Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cherry & White form channel partnership

The collaboration will see Cherry & White deliver ALE’s innovative portfolio of data networking and voice communications solutions including OmniAccess® Stellar (WLAN access points) and OmniSwitch® (LAN switches) to businesses across the United Kingdom. Cherry & White’s deep market expertise as a systems integrator together with ALE’s reliable, scalable, and secure networking solutions will empower organisations in critical infrastructure sectors including energy, utilities, healthcare, government and transportation with advanced communications. 

For Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, the collaboration with Cherry & White expands its reach in the UK market through a trusted reseller with a proven track record of customer satisfaction and technical expertise. Cherry & White’s established client base and regional knowledge enable ALE to deliver its flagship products - OmniAccess® Stellar, and OmniSwitch® - and innovative solutions, such as Asset Tracking and AI-Ops - to a broader audience, accelerating adoption of technologies that support secure connectivity, digital transformation and hybrid work. 

For Cherry & White, partnering with ALE enhances its networking and connectivity portfolio with industry-leading solutions, enabling the company to offer clients advanced tools for connectivity and network performance. Specifically, OmniAccess® Stellar delivers secure and scalable Wi-Fi solutions, and OmniSwitch® ensures high-performance, reliable wired networking. These products, combined with ALE’s global support and training resources, enable Cherry & White to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that address complex customer needs, from critical national infrastructure to business communication systems. This partnership strengthens Cherry & White’s position as a go-to provider for innovative networking solutions in the UK. 

"The partnership with Cherry & White strengthens our ability to serve mission-critical industries with agile, secure, and intelligent communications and networking solutions," said Gerry O'Hanlon, UK&I Country Business Leader at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise "Combining our innovation with Cherry & White’s deep integration expertise allows us to provide greater value to our customers as they modernise their infrastructure." 

James Williams, Sales Director at Cherry & White, added: "This partnership represents a significant step in our commitment to deliver high-performance, resilient network solutions. ALE’s proven technology and global presence perfectly complement our experience in building robust infrastructure for demanding environments." 

The partnership is effective immediately, with joint initiatives already underway in key markets across the United Kingdom. 

Together, the two companies will deliver integrated, future-proof solutions to support customers on their journey toward digital transformation, with a shared focus on Secure Wireless LAN, Enterprise Switching Solutions and AI driven Network Management to drive operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. Both companies are committed to providing comprehensive training, support, and resources to ensure successful deployments and long-term customer satisfaction.