As a world leader in the high-speed access and optical transport market, Alcatel is a major player in the area of telecommunications and the Internet. With its expertise in communications systems, its line of products and services as well as its strong global presence, the company can anticipate its customers' needs, from operators and Internet services providers to businesses and consumers. Alcatel builds next-generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide.