Ventera Wins Consulting Contract to define Requirements for AT&T's Next Generation Cell Site Project Management System
Expands Ventera's Industry Leading Position in Mobility Solutions
Reston, VA - March 17, 2009 - Ventera, the leading information technology consultancy providing services to carriers and site management companies in the wireless communications industry today announced it has been selected by AT&T to define requirements for the next generation cell site project management tool to support AT&T's ongoing process of site construction, technology upgrades, modifications and decommissions.
"Ventera's qualifications to participate closely with AT&T to focus on our future needs for workforce management and program management far exceeds any other supplier we have seen", said Art Pregler, Director, Civil Infrastructure Programs, National Program Management Office, AT&T. "Ventera's breadth of experience in process engineering and systems implementation with both the carrier segment and cell site management companies is key to AT&T in planning our future system needs.&
Ongoing management and enhancements to the world's largest cell site network involves internal and external resources, across the country. Each of the participants in this process require an increasing level of visibility and support from new system solutions in order to deliver enhanced technologies and maintain a competitive advantage in the wireless marketplace. The next generation project management solution will allow these resources to operate more efficiently and further their position as the world leaders in wireless services.
Chris Ford, Executive Vice President in Ventera's Communications Industry Practice said "We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve AT&T on this important and exciting project. Our selection confirms Ventera's leadership position as the premier provider of management and IT consultancy services to both carriers and the site management business segment. Our experience with Tier 1 wireless suppliers is unsurpassed by anyone in the industry."
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verseSM and AT&T|DIRECTVSM brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
About Ventera
Ventera is a leading information technology professional services firm providing consulting and IT services that span the technology lifecycle for carriers and site management companies in the global Wireless Communications Industry. Ventera's services include IT strategy and technology consulting, application development, systems integration, and program and project management. Ventera helps clients realize the full business potential of technology by improving and simplifying business processes before automating them.