Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei Technologies Ltd

Multiple Choice

Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei Technologies Ltd. (headquartered in China) announced they will establish an alliance for developing ultra-broadband access solutions for markets around the world. The new company will combine Huawei's market-leading broadband access solutions with Alcatel-Lucent's voice and broadband networking technologies to create a new product designed to be a leader in the industry in value and performance. What is another name for this alliance?

A) contract manufacturing
B) a trade bypass
C) licensing
D) a joint venture