Due to its software-defined networking (SDN) efforts and a culture that embraces change, AT&T was able to turn on a dime during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
From March through May, AT&T grew 16,000 communications services and did it ultra-fast with an 80% improved cycle time, according to AT&T Business’ Sorabh Saxena. In addition to providing vital connectivity services to its customers, Saxena said AT&T enabled 100,000 of its employees to work from anywhere in less than two weeks.