AT&T Delivers Enhanced Communications to the University of Tennessee
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 11, 2010 at 9:21:02 AM
AT&T Delivers Enhanced Communications to the University of Tennessee
Networking Services will connect the University of Tennessee System campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 11 -- More than 50,000 students, faculty and staff across the University of Tennessee System will now have increased access to educational resources and applications over the Internet. The University of Tennessee System announced it will be linking to and utilizing NetTN, a custom-built Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that AT&T* has built for the State of Tennessee as part of a 10-year networking agreement announced early last year. The University of Tennessee System will use NetTN to connect campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, the Health Science Center at Memphis and the Space Institute at Tullahoma.
"From increasing capacity for research and scholarly achievement to providing enhanced access to undergraduate and graduate education, AT&T's networking solution is enabling the University to accelerate delivery of our strategic initiatives including educational outreach and preparedness for the global marketplace," said Scott Studham, Chief Information Officer, the University of Tennessee System.
Since 2008, the State of Tennessee and AT&T have been building NetTN, which delivers an extensive upgrade to the core of the state's Internet Protocol (IP) - based network. Under the agreement, AT&T will double the bandwidth for Internet Connectivity throughout the University of Tennessee System allowing students and faculty access to more applications at the same time including Bannerweb, an online tool that allows students to register for classes in real time.
"As the former Chairman of the Senate Education Committee in the Tennessee State Senate, I am thrilled to see the University of Tennessee System and AT&T collaborating to create enhanced learning opportunities for those enrolled in the state's colleges and universities," said Jamie Woodson, Speaker Pro Tempore for the Tennessee State Senate. "Investment in technology for higher education is essential for improved student education and achievement, and one of my goals is to help make certain that Tennessee remains a place that provides students with a world-class education."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Stacey Harth of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-404-986-1833, or Mobile,
+1-404-536-0323, Stacey.Harth@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Networking Services will connect the University of Tennessee System campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 11 -- More than 50,000 students, faculty and staff across the University of Tennessee System will now have increased access to educational resources and applications over the Internet. The University of Tennessee System announced it will be linking to and utilizing NetTN, a custom-built Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that AT&T* has built for the State of Tennessee as part of a 10-year networking agreement announced early last year. The University of Tennessee System will use NetTN to connect campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin, the Health Science Center at Memphis and the Space Institute at Tullahoma.
"From increasing capacity for research and scholarly achievement to providing enhanced access to undergraduate and graduate education, AT&T's networking solution is enabling the University to accelerate delivery of our strategic initiatives including educational outreach and preparedness for the global marketplace," said Scott Studham, Chief Information Officer, the University of Tennessee System.
Since 2008, the State of Tennessee and AT&T have been building NetTN, which delivers an extensive upgrade to the core of the state's Internet Protocol (IP) - based network. Under the agreement, AT&T will double the bandwidth for Internet Connectivity throughout the University of Tennessee System allowing students and faculty access to more applications at the same time including Bannerweb, an online tool that allows students to register for classes in real time.
"As the former Chairman of the Senate Education Committee in the Tennessee State Senate, I am thrilled to see the University of Tennessee System and AT&T collaborating to create enhanced learning opportunities for those enrolled in the state's colleges and universities," said Jamie Woodson, Speaker Pro Tempore for the Tennessee State Senate. "Investment in technology for higher education is essential for improved student education and achievement, and one of my goals is to help make certain that Tennessee remains a place that provides students with a world-class education."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Stacey Harth of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-404-986-1833, or Mobile,
+1-404-536-0323, Stacey.Harth@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/