Syntel to sell Alcatel–Lucent's enterprise solutions in India

NEW DELHI: French-based telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent has signed an agreement with Pune-based Syntel Telecom as distributor for its products in India.

Under the agreement, Syntel will sell Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise high end Data networking, Wi-Fi, Enterprise Voice Communication and Collaboration products to  small, medium and large enterprises.

“It is with a lot of excitement that Syntel brings Alcatel–Lucent Enterprise products and services to the Indian market. The Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions complement Syntel’s existing Voice, VC & Collaboration portfolio, thus making our business offers best in class across all segments of the market,” said Vipen Malhotra, Director, Syntel Telecom Ltd.

“Syntel’s over 300 partners all over India, and our existing Principals, can now extend their market share further with a single source availability of cutting edge comprehensive, wide range of voice, video and data networking, communication & collaboration products and services. This opportunity helps our partners reach from the smallest of businesses to the largest enterprise, including Government and Public sector establishments that Syntel was not catering to earlier,” said Malhotra.

Jan ZUURBIER, Head of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Global Sales commented “We welcome Syntel to the Alcatel–Lucent Enterprise family and recognize Syntel’s importance in our distribution network. The relationship is expanding our reach and strengthening our eco system in India as we deliver on opportunities to help businesses improve productivity and agility by creating a personalized connected experience for their employees.”