2.11.2003 ET

(CSRwire) BEDMINSTER, NJ - AT&T today announced funding of the annual Telework America Research Survey. The survey, sponsored by AT&T and managed by the International Telework Association and Council (ITAC), produces detailed information about the evolution of telework in the United States. Previous ITAC Telework America Research studies documented steady growth in the practice of working remotely.

“We are very appreciative of the AT&T Foundation’s ongoing support of ITAC’s Telework America Research,” said Tim Kane, President of ITAC. “This year’s AT&T Foundation grant will help ITAC explore a new research area -- the impact broadband and other technologies are having on people who work remotely.”

"Everyone wins with telework--businesses are more efficient, employees are happier workers, and communities have cleaner air," said Joseph Roitz, AT&T Director of Telework and Workplace Transformation. “For those who may have been left out of the economic mainstream in the past, such as seniors and individuals with disabilities, telework holds the opportunity to ‘Get There Without Going Anywhere.’ SM We're proud to sponsor ITAC's groundbreaking research into this new structure of work for the knowledge economy."

Telework America was originally established in 1995 as Telecommute America, a public-private effort of representatives from government, non-profit and corporate entities bound by their mutual interest in advancing the nation’s knowledge and understanding of this workplace option.

The mission of the project has been to encourage acceptance and growth of telework arrangements through a nationwide program of public awareness, education and active public-private participation focused on benefits for employees, employers, communities and the environment.

To publicize the status of telework in the United States, ITAC undertook significant research that was supported by the AT&T Foundation. Authoritative studies were issued in 1999, 2000 and 2001. The 2002 survey results are scheduled to be presented next month. Summaries of past Telework America Survey Reports can be found on ITAC's Web site at www.workingfromanywhere.org.

The AT&T Foundation invests in projects that address a range of public concerns. Emphasis is placed on programs that serve the needs of people in communities where AT&T has a significant business presence; initiatives that use technology in innovative ways, and programs that AT&T employees are actively involved with as contributors and/or volunteers. AT&T has donated more than $7 million toward environmental programs since 1996. For more information, please visit the AT&T Foundation Web site at www.att.com/foundation.

For further information on ITAC and its activities, call 781-876-8815, send email to info@workingfromanywhere.org or visit www.workingfromanywhere.org. Free subscriptions to ITAC's newsletter, which includes news and case studies about working remotely, as well as updates on ITAC activities, are available on the web site's homepage.

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About ITAC
The International Telework Association and Council, founded in 1993, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the growth and success of work independent of location. ITAC sponsors research on how people are successfully working from anywhere; holds online and in-person educational events; distributes the e-Work Guide, a comprehensive report on how to start up telework; disseminates information about telework practices and statistics; and assists businesses and the public to optimize the advantages of working from anywhere.

About AT&T
AT&T (www.att.com) is among the premier voice, video and data communications companies in the world, serving businesses, consumers, and government. The company runs the largest, most sophisticated communications network in the U.S., backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs. A leading supplier of data, Internet and managed services for the public and private sectors, AT&T offers outsourcing and consulting to large businesses and government. The company is a market leader in local, long distance and Internet services, as well as transaction-based services like prepaid cards, collect calling and directory assistance. With approximately $40 billion of revenues, AT&T has relationships with about 50 million consumers and 4 million business customers, who depend on AT&T for high-quality communications. AT&T has garnered several awards for outstanding performance and customer service.


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