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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m M a y 2 0 15 • I NSIGH T | 15 AT&T IS ONE OF THE MOST innovative companies in history. If you think about where we were 10 years ago, it's so interesting to see where we are today, connected not just to our neighbors but to the entire globe. We have a lot of fiber build-out to businesses, investment with AT&T U-verse, our LTE wireless network, our video voice and Internet service. We recently announced AT&T has invested more than $9 million in the state of Wisconsin over the last two years, primarily focused on what we call project VIP (velocity IP). We see that people want to be connected wherever they are, anytime they want to get access. For us it is about making sure we build out the highest capacity network, the fastest network and also have a significant focus on customer service. My role takes a three-pronged approach. One is government relations, to be a connection between local and state policy makers so they are educated about issues that impact our industry, our employees and our customers. I make sure that if any policy decisions are made at a state or local level they have the information they need to make an educated decision. e second prong is community Robyn Gruner on AT&T and the magic of technology U P F R O N T FACE TIME P H O T O G R A P H B Y S H A N E VA N B O X T E L / I M A G E S T U D I O S , F O R I N S I G H T Robyn Gruner, director of external affairs at AT&T for Northeast Wisconsin since 2007, is a self- described "technology geek" who is also very community-minded. She was recently named the Fox Cities Pulse Young Professional of the Year. She sat down with Insight Executive Editor Margaret LeBrun to talk about her role with AT&T and her volunteer work, including her position as co-founder and chair of CASA Fox Cities.. [continued ] »