In July 1997 , Octel was purchased by Lucent Technology .
By 1997 Octel 's biggest competitors were Audix , made by Lucent , and Meridian Mail , made by Nortel .
In July 1997 , Octel was purchased by Lucent   .
By 1997 Octel 's biggest competitors were Audix , made by Lucent , and Meridian Mail , made by Nortel .