AT&T: Emerging Technologies Giannis Fikas, Ian Colwell January 26th, 2016 AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

Emerging Technologies: What’s on the horizon and how to stay ahead of the curve We want this to be a discussion: Please ask questions! What we’ll be covering: Who are we? What do we do at AT&T? How these technologies will shape the future? How do we stay up to date? AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

Who are we? Ian Colwell Giannis Fikas Centralized Development Team Graduated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. ’13 – M.I.S. M.S. ’14 – Corporate Strategy I am a amateur driver. Have driven three road course race tracks across the U.S. Giannis Fikas Technology Development Program Graduated University of Missouri B.S. ’13 – Computer Engineering M.S. ’15 – Computer Engineering Ran my first half marathon in September, running another in April. AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

What do we do at AT&T? The Cloud Create cost efficient, adaptable and scalable solutions through integrating heterogeneous systems. Internet of Things Connect every facet of our lives, then use these connections to create actionable insights improving our standard of living. The Network Move from a hardware based infrastructure to a flexible, software defined network solution. DIRECTV Delivery of any of your content anywhere you are. Never miss another Patriots game. AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

The Cloud Key Attributes Service Models Internet based Infrastructure as a Service On demand OpenStack Platform as a Service Self service Software as a Service Shared resources Characteristics AT&T in the Cloud Agility Cloud Storage Cost AT&T NetBond Performance AT&T Private Cloud Scalability AT&T Hosted Virtual Desktop Reliability Independence I don’t need a hard disk in my computer if I can get to the server faster… carrying around these non- connected computers is byzantine by comparison. - Steve Jobs AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

Internet of Things (IoT) AT&T’s IoT Presence Smart… Cars Cities Digital Life IoT’s Future Big Data Gain a fuller picture into your life. Predictive action, not reaction. The Internet of Things will take us beyond merely “smart” to intelligent. Tools, gadgets and services that can interface across all our senses will not only respond to our needs, but anticipate them. - Scott Davis http://www.wired.com/insights/2014/11/the-internet-of-things-bigger/ The Internet of Things revolves around increased machine-to-machine communication; it’s built on cloud computing and networks of data-gathering sensors; it’s mobile, virtual, and instantaneous connection; and they say it’s going to make everything in our lives from streetlights to seaports “smart.” AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

The Network AT&T’s Software Defined Network (SDN) Elastic Network Capabilities Centralized Software Control Distributed Network Traffic Software Defined Network Benefits Deliver New Services Faster Capital Expenditure Savings Hardware equipment, resources Operational Expenditure Savings Energy, automation, real estate Network Agility Scalable, flexible networks It’s going to be interesting to watch, and to see whether networking companies are going to be software companies. - David Ward, Cisco AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

DIRECTV All your content, everywhere. Marks a change in AT&T’s competitive landscape. Other telecomm companies are not matching these capabilities. Allows for one app to view all your content, wherever you are. Potential for cord cutting. What if you didn’t need cable or a satellite? TV everywhere is going to very very important…. The company that has probably executed on it the best is Netflix and this is what we’re after. - Randall Stephenson AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

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Never try to be the smartest person in the room How do we stay up to date? Ian Apps Flipboard Twitter White papers Publications The Economist Wired Never try to be the smartest person in the room Giannis Gaining exposure to different/new technologies on each project Learning on the go, making a small step at a time It’s good to consume new information, but better to be implementing it into a project Building networking relationships Learning from each other, working together Staying active, participating in forums/social media Teaching others Teaching myself by teaching others Keeping up to date isn’t a one off task, but rather more integrated with daily life AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only). Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement.

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