree US$33 billion merger

    French telecoms technology provider Alcatel and US equipment firm Lucent Technologies on Sunday announced a merger agreement, creating a US$33 billion dollar giant in global telecommunications.

  • Lucent, Alcatel merger talks continue

    Trans-Atlantic telecom equipment rivals Lucent Technologies and Alcatel could agree on a merger worth around US$32 billion as early as tomorrow, providing talks progressed over the weekend.

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