DALLAS, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is on
track to meet its commitment to spend $3
billion with U.S. Black-owned suppliers by the end of this
year. As of today, we are nearly 90 percent of the way there.
Our AT&T Supplier Diversity team remains dedicated to making
a significant economic impact in the Black business community.
Starting in 1968 working with the Chicago Urban League and the
Chicago Economic Development Corporation, we've sustained our
commitment of spending with Black-owned businesses for nearly 52
years.
We're committed to equality and non-discrimination for all.
We're using our voice, and that of our employees and our customers,
to drive impactful and lasting change in our workplaces and
communities.
Today, we have Black-owned businesses in many areas of our
supply chain. Our goal is within reach as we seek out Black-owned
businesses in the areas of technology development, construction and
engineering, legal and professional services, emerging technologies
among others. Our commitment will continue beyond 2020, not only to
generate revenue for Black-owned businesses but to also create jobs
and economic impact for their communities.
"Our commitment to ensuring that Black-owned businesses and
other diverse businesses have the opportunity to work with AT&T
is longstanding, sustainable and unwavering. Our commitment to
these suppliers will continue beyond 2020; these are not short-term
commitments," said Susan A. Johnson,
executive vice president – Global Connections & Supply Chain,
AT&T. "We will continue to work closely with all suppliers to
foster economic growth and innovation within the communities we
serve."
One of those firms is Overland-Tandberg. The company stepped up
to provide critical personal protective equipment for our
international workforce within a 3-week window.
"The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for many
businesses and their supply chains," said Eric Kelly, Chairman and CEO of
Overland-Tandberg, a global technology company headquartered in San
Ramon, CA. "Our ability to provide innovative business
continuity solutions to customers in over 90 countries for 40 years
put Overland-Tandberg in a unique position to assist
AT&T. Our shared philosophy and commitment with AT&T
enabled us to pivot and ensure the resources were available to meet
AT&T's worldwide requirements. We're proud that we could help
AT&T manage and protect their workforce and customers."
AT&T recognizes the value of Black-owned businesses and will
continue to be focused and intentional to contribute to economic
equality and provide sustainable opportunities for the Black
community. We remain committed more than ever.
Learn more about AT&T's Supplier Diversity program
at attsupplierdiversity.com.
*About AT&T Communications
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next-generation mobile 5G. With a range of TV and video products,
we deliver entertainment people love to talk about. Our smart,
highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million global businesses –
nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide, our spirit of
service drives employees to give back to their communities.
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