AT&T Inc.

Pantech Bolsters Leadership Team, Focuses on Quick Messaging Devices [Press Release]
Business Wire | 41 minutes ago
Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea's largest mobile phone manufacturers - announced today the appointment of Charles Park to CEO and Dave Ronis to CMO. These leadership additions are made at a time when the company is increasing its focus on quick messaging devices, handsets that are uniquely designed for users that prioritize easy access to messaging and social media. At CES this year, AT&T reaffirmed a commitment to the category and acknowledg...

AT&T to Webcast Keynotes from Randall Stephenson and Ralph de la Vega at CTIA March 23 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 19 hours ago
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast keynotes by Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO, and Ralph de la Vega, president of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, at the International CTIA WIRELESS 2010® conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 23 beginning at 9 a.m. PT. The webcast will be available live at www.att.com/investor.relations.

AT&T to Support Public-Service Journalism Course in Brazil [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 23 hours 23 minutes ago
SAO PAULO, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* announced today a contribution of US$20,000 to the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) to support a new course in Brazil called Digital Tools for Effective Public Service Journalism.

Senator Jeffrey Kessler Joins AT&T in Reminding West Virginia Consumers That Texting 'Can Wait' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 42 minutes ago
WHEELING, W.Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the risks of texting and driving. Today, Senator Jeffrey V. Kessler (D-2), joined this important public safety initiative and encouraged all wireless consumers, especially youth, that text messages can – and should – wait until after driving.

AT&T Interactive and Zvents.com Announce New Local Event Search Feature [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 22 hours 42 minutes ago
GLENDALE, Calif. and SAN MATEO, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Interactive and Zvents today announced a distribution agreement that extends the local search experience on YP.COM and YELLOWPAGES.COM to include Zvents' powerful local events and entertainment experience. The new event search feature offers consumers, who are actively looking for something to do in their local area, the ability to discover and choose from thousands of live events – including big name concerts, pe...

AT&T ANNOUNCES GLOBAL FIRST AUTOMATIC ZERO DRAW CHARGER [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 23 hours 12 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mobile phone users probably don't know it, but a charger left plugged into a wall wastes electricity – enough to power 24,000 homes for a year, or brew three to four million cups of coffee each day. Today, AT&T* and Superior Communications invite AT&T customers to be a small part of a big difference with the AT&T ZERO Charger.  Available only at AT&T stores nationwide in May, the AT&T ZERO Charger does not waste power when left plugged in, and improv...

AT&T Challenges 1 Million Customers To Go Paperless [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 23 hours 12 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whether going paperless appeals to your love of nature, convenience – or both, AT&T* has a million reasons for you to make the switch.  Continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability, AT&T today announced a new challenge for AT&T residential home phone, AT&T U-verse(SM) TV, broadband, and wireless customers, nationwide: With the help of the Arbor Day Foundation, AT&T will have a tree planted in honor of each customer who opts in to paperle...

AT&T Adds Airo Wireless A25is to Its Rugged Mobile Device Portfolio [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 23 hours 12 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced it is the only carrier to offer the world's first intrinsically safe-certified smartphone, the Airo Wireless A25is. This rugged mobile device is the first of its kind to be certified to run on AT&T's wireless network and is capable of supporting AT&T's suite of line of business mobile applications.

AT&T Deploys Network Disaster Recovery Resources to Chile to Ensure Business Continuity to Enterprise Customers [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 21 hours 51 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* announced today that it has deployed Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) resources to Chile as a preventive measure to ensure business continuity of the AT&T node in Santiago. The action is in response to a series of natural disasters that have affected the South American country since the devastating earthquake of February 27, which was followed by tsunamis and various aftershocks.

MobiTV, Inc. Announces Multi-Screen, Cross-Platform DRM Solution [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 day 25 minutes ago
LAS VEGAS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MobiTV, Inc. is broadening support to its managed technology platform carriers and operator customers with a robust and secure Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution that enables users to store content on their mobile device and watch it offline wherever they want.

Industry Pioneer George Schmitt Joins xG Technology as Advisor [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 42 minutes ago
xG® Technology, Inc., the developer of smart radio technology that improves the utilization of the nation’s airwaves, is pleased to announce that cellular industry veteran George Schmitt has joined the company’s Advisory Board.

AT&T Rolls Out New Flagship Services and Spring Portfolio of Quick Messaging Devices [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 8 hours 41 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a growing number of consumers increasingly realize the benefits of mobile broadband and applications, AT&T is bringing smartphone-like experiences to a wider range of powerful yet affordable devices designed for the mass-market.  AT&T* today announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices that will be among the first to offer a new suite of consumer data services that will significantly enhance messaging, video and photo sharing, and conta...

AT&T's Ray Wilkins Named to Savoy Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 21 hours 17 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced that Ray Wilkins, AT&T chief executive officer of Diversified Businesses, has been named to Savoy Professional magazine's 2010 list of "Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America."  The Top 100 listing showcases a cross section of national and international business leaders and executives representing a diverse range of industries who demonstrate leadership and influence within their company and community.

ADP Joins National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Board of Directors [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 23 hours 12 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has joined the association's board of directors. Roland Cloutier, vice president and chief security officer, will hold ADP's board of director seat on the association.

AT&T Survey Finds Wireless Technologies Crucial to Survival for Nearly Two-Thirds of Small Business Owners [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 23 hours 42 minutes ago
DALLAS, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wireless technologies are becoming increasingly crucial to survival for today's small businesses, who are wanting to stay competitive and connected while gaining flexibility and time away from the office, according to the AT&T Small Business Technology Poll, a national survey recently conducted by AT&T*.