Customers 2008

December

Cliffs Natural Resources to Use AT&T Business Solutions for Global Networking and Wireless Services
"Cliffs Natural Resources, much like AT&T, has a long history and dynamic future because of our commitment to leveraging leading technology to improve operations and customer experience," said John Kory, director of IT Operations and Infrastructure for Cliffs Natural Resources. "AT&T is keeping us connected and positioning our business for greater momentum moving forward."
Berry Plastics to Consolidate Networks and Improve Operational Efficiency through $4.9 Million Contract with AT&T Business Solutions
"Today, more than ever, it is essential that information technology supports our business momentum and positions us for expansion," said Alan Letterman, manager of IMS Engineering and Technology, Berry Plastics. "As our primary provider, AT&T Business Solutions consistently delivers advanced network solutions that are easily deployed and managed and enable us to focus on our growing business."
AT&T Business Solutions Wins Multimillion Dollar Contract to Provide Networking and Wireless Services to Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans
AT&T Business Solutions' advanced networking technology supports BCBSA member companies by helping them expand capabilities, improve service and control costs as they increasingly rely on the Internet and private networks to exchange critical information among customers and providers. The company's advanced network services provide real-time access to customer and provider information for call center representatives.

November

Indianapolis Power & Light Company Chooses AT&T's Network Services
"As the power behind Indianapolis, we require the network reliability and efficiency AT&T is known for,"" said Ramon Eulacio, director of IPL Customer and Enterprise Solutions. ""AT&T's managed network solution provides IPL the security of VPN data communications and protection against disaster, allowing us to focus our efforts on providing the excellent service and customer care residents and businesses of central Indiana depend on."
AT&T to Increase Communication Velocity and Advance Networking Capabilities for State Government with Estimated $346 Million Contract
The AT&T solution will integrate new communications equipment, delivering more advanced communication capabilities for Georgia state officials and employees. From Internet access to voice calls, state government staff from various agencies will benefit directly from the more efficient and reliable communication capabilities provided by AT&T.
New Fiber-Optic Network to Speed Communication for the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County
"We will be better able to serve our citizens because this new fiber network will allow city and county departments, both at the Civic Center and off site, to work more efficiently and save time in the process,"" said Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, City of Evansville. ""We are pleased to be working with AT&T on this project after the great results we saw at the call center and the hundreds of jobs it created for our community."
CB Richard Ellis Signs Contract with AT&T to Upgrade Network
AT&T will consolidate CBRE's voice and data wireline networks and upgrade its frame relay network to a managed IP VPN. AT&T IP VPN is built on an architecture that enables the merging of different types of traffic, such as voice and data, over one network. AT&T enables CBRE to prioritize mission-critical information.
Scottrade Expands and Renews Network Services Contract with AT&T
"In a world of instant communication and access to information - particularly in the investment industry - it is important for us to utilize technologies that not only support our operations but also deliver information to our customers' fingertips,"" said Ian Patterson, chief information officer of Scottrade. ""AT&T's solution enables this real-time connectivity, which is why we're renewing our existing agreement and expanding it to include Scottrade's newest data center in the Phoenix area."
Tompkins Cortland Community College Selects AT&T and Rave Wireless to Support Award-Winning Mobile Solution
"AT&T is an ideal partner for TC3 and our mobile initiative,"" said Marty Christofferson, TC3 dean of campus technology. ""Our goal is to allow the TC3 community to access all of our services and to interact with classmates and faculty wherever they may be. Through the services provided by AT&T and Rave Wireless, we will get a head start on out-of-the-box functionality to support a truly unique mobile solution with everywhere access."

October

AT&T Delivers Communications Velocity and Enhanced Networking Capabilities across All State Agencies
AT&T to Deliver Advanced Voice and Data Services to 1,000 Locations for More Sophisticated and Efficient Communications throughout the County of Los Angeles
"The County of Los Angeles was seeking to converge voice and data networks and to gain a 24-hour managed services environment," said Tom Lang, program manager for the County of Los Angeles. "Converged IP services will give us increased management efficiency and greater functionality."

September

Language Line Services Selects AT&T for Global Voice and Data Services Contract
"AT&T has been a valued partner providing knowledge and expertise, superior services and a quality network that helps Language Line Services deliver needed translation services to thousands of organizations," said Louis Provenzano, president and chief operating officer of Language Line Services. "Moving to a primary voice services provider will help create a consistent experience across our business as we continue to grow."
AT&T to Distribute Move Networks Video Content
"The combination of AT&T's Digital Media Solutions portfolio and Move Networks services helps set new standards for media and entertainment companies who are committed to delivering a true television-like experience to their growing online audiences," said John Edwards, CEO of Move Networks. "We are excited to work with AT&T in reaching new markets and delivering flexible solutions for reliable, scalable, high-quality Internet television services to customers on a worldwide basis."
Brenntag Renews Agreement with AT&T
"Built on our existing relationship with AT&T it was an easy decision for us to hand over responsibility for our worldwide corporate network to AT&T again," says Karl-Heinz Frind, Manager IT at Brenntag. "Over the last three years AT&T has demonstrated to its ability to deliver for us with its presence in all our target markets and through its flexible and reliable network services."

August

AT&T Powers AMI Platform from Itron
"AT&T and Itron offer utility companies the unprecedented combination of two industry-leading companies with the level of expertise required to harness the power of wireless technology for AMI transport," said Philip Mezey, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Itron North America. "The time, resources and costs saved will be of tremendous benefit, particularly in today's energy-strapped economy."
Note: AT&T and Itron announced a solution that gives utilities two-way communications for access to data from meters throughout their systems
Boeing Selects AT&T for Multimillion Dollar Network and Wireless Services Contract
"This important agreement with AT&T reflects our strategy to converge network services, voice services and wireless services," said Radha Radhakrishnan, vice president of Computing and Network Operations for Boeing. "Moving to a primary service provider is expected to help Boeing achieve significant cost savings and increase productivity."
Marriott International and AT&T Introduce Industry Leading Converged Network Solution for Hotels
"This agreement with AT&T further solidifies Marriott's technology leadership position within the lodging industry to provide a superior experience for its guests well into the future," said Page Petry, Senior Vice President, Information Resources Global Field Services, North American Lodging. "As demand for bandwidth increases and new communications and entertainment technologies emerge, Marriott will be uniquely positioned to meet the demands of its customers thanks to its alliance with AT&T."

July

AT&T Announces New Managed Services Contract with American Nuclear Insurers
"Due to the nature of our business, it is critical that we have e-mail and network security measures in place, ensuring secure employee-customer communications and data backup," said Daniel Antion, vice president, American Nuclear Insurers. "By implementing security services provided by AT&T, we are confident that our network will be protected from viruses or other service interruptions, resulting in better productivity and enhanced customer service."
AT&T Helps Muzak Leverage Network Services to Speed Up Operations
"Muzak's nationwide service network includes more than 1,300 team members across the United States, and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance our ability to serve our clients quickly and efficiently. Our telephony solutions are an integral part of an overall communications strategy that assists our sales teams and technicians in delivering the positive and responsive experience our clients expect from Muzak, said Tim Pulliam, vice president, Information Technology, Muzak. "With our solution from AT&T, we have introduced new efficiencies into our system to streamline employee communications in order to provide even faster response times for our customers. AT&T's focus on our particular needs in the field has resulted in a solution that will readily benefit our clients."
AT&T Keeps Insuresoft Connected with Hosting Services
"From the start, we needed a collaborative provider with the power and connectivity to ensure a top-notch experience for our customers," said Chris Blair, vice president of Product Management for Insuresoft. "AT&T has the complete set of solutions and capability to support Insuresoft's operations and paves the way for our company to evolve applications to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model."

June

AT&T Enables Wi-Fi Connectivity at More than 600 U.S. Hotels for Motel 6
"AT&T's network upgrade enabled us to provide new and enhanced capabilities for our hotels, including our e-procurement system performance, e-learning tools and guest services such as Wi-Fi," said Adrian M. Butler, vice president of Telecommunications and Support Service at Accor North America. "In less than five months, AT&T worked diligently to complete the implementation on time so that we are ready for the busy summer travel season."
AT&T Enables New Water Management Company to Build Business Around Monitoring Water Levels in the Home
"The core driver of our business is efficiency. We needed to develop a system to proactively and unobtrusively monitor the water levels of our customers' tanks in their homes," said Percy Jones, CEO, Spring Water On Tap. "AT&T has enabled our company to accomplish our mission of providing customers with a seamless supply of fresh spring water in their homes at all times."
New England Motor Freight (NEMF) Upgrades Network Solutions with AT&T
"We are happy to extend our long-term relationship with AT&T," said Craig Eisenberg, senior vice president and chief financial officer for the Shevell Group of Companies. "The enhanced services will greatly benefit our company and our customers."
American Wood Moulding Selects AT&T to Manage Its SAP Application, Expands Existing Relationship
"AT&T has always offered us the support we needed for our voice and mobile needs, so when we needed a trusted resource to manage our SAP application, AT&T was a logical choice," said Brad Harrington, AWM's chief information officer. "AT&T's scalable solution is just what we need."
Meredith Corp. Boosts Bandwidth with AT&T
"Creating, managing and delivering creative content is a significant part of our business and drives a highly data-intensive operation, which demands the highest level of network performance from AT&T," said Brad Wyckoff, chief information officer of Meredith Corporation. "With the pace of our online business activities and overall data distribution requirements, sustainable network stability with the capacity to prioritize the different types of traffic, is essential."
AT&T Announces $37.5 Million Contract to Deploy Global Technology Solution for NPOESS
"We are excited to expand our OnDemand SaaS model to a truly global orientation with the introduction of our OnDemand ERP to North America. We sought a service provider who could support easy-to-use, yet highly secure, delivery of a robust ERP system designed for the midmarket, and we ultimately chose AT&T because of its experience in delivering Software-as-a-Service applications and its comprehensive support model," said Richard Sides, Senior Vice President, Global Services for Ramco Systems. "AT&T's scalable utility computing infrastructure provides us a way to enter the SaaS market without incurring major infrastructure costs."

May

Bulkmatic Transport Co. Moves Into Fast Lane with AT&T Advanced Networking Solutions
"With expanded bandwidth, our company is enhancing the ease and flexibility of our business operations," said David Tarra, director of Information Technology, Bulkmatic Transport Co. "AT&T's quality products have streamlined our communications among our locations, and getting all of our network traffic on a single digital highway helps us control our costs."
L.N. Curtis & Sons and AT&T Extend 79-Year Relationship via New Network Services Contract
"We trust AT&T to integrate and deliver communications solutions for our expanding business," said Larry Shields, chief technology officer, L.N. Curtis & Sons. "Through the AT&T network services, we're able to better serve our customers through a unified approach to voice and data."
AT&T Offers Hyatt a Suite of Global Hosting and Managed Solutions
"A true global presence, secure facilities, disciplined processes and a dedication to customer satisfaction were all very important criteria to Hyatt," said Phil LaBelle, vice president, IT Strategy, Architecture and Planning, Global Hyatt Corporation. "As we move to centralize the vast majority of our applications, AT&T has stepped up and continues to provide valuable guidance, support and direction every step of the way."
AT&T Wins $6.4 Million Oce Contract for Network and Voice Services
"Océ is pursuing a strategy toward consolidation and globalization of its IT infrastructure," said Wilfred de Herder, chief information officer, Océ. "Optimal IP connectivity is enabling a variety of data, voice and video traffic within our organization. AT&T is the provider of choice and has demonstrated a fantastic global team and flexibility."
AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Illinois-Based Furniture Retailer
"We're committed to creating a customer experience unlike any other furniture retailer," said Michelle Pacynski, chief information officer of The RoomPlace. "The solution provided by AT&T is going to support this by improving data and voice communications with more thorough order processing, inventory control and call center management."
AT&T Announces New Contract with West Suburban Bank
"With locations and customers throughout the state, we need to provide customer service and call center availability constantly, which requires a provider capable of linking our sites on a unified network communications platform," said Edward Garvey, vice president of Facilities for West Suburban Bank. "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 among our contact centers, which helps us better serve our customers."
Best-One Tire & Service Drives Business with Help of AT&T VoIP Technology
"AT&T's VoIP and network systems drive our local and national operations toward greater velocity and flexibility," said Michael Podszywalow, Technology director, Best-One Tire & Service. "Those internal enhancements enable better service quality to our customers in Indiana and across the country."
MEI Migrates SAP Application to AT&T
"When we considered migrating our SAP solution to another vendor, we wanted to find a provider who could support our need to upgrade as well as our plans for future growth," said Tim Michel, MEI's chief information officer. "AT&T offered us the flexibility we needed during our transition as well as a team of professionals experienced with SAP solutions."
AT&T Flips On Wi-Fi at USA Gymnastics Women's National Team Training Center
"Our athletes, coaches and staff really appreciate AT&T providing the advanced Wi-Fi network," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "AT&T's support continues to help our country's best gymnasts as they work toward qualifying for Team USA in the 2008 Olympic Games. AT&T Wi-Fi service is already receiving great reviews from the team."
AT&T, Frost Ink Network Services, Wireless Contracts
"In evaluating our network and voice services, we had two primary goals: continuing to provide the best service possible to our customers and sustaining our commitment to operational efficiency," said Gary McKnight, senior executive vice president of Operations and IT Administration for Frost. "AT&T offered a solution with the kind of connectivity we need to help reach those goals."
AT&T to Provide Health Net, Inc. with International Toll-Free Service for Its Members
AT&T USA Direct Toll-Free Service will allow nearly 3 million Health Net commercial and Medicare members to access membership information while traveling internationally.

April

AT&T Extends Contract with Kaman to Provide Advanced Voice and Network Solutions
"We are pleased to extend our relationship with AT&T," said Ronald M. Galla, senior vice president and chief information officer of Kaman Corp. "AT&T's customized solution supports our specific business needs and ensures that our entire domestic team can operate and collaborate efficiently, securely and effectively at all times."
Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California Signs Contract with AT&T
"CENIC was created to serve the interests of the state's research and educational communities, and our agreement with AT&T will ensure that we have the best cutting-edge, dependable infrastructure at an economical price," said Jim Dolgonas, president and CEO of CENIC. "AT&T has always worked shoulder to shoulder with CENIC in helping us serve public education in California, and that alliance just keeps getting better and better. AT&T really understands and responds to the needs of education in the state."
AT&T, Build-A-Bear Workshop Ink Three-Year Deal
"Internet connectivity is very important to Build-A-Bear Workshop," said Dave East, director of Network Services for Build-A-Bear Workshop. "It not only helps to control costs, but its impact extends to our company's retail operations and, ultimately, to our Guests. AT&T stood out as the provider that we could trust to deliver high speed, reliable network service."
PepsiAmericas Awards $4.3 Million Networking Services Contract to AT&T
"As PepsiAmericas continues to deliver beverages to consumers everywhere, we recognized the importance of a single set of network services that work on the same global scale as we do," said Dave Edelheit, vice president of Enterprise Infrastructure, PepsiAmericas. "AT&T's MPLS network will not only bring our many locations onto a single fast-track platform, but it will give us the business velocity to better collaborate across business units and partners globally."
Citizens Republic Bancorp Extends Multimillion-Dollar Voice and Data Networking Deal with AT&T
"AT&T's solution allows us to serve our clients with the efficiency and ease of one of the most reliable networks while controlling our voice and data service costs," said Jerry Bettens, chief information officer, Citizens Republic Bancorp.
AT&T Establishes $500 Million in Network Services for the State of Florida
"To accommodate the need for increased capacity and new technology, changes were necessary to continue providing the best communications services to our customers," said Terry L. Kester, deputy secretary, Florida Department of Management Services. "AT&T was instrumental in combining multiple networks into one while also controlling costs, increasing bandwidth, improving reliability and providing an overall world-class network."
Warehouse Specialists Extend $1.1 Million Networking Services Deal with AT&T
AT&T consistently has been a valued provider of network solutions that offer greater velocity and flexibility to our business," said Paul Schwartz, director of Information Technology, Warehouse Specialists, Inc. "These new services will enable Warehouse Specialists at 26 locations around the country to access information quickly and ultimately provide better customer service

March

AT&T Wins $1.6 Billion Global Deal with Shell
"This important agreement with AT&T reflects our determination to accelerate Shell's essential IT capability, optimize our operations and ensure we can provide best-in-class IT services to support our global business," said Alan Matula, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer for Shell.
AT&T Signs New Contract with International Exhibitions
"We needed a consolidated voice and data network that could support the quick transfer of critical business information," said Shirley Ford, office manager for International Exhibitions. "We're confident that the AT&T IP Flexible Reach solution will provide us with a reliable network that will increase employee efficiency and improve our client service."
Corning Incorporated Signs Contract with AT&T for Global Voice Services
"AT&T's advanced global network will allow our offices, employees and customers to easily communicate, regardless of their location in the world," said Tom Blumer, senior vice president, procurement and transportation, Corning Incorporated "We look forward to enhancing our international calling capabilities with AT&T."
AT&T to Increase Data Speeds for Broadway Bank
"We expect the upgrade to an MPLS-based VPN services, combined with Ethernet services, will boost bandwidth and give all employees access to the same critical applications, regardless of their location or access links," said Tom Llewellyn, executive vice president and chief information officer for Broadway Bank. "The overall cost-effectiveness of the solution will allow us to invest in our business in this highly competitive industry."
AT&T Announces $16.5 Million Contract to Deliver VPN Solution for the Air Force Services Agency
"Protecting important information of individuals in a global setting is a major imperative for organizations that support the armed forces," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "AT&T's reliable, secure, global network infrastructure will help the Air Force Services Agency safeguard the personal and financial information that affect Air Force operations and personnel."
Integra Bank Upgrades to Advanced Network Services with AT&T
"AT&T offers the skill and global scale needed to complete this complex yet crucial upgrade for Integra," said Amy Drake, senior vice president of Integra Bank. "Our new network services give our employees and our customers greater velocity in their daily activities, making banking interactions quick and efficient."
AT&T to Provide Paltalk with Broader Data Hosting Services
"By expanding our relationship with AT&T, we can continue to offer a uniquely interactive community experience to our users around the world through voice, video and text chat applications," said Joel Smernoff, president and chief operating officer of Paltalk. "Our working relationship with AT&T has spanned many years, and it has supported us through each evolution of our business during that time. Our users are so engaged on Paltalk 24/7 that the volumes of data keep increasing, making increased bandwidth a priority. Being able to use AT&T's global infrastructure gives us peace of mind as we continue to deliver more functionality to our users around the world."
AT&T Announces $20 Million Task Order to Deliver Networking Solution for U.S. Customs and Border Protection
"The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is the front-line defense for our country, needs a reliable network infrastructure to meet its mission," said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions. "With the extensive regional footprint, solid redundancy and proven reliability of the AT&T network, AT&T can help CBP employees share mission-critical information in a secure environment. AT&T is honored to be selected by Customs and Border Protection for this important service."
AT&T Delivers Communications and Networking Efficiency for AirTran Airways
"This AT&T solution will help us build a number of efficiencies into our business communications," said Rocky Wiggins, senior vice president and chief information officer, AirTran Airways. "The OneNet voice service will allow us to better balance the load of calls distributed to our busy call centers, and the MPLS-enabled network services will give priority to vital data we can't afford to have moving slowly among our locations."
AT&T Combines Network Services for Taylor Morrison
"Taylor Morrison had to integrate the IT assets brought together by the merger of Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes," said Merrie Sims, director of Information Technology, Taylor Morrison. "We needed to integrate quickly, minimize disruption to our ongoing business and accomplish our network integration efficiently. AT&T delivered a network solution that brought our two companies together and will give us the capabilities we need to deliver network services to our nationwide team."
AT&T Delivers $140 Million in Network Services to Help Kentucky Schools Leverage Technology and Improve Education
"In today's education environment, school applications are requiring technology and more bandwidth to give our teachers the tools they need to enhance each student's educational experience and to better prepare them for college and membership in a global workforce," said David Couch, commissioner of Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Education Technology. "AT&T's network services are helping us address the different learning and teaching styles of students and teachers by providing educational content in the forms of video, audio and text. This content can now be delivered much better and faster to each classroom throughout our K - 12 system."
Mauser Upgrades Network with AT&T Private Network Transport Services
"AT&T continues to provide us with a secure, reliable network that supports our expanding business goals and needs," said Brian Farrayae, IT consultant for Mauser. "We are pleased to extend our relationship with AT&T."
Maharam Selects AT&T for New Network Services
"The unified network solution provided by AT&T will improve connectivity with our multiple locations and streamline our administrative business operations," said Sal Deaugustino, information technology manager, Maharam. "Customer service is vital to Maharam's business, and with AT&T's solution, we are able to enhance our customer service across our business locations."
AT&T Provides In-Building Wireless Services to Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital
"Jefferson is committed to excellence in patient care," said Stephen Tranquillo, chief information officer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. "Since communication at every level is vital to the patient care process, it was a natural step to leverage a system that allows our staff, physicians and other health care providers access to people and information."

February

Junk My Car Extends Relationship with AT&T for Voice Solutions
"Expanding and enhancing our voice services will help strengthen the core of our company, which relies on outstanding customer service," said Tim Yarosh, founder of Junk my Car. "It's imperative that we have the ability to regularly connect with our customers and our partners 24/7. As we continue to grow, we're pleased that AT&T's platform will be reliable and scalable to our needs."
AT&T Delivers Benefits of RFID Inventory Tracking to Health First; AT&T Delivers Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Asset Tracking for Leading East Florida Health Care Provider to Track Vital Infusion Pumps
"Hospitals are facing lower reimbursements from government programs like Medicaid and Medicare and increasing demand for expensive equipment, and so we need to manage our assets very cost effectively and, of course, safely," said Richard Rogers, senior vice president of Support Services and chief information officer, Health First. "By decreasing the time we spend locating infusion pumps that are ready for use by clinical staff and maintaining them more efficiently, we will require less surplus inventory of these expensive devices. This will help us control costs throughout the Health First hospital system while also further enhancing the safety and security of our vital medical equipment."
Deutsch Signs Global Network Services Contract with AT&T
"We are very pleased AT&T customized a solution that is reliable and consistent," said Sylvio Duguay, chief information officer at Deutsch. "It's this type of superior network services and support that solidified our relationship with AT&T."
AT&T Enhances Performance for LAMMICO with Upgraded Network Services
"We were in search of a new provider capable of upgrading our existing VPN services to enable us to support critical aspects of our business. LAMMICO can now secure communications between our staff and insured physicians and connect with our disaster recovery site in the event of a hurricane," said Rob Rohr, network engineer, LAMMICO. "The solution provided by AT&T will not only support peak performance for voice and data communications and secure data backup. It will also streamline cost and administrative time by merging services under a single brand."
Brainshark Chooses AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T Will Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider
"As our business continues to grow, the sheer volume of data requires a strengthened network solution," said Arnie Greenfield, chief technology officer and vice president of Engineering for Brainshark. "These services provide the reliable infrastructure that is the platform for the solutions that Brainshark ultimately sells to our customers."
Vista Paint to Upgrade Service Contract with AT&T
"Our old network services were not meeting our growing needs for bandwidth, so we turned to AT&T for an upgrade capable of connecting our 46 retail locations under a single solution, with enhanced security and reliability," said Donald Notman, chief information officer with Vista Paint. "This upgrade not only meets our immediate needs but also provides us with the scalability and flexibility needed to implement additional applications throughout the next two years."
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Extends Partnership with AT&T
"AT&T's solution will further enable us to provide exceptional customer service and ensure that order processing continues to occur at optimal speed and quality. One major reason we've turned to AT&T is the seasonal nature of our business — we have significant peaks in our web traffic for Valentines Day and Mothers Day," said Steve Bozzo, CIO for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "We look forward to expanding our relationship with AT&T."
United Rentals Selects AT&T for Network Services Expansion
"Our business has benefited in recent years from the AT&T technology solutions that keep our locations and employees connected," said Dale Asplund, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, United Rentals. "The AT&T team is continually bringing new technologies to our attention that can help us further increase our ability to serve our customers. We expect to control costs and increase business efficiencies by having AT&T provide telecommunications and networking solutions for our company."
AT&T Solution Supports Centralized Network for Ammeraal Beltech
"We needed a reliable, centralized networking solution to meet our demand for quick and efficient data transfer among our company's 11 domestic facilities," said Robert Vodick, U.S. information technology manager, Ammeraal Beltech. "The cost-effective VPN solution provided by AT&T not only improves our efficiencies and security but also offers the flexibility to implement innovative technologies and resources in the future."
Blackman Plumbing Selects AT&T for New Network Services; AT&T to Serve as Primary Network and Data Services Provider for Retailer of Plumbing Products
"AT&T's converged network platform will enable us to improve our customer service, and it will offer us a cost-efficient solution to streamline our administrative tasks," said John Richards, senior network director for Blackman Plumbing. "These efficiencies roll over to benefit our customers and eventually support Blackman Plumbing's continued success."

January

Applied Computer Solutions Selects AT&T to Upgrade Its Network Services
"We require fully meshed network services that are scalable and cost-effective for quick and secure data transport," said Craig Harrington, manager, Information Systems, Applied Computer Solutions. "We're confident that AT&T's solution will not only meet our needs for cost-effective, reliable data transport across a unified platform but will also provide the flexibility to expand our custom solution as our networking needs grow."
AT&T Wins Contract from Brown and Caldwell for IP-Based Data and Networking Services
"AT&T presented us with solutions offering efficient business management and improved information flow," said Dan Mone, Information Services manager for Brown and Caldwell. "These solutions will help control our operating expenses to support the future of our business."
Wakefern Awards AT&T Voice and Network Data Services Contract
"The seamless, integrated AT&T solution addresses technology issues that result in a better in-store experience for our customers while helping us to control technology costs," said Charles Hawalka, manager for Wakefern's Communications and Information Services Division.
Knowledge Learning Corporation Selects AT&T for Managed Network Services
"AT&T presented us with a fully managed solution offering us easier management and predictable and uniform speeds and performance," said Michael Long, Vice President of IT Infrastructure & Operations for Knowledge Learning Corporation. "They presented the value and a superior solution which addressed all our current and future needs."
AT&T Announces $20 Million for Nationwide Software Architecture Systems Project for the United States Postal Service
"When you deliver 200 billion-plus pieces of mail a year, a sound approach to enhancing your software architecture is a key to generating efficiencies," said John R. Klebonis, Jr., vice president-Professional Services, AT&T. "AT&T's software engineering expertise, combined with our knowledge-driven and CMMI-rated expert teams, helps USPS ensure the development of their systems and provides it with the extra quality assurance it needs."
Welch Allyn Expands Network Services Contract with AT&T
"We are pleased to extend our contract with AT&T," said Eric Hunt, chief information officer, Welch Allyn. "AT&T continues to provide us with a secure, reliable network that supports our evolving business goals and needs and helps maintain technology costs."
Liberty Travel Extends Contract with AT&T for Enhanced Data and Network Services
"AT&T has served as a reliable, responsive and cost-effective wide area network provider for us throughout the years," said Valerian Thomas, chief information officer for Liberty Travel. "Moving to MPLS will enable Liberty to implement our Next Generation Travel System throughout North America and deliver 'simply exceptional' service to our customers. We are pleased to deepen and extend our evolving relationship with AT&T."
AT&T Secures Network Services Contract with Aviagen
"As Aviagen's communications requirements continued to expand, we needed to lean on a network that would be a secure vehicle in transferring proprietary information," said Jim Malaugh, information technology director with Aviagen. "The network solution provided by AT&T is not only secure but also fully managed, which lets our technical staff concentrate on mission-critical application support while AT&T assumes overall network management and troubleshooting."
Madison Metropolitan School District Selects AT&T OPT-E-MAN Service for Enhanced Network Capabilities
"AT&T upgraded seven of our administration and high school locations two years ago — with great success," said Mark Evans, director of Technical Services, MMSD. "As a result, when we planned to complete the network improvements, we immediately looked again to AT&T. We are confident that AT&T's networking solution will enhance our network traffic and capabilities and enable our staff to focus on the educational growth and achievement of our students."
AT&T Wins $2.16 Million Contract for Integrated Network Services from Herff Jones
"Herff Jones' reputation and our products are based on the highest standards of quality. That's why we feel our partnership with AT&T makes good business sense as AT&T has delivered quality solutions to Herff Jones and has demonstrated excellent customer service," said Gary Caldwell, Chief Information Officer. "As our customers continue to connect with us — in person and on the World Wide Web — our employees can operate efficiently and confidently and our focus can remain on the customer and celebrating their achievement."
Planit Solutions Selects AT&T to Upgrade Its Network Services
"The VoIP and VPN solution provided by AT&T not only improves our efficiencies in our sales force and back office but also allows us to implement innovative technologies and resources across the world," said Contrial Davis, manager of IT, Planit Solutions. "I can definitely see a continued relationship with AT&T as we enter our implementation of third-generation collaboration technology across all of our locations."
Delaware County Extends Voice Contract with AT&T; Delaware County, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2008
"AT&T's voice services help enable frequent, reliable and cost-effective communications throughout our entire network," said James Knapp, director of Information Technology for Delaware County. "We are pleased to continue our relationship with AT&T."
AT&T Announces New Contract with Visalia Unified School District
"With the number of schools and administration buildings in the district, along with the number of students, we needed a provider with the resources to connect all of our sites on a unified network platform and enhance our educational capabilities," said Robert Groeber, assistant superintendent of administrative services for Visalia Unified School District. "The 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 administration with the latest technologies in educational tools."
AT&T Chosen to Modernize Network Services for United Natural Foods
"AT&T's solution gives us the confidence and security of private network services and the protection of high reliability for our mission-critical applications, helping our business run more effectively," said Ken Greene, Vice President, IT Compliance and Logistics. "We are now well-positioned with AT&T to take advantage of future technologies."