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IBM and AT&T Bring Open Hybrid Cloud Services to Enterprise Clients for the 5G EraDALLAS and ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the news? By making it easier for businesses to connect open hybrid cloud computing using AT&T Multi-access Edge Computing, a low-latency, private cellular network edge environment, IBM and AT&T will be able to help businesses across all industries more rapidly develop and deploy innovative new services wherever they need to run using regional or on-premises edge computing with additional privacy and security. Built on Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Satellite gives clients the flexibility to bring their applications to any environment where their data resides using the enhanced security of IBM's open hybrid cloud architecture. What will this do? The benefits? Speedy implementation, better customer experiences, centralized management and enhanced security through IBM's sophisticated encryption capabilities. IBM will also bring its AI capabilities via IBM Watson to deliver deeper insights for clients in near real time from data collected at the edge. Why does it matter? Businesses are using a hybrid cloud strategy, and high levels of control are needed for today's remote environment. Especially as 5G and edge computing continue to grow. And by putting enhanced security at the forefront of the solution, AT&T and IBM have made it so that even clients in the most highly regulated industries can capture the 5G opportunity. IBM's sophisticated encryption capabilities mean that only the client has access to their data – IBM and AT&T cannot access it. The rise of 5G, a market opportunity projected to reach $667 Billion by 2026, is signaling a new frontier in cloud computing – where data collected from billions of mobile devices and factory floor sensors – can be processed where the data resides, delivering low latency and efficiency. "Make no mistake: AT&T is fast," said Mo Katibeh, Chief Product and Platform Officer for AT&T Business. "And we don't just have the fastest nationwide 5G network2. With our edge computing capabilities, we can also offer incredibly responsive networks – needed for mission-critical business applications. Our work with IBM will bring differentiated value that customers will appreciate." With the increased use of digital services in 2020 – from those supporting remote work to e-commerce, online learning, communications and entertainment – increasing data traffic is creating high demand. 5G paired with open, secure hybrid cloud computing can boost data transfer speeds, lower latency, enhance connectivity and unveil new opportunities around IoT and other intelligent devices. Who's going to use this?
*About AT&T Communications AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). For more information, please visit us at att.com. About IBM Cloud For More Information Contact: Kaveri Camire Hannah Slocum 1 Based on IBM Hyper Protect Crypto Service, the only service in the industry built on FIPS 140-2 Level 4-certified hardware. 2 Based on AT&T analysis of Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data median 5G download speeds for Q3 2020 comparing 'nationwide' 5G networks. 5G Coverage analysis based on carrier's public statements. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. AT&T 5G requires compatible device and plan. Coverage not available everywhere. Visit att.com/5Gforyou to learn more.
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