Paris, France and Basking Ridge, N.J., USA – Verizon Wireless said today it is using Mobile Device Management (MDM) software from Motive, a division of Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) to manage the rapidly growing number of 4G LTE smartphones and tablets on its 4G LTE network. Building upon its commitment to deliver industry-leading customer care, MDM allows customers to easily set up their 4G LTE devices and automatically receive software updates and upgrades.

“It’s important that our customers and employees can set up and use 4G LTE devices and applications as easily and seamlessly as possible, so they can further optimize how they experience the power and speed of our 4G LTE network,” said Ed Diaz, executive director, Network at Verizon Wireless  “The Motive solution is critical to delivering that experience.”

Since introducing the world’s first large-scale 4G LTE network in December 2010, Verizon Wireless has quickly expanded to more than 165 markets covering half of all Americans.

“Verizon Wireless is perfectly positioned to help satisfy the consumer appetite for new 4G LTE products and services,” Robert Vrij, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas Region. “The easier and more intuitive we can make device set-up and management, the more positive the overall experience is for the end user. Our Motive solution enables efficient, well-organized device management to help transform the customer experience.”