Lucent Technologies, Inc. was an American telecommunications equipment company that was founded in 1996. The company was headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, and was a spin-off of AT&T Corporation's Western Electric division. Lucent Technologies was a leading provider of telecommunications equipment, software, and services to service providers, enterprises, and governments worldwide. Lucent Technologies was a pioneer in the telecommunications industry, and its products and services were used by some of the world's largest telecommunications companies. The company's product portfolio included voice and data networking equipment, wireless and wireline access equipment, optical networking equipment, and software and services. Lucent Technologies was also a leader in the development of next-generation telecommunications technologies, such as 3G and 4G wireless networks, and was a key player in the development of the Internet. Lucent Technologies was known for its innovative products and services, and its research and development efforts were among the most advanced in the industry. The company invested heavily in research and development, and its scientists and engineers were responsible for many of the breakthroughs in telecommunications technology that have shaped the industry today. In 2006, Lucent Technologies merged with Alcatel to form Alcatel-Lucent, a global telecommunications equipment company. The merger created a company with a broad product portfolio and a strong presence in both the wireline and wireless markets. Alcatel-Lucent continued to be a leader in the telecommunications industry, and its products and services were used by service providers, enterprises, and governments worldwide. In 2016, Nokia acquired Alcatel-Lucent, and the company became Nokia Networks. Today, Nokia Networks is a leading provider of telecommunications equipment, software, and services, and its products and services are used by some of the world's largest telecommunications companies. The company continues to be a leader in the development of next-generation telecommunications technologies, such as 5G wireless networks, and is committed to driving innovation and growth in the industry.