AT&T Names Scott Agnew New President of FirstNet
AT&T has named Scott Agnew as the new president of FirstNet, AT&T. With over 25 years in telecommunications, Scott has been a key leader in the FirstNet program since its inception, driving innovations like integrating mission critical push-to-talk with land mobile radio systems and expanding coverage with solutions like FirstNet MegaRange. His leadership ensures a
AT&T, Trinity Cyber Collaborate on USAF Managed Cyber Solution
AT&T and Trinity Cyber, Inc. have been working together to provide a cybersecurity solution commercially managed and aimed at benefiting the U.S. Air Force. The Secure Internet Gateway is expected to bolster cybersecurity measures and decrease risks for Air Force networks. The Biden administration’s priority remains on enhancing the country’s cyber defenses, as evidenced by
AT&T Taps Scott Agnew as FirstNet COO
Scott Agnew has been appointed as chief operating officer for FirstNet at AT&T, a role in which he will report to AT&T FirstNet President Jim Bugel. Agnew brings more than 20 years of public safety experience, political engagement and insight of the public safety mission to his new role. As COO, Agnew will oversee strategy and
AT&T Announces Zee Hussain as President of Public Sector, Other Leadership Changes
AT&T has announced leadership changes in its public sector organization. Zee Hussain, a 20-plus years veteran of AT&T’s leadership ranks, has been named president of AT&T Public Sector. Most recently, he led AT&T enterprise sales teams helping modernize and transform communications technologies for commercial customers in health care, manufacturing and transportation. He replaces Jason Porter,
AT&T Wins $119M CBP Modernization Contract
AT&T has been awarded a task order to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s voice and data networks to help ensure reliable, high-speed wireline and wireless connectivity for agency federal law enforcement agents nationwide. The task order is valued at $119 million over 11 years if all options are exercised. It was awarded via
Top 20 National Security Execs to Watch in 2022: AT&T’s Stacy Schwartz
Stacy Schwartz Vice President, FirstNet, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet One of Stacy Schwartz’s biggest recent achievements was leading efforts to help the nation’s public safety community transform its communications capabilities by bringing them on to FirstNet. There are now over 3 million connections on FirstNet and more than 19,500 public safety agencies and organizations
AT&T Wins $15M Contract to Help Modernize Army National Guard
AT&T has been awarded a task order to modernize GuardNet, the command and control network that allows Army National Guard soldiers to access the internet, connect with other networks and databases, and support training and mission planning and execution. The task order was awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization,
Northrop Grumman, AT&T Join Forces on 5G-Enabled Defense Capabilities
Northrop Grumman Corp. and AT&T are collaborating to research and develop a digital battle network, powered by AT&T 5G and Northrop Grumman’s advanced mission systems, to support the Defense Department. Northrop Grumman and AT&T plan to deliver a cost-effective, scalable, open architecture solution that will help DOD connect distributed sensors and data from all domains
Top MarCom Leaders to Watch in 2022: AT&T’s Jodi Chapin
Jodi Chapin Director, Marketing Communications, AT&T With a career spanning more than 30 years at AT&T, Jodi Chapin has seen, experienced and helped lead monumental transformations in marketing and technology. Yet, the priority that has remained constant for her is focusing on the people that drive the innovation. As director of marketing for AT&T’s public
AT&T Wins 4 FEMA Contracts Worth $167M
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded AT&T four separate contracts for modernized communications capabilities to improve its ability to help with disaster preparation and relief. Awarded via the General Services Administration’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, he task orders are valued at more than $167 million over five years, if all options are exercised. “The
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2022: AT&T’s Jason Porter
Jason Porter President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T Jason Porter is leading the AT&T business that provides services to the public sector and the only dedicated communications platform in the country built specifically for first responders. And he’s leading it at a time when federal agencies are pivoting toward EIS networking services contracts — an
AT&T’s Jason Porter on the Power of Partnerships for Network Innovation to Drive Federal Missions
In an increasingly digital era, networks are key to enabling the federal mission. In this regard, government agencies can turn to the private sector to ensure they have the most relevant, modern capabilities to support not just telecommunications, but also the ready flow of data that helps to drive mission outcomes. “We thrive as a
AT&T Cybersecurity Rolls Out New Managed Solution for Federal Agencies
AT&T has launched an integrated, managed cybersecurity solution to help U.S. federal agencies modernize and protect their IT infrastructure in compliance with Trusted Internet Connection 3.0 cybersecurity guidance. AT&T Government Trusted Internet Connection brings together software-defined wide area networking technology, security capabilities and fiber connectivity in a 24/7 managed solution through a single provider. “The
AT&T Lands $231M Treasury Task Order
AT&T has been awarded a task order from the Treasury Department to modernize its voice and data networks and provide cybersecurity protections. The task order is valued at $231 million over 12 years and was awarded via the General Services Administration’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions technology procurement program. The Treasury is the steward of U.S. economic
Tyto Athene to Acquire AT&T Defense Sector-Focused Business
Full-service systems integrator Tyto Athene announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire AT&T Government Solutions, Inc., which comprises AT&T’s Defense Department IT professional services business and select other contracts. AT&T and Tyto have also agreed to enter into teaming agreements for opportunities in the DOD IT professional services market. It is expected to
Top 25 MarCom Leaders to Watch in 2020: AT&T’s Matt Hickey
According to Matt Hickey, his team’s greatest accomplishment in 2020 is its response to COVID-19. “Our public sector customers are on the frontlines of the pandemic, and our commitment to support those that serve has been our No. 1 priority,” Hickey said. In early March, the organization built and launched a Public Sector COVID-19 Program
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WATCH: AT&T’s Stacy Schwartz Talks FirstNet’s Purpose During COVID-19 and Beyond
Senior reporter Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Stacy Schwartz, vice president of federal public safety and FirstNet for AT&T Global Public Sector, who discusses the background and progression of FirstNet and how it has been helpful to public safety agencies and the nation during the pandemic. Read the Q&A with Schwartz below, where she expands
AT&T to Provide Air Force with 5G Services
AT&T has announced it will provide 5G services to Nellis Air Force Base in Southern Nevada. The company will also deliver FirstNet — the nationwide public safety communications platform — to eligible public safety personnel across Nellis. “We’re honored to equip Nellis with a comprehensive communications solution built to support innovative services such as 5G
AT&T to Tackle FirstNet Upgrades for HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General has chosen AT&T to transform and modernize its network. The upgrades will provide wireless access to FirstNet, the nationwide, wireless first responders communications platform. AT&T will deliver to HHS OIG a fully managed Software Defined Wide Area Network service, allowing improved visibility into routing,
Rick Hubbard Joins Parsons as a SVP of Business Development
Parsons Corp. has hired Rick Hubbard as senior vice president of business development for its connected communities market. Hubbard was previously a senior vice president at AT&T, where he saw successes in product development and product strategy for AT&T’s business services across the globe. In his new role, he will accelerate sales of Parsons’ technology-based
AT&T Picked to Modernize DOJ’s Tech
The Justice Department has chosen AT&T to advance its mission performance with updated technology. The work is valued at $984 million over a span of 15 years and was awarded via Task Order through the General Services Administration’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions technology procurement program. This award helps DOJ move to a next-generation communications platform supporting
AT&T’s Mike Leff is Fueled by Power of Curiosity
Mike Leff has been serving the public sector for more than 25 years. His career and personal path are driven by a life-long curiosity about how things work, a professional’s desire to make a real difference for those who serve and a perspective that can only be attained from 35,000 feet up. Leff is vice president-defense
Rocky Thurston to Lead Perspecta Civilian, State and Local Group
Perspecta has appointed former AT&T executive Rocky Thurston as senior vice president and general manager of its civilian, state and local group to develop growth strategies and maintain existing program performance. Thurston, a U.S. Air Force veteran, brings more than 20 years of experience serving defense, intelligence, civilian and public safety federal markets, and is
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