OAKTON, Va., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
What's the news? AT&T* was awarded an
agreement from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to provide
"turnkey" telecommunications solutions and support to the DOS's
more than 270 diplomatic posts and operations sites worldwide. The
agreement is valued at up to a maximum of $609 million over five years if all options are
exercised.
Why is this important? The Department of
State is the U.S. government's lead institution for conducting
American diplomacy. To achieve its mission, it requires a
modernized, systematic approach to telecommunications support
for its vast network of more than 270 diplomatic missions
worldwide.
What is the scope of the capabilities AT&T will provide
to the State Department under this Task Order? AT&T will
provide an efficient modernized set of integrated turnkey
telecommunication solutions while incorporating practical
innovations and technologies to support diplomatic missions across
the world. We will deliver and support the State Department's
enterprise-wide voice, data and mobile network connectivity, Wi-Fi,
and unified communications. Our solutions will include robust
cybersecurity protections that meet Federal guidelines.
Here's what people are saying:
Chris Smith, Vice
President-Civilian and Shared Services, AT&T Public Sector and
FirstNet
"As the incumbent telecommunications provider to
the State Department, their new contract award to us is a vote of
confidence in the reliability and performance of our teams, our
networking capabilities and the value we deliver in service of
their mission. We're honored to provide the State Department a
turnkey telecommunications solution at scale and reliable
connectivity for its 270-plus sites around the world."
When does the work begin? We are affecting a
seamless operational transition that can save the State Department
time and money while helping to ensure the continuity of its
mission.
About the U.S. Department of State
The State
Department promotes and protects the interests of Americans by
promoting peace and stability in regions of vital interest;
creating jobs at home by opening markets abroad; helping developing
nations establish investment and export opportunities; and bringing
nations together and forging partnerships to address global
problems such as terrorism, the spread of communicable
diseases, cross-border pollution, humanitarian crises, nuclear
smuggling, and narcotics trafficking.
Where can I find more information? Go here for more
information about AT&T's work in the public sector or visit the
U.S. Department of State here.
*About AT&T Communications
We help family,
friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From
the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we
@ATT innovate to improve lives.
AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:
T). For more information, please visit us at att.com.
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