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For Release Tuesday, August 24, 2004
AT&T Wins $1.6 Million Networking Contract From KRM
Virtual-event management company uses reliable AT&T network to help clients communicate with key audiences
Eau Claire, Wis. -- AT&T announced today that it has won a three-year, $1.6 million contract from KRM Information Services Inc., renewing an agreement for toll- free, long-distance and Business Internet Access services that enable the company to provide turnkey distance learning and real-time, interactive virtual seminars to associations, publishers, corporations and government entities.
KRM manages live audio and Web-based visual presentations from its own professional studios, helping its clients simplify the event hosting process, reduce travel expenses, increase the speed with which they can distribute information and improve productivity.
"Our reputation as a red carpet concierge service for high-quality virtual events requires us to focus on administration and content and to keep the technology invisible to our clients," said KRM President Rick Olson. "The superior reliability of AT&T's network frees our professional staff to concentrate on orchestrating a flawless presentation for our customers."
AT&T's solution is offered through AT&T Business Network (ABN), which integrates voice, data and IP services into a single contract with a single bill, helping to simplify administration of telecommunications services. KRM also gains access to the AT&T BusinessDirect® portal, a secure online productivity tool that provides real-time reports on network performance and direct access to AT&T's ordering, status, inventory, trouble management and billing systems that KRM can use 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
About KRM Information Systems, Inc.
KRM Information Services, Inc. is the premier provider of virtual seminar services. Using the AT&T Business Network and WebEx Event Center, KRM provides a premium service for organizations that require "red carpet" service for every aspect of their training, marketing or seminar event. KRM's ten years of producing virtual events gives it the experience and credibility unmatched in this industry. KRM provides a turnkey event management package that includes registration services, telecommunications, professional moderators, speaker orientation and much more. Visit www.krm.com/krmservices.
About AT&T
For more than 125 years, AT&T (NYSE 'T') has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services.
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