AT&T to invest $1B this year in next-gen services for businesses

DALLAS, TX – AT&T is planning to invest close to $1 billion in cloud, mobility, and network sourcing solutions to companies and customers around the world this year, the company announced Tuesday.The communications giant said that it intends to invest in five key focus areas – like enterprise mobility applications and cloud/as-a-service enhancements – while also rolling out platforms, systems and e-capabilities to significantly automate, enhance and simplify business customers’ experience and support. The investment will primarily target companies, government agencies and institutions in industries such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and automotive.“We continue to invest significantly in cloud-based, mobility...