Sterling Commerce Named a Top IT Provider for the Logistics Industry

COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) company, today announced it has been named an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2009. The annual list recognizes industry leaders who are responsive to their customers' evolving needs for logistics management solutions while delivering quick ROI, ease of use, and an efficient implementation.

"Sterling Commerce is empowering logistics and supply chain managers by continuing to offer innovative and practical solutions," said Felecia Stratton, editor for Inbound Logistics. "2009 continues to be a year where every opportunity must be seized and Sterling Commerce consistently provides the kinds of technology solutions business logistics managers need to successfully manage their global enterprises."

"Companies need to streamline inbound supply chain management by adopting common processes across different business divisions and integrating those processes to provide end-to-end visibility and management capabilities across the enterprise," said Richard Douglass, manufacturing and logistics industry executive for Sterling Commerce. "We're excited to be named a Top Logistics IT Provider for our proven B2B integration solutions and supply chain execution applications that optimize a company's business collaboration network to enable a high degree of responsiveness and agility in dealing with today's dynamic supply networks."

Sterling Commerce enables companies to optimize and transform their business collaboration network -- the ecosystem of customers, partners and suppliers with whom they do business -- to become smarter, more efficient and more competitive in an effort to increase revenues and reduce costs. The company recently introduced Sterling Business Integration Suite, a comprehensive suite of industry-leading integration solutions that provide a holistic approach to integrating complex business processes inside and outside the enterprise. This solution is complemented by the company's supply chain applications, Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite, a comprehensive solution for the entire inquiry-to-cash process.

About Sterling Commerce

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) company, helps companies optimize and transform their Business Collaboration Network to accelerate revenues and reduce costs. More than 30,000 customers worldwide use Sterling Commerce applications and integration solutions to connect, communicate and collaborate inside and outside their enterprise. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Sterling Commerce has offices in 24 countries. More information can be found at www.sterlingcommerce.com.

Contact Information: For more information, contact: Julie Redard Sterling Commerce (978) 513-6386 Julie_Redard@stercomm.com Jamie Leicht Fleishman-Hillard (619) 237-7711 jamiemarie.leicht@fleishman.com