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To: ilh1 who wrote (52617)	2/5/1999 12:46:00 PM
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To: ilh1 who wrote (52617)	2/5/1999 12:47:00 PM
From: Jules	Respond to of 119973

Alcatel and Motorola Sign a Worldwide Cooperation Agreement For CDMA Infrastructure Solutions and UMTS Development PARIS and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 1999-- Alcatel and Motorola offer customers advanced digital mobile networks and jointly develop new generation mobile products Alcatel and Motorola, Inc. today announced a global agreement, effective immediately, to work together to develop, market and deliver total, integrated CDMA digital network infrastructure to customers worldwide. The companies also have agreed to jointly develop a third generation Mobile Switching Center (MSC)-based UMTS mobile communications network offering. This agreement considerably reinforces and enlarges the scope of the cooperation initiated two years ago. It allows both companies to leverage their complementary resources, including research and development expertise. It will help to ensure customers have rapid access to the latest technologies with closely integrated systems and benefit from faster product availability to both CDMA solutions and new future MSC-based UMTS applications. Alcatel and Motorola to offer CDMA customers advanced digital networks This agreement positions the two companies together as worldwide leading suppliers of CDMA network solutions. Alcatel and Motorola will work together to develop new functionality and features for Motorola's current EMX-based CDMA switching platform. To accomplish this, Alcatel and Motorola plan to establish a team of engineers who will work solely on EMX enhancement projects at a dedicated Center of Excellence in Plano, Texas. Prior to its recent merger with Alcatel, the former DSC Communications Corporation designed and built the EMX switch. EMX software was developed jointly by Motorola and DSC. Additionally, under preferential terms, Motorola will also offer customers Alcatel's S12 switching platform for MSC-based CDMA networks and Alcatel will add Motorola's state-of-the-art CDMA radio base stations and base stations controllers to its portfolio. All integrated CDMA network solutions offered by Alcatel and Motorola will be compliant with all the major open network architectures for CDMA including CDG IOS and IS 634 for cellular and PCS systems. Alcatel and Motorola to jointly develop third generation UMTS mobile network solutions The aim of this agreement is to allow each company to leverage their respective expertise to respond more quickly and effectively to customer requests for commercial UMTS solutions based on adopted standards. Specifically, Alcatel will develop an MSC-based UMTS radio network controller (RNC) that interfaces with its core network, while Motorola will develop a radio base station (node B) which interfaces with the Alcatel RNC. These products will be made available to enhance the UMTS portfolios of both companies. ''Alcatel's and Motorola's primary goal is to achieve total customer satisfaction by presenting a single voice to CDMA customers. We believe adding Alcatel's switching expertise to our portfolio of offerings demonstrates our commitment to delivering best-of-breed, integrated networks solutions,'' said Bo Hedfors senior vice-president and president, Motorola Network Solutions Sector. ''The ability to build off of each other's success is the ideal incentive for both Motorola and Alcatel.'' ''This agreement allows us to significantly strengthen our offer to customers in the cellular infrastructure market. It will also reinforce our position in the field of mobile switching,'' said Jo Cornu, chief operating officer for Alcatel. ''By collaborating with Motorola on UMTS, we have the opportunity to deliver the first systems complying to UMTS standards in the market place while ensuring an efficient and cost-effective use of R&D resources. We will bring our solutions to customers quicker and offer them the integrated world-class products they need to successfully compete.'' About Motorola Motorola is a global leader in advanced electronic systems and services. It liberates the power of technology by creating software-enhanced products that provide integrated customer solutions and Internet access via wireless and satellite communications, as well as computing, networking, and automotive electronics. Motorola also provides essential digital building blocks in the form of embedded semiconductors, controls and systems. Sales in 1998 were $29.4 billion. Motorola NSS, is a pioneer in the development, manufacture, and deployment of wireless networks worldwide. For more information about Motorola, visit the web site at motorola.com. About Alcatel Alcatel is a world leader in telecommunications systems and equipment, as well as related cables and components activities, Alcatel operates in over 130 countries. Alcatel provides complete s