Lucent Technologies

Lucent Technologies was an American technology company focused on communications equipment and software. Founded in 1996 as a spin-off from AT&T, it specialized in products for telephone networks, including optical networking, wireless communication, and data systems. Lucent played a significant role in the telecommunications boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s, providing infrastructure for mobile and internet services. However, it struggled with competition and market changes, ultimately merging with Alcatel in 2006 to form Alcatel-Lucent, which continued to innovate in telecom technologies. Lucent's legacy remains influential in the development of modern communication networks.