AT&T To Deliver Managed Cisco TelePresence Solution

AT&T Inc. has announced global plans to deliver fully managed Cisco TelePresence solution that allows companies to connect to their customers, suppliers and partners worldwide.

The AT&T Telepresence Solution will also provide a “meet-me” feature that enables intercompany connectivity. AT&T and Cisco have agreed to combine Cisco TelePresence solution with AT&T’s Internet Protocol (IP) network and Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities to create new ways for companies to collaborate and conduct global business across industries that will include health care, high-tech, retail and government.

“The AT&T Telepresence Solution is the latest example of how we’re helping enterprises to improve ‘business velocity’ by enabling them to move quicker and make better business decisions,” said Ronald E. Spears, AT&T group president of Global Business Services. “Customers can take advantage of the power of the AT&T network and our expertise in providing world-class services to enjoy the multitude of benefits of this fully immersive collaboration technology.”

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Three-screen and one-screen site options will be available, based on Cisco TelePresence System 3000 and Cisco TelePresence System 1000 endpoints. In addition, the AT&T Telepresence Solution provides AT&T-owned Cisco TelePresence equipment, installation, full monitoring and management of the application, network provisioning (including AT&T VPN transport), remote help desk service and on-site equipment maintenance and repair.

“AT&T is playing a critical role in the delivery of intercompany Cisco TelePresence to the more than 750 Cisco TelePresence room footprint worldwide,” said Marthin Debeer, senior vice president for Emerging Technologies at Cisco. “AT&T is the first provider of a complete intercompany solution based on our TelePresence system, using the IP network as a platform.”

“We currently have 11 Cisco TelePresence sites set up in AT&T offices throughout the U.S., with plans to expand globally in the coming year,” said Spears. “We’re already seeing tremendous value from the ability to bring our management team together for face to face meetings on a regular basis, even though they are scattered across the country. Not only are we saving time and expense associated with travel, but we are much more productive. When we implement the intercompany telepresence capability, we expect to quickly start using it to build closer relationships with our key customers throughout the world.”