NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Oct 17, 2011) - As corporations become more mobile, connection solutions allowing employees to connect directly with the corporate server are growing in appeal. The quickly expanding 4G Wireless market is providing a boost to companies that have a strong portfolio of information technology patents. The Bedford Report examines investing opportunities in the Communications Equipment Industry and provides stock research on Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: [ ALU ]) (PARIS: [ ALU ]) and InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ IDCC ]). Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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Despite high unemployment and mediocre consumer confidence, North American smartphone and tablet sales continue to skyrocket. At the moment there is massive demand for mobile internet and telecom customers are typically looking for smooth transitions to 3G or 4G networks. As the shift from 2G networks to 3G and 4G accelerates, communications equipment makers find themselves at a transition point. While many companies in the industry are finding new growth opportunities, they have had to sacrifice traditional revenue drivers.

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InterDigital offers technology solutions for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and IEEE 802-related products and networks. It holds patents related to the fundamental technologies that enable wireless communications. A recent report from Reuters says that "Apple Inc, Nokia and Qualcomm Inc are among several technology companies pondering bids for InterDigital."

Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost centres of research and innovation in communications technology. Last month The Financial Times reported that ALU has agreed to sell its Genesys corporate call center services business for as much as $1.5 billion to the private equity firm Permira.

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