[But the picture wasn't completely bright.] Some revenue Lucent had expected to recognize at the end of the first quarter was delayed into the second quarter, ... However, customer demand remains robust and we continue to take share. |
[The Philips transaction will help Lucent win better brand recognition, he added.] That's one of the strengths Philips brings, ... They have broad distribution capabilities for retail products. |
By spinning off (those) businesses, we are sharpening Lucent's focus and creating another leading company to serve business customers. The newly created enterprise company will rank No. 1 or 2 in nearly every market in which it competes. |
Carriers around the world are investing in next-generation networks at an unprecedented pace. |
Debby is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success not only in finance, but also in corporate strategy and operations, ... Her experience, ability and enthusiasm will make her an immediate and significant asset to our leadership team. |
I think we're doing a lot of things well, and I think it's been received well on the street, ... Street Sweep. |
In effect, it's a case of dividing in order to accelerate growth, ... We are taking what is a great company within Lucent and giving it the chance to achieve its full potential outside Lucent. |
In effect, it's a case of dividing in order to accelerate growth. We are taking what is a great company within Lucent and giving it the chance to achieve its full potential outside Lucent. |
Lucent begins fiscal 1999 with a solid quarter, with record earnings and margins, ... As our customers continue to evolve and transform their networks for next-generation broadband communications and we add new customers around the world, Lucent's momentum has never been stronger. |
Lucent is focused on the fastest growing markets in communications networking, and professional services and support is clearly one of them, |
Lucent is focused on the fastest growing markets in communications networking, and professional services and support is clearly one of them. |
No one is more disappointed about this than I am, ... I take this personally and hold myself accountable. |
That's one of the strengths Philips brings. They have broad distribution capabilities for retail products. |
These core businesses will address specific markets and allow us to approach customers in a faster and more integrated fashion. The leaders of each of these businesses have a keen understanding of their marketplaces and have demonstrated the speed, response and creativity our customers demand. |
This is a great finish to our first fiscal year as an independent company. We believe these results demonstrate the enormous growth opportunities in the communications industry and that our focus on the industry's fastest growing segments is paying off. |