Oklahoma State University Selects New Campus Messaging System

        Oklahoma State University Selects New Campus Messaging System

Rave Campus Messenger from AT&T Offers Fast, Effective Distribution of
Critical Information

PR Newswire

STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 1, 2012

STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When sharing urgent
information to a large audience, speed is key. For large college campuses like
Oklahoma State University, however, relaying important messages to students
and employees in a quick, seamless way can be a challenge. OSU leadership know
their community – 36,097 students and 13,233 staff members – relies on mobile
devices for information and recently implemented Rave Campus Messenger from
AT&T*.

With the transition to Rave Campus Messenger from AT&T, OSU has a speedy and
comprehensive notification system that allows the university to send and
receive important messages across a variety of different devices, including
cell phones, wired phones, computers and tablets, as well as via social media.

In addition to being used for Cowboy Alert, OSU's urgent notifications for
campus-wide alerts and breaking weather information, Rave Campus Messenger
from AT&T can also be used to share lecture cancellations and campus news via
text message, email or recorded voice message. Students and employees are
automatically enrolled in the system once they provide their mobile contact
information.

"It is essential that Oklahoma State University keep up with the expectations
our students and employees have about being informed on our campus.  Rave
Campus Messenger from AT&T is giving us the ability to meet those
expectations," said OSU President Burns Hargis.

"The mobile application from AT&T has improved the delivery time of our
messages, which means we can keep our students and employees better informed,"
Hargis added.

There are a variety of ways to engage a university or college campus, and Rave
Campus Messenger from AT&T offers the flexibility to reach students on the
platform they are most likely to see – whether it is mobile texting, email or
social media.

"In a generation of 24/7 access, students are highly mobile and expect their
campus notifications to be, too," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced
Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "With Rave Campus Messenger,
schools can reach the campus community quickly and easily – allowing for a
more connected and informed student body."

AT&T is dedicated to preparing students for this innovation-driven economy,
with products and services that help institutions improve productivity both in
and outside the classroom.  Introduced in 2011, Rave Campus Messenger from
AT&T is part of a portfolio of mobility solutions available for businesses,
government organizations and educational institutions.

Rave Campus Messenger from AT&T

  o Rave Campus Messenger from AT&T is a web-based notification system
    designed to foster efficient communications within colleges and
    universities.
  o Users can select their preferred communication method, distributing
    time-sensitive information such as lecture cancellations and payment
    reminders via text message, email or recorded voice message. The
    application is ideal for both large and small institutions and supports
    high messaging volumes.
  o Uses full hosted, Software as a Service technology, allowing it to be used
    for many messaging purposes within higher education. Schools deploying the
    solution can be up and running within one day with minimal configuration.

For more information, visit Rave Campus Messenger from AT&T.

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Contact: Josh Hixson, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-214-782-6053,
josh.hixson@att.com; or Carrie Hulsey-Greene, Associate Director of
Communication, Oklahoma State University, +1-405-744-9081,
carrie.hulsey_greene@okstate.edu