AT&T news stories

Microsoft
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
"As the digital landscape evolves in a post-cookie world, Microsoft and Xandr together will help shape the digital ad marketplace of the future."

Web application
RedShield selected for AT&T Cybersecurity's Managed Vulnerability Program
RedShield's Web Application Shielding is delivered as a fully managed service. It uses shields to mitigate exploitable vulnerabilities in applications.

Remote Working
Singapore makes an example of remote working in APAC, but security concerns persist
Respondents are most concerned about WiFi networks (39%), cloud storage (38%), email (36%), new technologies like IoT and 5G (34%), and video conferencing platforms (31%).

Cybersecurity
Telco Security Alliance strives to develop threat detection
“This initiative already proved valuable to AT&T’s visibility into current threats, and as we continue to work together, our focus is on utilising this relationship to deliver better threat intelligence to our customers.”

5G
ADTRAN explained in 3 minutes
We quickly explain the history and fortunes of telecommunications network equipment vendor ADTRAN.

SD-WAN
Lessons from the edge: deploying SD-WAN
AT&T’s A/NZ managing director outlines what he has learned about the tricky task of bringing the revolutionary SD-WAN tech to life.

Disaster Recovery
How AT&T aims to help businesses recover faster from a disaster
"Companies need to be able to recover and continue operations ASAP, without pulling resources from other places to get back up and running."

Open source
O-RAN Alliance and Linux to create an open source software community
“Our joint efforts will help accelerate the creation, integration, and deployment of open source in RAN.”

Cloud
Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon be part of AT&T
Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon become part of AT&T as the companies agreed to an acquisition deal worth an undisclosed amount.

Colocation
AT&T offloads 31 data centers to trim $1.1b off colossal debt
The giant telco reportedly has $189 billion of debt, and the data center sale (18 in the US and 13 international) is a move to reduce that.

Cloud
IDC identifies five APAC CSPs as 'leaders' in the market
These service providers supposedly demonstrated a strong regional network presence and leadership in software-defined technologies.

Healthcare
Nurturing digital healthcare innovation in Asia
For consumers, digital healthcare is about more choice, better services and more active participation in their health and healthcare.

Cybersecurity
Microsoft, Cisco lead new global cybersecurity coalition CR²
Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.

Managed Services
Channel giants get behind MEF's global networking event
Taking place in Los Angeles, California, the event will bring together over 1000 senior level professionals from over 275 companies around the world.

AT&T
Data industry giants launch ORAN alliance
The ORAN Alliance is a worldwide, carrier-led effort to drive new levels of openness in the radio access network.

AT&T
AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018
What does your board expect in 2018, and what will it take to satisfy it?

Enterprise
AT&T expands network into Equinix data centers
“Cloud and data center services must offer the scalability and reliability that IT managers require."

Hybrid Cloud
Everything you need to know about cloud computing in 2018
We are at a tipping point where costs to keep data in house are only increasing.

Cybersecurity
Exclusive interview: AT&T on how they're making waves in A/NZ
AT&T managing director for A/NZ Martin Creighan gives us an update on their A/NZ progress and where they're making technology investments.

5G
AT&T expert discusses preparing for the future of AI
No longer just a sci-fi concept, artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our data-driven world - this expert analyses how to prepare.

DDoS
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.

Internet of Things
Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities
Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.

SDN & NFV
AT&T MD for A/NZ: "Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia"
AT&T managing director for A/NZ talks about how businesses can compete with speed and efficiency in fast-changing Asia.

Virtualisation
Take advantage of network function virtualisation & be more responsive in Asia
A one-size-fits-all approach to networking is no longer enough to help businesses compete.