Share Repurchase Programs, Product Launches, Collaboration for High Capacity Services, New Mobile Apps, and Recognitions - Research Report on Qualcomm, Nokia, Ciena, Motorola, and Alcatel-Lucent

NEW YORK, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK), CIENA Corp. (NASDAQ: CIEN), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI), and Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (NYSE: ALU). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

QUALCOMM Incorporated Research Report

On September 11, 2013, Qualcomm Inc. (Qualcomm) announced that a new $5 billion stock repurchase program has been authorized by the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. As per the Company, the new authorization replaces the prior $5 billion stock repurchase program announced earlier on March 5, 2013. The Company has reportedly repurchased approximately 40.1 million shares of common stock for approximately $2.7 billion since July 24, 2013. Commenting on the new authorization, Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of Qualcomm said, "This reflects our commitment to returning capital to stockholders while continuing to make substantial investments in new technologies and future growth opportunities. Since these programs began in 2003, we have returned over $25 billion to stockholders through a combination of stock repurchases and cash dividends." The Full Research Report on QUALCOMM Incorporated - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/1222_QCOM]

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Nokia Corporation Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Nokia Corp. (Nokia) introduced two of its new affordable camera phones namely, the Nokia 108 and the Nokia 108 Dual SIM. The Company stated that two new launches are great value, beautifully designed handsets for calls, texts and on-the-go entertainment including photos, Snake, music and video. "We continue to connect millions of people, including those for whom mobile phone ownership was previously out of reach," said Timo Toikkanen, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "There remains a huge segment of the global population that has yet to own a camera phone. For the next billion people and beyond, we aim to bring new mobile experiences to ever-lower price points, and the Nokia 108 and Nokia 108 Dual SIM are great examples of this commitment." The Full Research Report on Nokia Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/299f_NOK]

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CIENA Corp. Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Ciena Corp. (Ciena) announced that its 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and Service Delivery Switches have been deployed by Fibertech Networks, a provider of metro-based fiber optic network services to customers in the eastern and central United States. According to the Company, this deployment has enabled Fibertech to provide high-capacity 100GbE Ethernet-based services and applications to service provider customers, large enterprises, and facilities in the higher education, healthcare, and government verticals. Jason Phipps, General Manager of Global Enterprise and Government market verticals at Ciena commented, "Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and OneControl management solution, both key elements of our OPn network architecture approach, help Fibertech to unlock the full potential of its fiber assets. Additionally, our collaboration with Fibertech - also a BizConnect Partner - has resulted in a number of strategic enterprise and public sector wins, and the expanding addressable markets within these segments create opportunity for accelerated growth." The Full Research Report on CIENA Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/cfb8_CIEN]

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Motorola Solutions, Inc. Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Motorola) introduced a new mobile app and gateway solution that helps people connect virtually without limits. According to the Company, work teams can now connect on a new level with MOTOTRBO Anywhere, which allows workers to communicate with MOTOTRBO radio users and talk-groups with an easy-to-use application on their Android or iOS smartphones, which connects via a wireline gateway to the MOTOTRBO radio network. Mark Kroh, Vice President of North America Channels, Motorola Solutions said, "Our customers asked us for a high-quality solution that connects their mobile device to a MOTOTRBO network, and we have delivered. Extending PTT technology to new user segments such as manufacturing plant managers significantly enhances the value of MOTOTRBO for our customers and partners. With integrated architecture and an easy-to-use, scalable gateway, MOTOTRBO Anywhere extends instant business-critical communications so workers can connect virtually without limits." The Full Research Report on Motorola Solutions, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/e869_MSI]

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Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (Alcatel) announced that Dr. Nicolas Fontaine, a researcher from the Company's research arm, Bell Labs, has been included in Popular Magazine's Brilliant 10 list of top researchers under the age 35. As per the Company, Dr. Nicolas was selected based on his work developing novel techniques designed to enable fiber-optic networks to meet the world's insatiable demand for ultra-high speed data services and content. Gee Rittenhouse, President of Bell Labs, said, "We are thrilled that Nick has been recognized for this important work, which is playing an important role in helping Alcatel-Lucent maintain its leadership at the forefront of the development of the next generation of optical communications systems." The Full Research Report on Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b021_ALU]

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