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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates................................................................................................................................................20
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates..................................................................................................................42
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................52
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................63
6. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................88

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Altice USA, Inc. Presents Revised and Enhanced Offer to Acquire Cogeco in Order
to Own Atlantic Broadband
Altice USA, Inc. announces that it has presented a revised and
enhanced offer to Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. to
acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Cogeco. Altice
USA has also revised its arrangement with the largest long-term
shareholder of Cogeco, Rogers Communications Inc. to sell all the
Canadian assets of Cogeco at an adjusted net price of C$5.2 billion, if
its transaction with Cogeco is completed. Upon completion of the
overall transaction, Altice USA would own all the U.S. assets (Atlantic
Broadband) of Cogeco, and Rogers would own the Canadian assets. If
Altice USA is unable to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement by
November 18, 2020, or, at the very least, it does not see a clear path
forward to completion of a transaction, this revised offer will be
withdrawn.
Executive Commentary
Chief Executive Officer of Altice USA said: “We are pleased to
present an incredibly attractive revised and enhanced offer for
Cogeco that significantly rewards all shareholders and incorporates
feedback from recent discussions with holders of subordinate
voting shares. We encourage the Cogeco boards to act in the best
interest of all shareholders and stakeholders as they thoughtfully
consider this offer, and we respectfully request that the boards
engage with us to discuss our proposal.”
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BCE (Canada) reports third quarter 2020 results
• BCE operating revenue decreased 2.6% to $5,787 million, compared to $5,940 million in Q3 2019, due to the ongoing impacts of
COVID-19, particularly on media advertising demand, wireless roaming volumes, and reduced or delayed spending by business
customers. This was comprised of 4.2% lower service revenue of $4,924 million, partly offset by an 8.0% increase in product revenue
to $863 million. Representing a significant improvement in performance over Q2 2020, these results reflected the resumption in
consumer and commercial activity with a gradual easing of COVID restrictions.
• Net earnings declined 19.7% to $740 million and net earnings attributable to common shareholders totalled $692 million, or $0.77
per share, down 20.2% and 19.8% respectively. The decreases were the result of lower adjusted EBITDA, higher other expense due
mainly to net mark-to-market losses on derivatives used to economically hedge equity settled share-based compensation and higher
depreciation and amortization.
• Adjusted net earnings were $712 million, or $0.79 per common share, down 12.3% and 13.2% respectively, compared to $812
million, or $0.91 per common share, in Q3 2019.
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased 4.4% to $2,454 million, reflecting declines of 4.4% at Bell Wireless, 1.6% at Bell Wireline and
21.2% at Bell Media.
• Total BCE capital expenditures increased 2.2% to $1,031 million for a capital intensity(5) ratio of 17.8%, compared to 17.0% in
Q3 last year. Capital spending in the quarter focused on continued expansion of our broadband fibre network, accelerated rollout of
Wireless Home Internet to more rural locations, the ongoing deployment of our mobile 5G network, and increased investment in online
fulfillment, customer self-serve and automation tools as well as improved app functionality.
• BCE cash flows from operating activities decreased 6.6% to $2,110 million, from $2,258 million last year, reflecting lower
adjusted EBITDA and higher income taxes paid (due to the deferral of corporate income tax installment payments from the first half of
this year as a result of government COVID relief measures), partly offset by higher cash from working capital due to the timing of
supplier payments.
• Free cash flow was down 11.5% to $1,034 million in Q3, from $1,169 million last year, due to lower cash flows from operating
activities, excluding cash from discontinued operations and acquisition and other costs paid, as well as higher capital expenditures.
"With a steadfast focus on our long-term strategy throughout the challenges of 2020, the Bell team continues to deliver the
benefits of next-generation network and service investment to our shareholders, customers and communities. In Q3, Bell's
innovation leadership drove operational and financial momentum across our business segments, while our infrastructure,
technology and community investments supported Canada's COVID response and ongoing recovery," said President and Chief
Executive Officer of BCE and Bell Canada. "Diligent execution by the Bell team in an improving economy, which included the
re-opening of retail sales and service for wireless, Internet and TV and the return of live sports programming supporting
advertising growth, resulted in significantly improved financial performance and broadband customer additions compared to Q2,
with Bell welcoming 210,000 net new retail Internet, IPTV and wireless customers."
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Charter (USA) Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
• Third quarter total residential and small and medium business ("SMB") customer relationships increased by
457,000, compared to 310,000 during the third quarter of 2019. Over the last 12 months, total customer
relationships grew by 6.8%.
• Third quarter total residential and SMB Internet customers increased by 537,000, compared to 380,000
during the third quarter of 2019. Over the last 12 months, total Internet customers grew by 2.3 million, or 8.8%,
to 28.6 million.
• Charter added 363,000 mobile lines in the third quarter, compared to 276,000 during the third quarter of
2019. As of September 30, 2020, Charter served a total of 2.1 million mobile lines.
• Third quarter revenue of $12.0 billion grew by 5.1% year-over-year, driven by residential revenue growth
of 4.0%, mobile revenue growth of 91.8% and advertising revenue growth of 16.8%.
• Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA1 of $4.6 billion grew by 13.6% year-over-year, while third quarter cable
Adjusted EBITDA1 of $4.7 billion grew by 11.7% year-over-year.
• Net income attributable to Charter shareholders totaled $814 million in the third quarter, compared to $387
million during the same period last year.
• Third quarter capital expenditures totaled $2.0 billion and included $139 million of mobile-related capital
expenditures.
• Consolidated free cash flow1 in the third quarter of 2020 totaled $1.8 billion, compared to $1.3 billion in
2019. Cable free cash flow1 totaled $2.0 billion in the third quarter of 2020, versus $1.5 billion in 2019.
• During the third quarter, Charter purchased approximately 6.1 million shares of Charter Class A common
stock and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC ("Charter Holdings") common units for approximately $3.6
billion.
"Our long-term strategy of growing customer relationships by delivering high-quality products and service
remains on track," said Chairman and CEO of Charter Communications, Inc. "We've added two million
customer relationships in the past year and remain focused on executing a proven operating and investment
strategy that works for customers, employees and the communities we serve, creating shareholder value for
the long term."
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Crown Castle (USA) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results, Updates Full Year 2020 Outlook, Provides
Outlook for Full Year 2021 and Announces 11% Increase to Common Stock Dividend
Highlights from The Quarter
• Site rental revenues. Site rental revenues grew 4.0%, or $52 million, from third quarter 2019 to third quarter 2020,
inclusive of approximately $70 million in Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues and a $18 million decrease in
straight-lined revenues. The $70 million in Organic Contribution to Site Rental Revenues represents approximately
5.5% growth, comprised of approximately 9.1% growth from new leasing activity and contracted tenant escalations, net
of approximately 3.6% from tenant non-renewals.
• Net income. Net income for the third quarter 2020 was $163 million compared to $242 million during the third
quarter of 2019 and was impacted by the retirement of $2.4 billion of senior unsecured notes during July 2020, which
resulted in a $95 million loss on the retirement of long-term obligations.
• Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures during the quarter were $377 million, comprised of $20 million of
sustaining capital expenditures and $357 million of discretionary capital expenditures. Discretionary capital
expenditures during the quarter primarily included approximately $274 million attributable to Fiber and approximately
$73 million attributable to Towers.
• Common stock dividend. During the quarter, Crown Castle paid common stock dividends of approximately $518
million in the aggregate, or $1.20 per common share, an increase of approximately 7% on a per share basis compared
to the same period a year ago.
• Financing Activity. In July, Crown Castle utilized net proceeds from a June 2020 senior unsecured notes offering
to retire an aggregate of $2.4 billion of senior unsecured notes. Also during the quarter, all outstanding shares of Crown
Castle's 6.875% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into approximately 14.5 million shares of
Crown Castle common stock. These conversions increased the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
for 2020 by approximately 6 million shares and reduced the annual preferred stock dividends paid by approximately
$28 million when compared to full year 2019.
"We believe we can deliver on our long-term annual dividend growth target of 7% to 8% while at the same time
making investments in our business that will support future growth," stated Crown Castle's Chief Financial
Officer. "Looking to 2021, the portion of our small cell backlog we expect to put on air has a higher proportion of
collocation nodes relative to recent years, reducing the capital intensity in that business. Due to this reduced capital
intensity, combined with the completion of several large fiber expansion projects in 2020, we expect our
discretionary capital expenditures to be approximately $400 million lower in 2021 when compared to 2019 while
delivering AFFO per share growth above our long-term target. We anticipate the combination of lower capital
expenditures and higher cash flow growth will allow us to fund our discretionary capital budget next year with free
cash flow and incremental debt capacity, consistent with our Investment Grade credit profile."
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Discovery, Inc. (USA) Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results
Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights
• Total revenues of $2,561 million decreased 4% compared to the prior year quarter, or decreased
5% ex-FX.
• S. distribution revenues increased 2% and advertising revenues decreased 8%; and
• International distribution revenues decreased 4% and advertising revenues decreased 9%, both
ex-FX.
• Net income available to Discovery, Inc. was $300 million and EPS was $0.44 per diluted share.
• Adjusted EPS was $0.81 per diluted share.
• Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 15% to $954 million, or decreased 14% ex-FX.
• Cash provided by operating activities was $860 million and Free Cash Flow was $787 million.
• Repurchased 11.2 million Series C common shares for $228 million at an average price of $20.37
per share.
Operational Highlights
• Total share of viewing across the international portfolio in the third quarter of 2020 improved 5%
on average, with strong growth in the UK, Germany, Italy and Norway. Additionally, Q3 marked five
consecutive quarters of year-over-year share improvement.
• Discovery’s portfolio of networks accounted for 4 of the top 5 cable networks during Total Day
in the third quarter among key women demos, including HGTV, ID, TLC and Food Network, and
gained more share in Primetime than any other TV portfolio.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “Discovery delivered improving
financial results in the third quarter, a testament to the powerful appeal of our content and brands,
led in the U.S. by TLC, which beat top-rated sports and news networks in coveted Primetime
demos, even in a record year for cable news. And as promised, our healthy liquidity position and
another robust quarter of free cash flow generation allowed us to return $228 million to
shareholders through share repurchases. In the midst of macroeconomic uncertainty with the
ongoing COVID pandemic, as well as the continuing evolution of our industry, we remain
focused on positioning Discovery for long-term growth and shareholder value creation through
the execution of our strategic priorities, including our next generation initiatives.”
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DISH Network (USA) reports third quarter 2020 financial results
• Revenue totaling $4.53 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2020, compared to $3.17 billion for the corresponding period in 2019.
• Net income attributable to DISH Network totaled $505 million for the third quarter 2020, compared to $353 million from the year-ago quarter. Diluted earnings per
share were $0.86 for the third quarter, compared to $0.66 per share during the same period in 2019.
• Net pay-TV subscribers increased approximately 116,000 in the third quarter, compared to an increase of approximately 148,000 in the year-ago quarter.
• The company closed the quarter with 11.42 million pay-TV subscribers, including 8.96 million DISH TV subscribers and 2.46 million SLING TV subscribers.
• DISH Network completed the acquisition of the Boost Mobile business on July 1, 2020, and acquired more than 9 million retail wireless subscribers as a result.
DISH currently operates its wireless business as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).
• Retail wireless net subscribers decreased by approximately 212,000 in the third quarter.
• The company closed the quarter with 9.42 million retail wireless subscribers.
Year-to-Date Review
• DISH Network's 2020 revenue through the third quarter totaled $10.94 billion, compared to $9.57 billion in revenue from the same period last year. In the first nine
months of 2020, net income attributable to DISH Network totaled $1.03 billion, compared with $1.01 billion during the same period last year.
• Diluted earnings per share were $1.77 for the first nine months of 2020, compared with $1.91 during the same period in 2019.
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MTN (South Africa) reports strong Q3 operational performance in
challenging conditions
• Service revenue grew by 11,4% to more than R43 billion. Earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 13,9% and the
group EBITDA margin widened by 1,4 percentage points to 43,3%, in line with
medium-term targets.
• The group also reported growth of 21,0% in fintech revenue and 37,5% in digital
revenue, driven by the increased adoption and usage of digital offerings.
• In the quarter, MTN added 12 million subscribers to reach a total of 273 million
across 21 markets, as well as adding 5,3 million active data users to 107 million. In
our work to enable greater financial inclusion, we reached a significant milestone by
surpassing the 40 million MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) user mark, an addition of
3,5 million in the quarter to 41,8 million at end-September.
• As part of its asset realisation programme, MTN Group completed its exit from
its 18,9% investment in e-commerce venture Jumia as well as the localisation of an
8% shareholding in MTN Zambia, realising net proceeds of approximately R2,3
billion and R204 million respectively.
“As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact lives and livelihoods
across our markets, the group has demonstrated strong operational execution and
resilience,” said MTN Group president and chief executive officer.“We recorded
solid growth in voice revenue of 3,9%, which reflects an encouraging recovery
supported by the easing of lockdown restrictions. Data revenue grew by 31,9%,
bolstered by increased demand for work-from-home services, digital
entertainment as well as online education offerings.Apart from greater adoption
brought on by COVID-19, more people used MoMo because of enhancements to
the functionality of the MoMo app, the large increase in registered MoMo agents,
as well as the integration of MoMo into our instant messaging platform Ayoba in
some of our markets.”
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Omnicom Group (USA) Reports Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2020
Results
Key Highlights:
• Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. and diluted net income per share - Omnicom Group Inc. in the third quarter of 2020 included a net after-tax increase of $52.3 million and $0.24 per share, respectively
• Organic growth in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2019 in our five fundamental disciplines was as follows: Advertising decreased 11.7%, CRM Consumer Experience decreased 19.3%,
CRM Execution & Support decreased 19.4%, Public Relations decreased 3.4% and Healthcare increased 3.8%.
• Across our regional markets, organic growth in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2019 was as follows: the United States decreased 11.4%, Other North America decreased 7.6%, the
United Kingdom decreased 12.5%, the Euro Markets & Other Europe decreased 9.6%, Asia Pacific decreased 12.8%, Latin America decreased 22.3% and the Middle East & Africa decreased 21.4%.
• Operating profit increased $28.1 million, or 5.9%, to $501.4 million compared to $473.3 million during the third quarter of 2019. Our operating margin for the third quarter of 2020 increased to 15.6% versus
13.1% for the third quarter of 2019.
Year-to-Date
• Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $376.8 million to $547.3 million compared to $924.1 million in the same period in 2019. Diluted net income per share
- Omnicom Group Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $1.64 to $2.53 per share compared to $4.17 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
• Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. and diluted net income per share - Omnicom Group Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 included a net after-tax decrease of $133.9 million and $0.62 per share,
respectively
• Primarily due to the negative effects on our revenue arising from the COVID-19 pandemic in the second and third quarters of 2020, worldwide revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased
12.9% to $9,414.1 million from $10,812.5 million in the same period of 2019.
• Organic growth for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 in five fundamental disciplines was as follows: Advertising decreased 13.2%, CRM Consumer Experience
decreased 15.8%, CRM Execution & Support decreased 15.6%, Public Relations decreased 5.8% and Healthcare increased 5.3%.
• Operating profit decreased $491.8 million, or 33.3%, to $984.1 million from $1,475.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2020
decreased to 10.5% versus 13.6% for the same period of 2019.
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Orange Romania has signed a deal to acquire a 54% controlling stake in fixed
operator Telekom Romania Communications
Orange Romania announces that it signed a deal to acquire a controlling 54% stake in
Telekom Romania Communications (“TKR”), in a transaction that will significantly
accelerate Orange’s strategy to become the preferred choice of customers for convergent
services in the Romanian market. Orange will pay a total of €268m, on a debt-free, cash-free
basis and subject to customary adjustments at closing, corresponding to a total enterprise
value of €497m, based on 100% of Telekom Romania Communications and the convergent
customer base. TKR is Romania’s second largest player in fixed telecoms with revenues of
€622m reported in 2019. Through its owned network infrastructure, TKR provides fixed
voice, broadband and pay-tv services to 5 million customers and its approximately 90,000
km fibre network connects some 3 million households. It also provides convergent services
to approximately 881 thousand fixed-mobile convergent subscribers, as at 30 June 2020
through an MVNO contract with Telekom Romania Mobile. These customers will migrate to
Orange Romania’s network, following the completion of the transaction. Orange Romania
reported €1.1Bn revenues in 2019 and is the number one mobile operator in Romania.
Thanks to this acquisition Orange will accelerate its convergent operator strategy which,
when combined with TKR’s fixed network, will create a fully infrastructure-based
convergent operator across B2C, B2B and ICT markets.
CEO, Orange commented: “This is a significant milestone for the Romanian telecom
market that will enhance its attractiveness both in terms of converged telecoms services
and high quality infrastructure, while increasing competition. It will provide the
opportunity to scale up innovative convergent services, bringing broader benefits and
wider choices to the customers and also to the country’s digital economy sustainable
development. Orange Romania’s and Telekom Romania Communications’ network
complementarity will allow us to bring together not only customers and teams, but also
the best of expertise in terms of quality of service and future-proof mobile and fixed
networks infrastructure.”
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RTL Group (Luxembourg) sells shareholding in BroadbandTV
RTL Group announced that it has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Vancouver-based BroadbandTV to
BBTV Holdings Inc., effective 28 October 2020, for €102 million (C$158.8 million). The sale is consistent with RTL
Group’s three-priority strategy – core, growth, alliances & partnerships – which includes continuously reviewing the
Group’s portfolio and growing its European digital assets in the areas of streaming, advertising technology and digital
video. In 2013, RTL Group acquired a 51 per cent shareholding1 in BroadbandTV for €27 million. Following this initial
investment, RTL Group injected further capital into BroadbandTV amounting to €19.8 million (C$30.9 million) in the
form of convertible notes. These notes, including accrued interest, will be replaced by a new promissory note of the
newly listed entity BBTV Holdings Inc. with a December 2021 maturity date.
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S&P Global (USA) Revenue Increased 9% In The Third Quarter With
Growth Across All Four Divisions
• S&P Global reported third quarter 2020 results with revenue of $1,846 million, an increase of 9% compared to the same period
last year. Net income decreased 26% to $455 million and diluted earnings per share decreased 25% to $1.88 primarily due to the debt
tender premium and fees associated with the recent senior notes tender offer.
• Adjusted net income increased 14% to $689 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 16% to $2.85 primarily due
to revenue growth, productivity programs, and reduced expenses across the Company from COVID-19 related management actions.
• Profit Margin: The Company's operating profit margin decreased 160 basis points to 51.1% primarily due to the prior period
benefiting from the dispositions of the SPIAS and RigData businesses. The adjusted operating profit margin increased 100 basis points
to 52.9% primarily due to revenue growth, productivity programs, and reduced expenses across the Company from COVID-19 related
management actions.
• Return of Capital: During the quarter, the Company returned $172 million to shareholders. This included $161 million in
dividends and $11 million in share repurchases which represented the conclusion of the share repurchase program initiated in February
of this year. During the first nine months of 2020, the Company has returned $1.64 billion to shareholders consisting of $1.16 billion
in share repurchases and $484 million in dividends.
• Ratings: Revenue increased 13% to $894 million in the third quarter of 2020 due primarily to strong bond issuance partially offset
by lower bank loan rating activity. Transaction revenue increased 22% to $490 million due primarily to strong bond issuance among
U.S. corporates, global sovereigns, and U.S. public finance. Non-transaction revenue increased 4% to $404 million.
• Operating profit increased 14% to $544 million and the operating profit margin improved 50 basis points to 60.9% compared to
the third quarter of 2019. Adjusted operating profit increased 16% to $552 million and the adjusted operating profit margin improved
130 basis points to 61.8%.
• S&P Dow Jones Indices: S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is a majority-owned subsidiary. The consolidated results are included in
S&P Global's income statement and the portion related to the 27% noncontrolling interest is removed in net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests.
• Revenue increased 1% to $234 million in the third quarter of 2020 as modest gains in asset-linked fees and data and custom
subscriptions were partially offset by reduced exchange-traded derivative fees.
"S&P Global has a collection of strong and resilient businesses that continued to perform well in the current environment. The
demand for our ratings, benchmarks, research, data, and analytics is greater than ever during uncertain and volatile markets,"
saidPresident and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "Two years ago, we established a number of growth initiatives. It is
very encouraging to see so many of these investments result in new products that we have launched this year. This is particularly
true with our ESG investments and the traction that our new ESG products are gaining in the marketplace."
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SBA Communications Corporation (USA) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results;
Updates Full Year 2020 Outlook; and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Total revenues in the third quarter of 2020 were $522.9 million compared to $507.5 million in the year earlier period, an increase of 3.0%.
Site leasing revenue in the quarter of $486.8 million was comprised of domestic site leasing revenue of $391.0 million and international site
leasing revenue of $95.8 million.
• Domestic cash site leasing revenue was $389.6 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $371.4 million in the year earlier period,
an increase of 4.9%. International cash site leasing revenue was $96.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $93.4 million in the year
earlier period, an increase of 3.4%, or 25.0% on a constant currency basis. Site development revenues were $36.2 million in the third quarter of
2020 compared to $39.0 million in the year earlier period, a decrease of 7.2%.
• Site leasing operating profit was $394.0 million, an increase of 4.9% over the year earlier period. Site leasing contributed 98.2% of the
Company’s total operating profit in the third quarter of 2020. Domestic site leasing segment operating profit was $326.7 million, an increase of
5.1% over the year earlier period. International site leasing segment operating profit was $67.3 million, an increase of 4.0% over the year earlier
period.
• Tower Cash Flow for the third quarter of 2020 of $396.8 million was comprised of Domestic Tower Cash Flow of $328.3 million and
International Tower Cash Flow of $68.5 million. Domestic Tower Cash Flow for the quarter increased 5.4% over the prior year period and
International Tower Cash Flow increased 5.9% over the prior year period, or 26.9% on a constant currency basis. Tower Cash Flow Margin was
81.6% for the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 81.0% for the year earlier period.
• Net income for the third quarter of 2020 was $22.6 million, or $0.20 per share, and included a $25.4 million loss, net of taxes, on the
currency related remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries. Net income for the third quarter of
2019 was $21.7 million, or $0.19 per share, and included a $21.0 million loss, net of taxes, on the currency related remeasurement of U.S. dollar
denominated intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $373.3 million, a 5.0% increase over the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 71.5% in
the third quarter of 2020 compared to 70.6% in the third quarter of 2019.
• Net Cash Interest Expense was $89.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $95.3 million in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease
of 6.6%.
• AFFO for the quarter was $270.1 million, a 9.2% increase over the prior year period. AFFO per share for the third quarter of 2020 was
$2.38, a 10.7% increase over the prior year period, and 15.3% on a constant currency basis.
“We once again delivered strong financial results in the third quarter, exceeding both our internal and consensus expectations,” commented
President and Chief Executive Officer. “We delivered these results while continuing to operate in COVID-19 conditions in all of our
markets, with the majority of our and our customers’ employees working remotely but also with a sizeable contingent of essential field
personnel out at tower sites every day meeting the needs of our customers and getting the job done in exemplary fashion. I want to express
my deepest gratitude to all our employees and those of our customers, and particularly those out in the field. I’m particularly pleased with
the safety protocols we have developed, which have allowed us to make individual safety the top priority while at the same time delivering
the operational performance our customers and communities need and expect.”
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SK Telecom (South Korea) Announces 3Q 2020 Earnings Results
• SK Telecom announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2020 on a K-IFRS consolidated basis: revenue of KRW 4.731 trillion, operating
income of KRW 361.5 billion, and net income of KRW 395.7 billion.
• Compared to the same period last year, SKT’s revenue and operating income increased by 3.7% and 19.7%, respectively, backed by
improved performance of its mobile communication business and steep growth of its new businesses. Net income grew by 44.2% affected by
factors including increased equity method gains from SK Hynix.
• SKT’s new businesses, namely media, security and commerce, continued their strong growth, playing a role as the company’s solid growth
engine. The combined total revenue of these businesses has increased by 18.9% year-on-year (YoY) to KRW 1.527 trillion as they each achieved
a two-digit YoY growth in their revenues. Their combined total operating income has exceeded KRW 100 billion for the first time backed by a
40.3% YoY growth
• The media business posted KRW 966.8 billion in revenue, increasing by 20.3% YoY affected by the growth of the IPTV business and SK
Broadband’s merger with T-broad. By strengthening its contents, including latest movies, international TV series and kids contents, and
reorganizing its services to meet the needs of mobile customers, SK Broadband secured a total of 8.5 million paid IPTV subscribers as of the end
of September after adding 129,000 subscribers in the third quarter.
• The company’s security business - ADT Caps and SK Infosec – posted a quarterly revenue of KRW 353.3 billion, representing a 15.5%
YoY increase. ADT Caps and SK Infosec plan to accelerate growth by expanding services fit for the current non-contact trend such as AI face
recognition temperature screening and walk-through access security solutions, along with security solutions business based on the latest ICT,
including cloud and convergence security.
• The commerce business - 11st and SK Stoa - reported KRW 206.6 billion in revenue for the third quarter, expanding by 18.7% YoY. SK
Stoa’s revenue grew by 47.7% YoY, vaulting the company to No.1 position in the T-commerce market. 11st achieved both revenue and operating
profit growth by responding proactively to the non-face-to-face consumption trend through strengthened live commerce and expanded same-day
delivery shopping service.
• SK Telecom’s revenue for its mobile communication business increased by 1.0% YoY to KRW 2.941 trillion. Despite decreased sales
caused by the termination of its 2G service and prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, SKT continues to sustain its leadership in the 5G
era with 4.26 million 5G subscribers as of September-end and No.1 ranking in all three major customer satisfaction surveys in Korea, thanks to
its efforts to enhance 5G network quality and expand customer-oriented services.
“Our efforts to enhance corporate value are turning into meaningful and tangible results,” said CFO of SKT. “We will secure growth
engines based on our five major businesses, while further solidifying our leadership in 5G to turn into a global technology company with
unmatched competitiveness in ICT.”
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• Revenues increased 2% as growth in both recurring and transactions revenues was partly offset by a
decline in Global Print revenues and a negative impact from foreign currency that reduced revenues by $6
million (approximately 1%).
• Operating profit increased primarily due to lower costs and higher revenues. Lower costs reflected the
completion of the repositioning of the company in 2019 following the separation from the Financial & Risk
(F&R) business and lower expenses from the company’s COVID-19-related efforts to mitigate 2020 annual
costs by $100 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the impact of the warrant revaluation among other items,
increased 42%, primarily reflecting lower costs and higher revenues. The related margin increased to
34.0% from 24.4% in the prior-year period.
• Diluted EPS was $0.48 per share compared to a loss of $0.09 per share in the prior-year period,
primarily due to higher operating profit, lower losses from the company’s 45% equity interest in Refinitiv
and the recognition of non-cash tax benefits.
• Adjusted EPS, which excludes the company’s 45% equity interest in Refinitiv as well as other
adjustments, increased to $0.39 per share from $0.27 per share in the prior-year period, primarily due to
higher adjusted EBITDA.
• Cash flow from operations increased to $581 million from $264 million due to significantly higher
costs and investments in the prior-year period to reposition the company following the separation of F&R,
savings from the company’s COVID-19-related cost mitigation efforts and lower tax payments.
“I’m very pleased to report our markets and businesses continue to prove resilient in the face of a
challenging broader macro-environment. Our third-quarter results were above our expectations across
the group from the top line to the bottom line. Our customers are adapting to a new cadence in this
environment, and we continue to adapt to support them in their evolving ways of working,” said
President and CEO of Thomson Reuters.We exceeded each of the revenue guidance metrics
previously provided on a consolidated basis and for our Big 3 segments - Legal Professionals,
Corporates and Tax & Accounting Professionals. Based on our performance for the first nine months
of the year, I’m confident we will continue to effectively manage through this challenging
environment and build on this performance in 2021.And, our organization is now approaching an
exciting crossroads as we begin the transition from a holding company to an operating company. I
view the direction we are headed in as a logical progression for our organization as we seek to
continually strengthen our businesses, elevate our value proposition, enhance the customer experience
and maximize our performance, which I believe will present substantive opportunities to further fuel
our growth and realize efficiencies.”
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VEON (Netherlands) acquires strategic stake in Bangladesh’s leading full-stack
B2B commerce platform, ShopUp
VEON Ltd., a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announces that
its operating company in Kazakhstan, KaR-Tel, which provides mobile services under the
Beeline brand, has entered into a network sharing partnership that unites the nation’s three
mobile telecom providers in the delivery of high-speed internet to rural communities. The
agreement brings Beeline together with Kcell and Tele2 in support of the nation’s 250+
project, which aims to extend high-speed internet to all villages with a population of 250 or
more. Once complete, the project will see almost 1,000 rural settlements with a combined
population of 600,000 offered 3G and 4G connections by all three operators. The 250+
initiative will enable rural residents to receive mobile services on competitive terms and
select a service provider of their choice. In turn, each mobile operator will enjoy equal access
to the shared network.The 250+ project, the infrastructure deployment for which will start
immediately, will transform the digital connectivity of rural communities and provide access
to a range of new services. These will include distance learning, telemedicine, mobile
financial services and access to a variety of government digital resources. Over time, the
extension of high-speed internet into rural areas is expected to accelerate the economic
development of the Kazakh countryside, driving e-commerce in the regions and facilitating
the adoption of IoT (Internet of Things) technologies in agriculture.
VEON’s co-CEO, said: “Our investment in ShopUp offers VEON Ventures a fantastic
opportunity to back one of the leading digital players in a strategic market for VEON and
one of the world’s fastest growing economies. By combining VEON’s expertise in
digital financial services with ShopUp’s unique sourcing and logistics capabilities, we
look forward to serving the business needs of Bangladesh’s vibrant MSME community
while helping to promote financial inclusion throughout the nation’s millions of small
business owners.”
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VEON (Netherlands) announces sale of Armenian operations
VEON Ltd., a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announces that it has concluded an
agreement for the sale of CJSC “VEON Armenia”, VEON’s operating subsidiary in Armenia, to Team LLC. It is
anticipated that the transaction will close shortly. The sale of our Armenian operations is in line with VEON’s
ambition to simplify the Group’s structure and enhance its operational focus on markets with attractive long-term
growth opportunities. The value of the transaction equates to an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.9x based on 2019 reported
EBITDA.VEON is a NASDAQ and Euronext Amsterdam-listed global provider of connectivity and internet services,
headquartered in Amsterdam.
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Verizon (USA) agrees to purchase Bluegrass Cellular
Verizon Communications Inc. announced that it has signed an
agreement to acquire certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural
wireless operator serving central Kentucky. Bluegrass Cellular
provides wireless service to 210,000 customers in 34 counties in
rural service areas 3, 4 and 5 in central Kentucky.Bluegrass
customers do not need to take any action at this time. Customers
will receive information regarding the acquisition and the array of
services that will be available from Verizon, including wireless data
services delivered on the nation’s most awarded 4G high-speed
wireless broadband network.The acquisition is subject to FCC
approval and other conditions and is expected to close late this year
or early in 2021.
“We are excited to acquire certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular
and expand our footprint in Kentucky,” saidExecutive Vice
President and Group CEO, Verizon Consumer Group. “We look
forward to welcoming Bluegrass customers and employees into
the Verizon family and providing them with reliable wireless
service alongside a best-in-class customer experience.”
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Verizon (USA) reports strong Q3 financial results, increases guidance
3Q 2020 highlights
Consolidated:
• $1.05 in earnings per share (EPS), compared with $1.25 in 3Q 2019; adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), excluding a
special item, of $1.25, compared with $1.25 in 3Q 2019.
• Operating revenue decline of 4.1 percent from third-quarter 2019.
• Year-to-date cash flow from operations of $32.5 billion, an increase of $5.7 billion year over year.
Consumer:
• Total revenue of $21.7 billion, a decrease of 4.3 percent year over year.
• 136,000 retail postpaid net additions, including 142,000 phone net additions and 258,000 postpaid smartphone net
additions.
• Total retail postpaid churn of 0.80 percent, and retail postpaid phone churn of 0.63 percent.
• 139,000 Fios Internet net additions, an increase from 30,000 Fios Internet net additions in third-quarter 2019, and
144,000 Fios Internet net additions across Consumer and Business, the most since fourth-quarter 2014.
Business:
• Total revenue of $7.7 billion, a decrease of 1.7 percent year over year.
• 417,000 retail postpaid net additions, including 141,000 phone net additions.
Total Wireless:
• Total wireless service revenue of $16.4 billion, a 0.3 percent increase year over year.
• 553,000 retail postpaid net additions, including 283,000 phone net additions and 428,000 postpaid smartphone net
additions.
“We continue to demonstrate our strength and resilience by delivering very strong third quarter financial results,”
said Verizon Chairman and CEO. “We are energized by the transformational technology that our 5G
Ultra-Wideband and 5G nationwide bring. Our purpose-driven culture paired with our network leadership will
shape the future, for the better."
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ViacomCBS (USA) Reports Q3 2020 Earnings Results
• Delivered Another Quarter of Robust Growth in Streaming, with Domestic
Subscribers Rising to 17.9M, up 72% Year-Over-Year, and Pluto TV Domestic
MAUs Increasing to 28.4M, up 57% Year-Over-Year
• Grew Domestic Streaming and Digital Video Revenue to $636M, up 56%
Year-Over-Year, as Growth in Subscription Streaming Revenue Accelerated to
78% and Pluto TV Advertising Revenue More Than Doubled
• On Track to Debut Paramount+ in Early 2021 as a Differentiated Offering
Spanning Live Sports, Breaking News and a Mountain of Entertainment,
Including New and Franchise-Based Originals
• Generated Strong Growth in Affiliate Revenue, up 10% Year-Over-Year, with
a Return to Growth in Domestic Cable Networks Affiliate Revenue, up 4%
Year-Over-Year
• Achieved a Significant Sequential Improvement in the Year-Over-Year
Growth Rate in Advertising Revenue, Despite the Continued Impact of
COVID-19
Statement fromPresident & CEO“As we near the first anniversary of the
ViacomCBS merger, I’m thrilled about the way our organization has come
together to realize the power of the combination and seize our unique global
opportunity in streaming. This quarter, we achieved strong user growth across
our streaming platforms as we continue to build our linked ecosystem of pay
and free services – with big steps taken, including the preview and brand
reveal of Paramount+ ahead of its launch in early 2021, and more recently, the
unification of our global streaming organization. Our company’s
transformation is ahead of schedule and we are incredibly excited by the
opportunities ahead.”
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AIS (Thailand) debuts PLAY NEWS, a Thai digital platform promoting Thai creators to fly high A variety news
phenomenon with tag teams, real news people and the freshest news Served on every channel of AIS PLAY
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AIS is moving ahead with a digital platform made by Thai people for Thai people, as a Digital Life Service Provider and the country's
leading digital network innovator and service operator. AIS is dedicated to creating opportunities and sustainable growth for Thailand's
media and digital content industries, as well as generating income for creators in the future.Lighting up the market is the "PLAY NEWS"
service, a hugely various news content phenomenon in the form of a video platform on AIS PLAY. Together they will be offering
exclusive news content for Thai people to be updated on the daily news situation, under a concept that is different, shorter, more compact
and knowledgeable in 5 minute chunks. Every Thai person on every network can watch for free, at any place, anytime on every AIS PLAY
channel.Also launching is a whole new dimension of news reporting with AIS 5G VR technology. It is the first time in the world for
co-creation between network service operators and news creators to use VR technology. This will develop news reporting in a new
format, broadcasting a 360-degree perspective for viewers to experience events virtually, as if they were present. This will kick off with
a special report by Tapani Iadsrichai surveying Bang Sue Grand Station, on the menu of PLAY NEWS through the app AIS 5G PLAY
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A New Era for iPhone with 5G, Altice (Netherlands) Mobile to Offer iPhone
12 Pro and iPhone 12, with Orders Starting on October 16
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Altice Mobile will offer the new iPhone 12 lineup, including iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini, introducing a powerful 5G experience.
With a beautiful all-new design, iPhone 12 models feature unparalleled new camera systems, edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a more immersive viewing
experience, the biggest jump in durability with the Ceramic Shield front cover, and Apple-designed A14 Bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone.Featuring the most
5G bands on any smartphone, iPhone 12 models offer the broadest 5G coverage worldwide1 — with models in the US supporting millimeter wave, the higher frequency
version of 5G. The redesigned 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro pushes the boundaries of innovation for users who want the most out of iPhone. Available in four stunning stainless
steel finishes — graphite, silver, gold and pacific blue — and sporting an immersive edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR display, industry-leading IP68 water resistance,2
and the new Ceramic Shield front cover, iPhone 12 Pro provides the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone. A14 Bionic powers every experience on iPhone 12 Pro,
and coupled with advanced camera systems, introduces meaningful new computational photography features like improved Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3,
HDR video recording in Dolby Vision3, and more. A reimagined pro camera system features an expansive Ultra Wide camera, Telephoto camera for 2x optical zoom,
and a new Wide camera to capture professional-quality images and video in bright and low-light environments. With the all-new Apple ProRAW4, photographers gain
more creative control in photos and the new LiDAR Scanner brings more realistic AR experiences to iPhone 12 Pro, and delivers improved autofocus in low light and
Night mode portraits. iPhone 12 Pro, along with all iPhone 12 models, introduce MagSafe, offering high-powered wireless charging and an all-new ecosystem of
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Airtel (India) enters the $ 1 billion Indian cloud communications market
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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest integrated telecommunications company, marked its entry into the fast-growing cloud
communications market with the launch of Airtel IQ. Airtel IQ, a cloud-based omni-channel communications platform, enables
brands to deepen engagement with customers through timely and secure communication. Take for example a customer ordering food
through an online platform and calling the delivery agent to find out the status of her order. The entire communication is orchestrated
seamlessly and securely over Airtel IQ. The communication is encrypted and all mobile/telephone numbers are masked.A true game
changer in the Indian enterprise communication segment, Airtel IQ eliminates the need for multiple communication platforms for
different channels. With just a slice of code, businesses can embed communication services such as Voice, SMS, IVR in their
applications and digital properties across desktop and mobile, all through a unified platform. Airtel IQ has been fully developed by
Airtel’s in-house engineering teams and highlights the company’s growing digital prowess to deliver world-class solutions. Natively
integrated into telco grade infrastructure and architected by top digital talent, Airtel IQ is robust, secure, cost-efficient and intuitive.

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Bell expands Wireless Home Internet service to Atlantic Canada
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Bell announced the expansion of its innovative high-speed Wireless Home Internet (WHI) service to rural Atlantic Canada, with access planned
for approximately 70,000 households by the end of 2020 and a total of 200,000 locations over the next 2 years.Bell will bring WHI service to
approximately 200,000 rural residences in Atlantic Canada over the next 2 years: about 68,000 will be in New Brunswick, 86,000 in Nova Scotia,
27,000 in Prince Edward Island and 15,000 in Newfoundland and Labrador.WHI has also recently been enhanced to deliver 50/10 access speeds
(50 Megabits per second download/10 Mbps upload), which will be available to about 70% of connected homes. All WHI customers also receive
the advanced Bell Home Hub modem to provide the fastest Wi-Fi throughout the home.Delivered over Bell's advanced LTE wireless network,
WHI is 5G-capable technology specifically designed to extend broadband Internet access to previously unserved or underserved communities.
WHI operates on a dedicated fixed wireless LTE channel separate from the mobile LTE channel, ensuring consistent capacity and speed for both
fixed and mobile customers.The Wireless Home Internet program is fully funded by Bell as part of our $4 billion capital investment in advanced
networks and services each year. It's currently available to more than 400,000 households in Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Canada, and is expected
to reach 1 million homes in smaller towns and rural communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New
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Sky Broadband launches new FTTP service
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Sky Broadband is launching a new Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) service; using the latest fibre optic technology to deliver Sky
Broadband Superfast and Ultrafast customers our fastest and most reliable broadband service yet.Over 3 million UK homes now
have access to this new technology, and this will increase rapidly as 31,000 new homes continue to be added each week, meaning
Sky Broadband Ultrafast with our fastest speeds will be available in 7.3 million households by March 2021.New and existing
customers in FTTP areas can benefit from our fastest speeds and most reliable connection with Sky Broadband Ultrafast:
• Get an average download speed of 145Mbps, with no usage caps
• Say goodbye to buffering and stream the latest entertainment, movies and TV seamlessly
• Have an edge while gaming online with an incredible average upload speed of 27Mbps
• Do all this at the same time, on more devices, without the fear of your connection slowing down, great for working from home

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New Comcast (USA) Business Solution Powered by Aruba Brings Secure,
Enterprise-grade Office Connectivity from Home
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Comcast Business announced it is joining forces with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, for the launch of Comcast Business Teleworker
VPN. The new solution is specifically engineered to help enterprises provide their rapidly expanding remote workforces with the same secure, reliable
high-performance connection to their corporate network that they have when physically in their office. According to a study from Nemertes Research,
the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted new ways of working, while triggering companies to be faster, more flexible and agile than ever before. As a
result, enterprises – including those that otherwise would not have enabled employees to work from home – are increasingly adopting remote work
initiatives, with 70% planning to continue their teleworking strategies. Yet, 30% of organizations struggle with providing the setup, security policies
and management of remote connections, thus hindering employee productivity, upping IT workloads and increasing vulnerability to
cyberattacks.Comcast Business Teleworker VPN offers a centrally managed remote access VPN solution that enables enterprises to provide employees
the same access to their corporate network that they enjoy in the office, remotely. When combined with Comcast Business’s Teleworker Broadband
solution, Comcast Business Teleworker VPN provides employees a secure, reliable connection to primary business systems, applications and files – all
backed by the nation’s largest gig-speed network. This combination provides employees a dedicated, independent internet connection that does not
interfere or compete with their at-home internet – freeing up home bandwidth for remote learning, entertainment and more.

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Xfinity Mobile Expands 5G Coverage Nationwide
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Comcast announced Xfinity Mobile is expanding its 5G coverage nationwide, offering the latest generation of wireless connectivity across
the U.S. Starting October 14, Xfinity Mobile’s nationwide 5G network will be available on all Xfinity Mobile data options and can be
accessed by all 5G-enabled devices in the Xfinity Mobile portfolio. Whether customers choose to pay for Unlimited or By-the-Gig data
options, nationwide 5G services will be available to all Xfinity Mobile customers at no additional charge. At $15 for 1GB with By-the-Gig or
$45 for one line of Unlimited, Xfinity Mobile offers the lowest 5G entry price of any provider in the country.Xfinity Mobile customers can
choose from two straightforward nationwide 5G data options – By-the-Gig shared data starting at 1GB for $15, 3GB for $30 and 10GB for
$60, or Unlimited for $45 per month per line.* Unlike most wireless carriers, Xfinity Mobile gives customers the flexibility to mix-and-match
data options per line on an account and switch any line on an account between data options, at any time during their billing cycle.Xfinity
Mobile, rated #1 in customer satisfaction, is available to Xfinity Internet customers and includes up to five lines of unlimited nationwide talk
and text, no activation fees, and no phone line access fees. When combined with free access to millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, Xfinity
Mobile customers can save hundreds of dollars per year on their wireless bills.

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Discovery UK Unveils discovery+ Real-Life Entertainment Streaming
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Discovery UK has announced that dplay is being rebranded to discovery+ in the UK & Ireland next month alongside the launch of a subscription tier. The real-life entertainment
streaming service will aggregate Discovery UK’s pay-TV and free-to-air brands, creating the ultimate destination for captivating factual, lifestyle and reality content. It will be
available directly to all consumers in the UK & Ireland, and to Sky Q customers for 12 months at no extra cost. discovery+ invites fans to stream their favourite shows from
Discovery UK’s portfolio of 13 iconic channels; including pay-TV brands Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, ID, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery
History as well as its free-to-air brands Quest, Really, Quest Red, HGTV, Food Network and DMAX. It includes a subscription Entertainment Pass and ad-funded catch-up
service to cater fully to the diverse passions and content demands of UK consumers. The Entertainment Pass includes live TV and 30 day catch up for Discovery UK’s portfolio
of premium brands; over 30 discovery+ Originals like Prince Andrew, Maxwell & Epstein, Faking It: Jimmy Savile and Salvage Hunters: Design Classics with new launches
every month; Early Releases of hit network titles including World’s Greatest Cars and Ghost Adventures; Extensive box sets of iconic franchises such as Gold Rush and 90 Day
Fiancé with same day release as the US; and Superfan Collections around key talent or core genres. The ad-funded service includes live TV and 30 day catch up for Discovery’s
free-to-air brands. Consumers will be able to subscribe to discovery+ directly via web or app purchase for a monthly fee of £4.99 or a discounted annual fee of £29.99 (for a
limited period), standard price £49.99 in the UK, or a monthly fee of €5.99 or a discounted annual fee of €34.99 (for a limited period), standard price €59.99 in Ireland, with a
14 day free trial in both markets. Sky Q customers will be able to access discovery+ for 12 months at no extra cost and the app will complement Discovery’s existing linear
offering on Sky. Once the 12 months is over, Sky customers will be able to add discovery+ directly to their Sky bill. The app will be fully integrated into the Sky Q platform
alongside existing SVOD services on the platform such as Netflix and Disney+.

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NTT Ltd. (Japan) launches Mobile Workplace Connect for increased
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NTT Ltd., a world-leading global technology services provider, announced the launch of its new Mobile Workplace Connect solution, complementing
the existing suite of services for the intelligent workplace. Mobile Workplace Connect offers immediate, secure and global cellular connectivity for
employees, for any endpoint device: laptops, tablets, smartphones, or any other device with a 3G/4G modem. The comprehensive service brings
together global 2G/3G/4G access, eSIM/SIM profiles and SIM cards, a unified SIM management web portal and worldwide service support. With
Mobile Workplace Connect, businesses will benefit from a reliable, secure and quick-to-deploy connectivity solution for their nomadic and remote
workforce. Thanks to this service, companies can secure the access to their Information Systems and enforce their Data Security policy by ensuring that
employee communications never reach the public internet, at any stage. Mobile Workplace Connect also helps companies control their SIM fleet and
activity, as well as their costs, independently: they can either rely on NTT’s 190+ locally-priced connectivity agreements around the world, or onboard
their own, to compose their connectivity footprint as they wish. With a single integration and a single SIM SKU, global companies deploy the service
worldwide with a single SIM stock and implement service evolutions in real-time. Furthermore, they can guarantee that their employees benefit from
the best quality local networks wherever they may be working, with low latency and maximum bandwidth, thereby increasing company productivity.

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NTT Ltd. (Japan) showcases smart stadium app and ultra reality viewing
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NTT Ltd., a world-leading global technology services provider, joined hands with the Taoyuan City Government and the Rakuten Monkeys on 9
October 2020, to showcase the first immersive and interactive game experience in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Leveraging NTT’s ultra reality viewing
technology1, audiences at the Taimall Shopping Center Plaza were able to enjoy the live game at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium, as if they
were sitting inside the stadium and watching the game by themselves.NTT Ltd. along with its parent company NTT Group spend more than USD 3.6
billion annually on the research and development of innovative technology. With the commitment of using technology to realize a smart world, NTT
has been developing various smart solutions to improve fan experience around the world.With the support from Industrial Development Bureau of the
Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), NTT Ltd. in Taiwan is now developing a new interactive mobile application for the Taoyuan International
Baseball Stadium to enhance fans’ game viewing experience. With the mobile application, fans can buy tickets, order food and beverages, check game
schedules or scores and play interactive games all on their mobile phones. Future updates for the application will include promotion of local travel,
accommodation, food and transportation among others. People who visit Taoyuan City will experience a more convenient smart life, which in turn
creates a co-prosperity ecosystem for the development of local entertainment activities and travel businesses.

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NTT DATA (Japan) Announces the Release of the Version 7.1.1 Major
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NTT DATA Corporation (Headquarters: JAPAN), has released the Version 7.1.1 major update to their WinActor RPA solution on October 2020.International sales will begin in 76 countries, through NTT DATA's 39 sales partners. WinActor
already has the largest RPA solution market share in Japan, and NTT DATA has been expanding overseas since 2016, working together with sales partners in each country to improve service levels everywhere.
Features of WinActor Ver.7: Making everything easier
For Customers
• Easy-to-use interface makes implementing the software simpler, without the need for advanced IT personnel
• Easy operation makes learning easy to learn
• Simplified fee structure makes work- and cost-reduction benefits easy to visualize
• Sales partners in each country can provide a wide range of support, including DX and other services
For Sales Partners
• Streamlined sales are possible without the need for advanced IT personnel
• Global Support Center can provide ready sales and technical support
• A wide range of support programs are available (quick start-up / daily support / advanced proposal skills, etc.)
Functional features
• Fully remade software architecture powers up processing speed
• Renewed UI emphasizes visibility and operability
• Improved work efficiency through simultaneous editing of multiple scenarios
• Screen OCR enables more efficient scenario creation
• Backward compatible with scenarios of the previous versions (Ver.5 / Ver.6)
• Scenario development possible using text editors (for advanced users)

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Cross-Industry Investment by Seven Enterprises in New TradeWaltz®
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Seven Japanese enterprises are pleased to announce that they have agreed to jointly invest in TradeWaltz Inc. (TradeWaltz), the company that manages the trade data sharing platform
that operated by the same name. Trading operations cover a wide range of products and involve numerous procedures, including documentation, consistency confirmations, and other
work that can be costly to perform manually. Furthermore, considering multiple parties engaged in a single transaction, developing a system accurately and safely to share information
has been a challenge faced by all industries.A cross-industrial consortium was established in August 2017 to address this challenge. With NTT DATA acting as its secretariat, the
consortium worked with various trading companies, banks, insurance companies, shipping companies, and other industry players to examine how digitalize technologies might be used
to make trading operations safer and more efficient. After tax reforms prompted a revision of Japan's law on the preservation of electronic tax records and other changes in 2020, the
Japanese government also began to actively encourage businesses to make the switch from paper to digital.Based on the results of its discussions among consortium members, NTT
DATA began developing the TradeWaltz® platform, which uses blockchain technology to connect trade-related information. Provided that this proves to be a practical system, it should
make it possible to digitalize and centrally manage all trading operations, cutting workloads by as much as 50%.Administration, development, and management of the platform is
handled by its namesake company TradeWaltz, which was founded in April of this year. The seven aforementioned enterprises that recently agreed to invest in TradeWaltz will be
working closely with one another to further develop the platform into a practical and commercially viable business. The first step will be a sequential rollout, whereby it is adopted
gradually for different processes with new functions added and other improvements made where necessary. In the future, the TradeWaltz platform can connect government agencies,
service providers, and other players both in Japan and abroad who are considering digitalization of documents. All seven investors are confident that its successful rollout can help to
promote the digitalization of trading operations, first in the ASEAN region and eventually throughout the world.

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NTT Ltd. (Japan) Managed Services Division expands capabilities with
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NTT Ltd.’s Managed Services Division, Americas, announced the launch of Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services underscoring its continued commitment to
expanding its cybersecurity capabilities. Leveraging the company’s 20 years of experience managing and securing enterprise IT environments and the global capabilities of NTT Ltd.’s
Security division’s, Cybersecurity Advisory Services provide strategic assessments and solutions to analyze and secure todays’complex corporate networks whether on-premise, in the
cloud or hybrid architectures. Available, the services are part of NTT Ltd.’s Security Division’s Consulting Services portfolio. Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services
are a comprehensive approach of proven cybersecurity assessment methodologies, streamlined processes to analyze applications, devices and systems, and emerging technologies led
by security professionals. This combination helps organizations quickly assess their vulnerabilities and overall security landscape risk and then execute the security strategies that best
fit their business. Underlying these services, NTT Ltd.’s Security division brings the experience and unique benchmarking data derived from over 500 Cybersecurity Advisory client
engagements.The strategic pillars of the services include:
• Program Assessment and Maturity
• Strategy Alignment and Risk Mitigation
• Architect Solutions (Secure by Design)
• Cloud Security
• Secure Mobile Workforce
• Infrastructure Security

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Safaricom (Kenya) Customers To Enjoy Superior Experience On New
MySafaricom App
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Safaricom has updated the MySafaricom App to bring a range of new features while giving users more control in how they access their favourite
products and services. The update is part of Safaricom’s move to revamp its digital channels in line with its FOR YOU brand promise. The new app
delivers a superior experience with customers set to enjoy innovative features such as a detailed and interactive M-PESA statement that classifies
transactions in a simple interface. This enables customers to search for transactions, access statements for up to 12 months and share transaction
messages with ease.The launch of the new app will be supported by a media campaign dubbed ‘App Your Game’. This is a call out to customers to
upgrade and enjoy control of their products and services using a new ‘View Balances’ feature that provides a single view of all balances including
airtime, data, SMS and bonga, for both PrePay and PostPay customers. Home fibre customers will also be able to manage their subscriptions on the
app.Users of the new app will experience enhanced security features such as a one-time password that is automatically detected, eliminating the need
for manual entry. All new users will also be rewarded with 500MBs.A new ‘lifestyle’ section provides access to a variety of content such as
e-newspapers, with publications from Nation Media Group, Standard Group, Mediamax and Radio Africa Group currently available.MySafaricom App
was introduced in 2016 as a modern and convenient way for smartphone users to interact with Safaricom services. To access the new features, customers
will have to install the new MySafaricom App available on the Google Play Store for Android and Apple App Store for iOS users.

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Safaricom (Kenya) Launches A Skiza Mobile Advertising Platform To
Support SMES Reach Their Customers
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Safaricom has announced the launch of a new Skiza Advertising platform that aims to provide SMEs the opportunity to advertise their
services. The new tool is part of the company’s initiatives to support SMEs as they recover from the COVID-19 economic impact, especially
as customers limit their movement in line with heath guidelines.Customers will subscribe to the service by dialling *897# to enrol, upon which
they will hear adverts in place of the ringing tone as they wait for the customer they are calling to pick up. Enrolled customers will receive
free 5 MB data or free 1-minute calling time for every three adverts listened to for more than six seconds each.Customers will need to dial
*897# to view their accumulated resources and to either redeem them for data or minutes, both with no expiry. The accumulated minutes and
data are valid until first day of every month and once redeemed assume a no-expiry validity on the customer’s line.The short code equally
empowers a customer to opt-in and opt-out of the service at any time, with customers who unsubscribe keeping accumulated resources to the
first day of the following month.As the company marks its 20th Anniversary, it is increasingly pegging its future on SMEs by providing them
with tailored technology solutions to market and grow their businesses.Subsequently, the new service will drive customer retention by
providing a value-added service that supports customers with free data and minutes especially when they are unable to purchase airtime.

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Telefonica (Spain) and Juniper secure 5G Network with AI solutions
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Telefónica Spain has chosen Juniper Networks to secure the mobile backhaul of its next generation 5G network with the rollout of the Security Gateway (SecGW)
SRX5800 platform from Juniper. Telefonica has selected Juniper’s Security Gateway (SecGW) SRX5800 because it provides outstanding performance, scalability
and service integration. vSRX and cSRX are also available, allowing the solution to extend seamlessly across the Telco Cloud infrastructure. With Juniper’s SRX
Series Telefónica also selected a platform that can grow to support additional services, including Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) that helps
solving the problem of shortage of public IPv4 addresses, Stateful Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Denial of Service (DoS), that protects against
massive cyberattacks, Application Security, VPN (IPsec), Unified Threat Management (UTM), Quality of Service (QoS) and Large-scale Multitenancy in the
future. Telefonica will use the third generation Services Processing Card (SPC3) with higher throughput and encryption capabilities to meet the high bandwidth
requirements for large scale 5G deployments, as well as fourth generation of Input Output Cards (IOC4), supporting up to 480 Gbps and offering multiple
connectivity options from 10GbE to 100GbEThis implementation will provide Telefónica with a host of benefits, including a widely deployed, carrier-class
platform with Flexible high-availability architectures across active/active and active/passive connections, cost reductions, as Junos® is already integrated into the
provider’s systems, as well as using common services cards in its MX and SRX units and available growth capacity right from initial deployment, simplified
operation with Juniper’s AutoVPN feature, allowing one-time SecGW configuration for all gNodeB points and a smooth rollout thanks to the experienced Juniper
professional services teams.

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Toppan (Japan) Develops World’s First Aerial Touch Display to Generate
Images Parallel to the Panel
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics has responded to the recent increase in demand for
contactless touch panels by developing an aerial touch display with a body that is 50% slimmer than conventional devices. The display can be operated when
hands are wet or covered by gloves, thus enabling use in medical and clean room settings. Sample shipments will be launched in December this year, with
full-scale mass production scheduled for 2022.Heightened demand for contactless touch panels is being seen as measures are taken to prevent the spread of
novel coronavirus infection. Until now, the use of devices that create floating images and detect the movement of users’ fingers with sensors has been limited
because the depth required by the structure can make installation in many locations difficult. Visibility problems have also been experienced with
conventional aerial touch displays. Visuals tend to be dark and blurry and ghost images appear due to light leaking in unintended directions as it travels
through the plate.Toppan has leveraged its expertise in optical and structural design for industrial-use high-definition LCDs to develop a space-saving, slim
aerial touch display with high-visibility that can be embedded into walls. It is the world’s first product of its kind to generate aerial images that are parallel
to the LCD panel. This contrasts with conventional designs displaying images at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.Testing by Toppan has shown that the
use of its high-transmission TFT display and optical design technologies produces a display that achieves a luminance roughly five times that of conventional
products and enables the generation of clear aerial images that are free of ghost images (related patents pending).

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Toppan (Japan) Develops New Packaging for Frozen Storage of Food
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics, has launched new eco-friendly packaging
that better retains the quality of meat, processed seafood, and other primary products kept in frozen storage for long periods of time. Primary
products, such as meat and processed seafood, are held in frozen storage warehouses because of the need for long-term storage. The quality of
products deteriorates slowly under such storage conditions. For this reason, little attention has been paid to developing specialty barrier film
packaging to better preserve frozen foods. Toppan’s new packaging uses GL BARRIER, a barrier film developed by leveraging original
vapor-deposition and coating technologies, to reduce oxidation and therefore prevent discoloration, loss of flavor, and changes in food texture for
a longer period than is possible with conventional packaging. These features reduce food loss and waste and facilitate expansion of distribution,
by preserving food quality in regions without suitable infrastructure for frozen distribution.The new packaging has improved environmental
performance and is available in a mono-material structure that has reduced CO2 emissions and superior recyclability. The package also allows
some food products conventionally subject to ultra-low-temperature frozen storage at -50°C or lower (F4) to be stored at higher temperatures of
-18°C. This change cuts storage costs by around 60%, also helping to lower CO2 emissions associated with power consumption for freezing.

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Toppan (Japan) Launches Full-Scale Sales of PE and BOPP High Barrier
Films for Mono-Material Packaging
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics, has announced that subsidiary Toppan USA, Inc. (Toppan USA) has
completed preparations for the production and supply of polyethylene (PE) and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) based additions to its market-leading series of GL
BARRIER transparent vapor-deposited barrier films. Full-scale sales of PE-based “GL-LE-G” and BOPP-based “GL-LP-G” will be launched in November, initially for the U.S.
and European markets. Toppan can now offer GL BARRIER films with polyethylene (PET), PE, and BOPP substrates to facilitate a full range of functional, mono-material
packaging. With growing attention on the problem of plastic waste, there is heightened demand for more eco-friendly packaging. Numerous global companies are taking
measures towards targets for better circulation of containers and packaging, and efforts to drive recycling by adopting mono-material structures are gaining pace around the
world. Schemes for the recovery and recycling of PE are starting to be seen in the U.S. and polypropylene (PP) is regarded as a recyclable material in Europe and other regions.
Toppan has responded to these trends by driving the shift to mono-material functional packaging. Samples of GL-LE-G and GL-LP-G have been made available to selected
customers around the world since late 2019 under the provisional names GL-X-LE and GL-X-LP-G, and extensive assessments have been conducted to confirm their
performance and market viability. With GL-LE-G, Toppan has employed its advanced processing technology to overcome the difficulty of vapor deposition on PE and create
the world’s first transparent vapor-deposited barrier film with a PE substrate. GL-LP-G, meanwhile, achieves the world’s highest level barrier performance for a BOPP film.
Both films demonstrate outstanding processability for printing and lamination with other materials, making them suitable for a wide range of purposes. Sales of GL-LE-G,
GL-LP-G, and GL-BP (a BOPP-based high barrier film for boiling water sterilization and hot filling) will be targeted at the food and toiletries sectors.

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Verizon (USA) to offer motorola one 5G UW with 5G Ultra Wideband
and 5G Nationwide capability
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The motorola one 5G UW promises ultra-fast speed and ultra-sharp photos, and customers will soon be able to experience both on the
network with 5G built right. Verizon confirmed that Motorola’s newest phone will be among the first Android-powered devices to support
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband1 and the newly announced 5G Nationwide, offering customers even more opportunity to experience the
transformative power of 5G. Availability for the motorola one 5G UW begins, October 15. The speedy phone can deliver 5G Ultra
Wideband at an affordable price of $22.91 a month for 24 months on Verizon device payment.At launch, motorola one 5G UW will
connect to Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, where available, allowing customers to quickly grab large work files with download speeds as
high as 25x faster than 4G LTE2. 5G Ultra Wideband also opens the door for noticeably lower lag for better video streaming and improved
mobile gaming experiences. The phone can also connect to Verizon’s newly announced 5G Nationwide network, covering over 200
million customers in more than 1,800 markets.Built for speed inside and out, a 48-megapixel Quad camera takes beautiful pictures in
every situation. The ultra-wide lens fits 4x more of the scene into the picture, and the depth sensor makes subjects pop in photos, so they're
in focus more than the background. The macro camera with ring flash gets closer to the subject, so photos also look sharp and bright.

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Yahoo introduces first-ever Yahoo smartphone
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Yahoo, part of Verizon Media, unveiled its first-ever smartphone with the Yahoo Mobile ZTE Blade A3Y on the Verizon Network, connecting consumers with a personalized experience with the Yahoo portfolio
of brands that they love. Available for $49.99, the new vibrant purple phone pairs Yahoo Mobile’s unlimited plan, the lightning speeds of Verizon’s powerful 4G LTE Network, with unparalleled access to the
best in Yahoo’s apps for the latest news, sports, finance, email and more.
Yahoo Mobile phone features:
• Customized with easy access to the best of Yahoo’s apps. Pre-installed apps take up less device storage and are optimized for speed. The apps include:
1. Yahoo Mail to stay up on your latest email, newsletters, coupons and discounts. Pairing your device with a Yahoo Mobile phone plan will automatically include Yahoo Mail Pro for ad-free email
2. Yahoo News featuring 360 coverage and immersive experiences
3. Yahoo Sports with live sports and new feature “Watch Together” - a way to live-stream free NFL games virtually with friends
4. Yahoo Finance with live market video coverage
5. Yahoo Weather with the latest weather updates and coronavirus cases in your are
6. Yahoo Mobile app which manages your account and service plan
• Brighter photos with the 8MP rear-camera dual flash and 5MP front-facing camera flash
• A large 5.45-inch 720HD display matched with an easy-to-use interface providing a user-friendly experience
• Android 10 operating system, 2660 mAh battery, and 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM deliver a smooth performance and longevity
• Rear-fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock to deliver ultimate convenience
• All for just $49.99

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Verizon’s (USA) ‘Full Transparency’ launches blockchain verification for
news releases
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Verizon announced the launch of Full Transparency by Verizon, a blockchain-based, open-source newsroom product designed to raise the bar
for corporate accountability. This initiative seeks to transform how the Verizon Corporate Newsroom publishes news releases by providing an
authoritative record of changes to public communications. A lack of transparency has the potential to undercut corporate credibility.
According to the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer, nearly 60% of consumers globally believe that the media they consume is contaminated with
untrustworthy information. Transparency in news releases is an important step that a company—particularly a publicly traded one—can offer.
Full Transparency's goal is to change the way corporate newsrooms provide visibility to their readers and hold themselves accountable for
what they communicate to the public. Official news releases that incorporate Full Transparency are tracked on the blockchain ledger, so news
releases or statements can be treated as authoritatively reflecting what was intended to be released. All news releases published to the Verizon
Newsroom will be secured and bound using cryptographic principles, so that subsequent changes can be tracked and contextualized.The Full
Transparency initiative is an extension of Citizen Verizon, a responsible business plan that drives economic, environmental and social
advancement by promoting technology as a tool to improve communities, education and the workforce.

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Axiata Digital Labs (Malaysia) & Dialog Axiata Sri Lanka Win TM
Forum 2020 Excellence Award
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Axiata Digital Labs (ADL), the digital innovation and software development unit of Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata” or “the Group”), combined with
Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog) in Sri Lanka to clinch a coveted TM Forum 2020 Excellence Award. The coveted TM Forum 2020 Excellence Awards
recognises outstanding achievements in Digital Transformation across Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and Solutions Developers and
Innovators Globally. The Dialog & ADL Combine was selected as Joint winners alongside the Combine of Vodafone UK and Infosys, in the Customer
Experience & Trust Category, emerging ahead of a shortlist of global leaders in Digital Transformation including Orange Polska SA, Vlocity, Matrixx
Software & Salesforce, China Unicom, Three Ireland & Amdocs. The Customer Experience and Trust Award shortlisted and recognised companies that
are creating and managing complex digital services to deliver greater customer experiences, build trust and loyalty, and ensure business growth. Dialog,
Axiata’s Sri Lanka subsidiary is the country’s leading connectivity provider serving over 15 million customers with cutting edge mobile
communications services and over 1 Million Homes with converged connectivity Fixed and Television services. Dialog is a 7-time winner at the Global
Mobile (GLOMO) Awards of the GSM Association. ADL, with operations across several of Axiata’s operating markets, has emerged as a leading
provider and catalyst of Digital Transformation Solutions. ADL has been previously recognised by the TM forum for its App Trading Marketplace
Catalyst project - winning the gold award for Outstanding Use of TM Forum Assets at Digital Transformation Asia in 2019.
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Hakuhodo Group (Japan) wins 16 awards at 2020 Taiwan 4A Creative
Awards
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Hakuhodo Inc., Japanʼs second largest advertising company, is pleased to announce that Hakuhodo Group companies United
Communications Group and Medialand Digital Strategy Ltd. , two members of the Growww Media Group, have won 1 Gold, 10
Silver and 5 Bronze at 2020 Taiwan 4A Creative Awards.The 2020 winners were announced at an on-site award ceremony, thanks
to careful COVID-19 prevention and control measures in Taiwan.The Taiwan 4A Creative Awards are a world-renowned
advertising competition with a history of 28 years. One of Taiwan’s advertising competitions, the 2020 Taiwan 4A Creative
Awards were held under the theme“Forever Alive, Forever Forward,”and drew 585 works from 61 companies.Hakuhodo is an
integrated advertising and communication agency headquartered in Japan.The core agency of the Hakuhodo DY Group,
Hakuhodo is the world’s third largest advertising agencyaccording to Advertising Age’s “Agency Report 2020.”The Hakuhodo
Group has offices in 20 countries and regions, and over 10,000 specialists working in Japanand around the world. The Group is
strengthening its structure Asia and elsewhere as it prepares to furtherexpand its business worldwide.
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MTN Group (South Africa) named most valuable African brand, worth
US$3,3 billion
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MTN Group is pleased to announce that it has been named the most valuable African brand in the Brand Finance Africa
150 2020 ranking, which ascribes a brand value of US$3,3 billion to MTN. Brand value is the net economic benefit that a
brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market.The survey assessed the impact of COVID-19 on
the enterprise value of all brands in its survey, compared to their values on 1 January 2020. It categorised the telecoms
sector as ‘limited impact’, which it said meant “minimal brand value loss or potential brand value growth”. This was due
to the increasingly important role that mobile operators have played in keeping people connected in the time of the
pandemic.In July, Brand Finance named MTN Group the most valuable South African brand, a result of the group’s focus
on improving the customer experience for subscribers, as well as uniting 19 000 employees around a shared belief, which
is that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.
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Nielsen (USA) Enters The Hall Of Fame As One Of The Best Companies
For Women In India
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Nielsen has been recognised for the fifth consecutive year in 2020 as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for its continuous efforts on gender inclusion
in the workplace. Touted to be one of the most prestigious recognition for diversity and inclusion in India by The Working Mother Research Institute and AVTAR, this
achievement positions Nielsen among select 100 companies that are featured in the ‘Hall of Fame’. This year, 321 companies participated in the fifth successive edition
of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) study which was conducted by Avtar and Working Mother Media. Participating companies were assessed across
various benchmarks, such as workforce profile, recruitment practices, retention and advancement, benefits, safety and security, and management accountability.On the
hiring and recruitment front, Nielsen’s People Operations team recently conducted a drive wherein applications for open positions were invited from diverse groups
including people with disability (PWD), pride, military veterans and women candidates. Nielsen emphasizes parity and providing equal opportunities through a fair and
transparent recruitment process that reflects in the gender ratio at Nielsen. For example, Nielsen considers at least two female candidates for all leadership levels before
making an offer. While career gaps due to various reasons could pose as an obstacle for many women, Nielsen ensures that the right candidate with the right career goals
are welcomed to be a part of our organization. The organisation is committed to maintaining a sensitive work environment to support employees through important
life-changing milestones like maternity and child adoption, therefore reasonable flexibility is provided in terms of working hours, leave extensions. Nielsen also supports
with a no-cost maternity coaching that is provided through a tie-up arrangement with an expert third-party service provider. As an organization, Nielsen realizes the
importance of having a work-life balance, encourages intra/internal team movements, and promotes part-time employment opportunities for women.
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