From the Christian Science Monitor:
Alcatel, the telecommunications equipment giant, said it will merge its optical fiber business with Draka Holding NV, which operates companies involved in producing and selling low-voltage and special-purpose cable systems. Analysts said the move will pose a direct challenge to Corning Inc. of the US, the world leader in fiber-optic cable. Alcatel is based in Paris; Draka in Amsterdam.
I guess Gwen Mk II is starting to make her play. A few megatons ought to teach her better, though.