Rank Group extends global networking agreement with AT&T


New Zealand-based Rank Group, a global packaging and auto parts business, has renewed its networking contract with AT&T for a further three years.


Rank Group’s Global Chief Information Officer Pat O’Connell first established the relationship with AT&T in 2008 and has a vision to consolidate and standardize Rank Group’s telecommunications services across its subsidiaries in all US locations.


Through a series of strategic acquisitions, Rank Group has built up an international portfolio of leading companies across the food packaging, consumer goods, automotive aftermarket and building supplies sectors.


This has created numerous challenges for the company as it seeks to consolidate these companies and to integrate the many varied networks into one that is provided with seamless support and a single point of contact for all technical and commercial matters.


AT&T’s global solution provided the ability to integrate the networks of the Rank Group companies together with the flexibility to implement managed router services and reduce operational costs. The single platform and single contract for AT&T Virtual Private Network for all of the entities helps with managing expenses and improving efficiency for the Rank Group.


Pat O’Connell commented, “Rank Group has enjoyed a strong relationship with AT&T since 2008 and in particular they have played a crucial role in our emergence as a leading global packaging business. Our respective United States and New Zealand teams work very closely together, and we value AT&T’s responsiveness and proactivity.”


AT&T opens doors on new Dubai office


In September, AT&T EMEA opened the doors on its new location in the heart of Dubai’s Internet City, underlining the organization’s continuing commitment to the Middle East and Africa.


Working closely with colleagues in the wider EMEA territory, the AT&T team in Dubai brings a wealth of expertise and resources to its regional customer base, providing multinational companies operating in the Middle East region


with access to an advanced portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP) MPLS-based communications services as well as hosting, security and worldwide connectivity.


The new office plays home to a variety of teams, with AT&T Enterprise, Wholesale, Customer Care and Global Access Management organizations directly represented in the region with resources based in Dubai.


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