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Sunbelt Telecommunications Signs Multimillion-Dollar Contract with AT&T

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Sunbelt Telecommunications, a certified woman-owned business based in Allen, Texas, has signed a one-year, multimillion-dollar contract with AT&T, covering inventory management and just-in-time delivery services of switching equipment manufactured by Lucent Technologies. This significant agreement marks a major milestone for Sunbelt, exceeding $100 million in annual revenues for the first time since its founding in 1983. The contract highlights the importance of diverse suppliers in the telecommunications industry, with AT&T and Lucent Technologies recognizing the value that Sunbelt brings to their business goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sunbelt Telecommunications has signed a one-year, multimillion-dollar contract with AT&T, covering inventory management and just-in-time delivery services.
  • The contract exceeds $100 million in annual revenues for the first time since Sunbelt's founding in 1983.
  • Paula Mann, president and CEO of Sunbelt Telecommunications, expressed her satisfaction with the contract, stating that it demonstrates AT&T and Lucent's recognition of Sunbelt's value in meeting their business goals.
  • Frank Ianna, president of AT&T Network Services, emphasized the importance of partnering with diverse suppliers, with AT&T having spent over $10 billion with minority- and woman-owned businesses in the last 30 years.
  • Alphonso Hamilton, vice president of Channel Diversity Marketing at Lucent Technologies, highlighted the significance of women-owned firms like Sunbelt in providing value to key customers like AT&T.
  • Sunbelt Telecommunications is a certified woman-owned and managed business, certified by the North Texas Women's Business Council.
  • The company has grown to national prominence over the last 15 years, serving Fortune 500 companies, telephone companies, and equipment manufacturing companies.

Statistics:

  • The contract with AT&T is a one-year agreement.
  • The contract is valued in the multimillions of dollars.
  • Paul Mann's statement mentions that Sunbelt will exceed $100 million in annual revenues for the first time since its founding in 1983.
  • In the last 30 years, AT&T has spent over $10 billion with minority- and woman-owned businesses.
  • Lucent Technologies' vice president Alphonso Hamilton mentioned the importance of women-owned firms like Sunbelt in providing value to key customers like AT&T.
  • Sunbelt Telecommunications is a certified woman-owned and managed business, certified by the North Texas Women's Business Council.

Sources:

  • A certified woman-owned business based in Allen, Texas, announced it has signed a one-year, multimillion-dollar contract with AT&T.
  • Sunbelt Telecommunications, Inc.,
  • Source: PRNewswire, June 7
  • Paula Mann, president and CEO, Sunbelt Telecommunications
  • Frank Ianna, president of AT&T Network Services
  • Alphonso Hamilton, vice president, Channel Diversity Marketing, Lucent Technologies
  • AT&T (http://www.att.com)
  • Lucent Technologies (http://www.lucent.com)

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