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AT&T/NCR
Company Statistics
AT&T
Company: American Telephone & Telegraph
Location: New York, New York
Founded: 1885
CEO: Robert E. Allen
1991 Revenues: $3,000 million
1991 Service Revenues: $1,299 million (est.)
Service Employees: 9,600
NCR
Company: NCR Corporation
Parent Company: AT&T
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Founded: 1885
CEO: Robert E. Allen
1991 Revenues: $6.3 billion
1991 Service Revenues: $2.7 billion
Service Employees: 19,000
This profile is combined to reflect the ongoing strategy in the AT&T/NCR
service strategy and they become one entity. The profile will focus on
AT&T's network services and NCR's PC/LAN and Multivendor support
services.
Products
AT&T's extensive product line includes: StarLAN network; AT&T and NCR
computers; computer accessories; PC/PBX connections; printers; printer
accessories; asynchronous data terminals; SYSTIMAX premise distribution
products; connectivity products; modems; DSUs; CSUs; muxes; and large,
small and intermediate voice communications products. In addition, AT&T
is in the credit card business and provides added-value financial and
leasing services for AT&T and other equipment.
NCR produces point of sale terminals, automatic bank teller machines,
and computers. NCR computers range from small business systems to large,
general purpose processors. NCR produces IBM compatible computers as
well as computers based on AT&T's version of UNIX.
Service Mission/Target Market
AT&T's mission is "to apply the talents, knowledge and skills of our
people to assure the company's place as the global leader in enabling
customers to reap the benefits of information technology." In terms of
service, AT&T proclaims a total commitment to systems uptime. AT&T
believes that every customer, large or small, has a right to this
service.
NCR Cooperative Support Services group's goal is to provide enterprise-
wide support. NCR customer support services mission is to help their
customers plan and implement solutions which optimize their current
operations and investments. NCR plans to increase investment in support
technology and improve integration of services attributes into all
products. It will also aggressively sell and market Cooperative Support
Services.
NCR's target market includes all businesses that require open,
enterprise-wide systems. It is particularly strong in the financial and
retail vertical markets.
Service Offerings
NCR MULTIVENDOR SERVICES
NCR offers two versions of Multivendor Services: Multivendor Maintenance
and Multivendor Service Management. Coverage days and hours range from
"as needed" to seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Multivendor Maintenance
NCR multivendor maintenance provides hardware service and maintenance
scheduling for NCR and other hardware products. The service offerings
include:
o Customer premises services
o Remote support services
o Hardware problem identification and solution
o Service parts availability management
o Preventive maintenance
o Systems performance monitoring
NCR is providing maintenance on equipment for the following vendors:
ADDS (Applied Digital Data Systems, Inc.)
Amdek Corporation
Amperif
AST Research, Inc.
Bizcomp Corporation
C. Itoh Electronics, Inc.
Centronics Data Computer Corporation
CIE Terminals, Inc.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Computer Terminal Systems, Inc. (CTS)
Corvus Systems, Inc.
Convergent Technologies, Inc.
DataProducts Corporation
Datasouth Computer Corporation
Datamaxx USA Corporation
Diablo Systems, Inc.
Digital Communication Associates, Inc. (DCA)
Digital Controls Corporation
Epson America, Inc.
Florida Data Corporation
Genicom Corporation
Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
Hercules Computer Technology
Hewlett-Packard Company
IBM Corporation
ICOT Corporation
Intrak Data Systems
JDL, Inc. (Japan Digital Laboratories)
Lundy Electronics and Systems, Inc.
NCR Comten
NEC America, Inc.
Output Technology Corporation
Okidata
Paradise Systems, Inc.
Penril Datacomm
Princeton Graphics Systems
Printronix/Anadex
QMS, Inc. (Quality Micro Systems)
Quadram
Racal-Milgo
Sun Microsystems
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Sysgen, Inc.
Tallgrass Technologies Corporation
Tecmar, Inc.
TeleVideo Systems, Inc.
Texas Instruments
Universal Data Systems, Inc. (UDS)
WYSE Technology
Zenith Data Systems
Multivendor Services Management
NCR's multivendor service management service is designed to help clients
manage their warranty and service contracts. Through this service, NCR
becomes the single source for support of NCR and non-NCR products.
Multivendor services management includes:
o Hardware and software service management
o Scheduling of all maintenance activities
o Diagnosing all service calls to determine the source of problems
o Call routing and dispatching
o Managing multiple vendor contracts
o Performance reporting
o Single invoicing for all services
NCR PC/LAN SUPPORT SERVICES
NCR sells and services the PC/LAN product of its parent - the StarLAN.
NCR will provide all of the support services associated with
implementing and maintaining the PC/LAN, including the following
services:
o Planning
o Design
o Installation of all components
o Ongoing maintenance
The ongoing maintenance offering provides NCR with a solid revenue
stream. The four maintenance options within NCR's PC/LAN support
offering are:
o Mail-in/depot coverage
o Standard on-site coverage, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
o 24x7 on-site coverage
o Time and materials coverage
AT&T NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
AT&T's network services are provided under its Accumaster Management
Services portfolio. This offering includes the following:
o Configuration Management
o End-to-end management of multivendor voice and data network
equipment provisioning
o Coordination of equipment moves, changes and rearrangements
o Coordination of facility and premises operations
o Management of individual circuits, PBXs, and data
communications equipment orders
o Performance Management
o End-to-end multivendor voice and data performance improvement
with guarantees
o Detailed provisioning and maintenance reports
o Network management center measurement reports
o Predictive fault identification and management
o Fault Management
o End-to-end management of multivendor voice and data network
equipment
o Predictive/proactive fault management
o Call receipt and dispatch
o Sectionalization and testing
o Trouble tracking and status reporting
o Trouble referral and escalation
o Repair verification
o Restoral planning and implementation
In addition to these services, AT&T also provides a comprehensive
portfolio of services which includes:
o Planning
o Installation
o Start-up support
o Value-Added Services
o On-site service
o Depot service
o Custom Software Services
o Diagnostics
o Education and Training
Service Delivery
NCR PC/LAN AND MULTIVENDOR SERVICES
Multivendor Maintenance and Services Management is delivered by NCR
field engineers. To ensure service parts delivery, NCR stores NCR and
other manufacturers' parts in its network of service facilities and
international parts distribution centers.
Multivendor Maintenance and Services Management is available based on
the customer's business requirements. Coverage days and hours range from
"as needed" to seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Services are implemented through NCR's 400 support offices in the U.S.
by 19,000 service employees.
AT&T NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
Within the AT&T service network, a dedicated customer engineer is
available to provide on-site response. Response times are four hours for
major failures and 24 hours for minor failures. The AT&T dispatch
centers are responsible for the dispatching of personnel to the customer
site. They also diagnose the problems to determine which type of service
is best suited to the needs of the customer. Parts are readily available
through this service network to be distributed to the field engineers as
needed.
For large customers, AT&T personnel can be located on-site. Support
services can be provided up to 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Service Marketing/Pricing
NCR MULTIVENDOR SERVICES
Multivendor Maintenance is available in yearly contracts. The contract
price is determined by identifying each piece of equipment to be covered
and determining what level of service the customer wants. Contract
pricing ranges from $156/year to for a printer to $6,000+ for a
minicomputer. When customers with contracts need work beyond their
contracted hours of service, NCR's hourly rate for a field engineer is
$135 hour. For non-contract customers the rate is $176/hour.
Multivendor Services Management pricing is based on equipment and
support requirements at each customer site. NCR pricing for this service
is custom quoted.
NCR PC/LAN SUPPORT SERVICES
NCR markets its PC/LAN support offerings through the StarLAN product
line. All PC/LAN installation and ongoing maintenance fees are custom
based.
Time and Materials charges for network maintenance vary and are based on
the category of equipment that is being covered. The range for contract
customers is $135/hour to $205/hour. The range for non-contract
customers is $176/hour to $267/hour.
AT&T NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
Network support services are marketed by AT&T's existing field sales
force. These services are primarily designed for the U.S. domestic
market, but AT&T is prepared to respond to requests for international
support. The program targets Fortune 1000 corporations, the federal
sector and state governments. AT&T places the greatest emphasis in
marketing this program on its technical expertise and experience in
managing complex networks.
Contract pricing is developed on a custom bid basis. Pricing is based on
the functionality required, hours of coverage, level of technical
expertise entailed, other vendors' equipment and services and on-site
versus remote solutions. The consulting rate ranges from $120/hour to
$175/hour.
Perception/Evaluation
NCR MULTIVENDOR SERVICES
NCR services is merged with the AT&T Computer Systems Services Group.
Already a formidable player, the combination of NCR and AT&T is proving
to be a multivendor and networking services giant. Because NCR's service
organization has enjoyed a strong reputation and high levels of customer
satisfaction, it is likely that AT&T services will be brought into the
NCR camp.
NCR PC/LAN SUPPORT SERVICES
NCR's PC/LAN offering is somewhat mixed with AT&T's StarLAN product and
the service could be marketed more heavily and clearly. NCR has been
called a "quiet giant" in the services arena, and its PC/LAN offerings
are no exception. It has the infrastructure to deliver a comprehensive
PC/LAN support offering by leveraging the networking expertise and
equipment of both organizations.
AT&T NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES
While some may perceive AT&T's telecommunications orientation as a
disadvantage in today's data oriented market, the company has found that
customers are interested in separating their data center needs from
their networking requirements when it comes to outsourcing arrangements.
AT&T's wide area internetworking expertise will continue to be an asset
and expand. Its Accumaster offering is a solid and comprehensive network
offering.
Canada/Latin America
NCR CANADA OPERATIONS
NCR's organization is divided into four regions: U.S., Pacific Rim
(which includes Canada), Europe and Latin America/Middle East/Africa.
NCR's Canadian operations are largely based on the U.S. support offering
portfolio. NCR follows a worldwide service strategy where it tries to
offers the same service programs and delivery methods consistently on a
worldwide basis.
NCR Canada has a country manager for service. This manager reports to
the Canadian marketing vice president, who in turn, has a dotted line
responsibility to the U.S. operations. All U.S. service and support
offerings are provided and delivered in Canada, with more emphasis on
local strategies.
NCR is able to provide a solid and consistent portfolio in Canada. This
allows the company to gain market share and open up new business
opportunities. The company will continue to expand its installed base
and service presence in Canada.
NCR LATIN AMERICA OPERATIONS
NCR Latin America is part of its Latin America/Middle East/Africa
operation. NCR's Cooperative Support Services are offered and
implemented on a worldwide basis. The Latin America region enjoys the
same offerings as the U.S. NCR provides the exact same portfolio, and is
particularly strong in traditional and multivendor maintenance.
There is also a focus on project management and systems integration.
These are some of the newer services being offered and enhanced in that
region.
The company does recognize the problem of delivering electronic support
or other state of the art support tools to those countries with limited
technological advancement. It also notes that there are powerful
families in the region that control the local economies and must be
dealt with. NCR does have agreements with distributors and TPMs to
implement its strategy, and there are some geographic technology
limitations. It does recognize the region as a high growth area and will
continue to focus its service energies there.