Lucent Technologies Attains Industry Standard for Wireless LAN Certification

Business Wire, Oct 18, 2004

ATLANTA -- The Certified Wireless Network Professionals (CWNP) Program, the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification, today announced that Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) has become the first Silver Certified CWNP Solutions Provider. By becoming CWNP-certified Lucent Worldwide Services will be able to design, deploy and support wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi or wireless LANs that are more secure, reliable and cost-effective. The certification gives Lucent Worldwide Services' professionals the credentials to design, deploy and support Wi-Fi and wireless LANs.

Introduced in the summer, Silver CWNP Solutions Provider Certification recognizes companies with credibility in the wireless LAN services marketplace.

"I think it's a very big statement to the industry for Lucent Technologies to become the first Silver Certified CWNP Solutions Provider," said Kevin Sandlin, CEO and co-founder of the CWNP Program. "Lucent has set the bar among global wireless consulting providers by employing CWNP certified IT professionals, and is making a statement to the industry that the education of their employees will help their bottom line. The best systems engineers, IT professionals, and salespeople in wireless are always the ones with the best training."

"Lucent Technologies is committed to growing the wireless communications business by relying on the most talented professionals in the industry," said Ashok Shah, vice president of Professional Services, Lucent Worldwide Services. "The CWNP program provides Lucent Worldwide Services with an excellent way to ensure that our technical personnel understand the technology issues to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction in multi-vendor environments."

Lucent Worldwide Services is one of the industry's most experienced and knowledgeable network services organizations. With more than 10,500 technicians, network engineers, consultants and program managers, LWS serves the world's largest service providers, enterprises and government institutions in 49 countries and five continents. LWS manages more than 30 customer networks worldwide and supports more than 1,325 products from 200 different vendors. LWS can also tap into the knowledge of Bell Labs.

The CWNP Solutions Provider Program

The CWNP Solutions Provider program provides free business referrals and incentives to reward companies that deliver wireless LAN networking services and solutions. IT service providers can join the CWNP Solutions Provider program by employing two or more individuals who have earned at least one CWNP certification. Enrolling in the CWNP Solutions Provider program is free for qualifying companies.

About Lucent Technologies

Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit www.lucent.com.

About The CWNP(R) Program

The CWNP Program is the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification. IT professionals in 58 countries have achieved CWNP certification in how to make wireless LANs more secure, cost-effective, and reliable. The CWNP Program was created by Planet3 Wireless, Inc., a privately-held Georgia corporation. Information about the CWNP Program can be found at www.cwnp.com