Customers 2005

December

AT&T Wins Contract From Progress Software
"With team members located around the world, it's critical for every Progress Software facility to have reliable access to our corporate network in order to increase productivity and further bolster our award-winning customer service. The AT&T VPN provides us with a global link to essential applications and data needed to work at peak performance." ~ Denis Goulet, vice president of Information Technology for Progress Software Corp.
AT&T Serves Up Spicy Networking Solutions for Chipotle Mexican Grill
"We selected AT&T because of its networking expertise, a proven track record for reliability, network security and top-notch customer service." ~ Bob Wilner, chief administrative officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
Codemasters Online Gaming Selects AT&T
"AT&T has just the sort of reliable, robust infrastructure we needed to launch into the MMO games market. We will continue to look to use latest advances in technology to enhance the gaming experience for our customers. MMO games are becoming bigger, faster and more impressive than ever before, and the hosting requirements for the technology we use more demanding. AT&T's worldwide presence, large-scale datacenters and IP infrastructure all provide Codemasters with the international platform we need today as well as future growth capacity." ~ Mark Fowlis, Network Operations Manager for MMO at Codemasters Online Gaming.
Grundfos Network Flows With AT&T
"We have found AT&T to be a consistently highly professional and value-focused company. Our long-term relationship continues to offer reliable and highly advanced networking solutions that can accommodate the geographic expanse of our business and support our day-to-day operations. Moving into a key market like China is critical for us and AT&T has been able to demonstrate it has the network reach and ability to serve our needs there." ~ Eli Schroeder, Infrastructure Manager at Grundfos
AT&T Announces New Contract With Patelco Credit Union
"We wanted to explore Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) but also needed to update our disaster-recovery system. Through AT&T companies, we're confident we'll be able to achieve expanded capabilities with increased security at a cost-effective rate." ~ John Shields, CIO, Patelco Credit Union
Littelfuse Launches Global VoIP with AT&T
"With AT&T, we have more than just a supplier, we have a business ally that we know we can rely on to help protect our bottom line. That enables us to meet our commitment to our customers and our shareholders to find cost-effective, reliable solutions." ~ Jan LaHayne, CIO for Littelfuse.
AT&T Wins Networking Contract from Snap-On
"AT&T offered us a high-quality solution that complies with our business continuity and connectivity needs. AT&T's networking expertise and reliability, allows us to focus on our core business of serving our customers more effectively and efficiently." ~ Jeanne Moreno, Snap-on Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

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November

AT&T Constructs Integrated Network For William Ryan Homes
“We chose AT&T as the backbone of our network because no other company has the next generation technology, superior engineering staff and marketplace expertise of AT&T. The AT&T solution addressed our need for a fully-meshed solution that will allow us to effectively communicate with our peers and provide the utmost satisfaction for our customers.” ~ Michael Bautsch, Director of Information Systems at William Ryan Homes.
Extra Space Storage Signs AT&T To Link Offices
“When we acquired Storage USA, we sought AT&T’s help to streamline communications between our offices and also handle the increase in customer calls. AT&T has provided continued quality of service and top-notch customer support, and has helped us realize tangible cost savings.” ~ Bill Hoban, SVP and Chief Information Officer for Extra Space Storage.
AT&T Provides Epta-Group with Future-Proofed Global Networking Solution in a $2.2 Million Deal
“This agreement is key in developing the network flexibility and reliability essential to Epta-Group’s future growth. We found AT&T to be a highly professional and value-focused company that offered competitive pricing as well as a reliable and highly advanced networking solution that can accommodate the geographic expanse of our business and support our day-to-day operations.” ~ Gianfranco Santorso, Manager of General Service at Epta-Group
AT&T Wins $10.5 Million Contract From Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
"AT&T’s global capabilities – both in terms of facilities and personnel – convinced Heidelberg to choose AT&T for supporting its worldwide business in over 170 countries."~ Michael Neff, CIO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
AT&T Wins F. Dohmen Co. Networking Contract
“AT&T offers us an integrated, cost-effective, scalable solution, with unquestionable reliability, just what our growing company needs. Knowing that our data is secure enables us to focus on our mission of being a reliable supplier to independent pharmacists and helping them continue to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.” ~ F. Dohmen Co.’s CIO Thomas Farrington.
AT&T Wins Multimillion Dollar Global Networking Contract From Compuware Corp.
“Compuware is pleased to have AT&T as our global networking services provider. We selected AT&T because of its proven track record for network reliability.” ~ Chris Bockhausen, senior vice president of Technology at Compuware.
AT&T Extends Networking Contract With Ford
“We’re happy to be continuing the long-standing relationship between Ford and AT&T. Ford Motor Company requires a reliable networking services provider to carry its mission critical voice and data transmissions, and we’re pleased Ford has entrusted AT&T’s global network to carry its traffic effectively and efficiently.” ~ Jerry Gerami, AT&T vice president. “
AT&T Signs Networking Contract With The Marmon Group
“AT&T offers Marmon Group member companies a fully integrated network to support their needs. We have been working with AT&T for over 15 years to provide high-quality solutions that meet the diverse needs of our member companies. AT&T’s flexibility, customer service and support have enhanced the overall service we are able to provide our member companies.” ~ Jay Pursell, director of computer services for The Marmon Group Inc.
AT&T To Provide Utility Computing Services To ESRI Powered By Sun Technology
“AT&T and Sun recognized our need to deploy highly reliable commercial Web services, including proprietary customer and partner data and applications; and to monitor and measure the usage of systems and performance in support of these deployments. AT&T's managed utility computing capability enables us to confidently and efficiently outsource these systems for our customers and quickly scale to meet growing demands.” ~ Mike Tait, Director of Internet Solutions at ESRI. “
AT&T Wins $4.8 Million Networking Contract From Hyatt Select
“AT&T offered us a high-quality solution that complied with our aggressive network integration plan and timeline for Hyatt Place. AT&T’s networking expertise and reliability allows us to focus on our core business of serving our customers by providing them with the best experiences and accommodations we can.” ~ Tom O’Toole, senior vice president, strategy and systems for Global Hyatt Corp.
AT&T Wins $17 Million Networking Contract From Aegis
“AT&T plays an important role in helping Aegis to continuously strengthen our technology, which is a critical element of our approach to customer care and acquisition. AT&T’s network solution offers the security, flexibility and reliability we need to ensure our applications communicate with each other and our systems exchange information with our customers’ systems.” ~ Kannan Ramasamy, President and CEO of Aegis.
AT&T Helps Intercontinental Hotels Group Develop Industry-First Application Service Provider Model
"IHG has always envisioned a networking platform that allows us to offer hotels access to their property management system from a centralized location. However, until now, networking technology made this model cost-prohibitive, difficult to implement and a serious network security risk. Using AT&T’s advanced networking solutions and technical expertise, we have developed a highly efficient network platform that will likely become a model for the hospitality industry.” ~ Gustaaf Schrils, vice president of Hotel Technology Services for the Americas Region of IHG. “
AT&T To Provide Managed Hosting Services To Microsoft Game Studios
“We chose AT&T because of its extensive experience in supporting online gaming companies and their ability to deliver our games globally. AT&T’s offer and design flexibility, ‘game specific’ customer service, and the performance and reliability of its IP backbone ensure that our customers will have the best online gaming experience possible on Xbox Live or over the Internet. With AT&T managing the system infrastructure, it will allow us to focus our energies on managing our applications and looking at new technologies.” ~ Rick Gauthier, Microsoft Game Studios’ Group Operations Manager.

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October

AT&T Wins York Insurance Networking Contract
“AT&T’s fully managed, high-bandwidth network allows us to run our business more efficiently and lays the foundation for advanced applications like VoIP.AT&T has been responsive to our needs and their solution will help us better serve our customers.” ~ Henry Eckstein, CIO
AT&T Wins $3 Million Contract From Toll Brothers
“To remain an industry leader, our staff must have reliable access to the tools they need to provide the best possible product and service to our customers. AT&T’s network has proven itself to be very reliable, and by continuing our relationship with AT&T as our network provider, we’re assured the same service and reliability we’ve enjoyed in the past.” ~ George Nelson, CIO
AT&T Signs $18 Million Networking Contract With Harrah's Operating Company Inc.
“We recently faced the reality of having to suspend some business operations as a result of a disaster, so we value what AT&T brings to the table. One of the best things we can do for those affected by the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes is get back up and running, and network recovery is an important part of that.” ~ David Richter, vice president of IT infrastructure
AT&T Outfits Wilsons Leather With Network Integration Solution
“We understand the importance of having a secure, reliable network for the company to communicate with our various stores and divisions. AT&T’s networking solution helps us provide premium customer service throughout our retail stores during the busy upcoming holiday retail season.” ~ Jeff Orton, chief information officer
AT&T Wins IP Telephony Contract From Clarian Health Partners
"IPT provides dramatic network efficiencies and enables a host of applications to better serve our patients, physicians and staff. Clarian now has a state-of the-art network that can deliver instant access to a patient's complete,centralized electronic medical records, including alerts to current medical conditions and prescriptions.”  ~ Rich Johnson, Chief Information Officer
AT&T Wins $4.5 Million Contract From Republic Services
“AT&T has an excellent network and is a proven vendor. Signing on with AT&T allows us to concentrate on providing quality services to our customers. With AT&T, we have the most current technology and most reliable, secure and efficient network to ensure a reliable operation.” ~ Lee Twyford, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO)
AT&T Wins $3 Million Networking Contract From Bemis
“Selecting AT&T provides us with the dual benefits of superior network operations while reducing costs. It’s a perfect complement to our business strategy and cost-savings initiatives. AT&T’s networking capabilities help us leverage technology to drive our business forward so that we can focus our resources and energy on our customers.” ~ Mike Deeney, information technology director
Duane Morris Improves Collaboration And Business Continuity With AT&T Networking Services
“The network is proving to be incredibly reliable. Recently there was a cable cut near a Duane Morris office. Because we had AT&T’s networking services in place, we remained completely functional. Otherwise, we’d have experienced downtime, which would have negatively impacted that office and been difficult for our business.” ~ John Sroka, CIO
AT&T Wins Networking Contract From Owens-Illinois
“AT&T’s reputation and ability to deliver a commercially-viable and technically-rounded solution were key reasons we chose to use them as our single-source for our telecommunication needs. The AT&T solution helps us focus on being a better performance-driven, customer and consumer-focused organization.” ~ Ged Doyle, O-I Global CIO.
AT&T Wins Networking Contract From Safeway Insurance Group
“In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane, AT&T’s networking solution enabled our offices in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi to remain operational and meet the needs of our clients who were affected by the disaster. Our customers depend on us. In turn, we count on AT&T.” ~ Donna Jonynas, Vice President and CIO
Mohawk Hones Telecom Infrastructure With New Technology From AT&T
“The Mohawk and AT&T project team worked together seamlessly to roll-out a next generation voice and data network in just six months, which is already providing great benefits to our business.” ~ Jevin Jensen, director of Technical Services
AT&T Wins Contract From Raymond James Financial
“We’re able to realize tangible cost savings while maintaining a good relationship with a vendor that we’ve trusted for years. Additionally, AT&T’s secure network provides the confidentiality, speed and efficiency we need to provide our customers with reliable service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” ~ Karl Schoellnast, Vice President of Telecommunications
EJ Prescott Selects AT&T To Upgrade Network
“Communication and responsiveness are essential to dealing with water at the magnitude we do. By migrating to an IP based network we will significantly improve the flow and delivery of products between our divisions and to our customers enabling EJ Prescott to maintain our tradition of providing the highest standard of customer service.” ~ Dan Willette, Manager of Information Technologies
First National Bank Of Omaha Banks On AT&T For A $9.9 Million Networking Solution
“By selecting AT&T to provide and manage our communications infrastructure, we’re able to increase the efficiency of our operations while significantly reducing our costs. This helps us exceed customer expectations – a key part of our corporate mission andcommitment to quality. No other telecommunications company can match the service, technology and advanced features that AT&T offers.” ~ Frank Mirocha, Senior Vice President and CIO

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September

AT&T Wins Gustave A. Larson Networking Contract
“By selecting AT&T to provide and manage our communications infrastructure, we’re able to increase the efficiency of our operations while significantly reducing our costs.This helps us exceed customer expectations – a key part of our corporate mission andcommitment to quality. No other telecommunications company can match the service, technology and advanced features that AT&T offers.” ~ Frank Mirocha, Senior Vice President and CIO
AT&T Wins $3 Million Networking Contract From Gates Corp.
“By increasing bandwidth on a reliable global platform, AT&T is helping us achieve our strategy of providing employees around the world with a standardized, simplified and easy to access suite of tools to facilitate collaboration. By connecting people for better business, we are improving speed to market, quality and customer service.” ~ Norm Thiele, chief information officer
Advanced Data-Comm Calls On AT&T For A $5.3 Million Networking Solution
“Our company has continually relied on the deployment of the highest quality services supported by the latest technologies. AT&T provides us with networking solutions that help us continue to provide top-notch service and increase client satisfaction.” ~ Bill Strauss, Advanced Data-Comm’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Client Services.
Telerx Expands IVR Capabilities Using AT&T Voicetone Service
“Fulfilling customers’ requests without human intervention provides enhanced self-service while reducing costs – a win-win for our clients and their customers. The network-based AT&T platform will significantly increase our IVR capacity and offer expanded capabilities to our clients,” ~ Carolynn Chamoun, Telerx’s senior vice president of technology solutions.
AT&T Wins $1.5 Million Networking Contract From DoALL
“AT&T provides us with a secure, reliable network that ensures we can manage our customer requests quickly and without interruption. With AT&T’s help, DoALL is achieving greater customer satisfaction and improved productivity.” ~Kip Gordon, Chief Operating Officer, DoALL Company
AT&T Serves Up High-Speed Network For Applebee's Franchisee
"We are growing at the rate of six to eight new restaurants per year and decided it was time to revamp our network. AT&T has been a trusted supplier for many years, and so we turned to them to help us manage our growth and increase productivity through practical technology solutions.” ~” Mike Scanlon, president and CEO of Thomas & King Inc.
The Travel Corp. Books AT&T Networking Services
“AT&T was the only company providing the service at the level we required in all the countries we do business. AT&T’s global presence, proven technology and managed solution made it the only candidate for this job.”~ Amir Nadel, group CIO for The Travel Corp.
Mindpearl AG Keeps U.S. Call Center Running With $1.8 Million In AT&T Services
“AT&T offers a robust network with greater international capabilities that are key for my business. The reliability and support service is great and the company is flexible in tailoring services that meet my needs as our business enters new markets. With AT&T’s services, Mindpearl is able to provide excellent support to its global clients, at a cost savings of approximately 30 percent annually.” ~ Vincent Gaines, President of Mindpearl in the United States.
Charlotte Russe Makes Fashion Statement With AT&T Networking Services
“AT&T worked with Charlotte Russe to design a network that met our needs, both financially and functionally. The solution gave us the bandwidth to run our applications and the reliability to support our business.” ~ Shane C. Milano, Charlotte Russe’s director of infrastructure and distributed systems
AT&T Wins New Contract From Allied Electronics
“With a proven track record, best-in-class service and ability to focus multiple resources on our issues, AT&T clearly has the competitive advantage. By selecting AT&T for all our data and voice networking services, we have set the foundation for a corporate-wide VoIP implementation beginning later this year.” ~ Rick Davidson, director of technology for Allied Electronics.
AT&T Wins Cottingham & Butler Contract
“We needed a reliable and experienced company to provide Cottingham & Butler with a solution that would enable us to provide faster and more efficient professional service to our clients.With these new services we can be sure that we are running efficiently and we can focus on our business – providing the best financial brokerage coverage.” ~ Vickie LaGrotta, Director of Information Technology
ResMAE Signs With AT&T For New High-Speed Network
“AT&T’s network offers the low latency, high quality voice services that we need to run Voice over IP and can scale easily as we continue our rapid growth. Using the Internet for phone calls places us at the cutting edge of applying technology to enhance client support and customer service. Additionally, it will make us more efficient and flexible and will greatly improve our overall productivity and reduce operating costs across the business.” ~ Christopher Lappi, executive vice president

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August

AT&T Awarded $3 Million Networking Contract From MEDITECH
“Web conferencing reduces the time and travel costs associated with on- site training and conveniently deepens customers’ ability to use the productivity tools we provide. AT&T does an outstanding job of providing us with the kind of reliable, scaleable Web conferencing services that make it possible for us to provide our customers with unsurpassed service.” ~ Philip Polimeno, Director, Corporate Technology Group
AT&T Outfits Liz Claiborne Inc. With Networking Services
"AT&T is providing us a robust mix of connectivity and equipment that will allow us to continue to roll out new, higher-bandwidth applications to improve our customers’ in-store experience. Our AT&T sales team worked with us to design a custom package that increases our bandwidth while keeping within our existing IT budget.” ~ John Kovac, vice president of IT
AT&T To Power Power-One's Global Network
“AT&T’s networking solution enables us to streamline our operations across the globe. The ability to share information between offices on a secure, reliable and high-speed network is key to our business and essential to our customers who rely on Power-One’s equipment and services. The opportunity to utilize video conferencing and increase the quality of our VoIP networks will certainly give us an edge over the competition.” ~ Mike Ballerini, Power-One corporate vice president of information technology
Averitt Express Inks Deal For AT&T Networking Services
“Averitt Express needed a network that could provide better real-time communication and higher bandwidth for applications, allowing our associates to focus on what we do best – moving freight. AT&T clearly offers the broadest capabilities and the highest reliability in the industry. The additional operational productivity and cost efficiency allows us to stay on the competitive edge of the freight industry.” ~ Tim Saylor, Director of Information Services
Graybar Plugs In To AT&T Technology
"Graybar's leading-edge information technology and logistics capabilities are raising the bar on performance and value for our customers. As we design and implement our next-generation data network, we will use AT&T's newest technologies, such as MPLS, to work to the advantage of our customers and suppliers. With this agreement, we are pleased to extend our long-term strategic relationship with AT&T." ~ Steven Becker, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
AT&T, Clifton Gunderson Sign $3.7 Million Networking Agreement
"AT&T’s MPLS-based technology and hosting capabilities were the driving factors in selecting this networking solution. AT&T’s solution met all of our requirements for business continuity, disaster recovery, cost containment and high-speed, uninterrupted network performance. AT&T is uniquely qualified to deliver a high-performance network that’s safe and secure, offering us top-notch communications capabilities and peace of mind.” ~ Jeff Hapeman, Chief Technology Officer
AT&T Wins Multimillion Dollar Contract From Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association
“We have had a long and successful relationship with AT&T that has enabled us to hold down administrative costs and provide superior network solutions to our member organizations and help them provide best-in-class service to their customers. By extending our relationship with AT&T under a national agreement, we are able to provide BCBSA member companies with significant savings and innovative, reliable options for all their networking needs.” ~ Jody Voss, Executive Director of Business Development
NutriSystem Grows With AT&T
When we planned a campaign to expand our television advertising and direct marketing, we reached out to AT&T to help us manage the huge increase in data traffic and customer calls. AT&T was able to provide advanced features that their competitors could not, and their services helped us achieve triple digit growth.” ~ Brendon Perero, CIO of NutriSystem Inc.
AT&T Wins Multimillion Dollar Contract From Ennis Inc.
By terms of the contract, AT&T will continue providing an Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) solution, which makes it possible for Ennis to efficiently and cost-effectively link its 41 facilities located throughout 16 states, Mexico and Canada, and keep information flowing with its national network of more than 40,000 distributors.
AT&T And Extraprise Sign Hosting Agreement
“Extraprise performed a rigorous evaluation of hosting providers in both the U.S. and Europe, and chose AT&T because it offers the most comprehensive solutions in Extraprise’s most important locations.We were particularly impressed with AT&T’s ability to provide complete solutions and á-la-carte services, as well as its high degree of professionalism and flexibility.” ~ William Blundon, Executive Vice President
Atrium Signs $3.2 Million Networking Contract With AT&T
“As we continue to significantly grow our business over the next several years, the AT&T solution will let us expand our network without replacing technology. We constantly strive to improve the customer experience and increase the efficiency of our operations. The AT&T network is a major factor in helping us achieve that goal.” ~ Roger Santone, vice president of Information Technology
Konami Taps AT&T To Host Internet Gaming Platform
“AT&T has the reliable, robust infrastructure we need to launch into the online gaming market. And AT&T’s numerous locations worldwide provide Konami with future growth possibilities internationally.” ~ Daniel Laskowski, director of the North America Data Center for Konami Digital Entertainment
AT&T Wins Major Global Contract From Air Products
“We’re very pleased with the level of service and redundancy that our new AT&T global network will provideThe network will enhance our deployment of new applications that improve our business operations, while increasing our redundancy to upgrade our disaster recovery capabilities. We also expect to receive substantial savings across all of our network components.” ~ Virgil Palmer, Director of Telecommunications and Network Services at Air Products
AT&T Wins PSCU Financial Services Networking Contract
“With AT&T, we are able to realize tangible cost savings while maintaining a good relationship with a vendor that we’ve trusted for years. AT&T has been tremendously responsive to our needs and their services help us better run our operations and to ensure our operations stay up and running 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of hurricanes, floods or tornadoes.” ~ Richard Ledbetter, Chief Information Officer for PSCU Financial Services
AT&T Hosts Convera Search Platform
“By hosting with AT&T, Convera will be able to deliver a robust search solution that meets the security and reliability demands of our customers. AT&T’s worldwide presence also provides Convera with future international growth possibilities.” ~ Patrick C. Condo, Convera’s Chief Executive Officer
AT&T Gains Cavalier Homes Contract Extension
“We are very excited about the capabilities that the IP VPN solution will bring to our company. In particular, the solution allows us to separate our Internet and private network at the local operations level giving us a broad range of capabilities, which are not found in a standard Frame-Relay deployment.” ~ Jay Wilson, chief information officer of Cavalier Homes
Dick's Sporting Goods Awards AT&T $1.2 Million Networking Deal
“AT&T provided us with a flexible contract and knowledgeable implementation team that was able to perform the necessary upgrades in a timely and efficient manner. Knowing that our data is secure enables us to focus on our core mission - to be the number one sports and fitness specialty retailer for all athletes and outdoor enthusiasts through the relentless improvement of everything we do.” ~ Linda Walker, Vice President of Infrastructure and Security, Dick’s Sporting Goods

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July

AT&T Wins Stone Energy Networking Contract
"By expanding with AT&T, we are able to realize tangible cost savings while maintaining a good relationship with a vendor that we’ve trusted for years. AT&T has been tremendously responsive to our needs and their services help us better run our operations." ~ David C. Kennedy, Director of Information Technology for Stone Energy Corp.
AT&T Wins $15 Million Networking Contract From Carnival Cruise Lines
"Our call centers and Web site have to stay up and running non-stop. We need to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the reliability of AT&T, we know we’ll be up and running through hurricanes, power failures or floods." ~ Ken Eberhardt, Director of IT and Administrative Services at Carnival.
Forbes.com Expands Hosting Contract With AT&T
"Forbes.com visitors will enjoy a faster and more enjoyable experience at our Web site thanks to AT&T’s technology. We are pleased to extend and expand our relationship with AT&T." ~ Michael Smith, General Manager of Forbes.com
Middlesex County Police Agencies Enhance Public Safety With Help From AT&T
"This shared data is an incredible tool for our law enforcement personnel because it reaches across jurisdictions and geographic boundaries. This network integration package greatly enhances every participant’s knowledge of criminal activity on a countywide basis and may help them see patterns or trends in criminal activity that they could use to prevent crime." ~ Freeholder Christopher D. Rafano, chair of the Middlesex County Law and Public Safety Committee.
AT&T, Whirlpool Corporation Sign $27 Million Global Networking Agreement
"Global communications is vital to our business and an important tool in helping Whirlpool support its innovation and customer loyalty strategy and ensure its position as the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and marketing of major home appliances. This network will help facilitate innovation and collaboration among our engineers, designers, manufacturers and suppliers, streamline our processes and allow us to bring new products to market faster and more efficiently than ever before at reduced costs. No company is better positioned or more uniquely capable than AT&T of meeting the needs of a global, multi-national company like ours." ~ Esat Sezer, Chief Information Officer for Whirlpool Corporation.
Southern Company Extends Contract With AT&T
"Southern Company and AT&T have worked together in business for many years. We are proud of our relationship with AT&T and pleased with their product and service." ~ Becky Blalock, Southern Company senior vice president and chief information officer.
AT&T Wins Hosting Contract From UHS Systems
"AT&T was the best choice for our hosting services. The company is among the most trusted names in telecommunications and provides the world-class security, reliability and redundancy we needed for our IP-based security alarm transport services. Offering our premise IP security alarm transport services through AT&T’s renowned IDC just made sense. With AT&T as our networking services provider, security alarm services are just the beginning of what UHS will be able to offer its customers." ~ Jack McCurdy, General Manager of US operations for UHS Systems.
AT&T Network Solution Helps Hy-Vee Keep Customers Smiling
"AT&T has enabled Hy-Vee with a network that fulfills our communications needs to operate a grocery chain in the 21st century. Telecommunications ranging from a simple long-distance phone call to data transmissions that travels all the way to our suppliers are running across a secure, integrated AT&T network." ~ Eric Smith, vice president of Management Information Systems.

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June

AT&T Lands International Networking Deal With Werner Co.
"AT&T had the technical expertise and record of reliability we could build our business on. The on-demand manufacturing that makes our business a global market leader depends on a seamless flow of information from our sales team to our assembly line to our procurement team to the board room. AT&T gives us peace-of-mind." ~ Rob Rosati, chief information officer for Werner Co.
Avnet Selects AT&T For North American Data Network
"This new infrastructure is more efficient and will greatly improve our communications network for our suppliers, business partners and customers. Even more critical, the network will provide us with the flexibility to implement new technologies throughout our worldwide operations in the future." ~ Ed Kamins, Avnet CIO.
AT&T And Microsoft Announce Global Strategic Agreement To Deliver New Services And Applications To Businesses
"AT&T is recognized worldwide as a technology innovator, and the strategic alliance we’re announcing today will extend its leadership. We’re delighted to be partnering with AT&T to develop advanced, software-powered communications services that will create great new opportunities for its customers." ~ Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft
AT&T Wins $27 Million Contract To Provide Global Networking Solution For Cargill
"We understand the importance of having a secure, reliable network for the company to communicate with its various businesses and business partners. Choosing AT&T to handle these critical tasks enables us to focus on what we’re here for, which is to be the premier provider of food, farm and financial products and services in the world." ~ Rita Heise, Cargill’s corporate vice president of Information Technology.
AT&T Wins VoIP Deal With NOVO 1, Inc.
"With the AT&T solution, we have achieved significant benefits on behalf of our clients as we evolve to a converged voice and data networking platform by deploying VoIP services. VoIP offers NOVO 1 the opportunity to have all our communications -- voice, video and data -- carried over one, secure IP network and enhances our productivity and performance in serving our clients’ customers." ~ Michael Hennen, Corporate Executive Vice President, NOVO 1 Customer Care & Acquisition.
The Verdict Is In: Littler Mendelson Selects AT&T For Internet-Based Telephony Network
"Using the Internet for phone calls places us at the cutting edge of applying technology to enhance client support and customer service. Additionally, it will make us more efficient and flexible and will greatly improve our overall productivity and reduce operating costs across the business." ~ Marko Mrkonich, Littler Mendelson, president and managing director.
Rexel Inc. Moves Forward With AT&T Networking Solution
"AT&T helped us increase bandwidth to expand sales and customer applications at our branch offices, while being mindful of our concern for budget and cost of ownership. These investments provide a migration path toward future technologies and illustrate our commitment to providing outstanding customer service." ~ Richard Janssen, director of management information systems.
New York Daily News Signs Networking Contract With AT&T
"We rely on AT&T's technology to communicate with each other on a real-time basis across the country. Our field reporters also need high-speed and secure access to our network and databases no matter where the story is or where they are reporting from." ~ Joseph Pennisi, vice president, Information Technology Daily News, L.P.
Turbine Selects AT&T To Host Its Popular Multiplayer Titles
"As a developer of online games it is critical that we work with a service provider that can guarantee secure, flexible and reliable service to our valued customers. The release of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach is highly anticipated by gamers, and with AT&T we have access to a superior network infrastructure that will make this a terrific online experience." ~ Mike Hogan, vice president of technology and operations for Turbine Inc.
iCIMS Signs with AT&T to Host Online Applications
"Although iCIMS meets all security and redundancy needs of our customers today, this move is being made in anticipation of strong continued customer growth, a furthered commitment to protect Customer Data under the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, and the need for unparalleled data center capabilities in an ever-competitive marketplace. We see this move as an incredible added benefit to our customers’ existing iCIMS services and a way to provide additional peace-of-mind for the security, integrity, and hosting of their business-critical data." ~ Colin Day, President & CEO of iCIMS
AT&T, Church Mutual Expand Networking Agreement
"AT&T’s networking solution enables us to process quotes and policy transactions in a secured manner quickly and efficiently and provide timely service to our customers. The ability to reliably share information between offices and agents in the field in a timely way is key to our business and essential to our customers who rely on Church Mutual for their insurance coverage in times of need." ~ Chris Graham, CIO and Vice President of Information Services at Church Mutual
Deborah Heart And Lung Center Selects AT&T To Connect Patients To Loved Ones
"By providing our patients with an inexpensive way to call their loved ones, we have found one more way to make their lives easier during difficult battles with illness." ~ Joseph Chirichella, COO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center
AT&T Wins $2.5 Million Networking Contract From The Ziegler Companies Inc.
"In the financial services business, we need reliable, fast access to time-sensitive information. Our customers and business depend on it. We’ve entrusted our network to AT&T because of its proven track record for network reliability and superior service and support." ~Darrell P. Frank, senior managing director for The Ziegler Companies Inc.
Sovereign Banks On Network Services From AT&T
"AT&T has worked hard for us to provide an efficient and highly functional network that allows us to offer employees in every Sovereign Bank location reliable application performance that optimizes productivity and customer service. And since our network now supports VoIP, we are saving money on long-distance and access charges." ~ Domingo Martinez, Executive Director of Network Services for Sovereign Bank.
AT&T Awarded Multimillion Dollar Global Networking Contract From Valassis Communications
"We are in an information-intensive business and rely heavily on our network to collaborate on client projects and campaigns. We selected AT&T because they have the size, global reach and a proven track record for network reliability and security to support our needs." ~ Bill Blackmer, Valassis vice president of strategic sourcing
AT&T Powers Sam Ash Network
"Customers who visit our retail stores will enjoy a faster and more efficient shopping experience thanks to AT&T's technology,. AT&T is also helping us troubleshoot network bottlenecks to eliminate unnecessary delays in processing sales transactions." ~ David C. Ash, chief operating officer and general counsel
AT&T Wins Contract To Provide Backbone For Broad Air Wireless Internet Service
"The service we offer our customers is only as good as the backbone on which it is built. It is, after all, the lifeline of our business. That is why we chose to work with AT&T; they have a reputable network infrastructure we can rely on and that can expand with us as we grow." ~ Lawrence Werner, founder and CEO
AT&T Wins $2.9 Million Contract To Upgrade NBT Bancorp Network
"NBT’s focus has always been on providing high-quality customer service. We are pleased to be working with AT&T to enhance the speed, reliability and capabilities of our network. This new technology significantly reduces our operating costs and will allow us to better serve our customers now and into the future." ~ Joseph Stagliano, NBT Bancorp vice president of information technology.

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May

AT&T Speeds Up Allied Exhaust Network
"In our current network, all traffic is routed through our headquarters, so our warehouses are not able to connect directly to each other. The AT&T network will link our warehouses directly to each other, helping us process orders and track inventory more quickly and efficiently. AT&T will also manage our routers on their network, providing us with more flexibility and better use of our IT staff resources." ~ Bob Hopton, controller for Allied Exhaust Systems.
AT&T Wins $16.5 Million Contract From United Business Media
"Our business clearly relies on a stable, dependable network. AT&T offers the reliable platform we need to succeed. We’re pleased to extend our business relationship with this deal." ~ Matthew Graham-Hyde, global CIO of United Business Media
AT&T Helps Anthony & Sylvan Pools Take The Plunge Into VoIP
"We were looking to move to VoIP and needed a reliable, high-bandwidth network to carry voice and data across our facilities nationwide. We selected AT&T because we needed a carrier we could count on to ensure the success of this technology transformation and because AT&T offered a cost effective, comprehensive solution." ~ Tony Pizzelanti, vice president of information technology for Anthony & Sylvan Pools
AT&T Reels In $7.7 Million Contract From Cabela's
"AT&T is an excellent fit for our company. Their technology and management capabilities, as well as our established relationship, made AT&T an ideal choice for our hosting services solution as we continue to grow and expand our Web site and ultimately improve the customer experience with us." ~ Larry Popps, Cabela’s director of Management Information Systems
Archer Daniels Midland Company Selects AT&T For Global Networking Solution
"We need reliable and secure network access to support our worldwide operations. AT&T has the size, global reach and a proven track record for network reliability and security to support our needs." ~ Raymond V. Preiksaitis, Group VP of Information Technologies for Archer Daniels Midland Company
Uniden Expands Relationship With AT&T To Ensure Reliable Customer Connectivity
"We are proud to have the lowest return rates in the industry and believe that our integrated customer service channels deserve a great deal of credit for strengthening the connection between our brand and our customers. We selected AT&T to ensure our customers always have a positive experience, with high reliability and high bandwidth, that takes frustration out of the equation." ~ Al Silverberg, Uniden America Corporation president and CEO
AT&T Wins $8.5 Million Contract From ABC Supply Company
"Providing a streamlined ordering and delivery service for our customers is a top priority at ABC Supply, and that requires a network that is reliable, secure and efficient. The quality and capability of the technology AT&T offered is head and shoulders above the competition." ~ Kathy Murray, CIO of ABC Supply
AT&T Wins $6 Million Contract From Kaman Corp.
"Fast, accurate, efficient communications enables us to rapidly respond to our customer’s requests, ensuring the highest level of customer service possible. AT&T gives us the reliability and flexibility to access bandwidth as we grow." ~ Ronald M. Galla, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Kaman.
AT&T Provides Parker Hannifin With Future-Proofed Global Networking Solution
"For a global company with a sophisticated infrastructure, this agreement is key in maintaining the network flexibility and reliability essential to Parker’s future growth and acquisition strategy. Our continuing need for a reliable and highly advanced global networking solution that can accommodate the geographic expanse of our business as well as support our day-to-day operations is critical."
IMAX Corporation Selects AT&T For Web Hosting Services
"IMAX provides movie fans with a premium theatre experience and we aim to partner with providers that share the same customer service goals. "With advanced security and business continuity protection. AT&T has the technology and expertise to keep our Web site functional 24 hours a day for moviegoers around the world. Knowing that AT&T technology and expert staff are continuously monitoring our system gives us a level of assurance other providers couldn’t offer." ~ Romi Schutzer, Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications at IMAX Corp.
Brenntag Selects AT&T To Expand Global Corporate Network
"By continuously improving our network we are preparing ourselves for new business models and need to optimize one of our greatest competitive advantages – the steady flow of information and products between our partners and customers around the world. The support of AT&T will increase quality and security – while also keeping a tight rein on our costs." ~ Daniel Pithois, Brenntag managing director

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April

AT&T Wins Contract From TNT Logistics North America
"We're very happy with AT&T's data services, and it makes sense to add AT&T voice services to our portfolio. Being able to communicate better with our customers is a top priority and AT&T's voice networking services will help put us closer in touch with them, as well as our internal network of operations." ~ Keith Goldsmith, vice president and chief information officer, TNT Logistics North America
U.S. HealthWorks Extends Contract with AT&T
"AT&T helped us lower our costs and simplify our communications, which gives us the ability to remain competitive while serving our customers effectively." ~ Kurt Davis, spokesman for U.S. HealthWorks
Winterthur U.S. Group Awards AT&T Contract for $3.6 Million Voice Over Internet Upgrade
"We needed to replace our aging voice infrastructure and improve services to our front offices while streamlining operations, but we also needed to protect our customers from service interruption during the implementation. AT&T offered a competitively-priced solution and is committed to delivering high-quality service." ~ Kathleen Rowe, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Winterthur U.S. Holdings
Banfield, the Pet Hospital Finds 'Purrfect' Relationship with AT&T
"As we continue to expand our operations, it is absolutely critical that we have technology to bring each facility online quickly. AT&T worked with us to ensure its global network would fit our needs today, while also ensuring we would have the reliability and the scale to continue to extend our reach around the world. Having secure and fast access to medical information and other resources is central to our ability to serve our customers and their pets." ~ Dan Baldock, Banfield CIO

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March

Hunter Douglas Awards AT&T Networking Contract
"All our products are custom-made to buyers’ unique specifications, so it’s critical we get it right Our company prides itself on producing a high-quality product, and we strive to align ourselves with high-quality vendors. AT&T provides an excellent network coupled with voice and Internet services that improve our company’s relationship with distributors, designers, and consumers." ~ Brian Hobbs director of MIS services and support for Hunter Douglas North America
AT&T Wins Managed Hosting Solution Contract From Xilinx
"At Xilinx we rely on AT&T’s expertise in managed services to allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing demands of running an Internet site. Leveraging their knowledge in networks, security, operations, and applications makes it is possible for us to adopt best practices more rapidly helping us to succeed in the marketplace." ~ Gerry Glaser, IT Specialist at Xilinx
NACCO Materials Handling Group Gets Global Lift From AT&T Networking Solution
"Our information technology platform is key to customer service and operating efficiency." To achieve greater economies of scale in sales and distribution, we need a technology backbone that gives us the ability to do business around-the-clock, across multiple time zones to boost productivity and response time to customers and suppliers. AT&T’s superior technology and service commitment will allow us to take full advantage of opportunities for global expansion." ~ Roy Wittman, director of Information Systems, NACCO Materials Handling Group
AT&T Wins $1.8 Million Contract From Security Service Federal Credit Union
"We consider it extremely important that our members have immediate access to accurate information about their accounts from anywhere in the world. AT&T’s services make it easy for our members to contact us even when call volume is high by improving call handling and quickly and effectively resolving problems." ~ Jay Winslow, SSFCU’s senior vice president and chief information officer
CIQ Signs On With AT&T
"Communication is the lifeblood of our company. We need to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the reliability of AT&T, we know we’ll be up and running through hurricanes, power failures or floods." ~ Paul Snider, CIQ’s president/CEO
AT&T Wins Multi-Year Networking Contract From Northwest Savings Bank
"To meet our customers’ needs, we require a networking solution that enables us to provide fast, accurate service. AT&T will provide us with network reliability and the flexibility to support our current needs as well as our future plans to migrate to a next generation Internet Protocol-enabled networking platform." ~ Northwest Savings Bank executive Steven G. Fisher, Senior Vice President, Operations
AT&T Wins Contract From Image Management Systems And Support Corp.
"The ability to view, consult and respond to x-rays, CRs (computed radiography), CTs (computed tomography), MRIs, ultrasound and medical transcription is a tremendous boon to healthcare professionals. The ability to do it any time of the day or night, from virtually anywhere in the world, can be the difference between life or death. AT&T won our business because of the reliability of AT&T’s network and data centers, as well as the sales and customer support." ~ Joseph Porges one of the founders of IMSS
Unitor Sails With AT&T In $2 Million Networking Agreement
"Given the mission critical nature of our data and the fact that our people are constantly on the move, we needed a vendor with global reach, flexibility and security. With AT&T’s help, we are leveraging our expertise in information technology and logistics to ensure that we deliver what we promise to our customers – ship owners, ship managers and shipyards, in more than 1600 ports and 550 shipyards worldwide." ~ George Muthalaly, Chief Technology Officer of Unitor
AT&T Wins Networking Contract From Metal Sales Manufacturing
"To meet our customers’ needs, we require a networking solution that enables us to provide fast, accurate service. AT&T will provide us with network reliability and the flexibility to support our sales and billing needs." ~ Jeff Mackin, chairman of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.

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February

American HomePatient Renews And Expands Networking Contract With AT&T
"American HomePatient relies on the speed and reliability of AT&T’s network to support the company’s national business operations. AT&T has supported us for several years and we are looking forward to continuing our successful relationship." ~ Clarence Heard, Director of Information Services for American HomePatient
The Weather Channel® Chooses AT&T To Heat Up Access To Valuable Weather Services
"By providing bandwidth on demand and superior caching capabilities, AT&T’s solution ensures that weather.com users have unimpeded access to the weather information that can impact their plans and lives. We can now more effectively prepare for traffic spikes during severe weather events in order to maintain the highest standards for our users. We are also better equipped to expand our services and grow our audience in the future." ~ Dan Agronow, vice president of technology for The Weather Channel Interactive
J.M. Huber Consolidates Hosting Needs With AT&T
"After touring one of AT&T’s IDCs, we were convinced AT&T offered the best environmentally redundant conditions and the most highly trained personnel to work on our behalf. We decided AT&T had the expertise and experience to manage our data center applications better and more cost-effectively than we could do it ourselves." ~ Vincent Solano, Huber’s chief information officer
AT&T Wins $5 Million Global Networking Contract From Brown-Forman
"Brown-Forman has locations, products, manufacturing and distribution around the globe. We needed a reliable and highly advanced global networking solution that can accommodate the geographic expanse of our business, support our day-to-day operations and prepare us for the future." ~ Paul Gross, chief information officer for Brown-Forman
AT&T Wins Contract With ENSR International
"Reliable and timely sharing of information between offices and teams in the field is essential to ENSR’s ability to deliver effective consulting, engineering, remediation, and related services to our worldwide clients. AT&T is delivering the technology we need to streamline communications while simultaneously strengthening our business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities -- ultimately enhancing seamless client service and fueling company growth." ~ John Petraglia, Marketing Communications Director of ENSR International
ProfitCenter Software Consolidates Hosting Needs With AT&T
"We looked at a number of hosting service providers, and AT&T offered the best, fully IP-based, front-end-to-back-end hosting infrastructure, and the most highly trained personnel to work on our behalf,. Our high-performance Profitability Software Suite will run over an equally high-performance network that will maximize its performance and give our customers a technology solution unequaled in the marketplace." ~ Matthew Ehrlich, President and CEO of PCS
AT&T Wins Hyatt Hotels Hosting Contract
"AT&T’s scalability and technical expertise in critical areas like bandwidth and performance management are impressive. AT&T’s fully managed solution allows us to focus on our core business, while offering our customers superior performance on Hyatt.com." ~ Joan Lowell, vice president of Electronic Distribution for Hyatt
DIRECTV Tunes In To Expanded AT&T Contract
"In such a competitive industry, it was absolutely critical that our network gives us the ability to react quickly to customer demand and marketplace dynamics. AT&T not only provides the critical voice services and features that are the backbone of our Customer Service, but also the data network that supports our entire Enterprise." ~ Robert Pacek, executive vice president and chief information officer, DIRECTV, Inc.
AT&T Wins Contract From Sweet Paper
"Our strength is moving large quantities of goods quickly and efficiently through the system. We can not survive with out a reliable, secure and efficient network." ~ Jeffrey Scheck, vice-president, Sweet Papers
AT&T Wins $2 Million Global Networking Contract From Tuthill Corp.
"We had an immediate need for increased bandwidth to give our employees faster and more secure access to our company databases and information. AT&T has the global footprint and technology to deliver a solution that could met our needs in a low-cost and efficient way." ~ Chuck Oler, Tuthill senior vice president and CIO for Global Sourcing

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January

Staples to Offer AT&T CallVantage Service
"Small office and home office workers depend on Staples to offer them innovative solutions to make their work life easier. VoIP is rapidly changing the way people communicate and do business. AT&T CallVantage Service is clearly a service that will offer our customers exciting new communication capabilities and savings." ~ Bruce Bresser, Staples vice president of technology
Fireman's Fund Insurance Selects AT&T For Advanced Networking Services
"We chose AT&T for its technology leadership and its ability to provide and manage a new, state-of-the-art communications network that optimizes and streamlines our business operations. AT&T’s advanced, cost-efficient technologies – like VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) – will further the company’s corporate mission of making it easier for customers to work with us and is critical to our goal of using technology to lead our industry." ~ Fred Matteson, chief information officer for FFIC
BISYS Extends AT&T Relationship With Multimillion-Dollar Contract
"When financial institutions select BISYS, they consider our stable and secure broadband network a major benefit. AT&T is part of the reason we are able to help our clients stimulate growth, reduce costs, and increase flexibility, while they focus their resources on their core competencies." ~ Bob Pojman, Senior Vice President of BISYS’ Networking Services
AT&T Wins Tech Data Contract To Support Ordering And Logistics Management Capabilities
"Tech Data’s entire business focuses around its ability to manage an effective supply chain—from our suppliers to our customers. We’re pleased to continue our strong relationship with AT&T. They have shown a strong commitment to understanding and responding to our changing needs while consistently delivering high quality service and support." ~ Joseph A. Osbourn, executive vice president & worldwide chief information officer
Election Systems Casts Its Vote For AT&T
"This relationship with AT&T allows us to leverage the expertise and exceptional products of one of the world’s leading technology providers. It is a win-win for us and our customers. AT&T’s ability to deliver an enterprise solution and bring additional value to the table were the deciding factors in choosing to continue our relationship." ~ Dick Jablonski, Vice President of ES&S.
URS Gains Improved Network Speed, Productivity From AT&T
"AT&T understands my company’s history and business needs, as well as the previous infrastructure we were dealing with. As a result, they were able to show us tangible cost savings while maintaining a good relationship with a vendor that we’ve trusted for data services in the past." ~ Tom Lynch, vice president of information technology for URS Corp.
Metavante Chooses AT&T For Multimillion Dollar Networking Contract
"We view AT&T as a strategic consultant to our business, and worked very closely with them to develop an innovative solution that enables us to deliver services that differentiate us in the marketplace. We’re delighted to collaborate with AT&T and leverage their technology expertise to provide the highest quality support and service to our customer base." ~ Brian Hurdis, executive vice president and chief information officer, Metavante
Konica Minolta Chooses AT&T Network To Integrate Businesses
"Our network is central to our business, and with AT&T, we have a very solid networking environment. AT&T’s VPN offers unmatched security, flexibility and efficiency. We can measure its success in the reduced number of complaints from internal customers, which have been reduced significantly." ~ Cathleen Lilli, director of infrastructure services, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.

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