New and Cost-Efficient Technologies, Solutions Deployment, Awards, Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions - Research Report on Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, JDSU, CalAmp, and Sierra Wireless

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (NYSE: ALU), CIENA Corp. (NASDAQ: CIEN), JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ: JDSU), CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP), and Sierra Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. Research Report

On October 14, 2013, Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (Alcatel-Lucent) and Zain KSA (Zain) announced the completion of an Agile Optical Network to provide ultra-broadband access throughout Saudi Arabia. Alcatel-Lucent stated that the fiber-optic backbone network is based on converged wavelength division multiplexing/optical transport (WDM/OTN) technology, enabling Zain to provide 100 gigabits-per-second (100G) capability throughout the country main metros. Alcatel-Lucent also informed that the two Companies are also conducting a trial of 400 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) data transmission over an existing optical link carrying live network traffic in the major western city of Jeddah. Amr K. El-Leithy, President of Alcatel-Lucent's Middle East, Africa, Turkey, and Azerbaijan region, said, "The geography of Saudi Arabia is challenging so Zain was looking for a technology provider to build an ultra-broadband network foundation that can serve a wide territory both cost-efficiently and effectively. Plus, as the first operators in the Middle East to experience the capabilities of the 400G technology, Zain has positioned itself at the forefront of high-capacity optical networking." The Full Research Report on Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b021_ALU]

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CIENA Corp. Research Report

On October 16, 2013, Ciena Corp. (Ciena) announced that its packet networking solutions has been selected by Metrofibre Networx (MFN) to support its enhanced Ethernet managed bandwidth service offerings. According to the Company, Ciena worked with its BizConnect partner, Adcomtec to provide a core network infrastructure that allows MFN to quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively deploy its MetroCONNECT^TM Carrier Ethernet services to its growing customer base of services providers and enterprises in South Africa. Nick Walden, Regional Managing Director of EMEA Operations at Ciena, said, "Using Ciena's packet networking solution along with Adcomtec's expertise and support, Metrofibre's network can not only scale to meet the growing needs of its current customers, but also quickly expand to provide high-speed broadband to new markets in South Africa." Malcolm Kirby, CEO, Metrofibre Networx, added, "With Ciena's packet networking solutions we are able to increase the scalability and reliability of our network, allowing our service provider customers to provide high-performance Ethernet services to business customers." The Full Research Report on CIENA Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/cfb8_CIEN]

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JDS Uniphase Corporation Research Report

On October 7, 2013, JDS Uniphase Corporation (JDSU) announced that it has been honored with seven new industry awards. According to the Company, the awards recognize the Company's excellence in product innovation, market leadership, the strength of its management team, and corporate citizenship. JDSU stated that these awards include: Communications Solution Product of the Year award given by INTERNET TELEPHONY and Customer magazines to PacketPortal™; Diamond Reviews Award - Broadband Technology Report judges gave JDSU solutions high ratings; Global Customer Value Enhancement Award by Frost & Sullivan recognized JDSU Cable and Antenna (RF) Analyzers; 500 Top Technology Innovators by which InformationWeek credited JDSU; Women in Business Award by Barclays and Deloitte which acclaimed JDSU VP Shirin Dehghan; Female Entrepreneur of the Year by GP Bullhound and Growth Business (Vitesse Media) which selected Shirin Dehghan; and Environmental Leadership award, in which CDP gave JDSU recognition. The Full Research Report on JDS Uniphase Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f96e_JDSU]

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CalAmp Corp. Research Report

On October 15, 2013, CalAmp Corp. (CalAmp) announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with General Dynamics Broadband, a business unit of General Dynamics, to provide customized versions of CalAmp's high-performance, multi-carrier broadband routers for use with GD Broadband LTE communications systems supporting mission-critical public safety, defense, and industrial applications worldwide. Chris Marzilli, President of General Dynamics C4 Systems said, "GD Broadband products and technologies can be found in public safety networks worldwide. The addition of the CalAmp routers to the company's product portfolio ensures that our customers receive high-quality, cost-effective product options for their 4G/LTE network projects." Mike Zachan, General Manager of CalAmp's Wireless Networks business, added, "CalAmp's multi-carrier solution allows GD Broadband customers to connect to both private and public LTE networks with a single device platform." The Full Research Report on CalAmp Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5b2b_CAMP]

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Sierra Wireless Inc. Research Report

On October 11, 2013, Sierra Wireless Inc. (Sierra Wireless) announced that it has entered into an agreement with AnyDATA Corp. (AnyDATA) and its subsidiaries to acquire all the assets of AnyDATA's machine-to-machine (M2M) embedded module and modem business. Jason Cohenour, President and CEO of Sierra Wireless, said, "With significant market share and established sales channels in Korea, and a proven engineering team, we believe that the AnyDATA M2M business represents an important addition to Sierra Wireless. This acquisition broadens our global reach, enhances our technical capabilities, and expands our market share leadership." Sierra Wireless expects the transaction to close by the end of October 2013. The Full Research Report on Sierra Wireless Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/d311_SWIR]

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