Paris, February 26, 2009 – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Novatel Wireless Inc., (Nasdaq:NVTL) a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian enterprise security and management solution will be ported to operate on MiFi 2352, an HSPA version of Novatel Wireless’ innovative Intelligent Mobile Hotspot product.  This integration highlights the unique capability of Novatel to deliver innovative wireless data solutions and of the Alcatel-Lucent Nonstop Laptop Guardian (NLG) solution to be delivered as a software application through third-party products.

MiFi 2352 is a mobile wireless broadband device that enables high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared between multiple users and Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players.  The MiFi product line makes it possible for large and small enterprises and home office workers to secure, control and manage wireless connections.  MiFi is a robust platform capable of hosting third-party applications, such as the Bell Labs-developed Nonstop Laptop Guardian.  MiFi and NLG combined extend the reach and control of the enterprise when dealing with remote mobile communications devices.

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 3500 NLG consists of a secure, always-on computing system that helps enterprises overcome the mobile blindspot - where enterprises have no visibility or control over the location, use or configuration of employee laptops.  With this technology, enterprises have 24/7 access to employee laptops – enabling them to protect the data and manage the laptop even if the laptop is turned off.   

”Integrating the security capabilities of the Nonstop Laptop Guardian with Novatel’s MiFi 2352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot produces a revolutionary, secure mobile computing solution for the mobile workforce,” said Peter Leparulo, Chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless.  “The combination of Alcatel-Lucent's strong relationships with carriers and channels on the solutions side, together with Novatel's proven track record with carriers delivering innovative solutions for wireless data, will create a force multiplier in the market.”  The new offer will be sold through carriers, service providers and through Alcatel-Lucent business partners globally. 

The Nonstop Laptop Guardian solution includes remote troubleshooting, management, protection and data “remote kill” functionalities that effectively eliminate all data from a lost or stolen laptop and therefore protect corporate information.  It also enables IT to remotely patch employee laptops anytime, anywhere for fast response to security threats.  Through interoperable encryption solutions, the Nonstop Laptop Guardian renders the laptop’s data readable only through the use of an encryption key located on the Mifi device, which can be disabled or re-enabled over the air by the corporate IT manager for patch management, remote back-ups, end-policy enforcement and control, and whole disk encryption solutions.

“Partnering with Novatel and leveraging the unique MiFi platform introduces a 24/7, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot solution to customers, demonstrating the core competency of the Nonstop Laptop Guardian: first rate security software solutions,” said Tom Burns, President Alcatel-Lucent enterprise activities.  “With Novatel, we are providing a product and go-to-market approach that changes the way the mobile workforce operates, giving businesses the advantage of always-on protection and management for laptops.” 

About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products and software enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

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