AT&T (News - Alert) Business Solutions, a provider of networking services and solutions for business customers and organizations globally, has reportedly ended an active second quarter that saw the introduction of a utility-based, storage-as-a-service offering; the industry's first small business bundle for wired and wireless service starting at under $100; and a telepresence solution offer with multi-point encryption features for greater security.

 

The business unit of AT&T Inc. has also increased its commitment to smart grid technology through an agreement with Cooper Power Systems. The agreement has allowed the company to jointly market and sell to utility companies smart grid sensor devices that are certified on AT&T's wireless data network. The agreement expanded AT&T's smart grid technology capabilities in the M2M (machine to machine) space too.

 

Apart from this, AT&T has also enhanced its digital media solutions portfolio with the launch of AT&T private content distribution service, a fully manage solutions that simplifies the delivery of rich media content behind the corporate firewall.

 

"We have continued to invest in the innovative solutions, portfolio enhancements, applications services and strategic global initiatives to meet our customers' needs," said Ron Spears, president and chief executive officer at AT&T Business Solutions, in a release.

 

"These milestones are further proof that AT&T is making good on its commitment to provide customers with the network-driven capabilities and applications they need to compete in a difficult economic environment," added Spears.

Globally, the business unit has also signed several strategic agreements with telecom service providers in key regions, expanding its worldwide reach and its capabilities to service multinational customers. This includes the agreement that was signed to develop and deploy telecommunications solutions with TDC, a provider of communications solutions in Denmark and a strong player in the Nordic business market, and a memorandum of understanding with Telkom South Africa, a provider of telecommunications services in Africa.

The business unit also increased its strategic commitment to the Middle East and Africa by launching a new regional headquarters office in Dubai Internet City (News - Alert).