AT&T Canada said it changed its name to Allstream and adopted a n...
AT&T Canada said it changed its name to Allstream and adopted a new logo to signify its position as a fully independent communication solutions provider. The company, which emerged from its capital restructuring process in April with no long-term…
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debt but with positive cash flow and positive net income, said it had significantly improved its operating and capital efficiency and established a sustainable capital structure. “We will continue to strengthen our business and enhance our competitive advantages,” Allstream CEO John McLennan said at a news conference Wed. in Toronto. Allstream COO John MacDonald said as part of its strategy, the company would focus on: (1) Attracting new blue-chip customers. (2) Improving customer service excellence. (3) Collaborating with customers to deliver innovative business solutions. (4) Building on the company’s portfolio of connectivity, infrastructure management and IT services. MacDonald said the company would continue to work with AT&T, and “we also have the flexibility to expand our reach by partnering with new international suppliers.” He said it would remain focused on serving Canadian-based multinational companies with global networking requirements, and would also “continue to support U.S.-based multinationals with networking requirements in Canada.” The company said it would continue to use the AT&T brand for its calling card and Internet addresses until June 2004.