About Agere Systems

About company

Agere Systems (formerly Lucent ME) is a network processor company providing datacom and telecom equipment manufacturers with powerful multi-protocol solutions for complex Layer 2 through 7 processing. Agere was founded to develop and commercialize a proven, patented technology for the construction of wire-speed programmable routers, switches and network management equipment. Agere enables system vendors to provide carriers, service providers and enterprises with the ability to quickly offer new OC-12, OC-48, and Gigabit Ethernet services.