Netdevices, a developer of services gateway products for enterprise branch networks, has been acquired by Alcatel-Lucent. NetDevices delivers an enterprise networking platform known as a Unified Service Gateway which is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of managing branch office networks.

"Today’s enterprises are looking for ways to transform their businesses through the deployment of networks and services that enable their employees to work more efficiently, and their customers to receive a higher level of satisfaction," said Hubert de Pesquidoux, president of Alcatel-Lucent’s enterprise activities. "A fresh approach based on the innovative enterprise platform from NetDevices combined with our core strengths of voice and switching helps to deliver best in class enterprise networks."

"NetDevices’ services gateways bring all required services for a branch office in a unified package, dramatically reducing the network complexity for enterprise customers and small medium business. I am very excited that by joining forces with Alcatel-Lucent, we can enhance the benefits of NetDevices’ solutions to our customers and create new opportunities for our partners," said Seenu Banda, founder and CEO of NetDevices.

The NetDevices team and products will be integrated into Alcatel-Lucent’s Enterprise Business Group.