AT&T is securing its foothold in the car-connectivity industry, Claudia Bacco writes, as the company directs its commitment toward machine-to-machine technology, telematics, the Internet of Things and partnerships with major auto manufacturers such as Tesla, Chevrolet and Audi. As customer demand for connected technology continues to rise, Bacco writes that AT&T will continue to deploy new wireless technology to support end-to-end solutions with software-based offerings.