Empowering South Korean partners to lead in innovation, digital connectivity, and customer success with ALE solutions
Seoul, South Korea, July 22, 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions enabling organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness has announced the Connex25 Partner Award winners in South Korea. The awards celebrate partner network excellence and recognize top-performing partners who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to innovation and customer success in digital age networking.
Held July 17 at Hanwha Resort Daecheon Paros, the Connex25 South Korea partner event saw over 150 attendees representing over 60 partner organizations from across the country. They learned about ALE’s vision and strategy for their Networks business, as well as discussed innovation across key industries including education, manufacturing, transportation and logistics. This year’s event is in line with the global theme of “Technology for a Sustainable Future” and underlines ALE’s commitment to supporting its partner ecosystem for growth, as well as to delivering innovative and sustainable outcomes for their customers.
Showcasing next-generation solutions and success stories
At the Connex25 South Korea partner event, attendees experienced a showcase of ALE’s innovative technology portfolio, including artificial intelligence integration, Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, network automation, and the newly introduced Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Terra® solution, which addresses stringent requirements for local infrastructure management, data sovereignty, and advanced security compliance.
Exceptional customer success stories were highlighted during the event, demonstrating the real-world impact of ALE solutions. Gwangju University became the first campus in South Korea fully equipped with 100Gbps switches across its entire network infrastructure, setting a new benchmark for educational institution connectivity. In the industrial sector, Hanwha Ocean's 4.9 million square meter shipyard, featuring the world's largest docks, cranes, and automated manufacturing facilities equipped with ALE industrial switches, highlighted the scalability and reliability of ALE's solutions in demanding environments. Additionally, ALE's comprehensive networking solutions were selected by Nextrain Co. Ltd for deployment in communication systems across all 18 stations of the Shinansan subway line.
Recognizing excellence in partnership
The event also celebrated the following ALE partners in South Korea for their exceptional performance in deploying ALE solutions and their valuable expertise in supporting customers through today's business challenges:
- Outstanding Partner of the Year Award 2025: HanA-IT
- Best T2 Partner of the Year 2025: Chiwoo IT
- Best Service Partner of the Year 2025: Ability Systems
- Best Project Win of the Year 2025: DSGN
- Best Partner Engineer of the Year 2025: Jiheon Yeom, Team leader, BIN Solutions
Across the APAC region, we see tremendous innovation happening through our partner network and South Korea stands as a shining example of what is possible when we combine Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's technology leadership with deep local expertise. As we look toward 2025 and beyond, our South Korean partners are positioned to capitalize on the convergence of technologies like AI, wireless connectivity and network automation. Our strategic partnership investments in training, certification and technology access ensure our partners stay ahead of market demands while delivering the secure, intelligent networking solutions that modern enterprises demand.
Our partners are the foundation of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise's success in South Korea. This year’s edition of the Connex25 Partner Awards in South Korea celebrates not just exceptional performance, but the deep partnerships that drive innovation across our market. We remain committed to providing our partners with the tools, training and support they need to deliver innovative solutions that transform how Korean enterprises connect and communicate.