The Alcatel 1000 E10 (OCB283) exchange, also known by its shorter name as the E10, is designed to cater for evolving networks and the need to rationalise equipment operation.
 
The E10 is constructed according to the following principles; It has a modular architecture; System functions are distributed over its component modules; The principle of modularity is applied to both hardware and exchange software; The system’s modular architecture means; Ease of adaptation-Reliability-Dependability-Easy upgrades.