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December

First Cash Financial Services Selects AT&T for International NetworkServices

First Cash Financial Services needed a service provider that offered not only a secure, reliable network solution, but also a global footprint," said Doug Orr, executive vice president and chief financial officer, First Cash Financial Services. "AT&T brought its expertise to the table, along with a flexible solution that could cater directly to our needs as they change with customer demand."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Andover Public Schools; Increased Bandwidth Enhances Connectivity for Kansas School District

"We are confident that the solution provided by AT&T will streamline communications and network management while also supporting educational applications, such as online student testing," said Mark Evans, superintendent of schools for Andover Public Schools.

AT&T Consolidates Services for NYK Logistics; NYK's Supply Chain-Management Business Benefits Globally From AT&T's Communications Services

"NYK needed global connectivity that requires a secure IP-based solution," said Darla Long, Data Center manager for NYK Logistics. "AT&T was able to extend our global networking capabilities to deliver the services and solutions that we need at a multinational level. With AT&T, we can deploy in-country IP services to support operations everywhere that we run our business."

EMCON Technologies Signs Multimillion Dollar Contract with AT&T for Global Voice and Data Services; AT&T's Managed Services to Connect Emission Technology Company's Global Operations

"AT&T provides the complete suite of communications products needed to support our global enterprise environment," said Gene Horlander, Senior Director, Enterprise Technology Information & Operations, EMCON Technologies. "Being able to collaborate from anywhere gives us the ability to quickly respond to business requirements and provides the competitive edge needed in a demanding market."

Nazdar Selects AT&T for New Network Services

"The AT&T VPN will allow us to monitor the speed used by each location so that we can make bandwidth adjustments accordingly," said Chris Davis, vice president and chief information officer at Nazdar. "The network solution provided by AT&T further enables us to focus on our business and prepare for future growth in our networking needs."

ICI Selects AT&T for Enhanced Managed Security Services

"ICI is taking a proactive approach to increase levels of network security across the organization globally. Once this initial phase of deployment is complete, we will be looking to extend the protection to laptop users working directly on the Internet," said Paul Simmonds, ICI global information security director.

AT&T OPT-E-MAN Solution Makes the Grade for Cook County School District 130; Online Demands of Larger Classrooms Met and Managed Through Reliable Optical Network Service

"Today's student deserves to be fully prepared for a successful future, which will undoubtedly include advanced technology tools and applications," said John Williamsen, technology director, Cook County District 130. "With AT&T's optical network, our schools will operate on an advanced system that enables reliable, secure and quick connectivity among locations."

Local Joliet Physician Group Selects AT&T for Managed Online Data Solutions; AT&T Managed Internet Service Provides Reliable, Quick Patient-Information Retrieval From Multiple Medical Offices Throughout Suburban Chicago

"In today's age of early detection and medical collaboration, the ability to quickly and easily share medical information among doctors is critical," said P.J. Sidhu, administrator, JOHA. "Our patients deserve quality, reliable service, and with AT&T, we continue to deliver just that — timely, informed diagnoses that comes from real-time collaboration."

Omron Selects AT&T to Provide LAN Management in Europe; Extended Partnership Sees AT&T Manage Omron's LAN Environment in 17 Countries

"AT&T was the only provider that could demonstrate a workable model on a global level. This, coupled with the fact that AT&T already has a broad view of our business, made AT&T our partner of choice for a fully managed solution of our LAN environment, " said Roel Spijker, architect, IT Infrastructure Solutions at Omron Europe.

AT&T Services Provide Enhanced Communications Capabilities for Rack Room Shoes

"Our existing legacy system was outdated; we needed to make a decision on a new solution to streamline our business and allow for seamless collaboration and unified communications," said Pappu Singh, manager of eCommerce and Network Services, Rack Room Shoes. "AT&T was able to provide the best engineering resources in the industry - with local technicians to help us implement our system here in Charlotte - and really developed a long-term solution for us."

AT&T Will Provide Network Services to Establish a Corporate wide Communications Platform and Enhanced Security for Leading Home-Furnishing Company

"We needed to consolidate the communications providers and technologies of Furniture Brands' divisions to establish corporate wide communications and management of our network services," said Bob Hardester, chief information officer, Furniture Brands International. "With this new solution, we now have the tools to operate communications for all of our divisions, with one technology managed by AT&T."

AT&T Network Services to Help Ducks Unlimited Spread the Word about Wetlands Preservation; Ducks Unlimited to Leverage AT&T MPLS-based VPN Solution to Efficiently and Effectively Manage Information

"We are in the business of convincing people of the value of North America's wetlands, and we use our network services to help communicate with people," said Andy Pulliam, director, Information Technology, Ducks Unlimited. "This new MPLS solution will provide Class of Service (CoS) for our voice and data communications over our network services so that we can deliver our message to the public loud and clear."

November

AT&T Announces Three-Year Contract with Energy Alloys

"With multiple domestic locations and the need to support our recently expanded global sites, we needed a provider capable of connecting all of our sites on one network to ensure secure and reliable data communications," said Jonathan Whitehouse, global systems architect, Energy Alloys. "We are confident that the solution provided by AT&T will sustain our current network needs as well as provide the flexibility needed to deploy future applications, such as VoIP, as we continue to grow our business."

AT&T to Enhance Wireless Solution for US Airways; $6 Million Contract Strengthens Wireless Services and Provides Real-Time Tracking for Cargo at 85 Airports Nationwide

"In a move to optimize and improve our tracking of cargo shipments, we sought a reliable and consistent solution," said Joe Beery, US Airways' senior vice president and chief information officer. "AT&T brings the benefit of wireless advantages to the solution and enhances our agility and high-quality standards to our customer service philosophy."

AT&T Signs New Contract with MetroHealth System; Northeastern Ohio Health Care Provider Turns to AT&T and Aruba Networks for a Secure Wireless Solution

"We wanted a wireless communications solution that uses advanced technologies to give our entire hospital staff immediate access to critical patient information and hospital inventory records," said Alan Greenslade, director of Information Services, Infrastructure, for MetroHealth System. "By turning to AT&T and Aruba Networks for our wireless network, we can be confident in the reliability of the communications services on which we depend to deliver superior patient care."

Howell Allen Clinic Selects AT&T for New Network Services

"The reliability provided by the AT&T solution was essential for us as a health care provider," said Jeff Runion, chief information officer with Howell Allen Clinic. "Our patients and our service partners depend on on-time information and data. AT&T's advanced data support system will give us the best communications tools to provide exemplary care to our patients."

Formica Corporation Selects AT&T's Managed Integrated Voice and Data Solutions for Its American and Canadian Locations; International Surfacing Company Enhances Efficiency and Reliability With Single Network Services Provider

"Throughout the past year, AT&T has shown its superiority in connectivity and network reliability," said Bipin PN, director of Technical Services, Formica Corporation. "Selecting AT&T's managed network solutions and advanced platform technology for our North American and European operations provides us increased efficiency with the ease of use from a single network provider."

AT&T Announces New Contract with The American Legion National Headquarters; AT&T Solution to Provide New Network Services for Global Service Organization

"We were in search of a new provider capable of upgrading our existing services and supporting the most vital aspects of our business - communications between our staff members located at various facilities and with our membership and volunteer leadership throughout the country," said Brad Pryor, IT director of The American Legion. "The excellent relationship between the AT&T account team and The American Legion will ensure that the AT&T network services will provide tremendous cost-efficiencies and peak performance."

AT&T Signs Business Services Contract with York Insurance Services Group; AT&T Solution Will Enhance Network Management Capabilities for Growing Insurance Company

"York is a fast-growing company and is adding technology and services to increase our value to customers," said Nick Sopov, vice president and chief technology officer at York. "We decided to go back to using AT&T because the scalable and integrated management solution they provide will enable York to prosper during growth and will standardize the maintenance of our constantly expanding network."

October

AT&T Enhances Connectivity and Reliability for Shelby County on Election Day; AT&T Establishes Advanced Communications Capabilities for Shelby County Election Commission for Memphis Mayoral Election

"We required AT&T's professional services to secure the county's ability to communicate and effectively run election day with an advanced and reliable communications system," said James Johnson, Information Systems, Shelby County Election Commission. "We pride ourselves on running elections smoothly and securely, and AT&T has helped us improve vital communications capabilities that contribute to that mission."

AT&T Enables UMB Bank to Deliver on Its VoIP Strategy

"When UMB Bank set out to migrate to a VoIP system, we needed a solution that would not only provide a secure network but also a way to do business more efficiently," said Bill Taylor, vice president of Network Engineering, UMB Bank. "Considering these needs, AT&T stood out as the clear choice."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

"With patients located throughout the Bay Area, we needed a provider capable of delivering state-of-the-art technology to support our advanced medical applications and connect our doctors with patients at multiple locations under one network," said Doug Myers, chief financial officer, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. "We are confident that the solution provided by AT&T will help sustain secure and reliable access for our doctors, nurses and clinicians to access current applications, such as EMR and PACS, which will help us to better serve our patients."

AT&T'S Hosting Services Will Support New Disaster Recovery System for Leading Southeast Transport Company AAA Cooper

"Our DR plan with AT&T allows AAA Cooper to keep servicing our customers even if the home office goes completely down," said Jeff Liles, director, Information Services, AAA Cooper. "In our business, customers require on-time deliveries to keep operations running. The network redundancy and reliable connectivity that AT&T provides ensure that we can do our job, which is coordinating ACT trucks to deliver customer products on time, every time."

AT&T Helps Source Interlink Consolidate Acquired Businesses; AT&T to Link Network Services for Leading Entertainment Products Distributor

"With locations ranging from tiny regional offices to major data centers, we needed a full suite of technologies that would scale in a cost effective fashion, both in terms of infrastructure and management services," said Linwood Ferguson, chief information officer, Source Interlink Companies, Inc. "We found AT&T to provide the deepest range of offerings to connect these diverse businesses together, especially when it came to smoothly integrating VPN-based solutions with MPLS. Of equal importance, AT&T had credible resources in place to provide for a fast, professionally managed implementation so our internal resources can focus on business integration instead of the network."

AT&T Helps PSCU Financial Services Link St. Petersburg Headquarters with Arizona Data Center

"We needed seamless connectivity between our headquarters and data center to expand and improve call center operations and better secure our communications capabilities," said Richard Ledbetter, chief information officer of PSCU Financial Services. "AT&T set us up with the equipment and services required to get the job done and guided us through the process so that we are best able to leverage our business communications to secure and grow PSCU's business."

AT&T Wins Networking Services Contract with LSI Industries; Leading Image Solutions Company Taps AT&T for High-Bandwidth Communications Needs

"LSI has aggressive growth goals that require a network solution that is flexible and can easily adapt to our changing needs," said Bob Ready, CEO, LSI Industries. "AT&T has a long-standing relationship with LSI that brought us the technical capabilities that we were looking for. This is the kind of technical solution that will continue to distinguish LSI as an industry-leading innovator that delivers superior value to our customers."

Allianz of America Signs Four-Year Contract with AT&T for Managed Network Services

"We are very pleased with the flexibility of AT&T to customize network solutions to meet the business requirements of AZOA's new shared-services organization," said Oliver T. Bussmann, AZOA chief information officer. "This is essential in all of our relationships. AT&T met the exceptional price/performance ratios that are critical to success with Allianz."

Forbes.com Extends Web Site Hosting Services with AT&T

"We are thrilled to expand our business with AT&T," said Mike Smith, vice president and general manager of Operations at Forbes.com. "AT&T's online infrastructure has provided Forbes.com visitors around the world with a fast, reliable experience on our site, even in periods of high traffic. We recognize the value that AT&T's hosting capabilities bring to our online business."

AT&T Inks Data Network Contract with Bruce Foods; AT&T Solution to Provide Efficiency and Business Continuity Plan for Louisiana-Based Food Manufacturer

"We needed a cost-efficient, unified network platform to help improve communications between our various manufacturing plants," said Bruce Parker, chief financial officer for Bruce Foods. "We're confident that the AT&T VPN solution will allow us to plan business operation continuity in the face of disaster and provide confidence in our overall network performance. "

Young's Market Co. Chooses AT&T for Voice Services Contract

"As Young's Market's communications needs continue to grow and expand, AT&T is able to help us meet our changing needs and create new opportunities," said Jim Johnson, director of Telecommunications at Young's Market. "We were looking to improve our customer experience, and with AT&T services, we're now able to fulfill orders more efficiently and provide better customer service."

Iron Mountain Selects AT&T in Europe

"AT&T demonstrated that it could meet our immediate business requirements as well as provide a long-term, cost-effective solution for future expansion of the company," said Grant Young, vice president, IT of Iron Mountain Europe. "The VPN service also allows us to develop and introduce Unified Communications programs to further strengthen our business processes."

Tokyo Electron America Selects AT&T Network Services

"TEL is focused on delivering superior customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which requires sophisticated applications and network services that we can rely on," said Russ Finney, vice president of Information Systems with Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings. "AT&T's fully managed solution will help us continue to improve the customer experience by enhancing performance of these critical U.S.-based customer support applications."

First State Bank & Trust Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Kansas-Based Bank

"AT&T's unified network platform will enable us to not only better protect our customer's assets, it will enhance the customer's online and in-person banking experiences," said Harry Wheeler, senior vice president of First State Bank & Trust. "These are benefits that our customers expect, and the solution provided by AT&T will help us continue to meet and exceed those expectations."

AT&T to Provide Hosting Services for Zillow.com; AT&T to Expand Capabilities for Real Estate Web Site

"As Zillow grows, we must be confident that we have hosting capabilities in place to provide reliable services to our customers," said David Beitel, chief technology officer at Zillow. "AT&T brings demonstrated experience with large, transactional-based, highly scalable customers; strong security policies; and consultative expertise from a responsive, proactive team. We're confident in AT&T's ability to meet our network hosting needs."

AT&T and Cleveland Housing Network Connect Low-Income Residents; 250 Cleveland Families Will Receive Internet and Technology Packages to Provide Educational, Job and Workforce Opportunities

"Having online access is a powerful tool to help improve our residents' economic well-being," said Rob Curry, executive director of the Cleveland Housing Network. "Through this partnership, residents will have the opportunity to improve their lives by improving their job skills and helping their children succeed in school."

Firethorn and CheckFree to Provide Arvest Bank Group Mobile Banking and Payments; Midwest community bank leader to deliver convenient, flexible and secure mobile banking and payment options to customers

"Convenience for our customers is always a top priority as demonstrated by our 12-hour banking locations and expansive ATM network," said David DeMarea, Director of Alternative Delivery Systems at Arvest. "This is an additional channel that will allow our customers to manage their banking services. We appreciate working with Firethorn and CheckFree to bring this new access channel to our customers."

U.S. Postal Service Expands Nationwide Wireless Data Solution with AT&T; BlackBerry 8800 and 8820 Series Handsets Distributed to 5,400 Employees for Wireless Enterprise Applications

"Technology initiatives such as this help USPS streamline operations across the nation," said Bob Otto, who oversaw implementation of the initiative for USPS as chief technology officer and vice president. "In addition to immediate voice and data communication improvements, this wireless solution allows USPS to explore location-based tracking, asset and supply acquisition, IT support and video training applications — all to be delivered on the mobile device."

AT&T Virtual Private Network Service Connects Pratt Industries Manufacturing Sites across the U.S.; VPN Solution Means Higher Bandwidth, Less Interoffice Paper for Environmentally Conscious Company

"With our AT&T VPN services established, Pratt's telecommunications framework will enable growth in capabilities as we continue to increase our use of virtual and digital technology for managing information systems," said Brian McPheely, chief operating officer, Pratt Industries USA Inc.

AT&T Wins $13.8 Million Contract to Build Advanced Personnel Forecasting System for The U.S. Marine Corps; AT&T Solution to Integrate Forecasting Models, Data and Workflow in a Collaborative System

"Accurate personnel forecasting is critical to maintaining an optimal fighting force, and developing advanced modeling subsystems requires deep software engineering, data management and algorithm expertise," said John Klebonis, AT&T vice president, Professional Services. "AT&T's state-of-the-art data-driven, manpower and forecasting system is a solution designed to drive communication, workflow and collaboration across the Corps. By empowering the Marine Corps to take action today, the Marine Corps will ensure they have the right people in the right places well into the future."

AT&T Wins Network Services Contract with Fairwinds Credit Union; AT&T Solution to Provide Network Infrastructure for Multiple Financial Locations

"We needed a cost-efficient, meshed network platform that would be able to ensure business continuity," said Charlie Lai, chief information officer for Fairwinds Credit Union. "We're confident that the AT&T VPN will deliver those benefits while also establishing the peace of mind for our customers that their critical information is retrievable."

AT&T Completes Multimillion-Dollar Technology Upgrade of U.S. Olympic Training Centers; Athletes at Three U.S. Olympic Training Centers Benefit From New Technologies to Support Training; High-Tech Tools Give U.S. Olympic Team Hopefuls Competitive Edge for 2008 Olympic Games

AT&T Extends Contract with iGate for Advanced Voice and Data Solutions

"A robust network infrastructure is critical for the iTOPS (integrated technology and operations) and IT services that we deliver in the marketplace" said M. Chella Namasivayam, vice president of Information Technology and Administration for iGATE Global Solutions Limited. "Through the integrated voice and data services backbone of AT&T, we have built a resilient network that is fine-tuned for optimal operational performance and uniform service delivery levels."

September

AT&T Wins Networking Services Contract with Seyfarth Shaw; Leading Law Firm Selects AT&T for High Speed IP Networking Services

"Our MPLS-based VPN technology will provide dramatic efficiencies and deliver a host of new capabilities for Seyfarth Shaw's attorneys and staff," said Philip Ross, AT&T vice president-Global Business Services-Central Region. "We're excited to extend and expand our long-standing relationship with Seyfarth Shaw and bring the company the benefits of advanced IP networking services."

AT&T Signs New Contract with the State of Missouri; State Government Increases Operational Efficiencies With Converged Networking Solution

"Replacing our existing voice and data network with a converged network solution and applying IP-based applications will allow the state to operate more efficiently and improve the delivery of government services to the citizens of Missouri," said Dan Ross, chief information officer for Missouri. "AT&T provided the best overall network design and presented the greatest statewide presence. The solution will support several cost-saving strategies and form the basis of the state's disaster recovery and business continuity network plan, as well as sustain the future implementation of applications, such as Voice over IP."

Motivational Systems Inc. Selects AT&T for Voice, Data and Network-Integration Services

"As MSI's communications needs continue to grow and expand, we are pleased to renew and expand our partnership with AT&T to help meet our changing needs and create new opportunities," said Olivier Cogé, MSI's vice president of Information Technology. "Flexibility and reliability in our network services are extremely important, and the new systems will help us continue to provide the best possible service to our clients."

AT&T Wins Deal to Build Next-Generation Enterprise Network for U.S. Department of the Treasury; The AT&T-led Team the First to Receive a Major Award Through the GSA's Networx Universal Program

"As the primary steward for driving U.S. economic and financial growth, the Department of the Treasury requires the greatest level of security, interoperability and reliability for its network operations to execute this major responsibility," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T is truly honored to conduct the first significant transformation under Networx for the Treasury. With our proven track record of deploying cost-effective and highly secure data networks, AT&T will help the Treasury maximize the full potential of transformation. In addition, AT&T will manage TNet for the Treasury and thus enable the agency to better focus its resources on delivering mission-critical services and supporting its bureaus."

AT&T Establishes New Network Services for Leading Medical Liability Insurer; ; AT&T Advances Virtual Private Network Services for ProAssurance and Handles Hardware Installation at Birmingham Headquarters

"AT&T gives ProAssurance the network services to enhance the way that our professionals are able to communicate across the country and further streamline and improve how we report on the progress of our business," said Willie Clemons, vice president, Information Systems, ProAssurance. "AT&T's presence every step along the way, from installation to network integration to maintenance and management, is something we've come to depend on."

Old Second Bancorp Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Solution Provides Security, Disaster Recovery Plan for Multiple Financial Locations

"We needed a cost-efficient, converged network platform that would help improve productivity and allow for business growth," said Dave O'Brien, executive vice president of Information Systems for Old Second Bancorp. "We're confident that the AT&T VPN will deliver those benefits while also providing the reliability, continuity and security features that our customers have come to expect from Old Second Bancorp."

AT&T Awarded Global IT and Network-Management Contract from Sun Microsystems; AT&T Also Wins Contract With Sun to Provide Virtual Private Network Solution to Facilities Worldwide

"AT&T has the global presence, scale and expertise to meet our evolving telecommunications needs throughout the world," said Jerry Hunter, vice president of IT Operations at Sun Microsystems Inc. "Our relationships with global service providers such as AT&T help ensure that our operations are managed effectively and efficiently and empower our employees and customers with seamless access to the information they need."

AT&T Expands Services to American Electric Power with $24.5 Million Network Services Contract; AT&T's Integrated Solutions Increase Cost-Effectiveness and Ease of Use for Leading Electric Provider

"AT&T and AEP's relationship is a natural fit," said Philip Ross, vice president, AT&T Global Business Services &151; Central Region. As AEP's local carrier in nine out of 11 states, AT&T is committed to providing the highest network reliability and service quality. We look forward to continued synergies from our collaboration, as AT&T develops more leading-edge solutions for large enterprises such as American Electric Power."

Frederick's of Hollywood Awards AT&T New Network and Voice Contract; AT&T Services Will Create Custom Solution for the Company's 135 Locations

"The AT&T team presented us with a solid, affordable solution that will help us streamline our business," said Jayson Jackson, Frederick's director of Information Technology Operations. "The reliability of the network and the depth of AT&T's product offers made AT&T an easy choice."

AT&T Chosen to Supply Network Solution for Marmon/Keystone Corp.; 100-Year-Old Tubular and Bar Supplier to Increase Efficiency and Flexibility With AT&T Services

"The new network from AT&T's network solutions will enable us to provide the same reliable and efficient service to our customers while increasing performance for our next century of service." said Alavi Aboosally, director, M.I.S. "With increased productivity and reliable connectivity, AT&T's MPLS-based services adds further flexibility and value to our growing business operations."

AT&T Wins $6 Million Contract with Ericsson to Provide Virtual Private Network Services in The Middle East

"A reliable network, backed by a comprehensive service level agreement, the ability to execute locally and speedy implementation, were all key requirements for us when choosing our network provider in the Middle East," said Carl-Magnus Månsson, chief information officer of Ericsson. "AT&T provides us with all of this, backed up by the strong partnerships it has built with key players in the area. We are dedicated to the Middle East as a growth area of our business and feel that this is matched by the commitment that AT&T has made to the region."

3Com Integrates AT&T's VoiceTone Technology

"Being a global provider of network services requires us to constantly evaluate our customer service applications to ensure timely and efficient support 24/7," said Mark Boyer, senior director of Outsourced Support Services for 3Com. "AT&T's leadership in the process to enhance our tech support will go a long way to making our customer support systems even more robust."

Bradco Supply Corp. Upgrades Network with AT&T Private Network Transport Services

"AT&T's professionalism and expertise allowed us to collaboratively develop a solution that capitalized on our limited internal resources while being robust enough to adapt to our demanding business requirements," said Joe Hradil, chief information officer for Bradco Supply Corp. "The AT&T solution will enable us to improve our business processes and drive revenue."

FranklinCovey Renews and Expands Contract With AT&T for Highly Effective Voice, Data and Wireless Solution

"As a company that offers our own customers effectiveness training and productivity, it is crucial that we have the most efficient and reliable technology available to deliver the best results," said Mike Connelly, chief information officer, FranklinCovey. "FranklinCovey has been pleased with the voice and data services provided by AT&T, and we are extremely happy that the new streamlined wireless offering will provide us with cost-efficiencies and ease of use and will contribute to our bottom line."

AT&T Wins Hosting Contract from Air Products

"The data center hosts a number of our critical business applications, which are used across our operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and AT&T's infrastructure and proven capabilities made it the perfect choice to match our requirements," said Virgil Palmer, director for Global IT Sourcing Management Office at Air Products.

August

FMC Corporation Extends Contract with AT&T for Global Networking and Hosting Services

"AT&T offered us the most comprehensive networking solution with the capability to manage both domestic and international sites on the network," said Frank Gregg, director of technical infrastructure operations and security for FMC Corp. "The scalability and security features of AT&T's global network were highly impressive. We are confident that AT&T has the technical infrastructure and consulting expertise to support our ever growing and evolving telecommunications needs."

The MedLeh Group Selects AT&T for Networking Services

"We rely on leading-edge technology to handle massive amounts of electronic information, and AT&T's networking solution plays a central role in helping us keep our customers happy," said Dan Lehane, chief executive officer of The MedLeh Group. "Reliability is extremely important for us because we know that clients' reputations are at stake every time they take on a new case, and their data has to be there when they need it."

Ohio Attorney General's Office Selects AT&T Network Services for New Youngstown Office; AT&T Will Connect Offices Throughout State Increasing Criminal Investigation Process Efficiency

"As our office continues to grow and meet the needs of Ohio residents, we need the flexibility, reliability and security that only AT&T's network services can provide," said Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann. "The OPT-E-MAN solution provided by AT&T further enables us to focus on our business and not worry about the transfer of client data over our growing office network."

AT&T Wins Networking Services Contract with Global Hyatt Corp.; IP Networking Services to Integrate Nearly 300 Hyatt Locations Worldwide

"AT&T’s solution offered us cost control, greater operating efficiency and innovative technology to enhance the efficiency of our hotels,” said Jim Lamb, senior vice president, Information Technology, Global Hyatt Corp. "With AT&T, we can capitalize on a communications infrastructure that will serve our needs now, accommodate our ever-growing technology requirements and position us to deliver a host of new, exciting services in the future.”

Burns & McDonnell Selects AT&T Network Services

"Our work to plan, design, permit, construct and manage facilities is increasingly proceeding internationally, which prompted us to adopt a philosophy that encourages anywhere, anytime computing." said Kris Paper, principal and director of Information Technology for Burns & McDonnell. "AT&T's services upgrade will play a major role in keeping everyone connected all over the world."

AT&T Extends Contract with Pioneer Investments for Advanced Voice Solutions

"I admire AT&T's commitment to try and meet our evolving telecommunications needs and to work toward developing solutions that create efficiencies and support growth," said Chris Chapin, vice president of Information Technology for Pioneer Investments. "We can better serve our clients' financial needs knowing that the communications systems that we have in place are reliable and secure. We look forward to continuing our relationship with AT&T."

Bert Ogden Shifts into High Gear with AT&T Network Services Upgrade

"We are proud to be implementing leading-edge technologies to support the most important aspect of our business: communications with our customers and between our various operating locations," said Robert Vackar, chief executive officer of Bert Ogden. "The network services upgrade delivered by AT&T will provide the robust and reliable service that we need to stay connected around the clock."

AT&T Deploys New IP Telephony Solution for Food Lion; AT&T to Provide Network Integration Services and Equipment Supply Management for Leading Grocer's Extensive Voice Upgrade

Perkins Eastman Chooses AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider

"As our business continued to steadily grow, we needed a network platform that would allow remote users to access the company database," said Bradford Perkins, chairman and chief executive officer of Perkins Eastman. "The network solution provided by AT&T further enables us to focus on our business and not worry about the transfer of sensitive client data over our communications platform."

U.S. Army Awards AT&T Government Solutions $9.8 Million Networking Contract; AT&T to Provide Broadband Data Network Upgrade for Fort Bliss

Members Choice Credit Union Chooses AT&T for Network Services Upgrade

"AT&T's networking services are helping us manage a vast amount of mission-critical data every day," said David Dang, vice president of Information Technology with Members Choice Credit Union. "This network services upgrade is designed to help Members Choice continue to deliver the high level of customer service that our members expect."

AT&T Wins Multimillion Dollar Networking Contract from Learning Care Group; AT&T Networking Solution to Serve 700 Additional Learning Care Group Locations

"Our goal is to leverage AT&T's networking expertise to deliver a common set of Web-based applications across all of our locations to make them the most technologically advanced in the child care industry," said Khris Hruska, director of technology for Learning Care Group. "AT&T's ability to quickly scale capabilities to meet our growing needs make this a great fit."

AT&T Provides Atlas with Data Centers to Accommodate Growth in Interactive Marketing

"It's critical for our business that we provide our customers the highest degree of availability, most expansive reach and the greatest delivery speeds available to a global audience," said Greg Meyer, senior vice president, Product and Technology, Atlas. "Trusting AT&T as our hosting and security services provider allows us to focus on our core business."

AT&T Announces Completion of High-Tech Upgrades at The Home of the U.S. Olympic Movement; Multimillion-Dollar Technology Program at Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Powers Remote Coaching, Distance E-Learning, Other Capabilities; New Tools Give U.S. Athletes Competitive Training Edge at One-Year Countdown to Olympic Games

"We are excited to continue our relationship with AT&T as we prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games," said Jim Scherr, USOC chief executive officer. "The AT&T solutions installed at our U.S. Olympic Training Centers are not only providing athletes with the tools to improve training and schoolwork but also enabling them to stay connected to family and friends, which is critical in helping athletes stay motivated throughout long months of training."

AT&T Wins Networking Contract with Jackson National Life Insurance

"The quality and reliability of AT&T's services will help us consolidate data services and provide our associates around the world with standardized applications and communications capabilities," said Keith Moore, chief technology officer-Global Data Services for Jackson's parent company, Prudential plc, an international financial services firm with headquarters in London.

The Hanover Insurance Group Expands Its Relationship with AT&T, Adding Network Migration and Enhanced Voice Services

"We are pleased to extend our relationship with AT&T," said Michael C. Clifton, chief technology officer for The Hanover. "Through the partnership, we will continue to make it easier for our agent partners and their customers to do business with The Hanover and will provide them with the services that they need, 24 hours a day."

AT&T Equips Raleigh Police with 3G Mobile Broadband; Scalable Solution Enhances Officer Safety and Provides Wireless Access to Mug Shots, Arrest Warrants and DMV Records

Officers require access to databases of mug shots, arrest warrants and DMV records on the spot," said Lawrence Cullipher, IT manager, Raleigh Police Department. "Reliable access to data boosts productivity, leads to better decisions and keeps our officers safe while they are protecting the community."

AT&T Government Solutions Wins Alliant Contract from General Services Administration

July

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Selects AT&T to Provide Network Services; Solutions Enhance Information Transmission and Management for Network of Cancer Treatment Facilities

"At CTCA, everything we do is focused on improving our patients' treatment experience," said Chad A. Eckes, chief information officer for CTCA. "Our ability to access real-time patient medical information 24 hours a day, seven days a week is critical to our commitment to providing our patients with the most efficient, highest-quality cancer care in the country. AT&T's reliable network solutions and our redundant design will allow us to operate more efficiently and confidently while maintaining a continuous flow of electronic medical information to the clinician."

AT&T Selected to Provide Voice Services to Jenny Craig Inc.; AT&T Voice Services Will Support the Weight Loss Company's New Business Generation

"We're happy with the relationship that we have developed with AT&T and know that we can count on the reliability of AT&T's network to ensure we provide the best customer service experience possible," said Shoukry Tiab, Jenny Craig's chief information officer.

Rexam Selects AT&T to Provide Global Networking Services; AT&T's Proven Capabilities Lead to Network Vendor Consolidation

"We have been impressed by AT&T's ability to provide consistent, reliable and cost-effective services to our business across the globe," said John Neal, chief technology officer of Rexam. "We pride ourselves on our way of working — the Rexam way — which is built on four values of trust, teamwork, continuous improvement and recognition. The Rexam way applies to all areas of the business, including the management of supplier relationships. As such, AT&T has proved without a doubt that it integrates well with this philosophy."

Arch Coal Mines Lower Costs with AT&T Network Services As Summer Heats Up; AT&T Solution to Connect Arch Coal Headquarters With 20 Locations Nationwide

"We strive to keep our cost of producing coal-based energy as low as possible," said Arch Coal's Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Michael Abbene. "We're continuously evaluating the latest technologies and embracing those that maximize our return on investment, which is why we chose AT&T to provide our network and voice services."

AT&T Establishes New Network for Winn-Dixie; Network Upgrade Will Ensure Scalability as the Leading Grocer Implements a New Business Plan

"These AT&T services will provide an architecture to fulfill Winn-Dixie's needs as we build on our new business plan," said Rich Dubnick, senior director-IT Operations, Winn-Dixie. "While our current network is efficient and reliable, it does not have the bandwidth necessary for our future plans. AT&T's VPN service ensures that we will be able to scale our communications and data capabilities in the future. AT&T is helping Winn-Dixie deliver on its promise of getting better all the time."

Alorica Inc. Selects AT&T to Help Drive Initiatives for Customer Contact Center; New Suite of Services Will Support the Needs of Alorica's Contact Center Business

"Alorica is an innovative company that is always looking for ways to provide better service for our customers, as well as provide flexibility to its business model to help it grow new business," said Andy Lee, chief executive officer of Alorica. "To meet our customers' needs, we sought a provider that could assist us with rapid deployment of MPLS network services, provide the hardware and deploy the technical skills of the people to implement an entire solution. AT&T fit the bill perfectly."

Towne Air Freight Selects AT&T to Provide Integrated Voice, Data and Internet Services; Bundled Solutions Enhance Efficiency and Flexibility for Leading Freight Carrier

"As our customers' needs evolve and increase, Towne Air Freight is committed to consistently providing quality carrier solutions that are reliable, timely and innovative," said Gary Bateman, vice president-Technology, Towne Air Freight. "AT&T's integrated services and network offer our employees the flexibility and confidence to effectively communicate and maintain a seamless shipping process that delivers value to our clients."

Children's Hospital Boston Extends Voice Contract with AT&T

"Children's is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care to children and to supporting their families," said John Meek, telecommunications manager at Children's Hospital Boston. "In critical-care situations, a few minutes can make a huge difference. With AT&T, we are confident that our specialists are supported by highly efficient and reliable voice services. We look forward to extending our 20-year relationship with AT&T."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Hisco; AT&T Solution to Provide New Network Services for Industrial Distribution Company

"We needed a cost-efficient, unified network platform to help improve communications with our various offices and our clients," said Nelson Picard, vice president of IT for Hisco. "We're confident that the AT&T PNT solution will help us enhance customer service and secure confidence in our network durability."

J. R. Simplot Awards Voice, Data and Wireless Remote Access Services Contract to AT&T; AT&T's Single-Source Network Services to Provide J. R. Simplot Greater Reliability and Efficiency

"After a comprehensive request for proposal and selection process, J. R. Simplot chose AT&T as our telecommunications services provider because of AT&T's global strategy, breadth of service offerings and industry leadership in connectivity solutions," said Roger W. Parks, vice president of information technology and chief information officer, J.R. Simplot. "AT&T continues to demonstrate visionary leadership in the technology and telecommunications industry for delivering the value-added solutions we require to meet our evolving global business needs."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Sunbelt Transformer; Texas-Based Manufacturing Company Upgrades Network and Connectivity With Suite of AT&T Services

"We needed a provider capable of leveraging leading-edge technology to streamline communication from our customers and off-site employees and between corporate locations," said Keith McBee, information technology director, Sunbelt Transformer. "We are confident that the solutions provided by AT&T will help us achieve maximum levels of efficiency so we can continue to provide superior service to our customers."

CSK Auto Selects AT&T for Voice, Data and Network-Integration Services; AT&T's Solution Will Drive Technology Growth for Retailer of Auto Parts

"We were impressed with the breadth and depth of the various AT&T offerings, but the level of support we received from the AT&T account team made us feel even more comfortable with migrating a large portion of CSK Auto's communications components to AT&T," said Brian Woodworth, vice president of IT operations at CSK Auto. "AT&T was able to offer us cost-efficiencies and seamless network integration. We are confident that the services provided by AT&T will support future technological growth that will help us conduct our business more efficiently."

AT&T Announces New Contract with John Muir Health

"We have a long-standing relationship with AT&T, and when the need surfaced for a communications provider capable of deploying a state-of-the-art networking solution to connect our multiple locations, we called on AT&T," says Eric Saff, chief information officer for John Muir Health. "The optical networking solution provided by AT&T will allow us to focus our efforts on the most important aspect of our business: our patients."

AT&T Deploys Global Network for Norgren; Network Is a Critical Enabler for Key Global Applications

"AT&T has demonstrated an impressive set of project management skills during the rollout of this project. As a supplier, AT&T is evolving with our business and has demonstrated great flexibility in working with us, something that was a key factor in the procurement process," said Keith Hopkinson, global IT director, Norgren. "Norgren has made a number of acquisitions over the past 18 months, and AT&T has been able to accommodate these in the global network very quickly."

Dr. Leonard's Healthcare Extends Contract with AT&T for Secure E-Mail Services

"AT&T's Secure E-mail Gateway has transformed the way our employees conduct daily e-mail activity," said Gary Porto, vice president of operations for Dr. Leonard's Healthcare. "E-mail is an integral part of our business operations, so knowing our system is protected from the increasing amount of spam and viruses that exists is invaluable."

Metso Advances Nationwide Call-Management Solution with AT&T; Metso USA Renews Domestic Services as Finland-Based Engineering and Technology Company Renews a Global Networking Services Contract with AT&T

"The AT&T global network infrastructure has already allowed us to implement, consolidate and upgrade a number of global business applications," said Peter Brodin, director of Information Technology Infrastructure Services for the Americas, Metso. "We are now seeking to leverage our strong existing network resources to add value and build communications capabilities that will drive our business. AT&T's OneNet service is another offering that has helped Metso establish a very strong, mutually beneficial relationship with AT&T."

UniFirst Selects AT&T for Network Expansion and Upgrade

"We look forward to managing this network deployment with AT&T," said Tom Lally, director of information technology for UniFirst Corp. "Having 165 locations supported by the same network will encourage greater collaboration and allow us to operate more efficiently."

AT&T Wins $2.7 Million Contract from The Picture People

"With AT&T's help, we have found a way to quickly deliver memorable, high-quality portraits while establishing an archive of high-resolution photos that can be accessed in the future, even if the customer doesn't choose to purchase the photos immediately," said Jimmy Jobe, chief information officer with The Picture People. "This is an enormous customer-service advantage, especially for young people in their 20s and 30s who are not accustomed to waiting for photography and may come to treasure portraits in our archive in the future."

June

Defense Information Systems Agency Awards AT&T $11.5 Million Contract; AT&T Government Solutions to Manage Department of Defense Video Teleconferencing System

"Battlefield forces need secure, reliable and scalable global communications capabilities," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T is proud to support DISA and U.S. military commanders around the world with our managed global videoconferencing solution. We'll use our world-renowned networking expertise to ensure that deployed commanders and their troops can share information reliably and in a secure manner."

AT&T Signs New Contract with Pacific Southwest Financial; Southern California-Based Regional Financial Institution Looks to AT&T to Consolidate Voice and Data Network

"We needed a unified voice and data communications network that could efficiently and securely support the transmission of essential business information," said Mary Meyer, vice president of administration for Pacific Southwest Financial. "We're confident that the IP Flexible Reach solution will empower us with a scalable and reliable network to help increase employee efficiency and enhance service to our customers."

Washington State Employees Credit Union Adds AT&T Network Services; New Network Services Provide Greater Reliability and Efficiency

"When evaluating potential providers, AT&T demonstrated an ability to meet our needs for a redundant, reliable network with the customer support and reporting tools that we required at a competitive price," said Tony Hildesheim, assistant vice president of Enterprise Systems at WSECU. "Our goal is to consistently deliver service that ensures the confidentiality, availability and integrity of the financial information that is entrusted to us by our members. In doing so, we require a data network that ensures that the financial services we provide to our members are both available and secure."

Metso Renews Global IP Networking Contract with AT&T

"The AT&T global network infrastructure has allowed us to implement, consolidate and upgrade a number of global business applications", said Pauli Nuutinen, Vice President, IT. "We are now looking to build value added services supporting our business's needs on top of existing network infrastructure".

AT&T Establishes Broadband Network Services for BI-LO; AT&T to Supply Broadband Network Services to Facilitate Advanced Features in BI-LO Stores Across the Southeast

"Our business requires that we have a reliable backup capability to our Frame Relay services," said Carol de Witt, BI-LO vice president and chief information officer. "With AT&T, we have been able to invest in information system technology and revamp our back office, while further establishing DSL options for use in our stores. This is a dynamic solution for us that will benefit BI-LO as well as our many in-store vendors."

AT&T Government Solutions Completes $12.4 Million Contract Order for Internal Revenue Service Contact Center Upgrade; AT&T Installs Hardware, Software and Circuits at Three IRS Computing Centers to Facilitate Processing of 130 Million Calls Annually

"To provide taxpayers with timely and accurate information, the IRS needs the ability to handle huge call volumes from tens of millions of callers," said Don Herring, president of AT&T Government Solutions. "This initiative gives the IRS the ability to become faster and more efficient to better serve the American taxpayers."

Critical Care Systems Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Solution Provides Increased Security for Multiple Pharmacy Locations

"We needed a cost-effective, unified network platform to help improve productivity and streamline communications," said Ron Lindahl, chief technology officer, Critical Care Systems. "We're confident that the AT&T VPN will deliver those benefits while providing the reliability and security features we need in order to serve our customers."

Cope Plastics Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Illinois-Based Manufacturing Company

"The unified network solution provided by AT&T will enable us to better connect our multiple locations and allow for more efficient business operations," said Jeff Maynard, manager, Information Technology, Cope Plastics. ""Customer service is one of Cope Plastics' core values, and with AT&T's solution, we will ultimately be able to enhance our customer service throughout the entire Midwest.""

IKANO Communications Inc. Signs New DSL Agreement with AT&T Worth $26 Million

"The agreement with AT&T allows IKANO to increase network services to our customers and gives us a 13-state expansion and a competitive DSL access product for potential new customers in those territories," said George Naspo, president and CEO, IKANO. "The new agreement also helps us to expand our retail and wholesale offerings simultaneously, which is extremely positive for our business."

Sakkonet Technology Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider

"As our ASP clients include some of the highest-volume traders in European power markets, we need a first-rate platform for data flow," said Eric Min, Sakonnet's chief operating officer. "The network solution provided by AT&T is an example of Sakonnet's commitment to harnessing the latest technological innovations that improve our application performance and client service."

AT&T Selected to Enhance Communications among Publisher's Locations

"With a strong reputation for providing reliable, dependable and cost-effective services, AT&T was an obvious choice for us," said Paul J. Crecca, executive vice president and chief financial officer, HCC. "We're confident that AT&T's voice and data network services will increase efficiencies and reduce HCC's operational costs."

AT&T Wins Voice and Networking Services Contract from AAR Corp.; Multiproduct Contract Minimizes Costs While Maximizing Flexibility for Aerospace Industry Service Provider

AT&T Announces New Contract with 360 Architecture Inc.; Missouri-Based Architectural Practice Upgrades Network Using AT&T Services

"As an architecture firm, some of the files we share are high-resolution images that require large amounts of bandwidth and can bog down our network," said Jeff Hamer, director of Information Technology, 360 Architecture. "The solution provided by AT&T will allow us to transmit large data files faster and more securely, creating a seamless communication network that will help us increase efficiency within our company."

AT&T Extends Mobility at Abington Memorial Hospital; 3G Devices Provide Remote Voice and Data Capabilities for Clinical Managers

"The new solutions provide efficient, portable access to voice and data over one hand-held device, enhancing remote communications capabilities," said Alison Ferren, vice president, Information Technology, AMH. "By extending the reach of the entire management team, the hospital is better equipped to deliver excellent patient care."

AT&T Selected to Provide Voice and Data Services to Independent Bank Corporation

"The excellent relationship between the AT&T Account Team and IBC's Information Technology Data and Telecommunications Team will ensure that the AT&T network services will provide tremendous cost-efficiencies and peak network performance," said Pete Graves, chief information officer, IBC. "We are confident that this solution will help us further our mission to provide IBC customers with the most convenient, reliable and secure banking and financial services experience."

AT&T Advanced Voice Features To Support Call Center Operations Of Innovation First Notice

"Providing a superior customer service experience is critical to the satisfaction of our clientele and its customers," said Jay Guden, vice president of Operations for Innovation First Notice. "We chose to enter into a long-term agreement with AT&T because of the company's high-quality service and availability guarantees as well as pricing certainty. We are confident that AT&T will be able to meet our needs as our operations expand in the future.

May

AT&T Renews and Expands OneNet Voice, Data and Internet Services Contract with Saia

"As Saia serves a broad customer base, on-time pickups and deliveries - with accurate invoicing - have become integral parts of what we strive to provide for our customers," said Mark Robinson, vice president and chief information officer. "Network reliability is essential to helping us meet our customer needs and deliver on our Xtreme Guarantee promise, which is why we chose AT&T as our communications provider."

Cymer Signs New Agreement with AT&T

"While Cymer has had a long-standing relationship with AT&T, with the new agreement, we expect to realize additional value by aggregating services under one global service provider, as well as superior customer support and service," said Craig Haught, vice president and chief information officer with Cymer. "Consolidation of our voice, data and wireless services, will allow us to receive significant improvement in our network performance and cellular coverage with existing spend. AT&T is helping us to simplify management, improve customer support and realize additional cost-efficiencies."

Customer Management Solutions Provider Turns to AT&T to Optimize Service

"With locations in both hemispheres, our need to provide customer service and call center availability around the clock requires a provider capable of linking our sites on a converged network communications platform," said Patty Zachman, OKS-Ameridial executive vice president. "The solution provided by AT&T will not only address a specific customer need for security but will also cost-effectively allow real-time, flexible communications between our contact centers, which helps us better serve our customers."

AT&T Secures New Contract with Champion Energy

"We needed a safe and reliable solution that would place all of our locations on the same network platform used for business applications," said Chris Carini, vice president of marketing for Champion Energy. "AT&T offered the right solution to both improve connectivity among our eight locations and to streamline our various administrative functions."

AT&T Wins High-Speed Internet Networking Contract from Pavlov Media

"AT&T provided us with the perfect solution for our needs," said Mark Scifres, chief executive officer of Pavlov Media. "The network gives us unprecedented control and flexibility over how and when we allocate bandwidth. It's a very economical way for us to deliver high-speed, high-bandwidth services to our customers, and it enables us to respond instantly to their changing needs."

AT&T Wins Networking Contract for Cardo Group

"We needed one network provider to provide one seamless network connected to a centralized data center, and AT&T's global capabilities proved to be the best match for us," said Peter Lindqvist, CIO of Cardo Group.

Security Service Federal Credit Union Selects AT&T for Network Services Upgrade

"This network services upgrade is a member-focused initiative designed to ensure SSFCU can continue to deliver the high level of customer service our members expect," said SSFCU's senior vice president and chief information officer, Jay Winslow. "With the number of members and employees that we have, AT&T's networking services are helping us manage a massive amount of mission-critical data every minute of every day."

Leading Managed Healthcare Information Technology Company Expands and Extends Relationship with AT&T

"PPMSI chief operating officer, Randall D. Frakes, says, "It's critical to our network of physicians, hospitals and payers that Access Express provide secure patient communications no matter what else happens. We have a zero percent failure threshold in our business, and we are confident that AT&T will continue to deliver cutting-edge technology and excellent customer support, allowing us to excel in our business."

Pentagon Federal Credit Union Extends Contract and Upgrades Infrastructure with AT&T

"We needed an infrastructure and additional services capable of supporting our evolving communication needs," said Paul O'Brien, vice president Technical Services, Pentagon Federal Credit Union. "AT&T presented us with a solution that is flexible, scalable and secure. We are confident this will help us meet and exceed the growing demands of our members worldwide."

WNC First Insurance Services Selects AT&T to Upgrade Its Network Services

"We are pleased with AT&T's network and the reliable service we receive," said Greg Baltzer, senior vice president - IT and Systems, WNC First Insurance Services. "With the new networking solution, AT&T is helping us to improve our cost-efficiency and increase productivity per employee, as well as heighten quality of service between offices. These translate into increased service and relationship values with our clients and business partners."

AT&T Teams Up with Avaya to Bring McDonald's Cost Savings, Advanced Applications and Greater Productivity

"In our business, a reliable, secure network is absolutely critical," said Edward Wright, McDonald's telecommunications manager. "This solution addresses our immediate need to create a robust, reliable local networking infrastructure and provides the ability to integrate our remote corporate offices."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Elementary School District 159

"We strive to provide the most up-to-date technology available to our teachers and students, but funding limitations can make achieving that goal difficult. We turned to AT&T to upgrade our existing network with the most effective long-term solution available," said Robert Klemp, technology coordinator, Elementary School District 159. "We are confident that AT&T will deliver a more efficient, reliable and robust solution to improve communications between the schools and the community, while at the same time enabling the district to stay competitive in its most important initiative - promoting and enhancing increased student achievement."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Viewpoint Bank

"We need a converged voice and data network that can quickly and securely support the transmission of essential customer information," said Jim Parks, executive vice president and chief information officer, Viewpoint Bank. "We're confident that the solution provided by AT&T will equip us with a flexible and reliable network to help us increase employee efficiency and improve service to our customers."

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. Adds Hosting and Internet Protocol Telephony to Business with AT&T

"We are pleased to expand our business with AT&T," said Mark Yankowskas, Chief Information Officer of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. "For the past five years, AT&T has delivered customized services that have fulfilled our specific needs, as our business has grown and our needs have changed. We recognize the value that AT&T's hosting and advanced telephony capabilities bring to a company of our size and complexity."

AT&T Announces New Global Contract with Aeroflex Incorporated

"We are confident that AT&T's solution will support our ultimate goal to create a global managed network to help us more effectively manage our business and processes," said Tony Deluca, chief information officer of Aeroflex Incorporated. "We were impressed by the depth and value of AT&T's technology, as well as its comprehension of our business, which is apparent in the innovative solutions that AT&T provided in order to match our needs. We look forward to our new partnership and the resulting benefits to Aeroflex, our customers and our suppliers."

AT&T Wins Networking Contract from TransUnion

"In our information-intensive business, network reliability, speed and security are vital," said Doug Lienberger, vice president-Information Technology, TransUnion. "AT&T has a proven track record for customer service, advanced networking technology, reliability and security that fit our needs like a glove."

AT&T Delivers Prescription for Express Scripts Network Services

"AT&T's networking services provide efficiencies in operations, facilitate growth and enhance the service we provide to our clients," said Charlie Moore, senior director of IT infrastructure support with Express Scripts. "These networking services are ultimately all about providing patients with the knowledge, experience and care they need to make the most out of their pharmacy benefit."

Abt Associates Extends Voice Contract with AT&T, Awards Another for Network Solutions

"We are pleased to expand our relationship with AT&T," said David Kiklis, director of IT for Abt Associates. "The enhanced network environment, courtesy of the PNT service, allows us to develop our own solutions for disaster recovery and data security while addressing several regulatory and audit requirements in an efficient manner."

Avista Corp. Selects AT&T for New Suite of Voice and Data Services

"Our two companies have a long-standing relationship because AT&T has provided reliable and cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of Avista's business," said Jim Corder, Avista's director of IT infrastructure. "As our business continues to evolve, AT&T has been in stride with us by providing new technologies that facilitate our growth, and this new solution is no exception. The MPLS network will connect 35 locations more efficiently while delivering cost savings."

General Services Administration Awards $110 Million IDIQ SATCOM-II Contract to AT&T Government Solutions

"Continuity of operations in a natural or man-made disaster is a top priority for federal agencies," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T's satellite expertise and services have enabled agencies affected by natural or man-made disasters to maintain uninterrupted service or rapidly recover their communications capabilities. The SATCOM-II contract is further evidence of AT&T's vast network redundancy capabilities and strong track record in disaster recovery."

AT&T Wins Hosting Services Contract from Clifton Gunderson

"As our network services and applications such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), messaging services and document management capabilities continue to converge, the tight integration of our data center and VPN services provides us with tremendous cost efficiencies and peak performance," said Jeff Hapeman, chief technology officer for Clifton Gunderson. "AT&T's solution met all of our requirements for availability, cost containment and high-speed, peak network performance."

April

AT&T Completes Successful Network Upgrade for Spartan Stores

"With ongoing expansion efforts, like the recent acquisition of Felpausch Stores announced last month, we needed an experienced provider capable of implementing, supporting and maintaining our growing communication needs," said Dave Couch, vice president of information technology, Spartan Stores. AT&T's solution is scalable, secure and reliable. We're confident that the network services AT&T has provided us will enable us to"" operate efficiently and continue to meet our business objectives as we grow."

AT&T Enters into Global Agreement with Omron

"We have been very impressed by AT&T's WAN at our overseas locations," said Michiyasu Takata, Director of Omron Network Applications Corporation. "We have chosen AT&T as an essential, mid-term partner for our shift to WAN-centered networks, which is part of a global overhaul of our IT architecture. In the future, we will consider expanding the scope of this partnership to include other areas, such as security and Internet data centers."

Kleinfelder Selects AT&T to Upgrade Its Network Technology

"With the new network upgrade, AT&T is helping us to service our company's current and future needs and enabling us to react to unique data intensive challenges brought by our clients," said Ed Rothenbaum, Internet technology director at Kleinfelder. "The AT&T VPN solution provides Kleinfelder reliable, guaranteed performance levels to our 53 locations that will help to prevent applications from timing out, provide quality videoconferencing capabilities and allow for future Voice over IP deployment."

Foxtons Extends Contract with AT&T for Voice and Data Solutions

"We are pleased to continue our relationship with AT&T," said Leila Banihani, Procurement and IT Manager for Foxtons. "We take great care and pride in delivering exceptional experiences to our clients, and we appreciate the high-quality and reliable service we receive from AT&T."

Leisure Bay Industries Selects AT&T to Provide Network Services

"The unified network provided by AT&T will provide us with a safe, flexible and efficient platform in which to streamline communications among all of our nationwide locations," said Harvey Adams, IT manager, Leisure Bay Industries. "This will ultimately result in our ability to meet and exceed the growing demands of our customers nationwide."

TUFF SHED Selects AT&T for Expanded Communications Network

"We needed a unified network platform to help us streamline our communications throughout the company and with our partners," said Timothy Schultz, director of audit and compliance for TUFF SHED. "We're confident that AT&T is providing a network with a secure and flexible infrastructure that will support our business communications as we continue to grow and accumulate new customers across the country."

AT&T Global Networking Solution Positions Myers Industries for Growth

"AT&T's network infrastructure and technical capabilities are exactly what we were looking for, and quite frankly the uptime is just amazing," said Patrick Bell, director-Corporate Information Technology for Myers Industries. "We know we can rely upon the network giving us a great deal of confidence in keeping our business linked."

Bunzl Distribution Awards AT&T Networking Contract

"AT&T's networking services ensure that our mission-critical data gets where we need it and when we need it, which helps us increase productivity and enhance customer service," said Ken Aull, executive vice president of Information Technology with Bunzl Distribution. "By enabling our locations to interface directly with their local customers, we gain immediate access to all the data needed to operate that local facility and help customers manage their businesses."

AT&T Secures New Contract with the City of Fort Smith

AT&T Global Services has signed a new contract to provide data networking services to the city of Fort Smith, Ark. Under the terms of the five-year contract, AT&T Global Services will serve as the primary data services provider, delivering switched metro Ethernet service in and around Fort Smith. The AT&T Ethernet Service will centralize data communication and expand the city's bandwidth to support secure and flexible deployment of data across multiple locations, such as the city's administrative offices and government departments.

AT&T Wins Networking Contract with CIB Marine Bancshares

"In order to provide the best service to our customers across 30 locations in the United States, we needed a robust solution that would ensure seamless interoffice communication," said Mike Rechkemmer, chief operations officer, CIB Marine Bancshares. "AT&T offered a highly cost-effective, scalable solution that met all of our requirements, not only for today but for our future network service needs. We're confident that this new venture will be successful."

AT&T to Provide H&R Block with Network Integration Services at New Corporate Headquarters

"This network integration solution and AT&T's management and maintenance of our VoIP system is a more cost effective networking solution for our business," said Denise Stout, Lead Infrastructure Engineer of H&R Block. "Additionally, AT&T's integrated networking solution gives us the scalability and flexibility we need in order to manage the intense demands on our systems that occur during tax time

March

AT&T Announces New Contract with Diamond Companies

"We needed a fully meshed network with the redundancy and reliability to protect file transfers while also providing us with opportunities to do more for our customers," said Andy Cain, IT supervisor for Diamond Companies. "The networking solution and management provided by AT&T will enhance our IT operations and maximize our customer service capabilities."

AT&T Announces New Contract with MIR3 Intelligent Notification

"With many Fortune 100 companies deploying on our enterprise-level notification system globally, we needed a provider capable of connecting our facilities via a high-speed fiber based network," said Dan Long, chief technology officer at MIR3. "We believe that the solution provided by AT&T will fulfill our bandwidth needs for the immediate future. This will allow us to better serve our customers' existing needs while allowing us to consider the expansion of our service offerings over the next few years."

AT&T Enhances Hagemeyer's Network Services and Prepares National Distributor for VoIP Rollout

"In addition to being a one-source distributor of thousands of quality products, Hagemeyer is known for its successful integrated sourcing services, storeroom management, automatic restocking programs and online ordering," said Doug Lauer, Hagemeyer North America chief information officer. "The solution that AT&T offered allows us to significantly reduce operating costs and improve service levels by being able to effectively manage the varying degrees of network needs at each of our locations. Additionally, the MPLS solution allows us to fully take advantage of our network services by seamlessly introducing new applications such as VoIP. AT&T provides the capacity and the backbone that Hagemeyer's North American time-sensitive business model can depend on."

AT&T Provides Voice over IP and Data Networking for Rapidly Growing Insurance Firm

"From planning to implementation, AT&T has provided one, reliable source for voice and data services, which helped to create a more efficient operating environment for our business," said Bob Brown, CIO of Appalachian Underwriters. "These services will provide Appalachian with a scalable, seamless solution that will significantly improve service to our customers."

AT&T Announces New Contract with AIDS Healthcare Foundation

"Patient care is crucial to our success as an organization, so we needed to replace our existing service with one that could support our advanced medical applications and unify our multiple networks," said Pablo Roman, director of information technology, AIDS Healthcare Foundation. "The solution provided by AT&T will enable us to share clinical applications between locations and access critical patient information from anywhere in the network, enabling us to deliver enhanced care to our patients."

Control Risks Selects AT&T to Provide Secure Worldwide Network

"Our network is a critical enabler for core business applications" explained Martin Joy, CIO for Control Risks. "We were impressed not only by the depth and quality of AT&T's technology but also by the time they spent in understanding our business and proposing innovative and effective solutions that matched our requirements. This ability to really get close to our business was what made AT&T different from the other suppliers."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Owens Valley Career Development Center

"In order to better serve our clients, we needed a networking solution that could support applications such as training via videoconferencing and NetMeeting," said Sylvester Sahme, chief executive officer of Owens Valley Career Development Center. "With AT&T's comprehensive solution, we will be able to deploy advanced training applications, as well as transfer company data with increased security and flexibility from outlying remote locations to our host site."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Nebo Systems

"With the number of health care transactions that we process on a monthly basis, "said Andrew Yashchuk, director of information technology, Nebo Systems, "we needed a fast and reliable infrastructure. The solution provided by AT&T will enable us to centrally manage the constant flow of sensitive data through our network with the efficiency we need to provide exemplary service to our customers."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Aviation Consultants SH&E, Inc.

"We needed a provider capable of providing global network services," said Richard Ridolfo, chief information officer of SH&E, Inc. "The solution delivered by AT&T will provide us with robust and reliable real-time communications services and allow us to focus our efforts on the most important aspect of our business - our customers."

AT&T's Global Network Brings Benefits to AT&T Williams in Melbourne

The benefits of working with AT&T were apparent from Day One, according to Alex Burns, the chief operating officer of Williams. "Like most Formula One teams before AT&T became involved, we had to take a piecemeal approach to our networking resources," he said."Our primary mission is to build and operate race cars and win races - not to run a network - but having a reliable and robust IT infrastructure is a basic requirement. In the past, we would assemble the resources we needed from a number of suppliers and integrate the different elements together in-house to meet our unique requirements.

MEDITECH Upgrades Conference Platform with AT&T

"AT&T's Web-conferencing services have already proved to be an advantage for our business, enhancing our customer relationships on a daily basis," said Philip Polimeno, director of Corporate Technology Group for MEDITECH. "We are confident that this upgrade will take our interaction and communication with clients to a new level, benefiting our organization for years to come."

AT&T Inks New Network Contract with True2Form Collision Repair Centers

"We needed a provider capable of converging our internal communications network to help us efficiently manage important customer data," said Janice Labinka, corporate controller, True2Form Collision Repair Centers, Inc. "We are confident that AT&T's solution will support our ultimate goal to provide industry-leading customer service."

U.S. Olympic Training Centers Receive Multimillion-Dollar Technology Upgrade From AT&T

"We are excited to continue our relationship with AT&T as we prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China," said Jim Scherr, United States Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer. "The AT&T solutions installed at our U.S. Olympic Training Centers are not only providing athletes with the tools to improve training and school work but also keeping them connected to family and friends, a critical component to ensure that athletes stay motivated throughout long months of training."

AT&T Announces New Five-Year Contract with Glenn County Office of Education

"We needed to upgrade our existing copper network to support the delivery of enhanced educational content and reliable Internet access to all of our schools," said Larry Metzger, chief information officer of Glenn County Office of Education. "With the help of AT&T, we'll be able to provide advanced technologies to our faculty and students for an improved learning environment."

AT&T Delivers Package of Ethernet and Network Applications to Knight Capital Group

February

AT&T to Provide Converged Network Services for Weston Foods, Inc.

"In order to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment, it is critical that we provide reliable access to business applications and information from anywhere and at anytime," said Bob Chernoff, vice president of Information Systems for Weston Foods, Inc. "With the AT&T managed network in place, we are confident that we will be able to provide that access with increased speed leading to better and more timely business decisions. At the same time, turning over the management of our network will provide efficiencies and allow our internal IT team to re-focus on valuable new initiatives for the business."

Compass Aerospace Northwest Selects AT&T for New Network Services

"We needed a unified network platform to help us manage our costs and streamline our communications throughout the company," said Ekta Chopra, director of information technology at Compass Aerospace Northwest. "The network solution provided by AT&T will complement our paperless shop floor while solidifying our reputation for quick turn on critical production elements, as well as complement our ability to serve our customers with point-of-use distribution."

Kuehne + Nagel Signs Network Integration Contract with AT&T

"We are pleased to extend our relationship with AT&T," said Christophe Cachat, Chief Information Officer for Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. "As a business that is expanding globally, we must meet the specific needs of every region and feel confident that each site is performing at an optimal level. AT&T has provided outstanding service to our major facilities in the United States, and we are certain the new network will enhance the operations of our facilities in Mexico."

CORESTAFF Services and AT&T Extend Relationship

"Due to the ever-changing requirements of the staffing industry, the amount of data flowing through our network has quadrupled over the past six years, and it was becoming increasingly challenging to manage the peaks," said Dan DiGregorio, chief information officer of CORESTAFF. "AT&T's managed VPN is so fast that our users enjoy consistent response time and the network monitoring system gives us the ability to examine real-time and historical network performance."

AT&T Selected to Provide Voice and Data Network Services to Hickman Williams & Company

"With a strong reputation for providing reliable and dependable services, AT&T was an obvious choice for us," said Sandy Hartman, IT manager of Hickman, Williams & Company. "Their voice and data network services will provide dramatic efficiencies and deliver a host of new capabilities to our employees."

AT&T Wins Global Networking Contract Worth Nearly $1 Billion From General Motors

"AT&T's networking expertise and global reach make it uniquely qualified to meet the telecommunications needs of a global, multinational company like ours," said Ralph Szygenda, group vice president and chief information officer of General Motors. "This agreement is a strategic step toward strengthening telecommunications across our global enterprise. It ensures that we have the basic infrastructure in place to give GM employees anywhere in the world the ability to collaborate online in real time on engineering, manufacturing, design and supply-chain. It is expected to enable increased productivity and collaboration and to maximize GM's global network.

AT&T Advances Network Security for Banner Pharmacaps Inc.

"Banner is committed to developing the most innovative drug delivery systems and technologies, so we need network security and operability that can keep up with our mission," said Bill Bissinger of Banner Pharmacaps. "AT&T's security offerings and global reach give us not only what we need; they actually help us improve our business by increasing the efficiency of Banner's security procedures and maintaining scalability of the network as we grow."

AT&T Expands Contract With LA Weight Loss Centers, Inc.

"We are pleased to expand our relationship with AT&T to support our company growth," said John Janthor, vice president, Information Technology for LA Weight Loss Centers, Inc. "AT&T's new networking solution will provide significantly more bandwidth and improved functionality to support our business and technical needs."

AT&T's Sophisticated Networking Capabilities Help O'Neal Steel Deploy New Application Systems for the Metals Distribution Market

"As a global business in a competitive market we've long understood the role technology plays in reducing costs and facilitating business expansion and revenue growth," said Kenny McCrary, technology manager, O'Neal Steel. "In AT&T we have found a solution provider committed to helping us leverage advanced networking technology that has resulted in consistently higher levels of customer satisfaction."

AT&T Announces New Contract With Fresno Unified School District

"With more than 100 schools and administration buildings and more than 75,000 students, we needed a provider capable of linking all of our sites on a converged network platform to enhance our educational structure," said Michael E. Hanson, superintendent of Fresno Unified School District. "The network solution provided by AT&T will allow us to connect our schools at a cost-effective rate and help us provide our students, teachers, and faculty with the latest advancements in technology and e-learning applications."

AT&T Delivers FTD New Voice and Data Solutions

"FTD is dedicated to providing a high-level of personalized services for our florists, which will in turn, provide high-quality service for customers," said Eric Hudgens, vice president of Mercury Technology of FTD. "We value the support that AT&T offers us so that we can focus on strengthening our business and that of our members."

AT&T Wins 13-Site VPN and Remote Access Contract from TPO Displays

"Integrating the various IT systems of the two founding partners of TPO is an immense challenge with the scale and geographic spread of our operations. Moreover, our existing networks were not enabled for voice communication," said Mr. YY Chang, vice president of TPO. "After a stringent evaluation process, we chose AT&T for their capabilities in managing such a complex networking project as well as for the flexibility in the solution offered, which is tailored to meet our unique requirements. With this deployment, we expect cost savings to nearly US$1 million annually."

AT&T Completes Network Integration for CDI Corporation

"CDI is dedicated to helping our clients improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high-value engineering, IT and staffing outsourcing," said Steve Levenkron, vice president, Enterprise Computing Services of CDI. "The solution implemented by AT&T allows us to improve our own efficiency and free up resources that will translate into better service for our clients."

January

AT&T Announces New Voice and Data Services Contract with Judson College

"We needed a communications provider that would enable us to provide our students with the most up-to-date and efficient technology for their academic endeavors," said Steven Dutcher, Judson College's vice president of Information Technology. "The optical networking services will not only support our new library and data center but will help us enhance our entire communications network so that we can support additional technologies in the future and continue to improve the educational experience for our students."

Goodrich Chooses AT&T for Next-Generation Network Technology

"We turned to AT&T to assist us in continuing to build upon our communications foundation in support of our enterprise wide strategic objectives," said Steve Hagood, vice president and chief information officer of Goodrich. "Our complex international business model requires an extensive and highly efficient network. With more than 22,000 employees across the globe, we rely on high-level network communication and data services to ensure that our products and systems are at the right place at the right time to meet the just-in-time delivery requirements of our global airframe, airline and defense customers," added Hagood.

AT&T Announces New Contract with Valley Care Health System

"With multiple locations throughout our health care system, we needed a provider with state-of-the-art technology to support advanced applications and link our multiple locations under one network," said Ken Jensen, chief financial officer, Valley Care Health System. "We are confident that the solution provided by AT&T will sustain our current Web-based clinical applications with increased security, and provide the flexibility needed to implement future applications, such as E911, which will enable us to better serve our patients."

AT&T to Support Edward Jones' Investor Satisfaction Efforts with Technology Upgrade

"The satellite system is no longer adequate to serve our growing branch network, so we've designed this technology upgrade to ensure reliable access to applications that complement face-to-face customer interaction in all branch offices," said Vinny Ferrari, chief information officer for Edward Jones. "Once completed, our Global Branch Network will enable each office to take full advantage of leading-edge applications that will help us better communicate with our clients."

AT&T Announces New Three-Year Voice and Data Services Contract with Resource One Credit Union

"We needed a solution that would allow us the flexibility to prioritize our data while providing expanded bandwidth to support advanced voice applications," said Mark Gregory, chief information officer of Resource One Credit Union. "The services provided by AT&T will help us attain the highest levels of network efficiency and will free up resources, allowing us to continue to focus on the most important aspect of our business: our members."

San Francisco Bay Area Water and Sewage Provider Increases Capabilities Through Enhanced Network

AT&T Announces New Contract with Southwest Business Corporation

"SWBC has always invested in technology in order to meet our customers' needs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner," said Gregory Lawler, CIO, Southwest Business Corporation. "This new network will complete the unification of our locations and provide a single, converged platform, allowing us to enhance the security of our data and increase the efficiency and the quality of our customer service.";

Wescom Credit Union Chooses AT&T For New Network

"We're thrilled with the solution that AT&T has provided to Wescom," said Sam Sandhu, vice president of Information Technology at Wescom. "This is a milestone for our company, because it marks the first time in Wescom's history that mission-critical financial data will be transported over an IP-based network. Not only do we have a stellar disaster-recovery network, but by replacing Frame Relay ports and PVCs with IP circuits, Wescom has been able to lower the cost of its disaster-recovery network and simplify the process for provisioning service at new branch locations."

AT&T Announces New Contract with Lake Erie Educational Computer Association /

"With multiple locations throughout the region, we needed a provider capable of connecting our facilities via a high speed fiber based network," said Lloyd Wright, director of technology, Lake Erie Educational Computer Association. "We believe that the solution provided by AT&T will fulfill our bandwidth needs for the immediate future. This will allow us to better serve our customers' existing needs while allowing us to consider the expansion of our service offerings over the next few years."

AT&T Government Solutions Announces $17.2 Million VPN Network Order with Department of Veterans Affairs

AT&T Selected by Working Solutions to Keep Remote Agents Connected

"With calls and e-mail coming in around the clock, our operations never stop. So we consider AT&T's efforts to maximize network redundancy and resiliency essential," said Tim Houlne, CEO of Working Solutions. "At the end of the day, the value we deliver is increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, both of which require consistent, reliable network service."

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