AT&T plans to invest almost $10 billion in 2016 to enhance and expand services for its worldwide business customers.

Ralph de la Vega, vice chairman of AT&T and its CEO of business solutions & international, said the operator wants to be able to provide tools to business users that enable them to better communicate with customers, employees and vendors across the world.

“Business is moving faster than ever and companies around the world need to be agile to quickly adapt to changing markets,” he said.

“Businesses need flexibility to drive a long-term strategy and pivot to maximise short-term opportunities.”

Proposed investments include the integration of 6,000 kilometres of fibre in Mexico into the AT&T fixed network. This network currently supports wireless operations, and will be further enhanced through investments in more AT&T global network nodes.

In addition, the operator plans to bring wireless and fixed connectivity to more cities in the world, and will continue to “software-enable” its global network to allow customers to add or change network services quickly and easily.

Other measures will include the expansion of dedicated IoT networks in Europe and the US; the launch of new security features; and the provision of integrated communication tools that allow businesses to collaborate across platforms and over geographical boundaries.

AT&T added that it still expects its overall capital investment for 2016 to be in the $22 billion range.