Cliffs Natural Resources to Use AT&T Business Solutions for Global Networking and Wireless Services
announced a three-year agreement with Cliffs Natural Resources to enhance its
global network and provide greater enterprise mobility through wireless
services. Cliffs is an international mining and natural resources company with
operations in
Cliffs needs global communications networking with speed and agility from
a single provider to support the management of its worldwide operations. Under
terms of the contract, AT&T Business Solutions will establish a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) to support numerous data and voice applications among 20
locations worldwide. By enhancing efficiency and reliability, this network
provides greater cost efficiencies and positions Cliffs for the future use of
advanced technology applications, such as video and conferencing.
AT&T Business Solutions is also keeping Cliffs employees connected in the
office and off-site with wireless service and handsets. These employees will
experience the ease and flexibility of being connected on a global wireless
network, giving them immediate access to each other and corporate resources.
“Cliffs Natural Resources, much like AT&T, has a long history and dynamic
future because of our commitment to leveraging leading technology to improve
operations and customer experience,” said
and Infrastructure for Cliffs Natural Resources. “AT&T is keeping us connected
and positioning our business for greater momentum moving forward.”
Cliffs’ portfolio of solutions will be consolidated with AT&T Business
Network, a service that improves day-to-day business operations by helping
reduce costs and simplifying management of telecommunications services through
integration. Cliffs will also have access to the AT&T BusinessDirect(R) Web
portal, which provides immediate access to real-time information on network
performance, electronic billing and ordering systems.
About Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., headquartered in
international mining company, the largest producer of iron ore pellets in
steelmaking industry. The Company operates six iron ore mines in
company in
fines and lump ore. In addition, the Company has a 30% interest in the Amapa
Project, a Brazilian iron ore project, and a 45% economic interest in the
Sonoma Project, an Australian coking and thermal coal project.
News releases and other information on the Company are available on the
Internet at http://www.cliffsnaturalresources.com or
http://www.cliffsnaturalresources.com/Investors/Pages/default.aspx?b=1041&1=1
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