Alcatel-Lucent and French aerospace, transport and defence group Thales have opened exclusive negotiations for Thales to acquire Alcatel-Lucent’s cyber-security services and communications security activities. Alcatel-Lucent’s cyber-security services and communications security activities are mainly located at three sites in France (Villarceaux, Toulouse and Orvault) and three other European countries (Germany, Belgium, and the UK).
As part of a contemplated partnership Alcatel-Lucent will be able to expand its commercial proposition in cyber-security, a stated intention of The Shift Plan announced last year. Alcatel-Lucent will be able to offer existing and new customers highly secured end-to-end network security solutions, combining its integrated security expertise in telecommunication products with complementary services provided by Thales.
Alcatel-Lucent will continue to develop advanced security features in its IP and ultra-broadband access products portfolio. In return, Thales will grow its business in cyber-security, further consolidating the knowledge and expertise of its teams. The partnership is subject to a final, definitive agreement, and will become effective after the consultation of representative bodies, the execution of definitive agreements and obtaining necessary permissions.
