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AT&T will present a webcast featuring Pascal Desroches, Chief Financial Officer, at the Morgan Stanley European Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on November 17, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will be virtual and available for live viewing and replay on the AT&T Investor Relations website. This event highlights AT&T's strategic focus within the telecommunications and media sectors, providing insights into their operations and future directions.

AT&T has expanded its global managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) portfolio, introducing a new offering, AT&T SASE with Cisco. This solution integrates SD-WAN technology and security features to enhance cloud-based application utilization. It aims to meet evolving business connectivity demands, amid increased remote work and complex security needs. Available immediately, this service offers optimized network performance and centralized management for organizations, particularly in sensitive sectors like healthcare, by ensuring secure data access.

Xandr, AT&T's advanced advertising company, has launched a new deals platform within Xandr Monetize, aimed at empowering publishers with enhanced management of direct deal engagements. The platform focuses on driving high-value transactions and offers features like granular targeting, automated workflows, and rich deal monitoring. With the programmatic market evolving, Xandr's solution is positioned to help publishers leverage first-party data amidst upcoming identity changes. Early adopters include The New York Times and WebMD.

Xandr, a subsidiary of AT&T, has expanded its collaboration with Rakuten Advertising to enhance inventory access. This partnership enables Xandr to offer premium inventory from Rakuten's portfolio across CTV, digital video, and mobile platforms. The new agreement includes promotional support from Xandr’s Global Supply Evangelism Team and access to Rakuten Viki and Rakuten Viber for buyers in APAC and LATAM regions.

This strategic partnership aims to optimize advertising revenue for both companies while prioritizing transparency in the advertising ecosystem.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded AT&T a $182 million Task Order for 10 years to enhance its connectivity needs. This agreement, part of the GSA's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract, will support both domestic and international services, consolidating USAID's networks onto AT&T's global IP voice network. The transition to this network is set to be complete by early 2023, allowing USAID to access advanced capabilities, including cybersecurity and mobile data solutions. This collaboration aims to bolster USAID's humanitarian and development efforts globally.

AT&T and H2O.ai have launched an AI Feature Store designed to streamline data management for AI model development. This store is already operational at AT&T, handling over 465 petabytes of data daily, and is now available for other organizations. The H2O AI Feature Store enhances feature engineering efficiency, reducing the time required to build and deploy features significantly. With features like Automatic Feature Recommendations, it supports various sectors, including finance and healthcare, aiming to transform data into actionable insights quickly.

AT&T announced a significant milestone as FirstNet, a dedicated public safety network, surpassed 2.8 million connections across 18,500 agencies. This growth positions FirstNet as a market leader among law enforcement, with notable agencies like the San Francisco Sheriff's Department joining. The network's advancements include a successful deployment of over 650 solutions this year and a completion of 95% of its nationwide Band 14 coverage target ahead of schedule. New solutions like the Locate Standard and NumberSync for Samsung wearables aim to enhance operational efficiency.

AT&T has partnered with GE Research to enhance healthcare, aviation, and green energy through the integration of 5G connectivity at GE's Niskayuna facility. This collaboration allows GE to utilize both low-band and high-band 5G networks, advancing precision healthcare and improving patient outcomes. The testbed aims to innovate real-world solutions in medical monitoring and asset management, promising transformative impacts on patient care. Additionally, this deployment expands AT&T's 5G footprint in the community, enhancing wireless access for local residents.

Xandr, AT&T's advanced advertising company, has announced investments to enhance its identity offerings. Key integrations include LiveRamp, netID, and Unified ID 2.0, aiming to balance advertising needs and consumer privacy. Xandr launches end-to-end support for RampID, aiding publishers in monetization and agencies in targeting. The company emphasizes first-party data and plans to roll out a Publisher ID suite in 2022. They also highlight advancements in contextual advertising solutions and collaboration on Unified ID 2.0 for broader industry readiness.