Lucent Technologies
BACKGROUND
In 1996, AT&T decided to split into three different companies. These new companies were the new AT&T, NCR, and Lucent Technologies. Lucent
Technologies is one of the leading designers, developers, and manufacturers of telecommunications systems, software, and products.1 They are beginning to emerge as a Fortune 40 company. Lucent Technologies builds local networks, business telephone systems, and consumer telephones that access the global networks.2 Lucent Technologies was launched with an initial public stock offering in April.3 AT&T owns an 82% share of the company.4
KEY PERSONNEL
Lucent technologies has 125,000 employees worldwide. Approximately 82% of its employees come from the United States and the other 18% come from foreign countries.5 Lucent Technologies has offices in more than 90 countries, and Bell
Labs has offices in 13 countries.6
The chairman and chief executive officer is Henry B. Schacht. Schacht has been on AT&T's board of directors since 1981. He has also held chairman and chief executive officer positions at Cummings Engine Company, INC.7
Lucent Technologies' President and chief operating officer is Richard A.
McGinn. McGinn joined AT&T in 1978. He has previously served as executive vice president and chief executive officer of AT&T's network group. From 1994 to
1996, McGinn served on the AT&T management executive committee.8
BUSINESS STRUCTURE
Lucent Technologies is composed of four operating units. These four units are: Business Communication Systems, Consumer Products, Microelectronics
Group, and Network Systems. These units are designed to work together to provide innovative and cost-efficient solutions for customers. Bell
Laboratories supports each group.9
Bell Laboratories is a research and development organization that is recognized throughout the world for its achievements in science and technology.
Currently, Bell Laboratories is focusing on developing: Digital signal processor algorithms, Lightwave communications (photonics), Networking, Silicon chips, Software, and Wireless communications.10
Business Communications Systems design, manufacture, install, and service advanced voice and multimedia systems worldwide.11 Consumer Products design, manufacture, sell, and lease communications products for consumers, small offices, and home offices. In 1995 in the United States, Consumer
Products sold 31% of the corded phones, 28% of the cordless phones, and 35% of answering machines.12 The Microelectronics Group makes integrated circuits, power systems, and optoelectronic components for Lucent Technologies.13 The largest unit of Lucent Technologies is the Network Systems. The Network Systems designs, develops, and manufactures networking systems and software for telecommunications providers, wireless communications is growing at an annual rate of 33 percent.14
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The worldwide demand for communications systems is booming. Lucent
Technologies is predicting a 10% annual growth for the communications industry.
The business is pursuing growth opportunities around the world and is trying to build on Bell Laboratories established global relationships with its key customers. 15
Much emphasis for advancement is being put on the areas of Wireless
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