DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* and
Deloitte signed an agreement to bring 5G network connectivity and
edge computing services to Deloitte University to help it transform
the future of digital corporate learning and workplace
collaboration.
Deloitte University (DU) is a 700,000 sq. ft. leadership and
learning center located near Dallas in Westlake,
Texas. DU's learning programs are focused on developing the
world's best leaders, often incorporating and relying on
leading-edge technologies to help power their programs.
Starting early next year, AT&T will add its 5G and
Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) technology to Deloitte University's
existing cellular environment. This will result in a communications
platform that will help enable DU to explore new technologies and
innovations to enhance experiential learning programs and overall
guest experiences. MEC and 5G will be installed at the center
to support specific use cases. It is expected to be completed by
summer 2020.
"At Deloitte we are always looking for ways to evolve our
programs and provide the best experience for our people," said
Kevin Westcott, vice chairman,
Deloitte LLP and U.S. telecommunications, media & entertainment
leader. "AT&T 5G will be the foundation that enables us to
develop and test new interactive digital teaching and collaboration
models. As we prepare our people for the future of work, it's
important to incorporate leading technologies so that our people –
and those of our clients - can learn in new and exciting ways and
gain experiences at Deloitte University that they can't easily gain
anywhere else."
Deloitte University will use both gamification and new digital
reality possibilities to bring their experiential learning content
to life. This is critical as they focus on training future leaders.
In fact, data from Deloitte's recent "Connectivity and Mobile
Trends" (CMT) Survey showed that more than 40 percent of Gen Z
consumers say they will play more mobile video games, and
nearly 35 percent of Gen Z and millennials say that access to
5G will change how they use AR/VR.
Bringing the performance of 5G combined with edge compute can
boost Deloitte's ability to explore data intensive technologies for
their experiential learning programs such as mixed, augmented and
virtual reality, and volumetric video applications that blend the
physical and digital world. In addition, by installing MEC,
Deloitte can keep select on site data more private and highly
secure.
"Our work with Deloitte University will allow us to explore how
5G and edge compute technologies can help to boost employee
learning and collaboration," said Mo
Katibeh, chief marketing officer, AT&T Business.
"Consistently updating our skills and learning for life is becoming
a key part of our world. Gamification, role playing, and virtual
collaboration – more powerfully enabled by 5G and Edge – means
faster and more effective learning for everyone, no matter where
they are in their career."
For more information on how 5G can create new opportunities and
capabilities for businesses, visit att.com/5Gforbusiness.
Check out att.com/5Gnews to learn more about our path to 5G.
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wireless network.*** We're building FirstNet just for first
responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With a range of
TV and video products, we deliver entertainment people love to talk
about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million
global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide,
our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their
communities.
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