Centralization of IP Communications

Converged data and communication networks are a reality in most large and extra-large enterprises. How can one make the most of these resources? The digital natives have entered the workforce. How can one serve them in the most cost-effective manner? Mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs are standard events for large enterprises. How can one provides the required flexibility for these events in the communication network? Centralized IP communications is the key technical strategy to meet the challenge of these trends. This paper describes the Alcatel-Lucent IP Communications centralization offer and its related, innovative business strategies for large and extra-large enterprises.