Microsemi-PowerDsine joined the Alcatel-Lucent Application Program. Membership of the program is conferred on companies developing communications applications that are based on Alcatel-Lucent's enterprise solutions, including IP infrastructure products, IP telephony products and communications applications.

Through participation in the Alcatel-Lucent Application Program , PowerDsine's PoE Midspan provide enterprise customers with a comprehensive PoE solution for deploying IP Telephony applications.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.

As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move.

With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry.

Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities to be transferred to Thales].

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.applicationpartner.alcatel-lucent.com/