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 joint venture c.licensing d. a trade bypass