Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, announces the general availability of its updated ALE Private 5G offer. With new access points (APs), a new AP-only deployment architecture (AerFlex), an updated edge platform, and an extended professional services portfolio, Private 5G is now simpler and more accessible for multi-site and industrial environments. Industrial worker wearing a white safety helmet, protective eyewear, and a high-visibility orange jacket uses a tablet device at an illuminated industrial processing facility during evening hours, with refinery structures and equipment visible in the background. Existing LAN infrastructure The updated offer responds directly to growing demand from industrial customers, in manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and energy where robotics, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), IoT sensors, and connected workers require deterministic, low-latency connectivity that Wi-Fi alone cannot guarantee. With this release, ALE delivers three core commitments: Simpler to deploy: AerFlex eliminates on-site servers, racks, and custom cabling. APs connect over standard PoE to existing LAN infrastructure Easier to scale: New indoor and outdoor AP options extend coverage to larger, more demanding environments and multi-site deployments. More value beyond connectivity: A complete services portfolio (site surveys, validation, on-site expertise, and managed services) backs every deployment. Dedicated packet cores One of the most significant updates in this release is AerFlex, a new AP-only deployment architecture that fundamentally simplifies how Private 5G is deployed on enterprise sites. Traditional Private 5G deployments require baseband units, dedicated packet cores, custom cabling, and specialist installation, often weeks or months before a single device connects. Authentication, NAC, DHCP, firewall, and Edge AI processing are embedded directly in the AP. APs connect to existing LAN switches via standard Power over Ethernet. Zero-touch cloud provisioning scales multi-site deployments without a specialist engineer on-site at each location. Automatically segmenting devices The updated offer deepens the native integration with the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® Network Management Platform. Alcatel-Lucent remains the only vendor delivering LAN, WLAN, and Private 5G management from a single platform. Private 5G access points appear in OmniVista alongside OmniSwitch® and OmniAccess® Stellar assets: one inventory, one alarm console, one topology view. Security is enforced end-to-end, automatically segmenting devices into the correct VLAN and applies the appropriate QoS policy per application. The solution supports an open enterprise device ecosystem, with IoT gateways enabling existing devices to connect to the Private 5G network without replacement. Dedicated cellular network Private 5G is a dedicated cellular network deployed exclusively for a single organization within its own facilities, sites, and operational environment. Unlike public carrier networks, spectrum is licensed privately, data stays on-premises, and performance is a contractual commitment rather than a best-effort promise. Technology addresses the physical limitations of Wi-Fi: large outdoor yards, metal-dense production floors, high electromagnetic interference environments, and mobile assets that must maintain uninterrupted connectivity while in motion. Metal-dense production floors Private 5G is especially adapted to the following industries: Manufacturing & Industry 4.0: AGVs, robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), real-time quality control, and digital twins requiring deterministic, low-latency connectivity across metal-dense production floors. Logistics & warehousing: Large indoor and outdoor facilities, high-speed forklift fleets, automated dispatch, and perimeter operations beyond the reach of indoor Wi-Fi. Transportation: Airports, seaports, and rail facilities requiring wide-area outdoor coverage for autonomous vehicle operations, asset tracking, and safety-critical communications. Energy & utilities: Substations, refineries, and remote field operations where reliable connectivity is a safety requirement, not only an operational convenience. “ALE Private 5G is designed to remove much of the traditional complexity associated with private cellular deployments, making it significantly easier for enterprises to deploy and scale, especially for multi-site and industrial environments — with more flexibility in how the network is designed and operated,” said Christopher Maldonado, Product Line Manager Private 5G, Alcatel-Lucent.

ALE International, operating under the trade name Alcatel-Lucent, a provider of secure networking and communications solutions, hosted the ALE AI Forum 2026: Enabling Indonesia’s Intelligent Digital Infrastructure in Jakarta. The event facilitated exchanges about critical topics, like the need for secure, resilient, and AI-ready digital infrastructure which has become increasingly critical. Today, organizations across Indonesia indeed accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and digital transformation initiatives. Future of enterprise operations The exclusive forum brought together ICT leaders, innovators, business decision-makers, and technology partners to discuss how AI, intelligent networking, and modern data center technologies are reshaping the future of enterprise operations and digital infrastructure in Indonesia. The event featured keynote presentations on Indonesia’s evolving AI landscape, industry discussions on real-world AI deployment, and innovation showcase sessions highlighting integrated solutions from Alcatel-Lucent and its technology ecosystem partners. Participants also explored how organizations are leveraging AI-driven operations, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics to modernise networks, optimize data center performance, and improve operational resilience. Shared practical experiences During the interactive dialogue sessions, industry leaders shared practical experiences on implementing AI across enterprise networks and data center environments to simplify operations, enhance visibility, and support increasingly data-intensive workloads. Discussions also highlighted how AI is transforming enterprise infrastructure into intelligent, automated, and adaptive ecosystems capable of supporting future digital growth. “Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a vision for the future — it is becoming a business necessity for organizations that want to remain competitive, agile, and resilient. Through the ALE AI Forum, we aim to help organizations in Indonesia better understand how to adopt AI strategically by building digital infrastructure that is intelligent, secure, scalable, and data-driven. At Alcatel-Lucent, we are committed to simplifying operational complexity while enabling innovation at scale through secure networking, intelligent automation, and integrated communications solutions,” said Novse Hardiman, Country Manager of Alcatel-Lucent Indonesia. Simplifying infrastructure operations Alcatel-Lucent’s AI-enabled portfolio is designed to help organizations modernise infrastructure more effectively through intelligent network management, advanced analytics, automation, and secure communications. By simplifying infrastructure operations and improving visibility across digital environments, Alcatel-Lucent enables enterprises to optimize data center performance, reduce operational complexity, strengthen digital resilience, and accelerate AI adoption initiatives. As organizations continue to manage growing volumes of data and increasingly complex digital environments, AI-ready infrastructure is becoming essential to maintaining operational reliability, cybersecurity, business continuity, and long-term sustainability. Support business transformation The forum also reinforced the importance of collaboration between technology providers, enterprises, and the public sector in accelerating Indonesia’s digital economy. By bridging strategy with implementation, the ALE AI Forum aims to help organizations translate the potential of AI into measurable business outcomes and meaningful societal impact. According to Gartner, global AI spending is projected to reach US$2.5 trillion in 2026 and increase to US$3.3 trillion in 2027, with AI infrastructure accounting for the largest share of spending, followed by AI services and AI software. In Indonesia, AI investments are expected to contribute US$366 billion to the national GDP by 2030, driven by sectors such as manufacturing, e-commerce, and financial services. “Organizations that will succeed in the future are those able to adopt AI meaningfully to support business transformation and operational agility. At Alcatel-Lucent, we continue to work closely with customers and partners to deliver flexible and secure solutions that support organizations at every stage of their digital transformation journey,” said Novse Hardiman, Country Manager of Alcatel-Lucent Indonesia.

RGO College in Middelharnis has selected an Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise network infrastructure solution to ensure secure connectivity for its students and staff. Located in Goeree-Overflakkee. this comprehensive secondary school offers education at multiple levels, including gymnasium, atheneum, HAVO and MAVO1. With approximately 1,000 students, RGO College focuses on inspiring education, personal development and thorough preparation for higher education in a modern and future-oriented learning environment. Connectivity issues RGO College encountered connectivity issues impacting staff and students due to outdated LAN/WLAN network infrastructure. The school chose to deploy Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch® 6360 switches and more than 100 Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar AP1321 and AP1351 Access Points (APs). The Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® Cirrus network management from the cloud and the implementation of Network Access Control (NAC) enable an additional layer of security. Network Access Control (NAC) In accordance with the IBP (Information Security & Privacy) standards framework in the Netherlands, the network has been configured to be fully secure. Network Access Control (NAC) is used to configure network segmentation, so devices, students and staff are separated from one another on the network and assigned specific profiles, roles and permissions. Digital whiteboards used in classrooms are securely connected to the network using Private Pre-Shared Keys (PPSK). Expert insight "We don’t have to do any more network maintenance because we haven’t encountered any problems since the network was upgraded. That saves us a lot of time." Demi Jansen, System Administrator at RGO College   "Thanks to our close collaboration with both RGO College, our partner and our distributor, we were able to deliver a magnificent project that is fully aligned with the IBP Standards Framework. This is of great importance within the Dutch education sector, as it ensures digital security for both staff and students, and we are incredibly proud of that." Esli Coenraad, Data Presales Engineer at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Secure and stable network Now, with a secure, stable, cloud-managed network, reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and little to no maintenance, RGO College is well positioned to deliver a high-quality experience for students and staff that meets the expectations of a future-looking educational institution.