March 27, 2010
AT&T means Business
AT&T announced plans to invest $1 Billion in solutions for large, global business and applications for small, US businesses. The investment will be utilized in the following manner:
- Enterprise Mobility Applications: The demand for mobile brandband services continues to increase. AT&T will invest in Wi-Fi based applications to meet this need.
- Small Business Services: In 22 states, AT&T will enhance its small business network. Additionally, AT&T plans to improve broadband speeds.
- Scaling-application based services: The focus will be on cloud computing, digital media and Unified communications.
- Globalization: AT&T will continue to build-out its network that now reaches 99% of the global market.
- Vertical Industry Focus: AT&T will focus on creating applications for the following sectors: education, retail, healthcare and manufacturing.
AT&T appears to be positioning themselves as a technology leader. They are making a large economic commitment. Only time will tell if the investment will pay off.