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Dick's Sporting Goods Awards AT&T $1.2 Million Networking DealPITTSBURGH, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T announced today it has won a $1.2 million contract from Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. to provide an Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) that will integrate all retail stores, corporate offices and distribution centers across the United States. With the recent acquisition of Galyan's Trading Co. Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods has locations in 34 states and $2.1 billion in sales in 2004. "AT&T provided us with a flexible contract and knowledgeable implementation team that was able to perform the necessary upgrades in a timely and efficient manner," said Linda Walker, Vice President of Infrastructure and Security, Dick's Sporting Goods. "Knowing that our data is secure enables us to focus on our core mission -- to be the number one sports and fitness specialty retailer for all athletes and outdoor enthusiasts through the relentless improvement of everything we do." Through the secure AT&T BusinessDirect(R) portal, Dick's Sporting Goods has around-the-clock online access to real-time reports on network performance and direct connection to electronic billing and trouble management systems. AT&T BusinessDirect was recently recognized by the Yankee Group for providing customers with the strongest online support and service experience in the industry. About AT&T For more than 125 years, AT&T has been known for unparalleled quality and reliability in communications. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company is a global leader in local, long distance, Internet and transaction-based voice and data services. About Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh-based Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of April 30, 2005 the Company operated 236 stores in 34 states primarily throughout the Eastern half of the U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/ATT ) Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/ATT AT&T CONTACT: Katie Hutchinson, +1-312-230-4292, or [email protected],or Mike Pruyn, +1-312-230-4894, or [email protected], both of AT&T Web site: http://www.att.com/ |