U.S. Postal Service Awards Two Contracts To AT&T: First To Provide Data Networking To USPS Locations Nationwide, Second For MTIPS Secure Internet Access
OAKTON, Va., Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) awarded two contracts to AT&T's Federal Government business – the first, valued at more than $50 million, covers the enhancement of data network connectivity to USPS retail and support locations, spanning all 50 states and U.S. territories. The second USPS contract win, estimated at approximately $3.5 million, will see AT&T provide Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS) to USPS headquarters in Washington D.C. and two major USPS data centers, one in California and the other in Minnesota.
Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS) was developed by the US General Services Administration (GSA) to allow US Federal agencies to connect securely to the public Internet and other external connections.
"Winning these two contracts from the U.S. Postal Service is a reflection of AT&T's ability to deliver results for our federal clients both in existing critical-infrastructure operations and in new directions in which they are headed," said Stacy Schwartz, Vice President, AT&T's Federal Government business unit. "We look forward to continuing to support USPS as they advance their mission in the digital age."
About AT&T's Federal Government Business
AT&T is a long-standing, trusted source of network-enabled solutions for the federal government, integrating unmatched network resources and IT and software engineering expertise with innovative technologies from AT&T Labs and industry-leading partners. Among Federal Government agencies and customers, AT&T is best known for network leadership in voice, data, video and managed services and as a proven solutions integrator, with expertise in areas such as Cyber Security, Network Solutions, Application Solutions and Mission Support.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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