AT&T to host seminars.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1995--Confused about cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. ? Interested in the Internet, but not sure exactly how and why you should be? Questions like that abound in today's world, and AT&T is preparing to answer a lot of them for emerging Massachusetts businesses. During the next several weeks, AT&T will host seminars throughout the state for small and growing businesses on the Internet entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: "Internet and Your Future: What It Can Mean For Your Business." The seminar schedule includes the following presentations: - Braintree on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Sheraton Tara at 37 Forbes Road; - Boston on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Copley Plaza The Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel (or Copley Plaza as it is colloquially known) is a four-star hotel in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1912 on St. James Avenue and defines the south side of Copley Square. The Copley Plaza Hotel opened in 1912. Hotel, 138 St. James Avenue; - Worcester on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Holiday Inn Worcester at 500 Lincoln Street; - Woburn on Monday, Dec. 4 at the Ramada ra·ma·da n. Southwestern U.S. 1. a. An open or semienclosed shelter roofed with brush or branches, designed especially to provide shade. b. An open porch or breezeway. 2. Inn at 15 Middlesex Canal The Middlesex Canal was a 27-mile (44 km) barge canal connecting the Merrimack River with the port of Boston. When operational it was 30 feet (9.1 m) wide, and 3 feet (0.9 m) deep, with 20 locks, each 80 feet (24 m) long and between 10-11 (3.0-3.3 m) feet wide. Park Road. The session at Braintree will run from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.; all other programs will be presented from 9 a.m. until noon. Local businesses interested in attending can register by calling 1-800-453-5385, and then dialing "0." "The whole concept of the Internet and cyberspace can be really confusing con·fuse v. con·fused, con·fus·ing, con·fus·es v.tr. 1. a. To cause to be unable to think with clarity or act with intelligence or understanding; throw off. b. ," said Tom Costello, general manager for AT&T's Small Markets sales organization. "Our goal is to outline just how vibrant and exciting this world is, and how our customers and other small businesses can take advantage of this truly global resource to expand and grow their own companies." Costello said the seminar program will consist of four components: an overview of the Internet; a look at AT&T's role in accessing and using the Internet; AT&T's Business Network Online offer; and future tools for growth. And, he noted, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. AT&T is a global company that provides communications services and products, as well as network equipment and computer systems, to businesses, consumers, telecommunications service providers A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. and government agencies. CONTACT: AT&T Rick Brayall, 617/574-3196 |
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