AT&T Awarded $15 Million Networking Contract by Henry Schein
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T announced today it has won a $15
million, three-year networking contract to provide a wide range of networking
solutions to streamline voice, data, and Internet services for Henry Schein
Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC).
Henry Schein is the largest distributor of healthcare products and services in
the combined North American and European markets. AT&T will further integrate
Henry's Schein's U.S.-based distribution operations and provide employees,
known as Team Schein Members, secure, high-speed online access to proprietary
databases and applications.
The networking solution will enhance Henry Schein's supply chain management by
providing the company with a real-time view of customer orders, fulfillment and
inventory. It also supports Henry Schein's mission to provide outstanding
service to a customer base encompassing more than 450,000 office- based
practitioners worldwide.
Additionally, AT&T will provide local and long-distance voice services to Henry
Schein's international locations. The company operates in 17 countries.
AT&T supports Henry Schein's business continuity plan by providing AT&T
ACCU-Ring(R) Network Access Service to integrate the company's data centers
with its core networking infrastructure. AT&T ACCU-Ring is equipped with
automatic restoration capabilities in the event of a cable cut or other
failure.
AT&T will integrate Henry Schein's voice and data services through AT&T
OneNet(R) Service, which consolidates networking services into a single
contract, with discounts across all services. Through the secure AT&T
BusinessDirect(R) portal, Henry Schein gains online access to tools that
provide real-time reports on network performance and direct access to AT&T's
ordering, billing and payment, status, inventory and trouble management.
About Henry Schein Henry Schein, a Fortune 500(R) company, is recognized for its excellent
customer service and highly competitive prices. The Company's four business
groups-Dental, Medical, International and Technology-serve more than 450,000
customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician
practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company's sales reached a record $3.4 billion in 2003.
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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