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January Edition 2021
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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates................................................................................................................................................14
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................51
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................67
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................70
6. Environmental & Social Updates.....................................................................................................................95

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Altice USAAnnounces Preliminary Results of Its Tender Offer
Altice USA, Inc. announces the preliminary results of its modified “Dutch auction” tender offer to repurchase up to $2.5 billion of its Class A common stock
which expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, December 21, 2020. Based on the preliminary count by American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (“AST”), the Depositary for the tender offer, 64,814,209 shares of Class A common stock were properly tendered and not
properly withdrawn at or below the expected final purchase price of $36.00 per share, including shares that were tendered through notices of guaranteed
delivery. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender offer, the Company expects to purchase 64,814,209 shares of Class A common stock at
a final purchase price of $36.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.33 billion (excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender
offer). These shares represent approximately 18.3% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock as of December 21, 2020.
The number of shares to be purchased and the price per share are preliminary and are subject to verification by AST and subject to change for a number of
reasons, including if some or all of the shares tendered through notices of guaranteed delivery are not delivered within the applicable two trading day
settlement period. The actual number of shares to be purchased and the final price per share will be announced following the expiration of the guaranteed
delivery period and completion of the confirmation process by AST, and are not expected to be announced until at least December 28, 2020, three business
days after the expiration of the tender offer. Promptly after such announcement, AST will issue payment for the shares validly tendered and accepted for
payment under the tender offer and will return shares tendered and not purchased in the tender offer.
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Liberty (UK) Broadband And GCI Liberty Announce Closing Of Combination
Liberty Broadband Corporation and GCI Liberty, Inc. each announced that Liberty
Broadband has closed its acquisition of GCI Liberty via a stock-for-stock merger. At the
effective time of the combination, (i) each share of GCI Liberty Series A common stock
outstanding immediately prior to the effective time was converted into 0.580 of a share of
Liberty Broadband Series C common stock, (ii) each share of GCI Liberty Series B common
stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective time was converted into 0.580 of a share
of Liberty Broadband Series B common stock and (iii) each share of GCI Liberty Series A
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective time
was converted into one share of newly issued Liberty Broadband Series A Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock. Cash will be paid in lieu of issuing fractional shares of Liberty
Broadband Series C common stock and Liberty Broadband Series B common stock. As a
result of the completion of the combination, shares of GCI Liberty Series A common stock
and GCI Liberty Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will no longer trade on,
and shares of GCI Liberty Series B common stock will be removed from quotation on the
OTC Markets. Shares of Liberty Broadband Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
Stock are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol
“LBRDP” when the market opens on December 21, 2020.
Executive Commentary
“We are pleased to have closed Liberty Broadband’s acquisition of GCI Liberty. This
process was driven by independent special committees of each company, and we are
confident that the transaction will unlock value and benefit the shareholders of both
companies,” said Liberty Broadband President and CEO.
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NTT DATA Services (Japan) to Acquire Hashmap to Advance Data-driven
Analytics and AI Solutions
NTT DATA Services, a global digital business and IT services leader, has entered an agreement to acquire
Hashmap, adding deep technical expertise with modern data platforms to support analytics, artificial
intelligence and machine learning. Together, the companies will help clients gain insights from their cloud
data and accelerate digital enablement. Hashmap is a Snowflake Premier Partner and has partnerships with
Databricks and several other leading cloud, data and technology providers. These partnerships, together
with NTT DATA's existing relationships with companies like Snowflake and Dataiku, will greatly expand
its ability to accelerate clients' digital transformation journeys and establish a trusted data foundation to
operationalize and scale AI. NTT DATA continues to scale its cloud, data, analytics and AI solutions to help
clients manage increasing amounts of data within the cloud and as part of broader transformation initiatives.
In a recent study by NTT DATA, “The Big Pivot: From Data Islands to Data Insights," 79% of executives
said they recognize the value of data but only 10% are very effective at using it to adopt new business
models and enter new markets. Hashmap adds to other recent acquisitions completed by NTT DATA in the
past 12 months to support clients' digital transformation efforts, including:
• December 2019 acquisition of Flux7, an AWS partner that provides cloud implementation and
migration, automation, and DevOps consulting services. Hashmap will help clients make the most efficient
use of their data when moved to the cloud
• October 2020 acquisition of Acorio, a ServiceNow Elite Partner that helps clients enable automated
and intelligent digital workflows with ServiceNow. Hashmap also helps clients advance digital
transformation with trusted data and cloud consultants
"Data and analytics services are rapidly evolving as clients migrate to modern platforms and move
quickly to make the most of their data in the cloud. Being at the forefront of this is a top priority for
NTT DATA and we'll continue to invest in this space to help our clients stay ahead," said Chief Digital
Officer, NTT DATA Services. “That's why we're excited to add Hashmap to our family and bring an
unparalleled level of expertise to help our clients understand and stay ahead of emerging trends and
build a sustained competitive advantage."
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Orange Bank (France) expands further with the acquisition of Anytime, a neobank
dedicated to independent professionals, small businesses and associations
Following its launch three years ago and the successful development of leading innovations
in mobile banking for retail customers, Orange Bank has acquired Anytime, enabling it to
address the professionals and small business market. This new market development aims at
supporting the Orange client footprint and is fully aligned with the core multiservice strategy
of the Group. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orange Bank, Anytime will also benefit from
the strength of the Orange brand among SMEs and SOHOs that will enable it to scale-up its
commercial reach and enhance its range of solutions for professionals. After its initial
success offering pioneering mobile banking services to the general public, Orange Bank is
now aiming to make financial management easier for SMEs and SOHOs. Anytime is one of
the top three neobanks in this market in France and has been profitable since 2018 (1) . It has
grown by offering business accounts, payment solutions and expense management tools that
make life easier for small businesses. Solutions that are already available on the Anytime
platform include creating quotes and invoices, automatic account updates, enabling customer
payments via a mobile or credit card, managing unpaid invoices and optimising cash flow.
With the support of experts from Orange, these solutions will be further developed in the
future to build a comprehensive solutions platform that will help business customers manage
their finances more efficiently.
“We’re happy and proud to join the Orange group. This latest development recognises
the strength of the Anytime business model, the first business-focused neobank to be
profitable since 2018. This merger with Orange Bank will enable us to offer a greater
range of business services (loans, insurance, payments, expert advice etc) and benefit
from the powerful Orange brand.” Says Co-founders of Anytime
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Orange (France) strengthens its venture capital activity in digital innovation by
creating a new entity - Orange Ventures with an allocation of 350 million euros
Orange announces that its venture capital arm, Orange Ventures has become a
separate legal entity with an increased allocation of 350 million euros, empowering
it to be more agile and competitive in seeking out and supporting the best start-up
talent worldwide. Orange Ventures invests in high-growth sectors, in areas traditional
to Orange expertise such as connectivity, cybersecurity, the digital enterprise, and
innovative financial services, as well as new territories that the group is exploring,
like e-health. With offices in Paris and Dakar, Orange Ventures supports start-ups at
all stages of maturity, from seed stage start-ups in Africa and the Middle East, to
more mature companies in Europe and the United States, with investment tickets up
to 20 million euros per financing round. For Orange, the purpose of Orange Ventures
is to promote the emergence of future technological champions who support the
transition to an increasingly digital and responsible world, at the service of all, by
sharing their innovation capabilities with its 256 million customers worldwide. To
achieve this, Orange Ventures differentiates by proposing a highly structured process
for exploring and creating flexible and optional synergies between Orange and
start-ups.
President and Managing Partner of Orange Ventures declares: "our wish is to
constitute an organisation which combines the best of both worlds: Orange's
business expertise as well as the agility of decision-making and the quality of the
financial monitoring of the best investment funds. We closely support each
start-up post-investment in order to contribute to its development and facilitate its
direct and structured access to the Orange ecosystem whenever it is relevant."
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Mobile Vikings joins the Proximus Group (Belgium)
Proximus is announcing that it has signed a definitive agreement with DPG Media to acquire Mobile
Vikings, which also includes the Jim Mobile brand. With this transaction, Proximus brings on board a
major Belgian mobile virtual network operator that primarily targets the segment of youngsters.
Founded in 2007, Mobile Vikings is an important brand in the Belgian telecoms market, with a mobile
offer that appeals to young people making intensive use of mobile data. The Mobile Vikings and Jim
Mobile brands together have around 335,000 customers. On top of that, Mobile Vikings differentiates
itself with its “Viking community” as one of the most beloved telecom brands in Belgium. Fully in line
with its strategy #inspire2022, this acquisition opens up a complementary market segment to
Proximus’ current core target group (Scarlet and Proximus), optimizing its multi-brand positioning in
the residential market. Proximus will preserve the essential brand identity of Mobile Vikings, which
will continue to offer its products and services under the same conditions and name. Customers will
keep their current services and benefits while gaining future access to the best mobile network in
Belgium and benefit from Proximus’ future innovations. Based in Hasselt and with around 80
employees, Mobile Vikings will continue to operate as a separate entity within the Proximus Group,
in the same way that Scarlet and Tango, two other subsidiaries of the Group, have continued to operate
independently after their integration, maintaining a clear positioning and a strong own identity. In the
same way, the objective is to continue to develop the Mobile Vikings brand and offer in order to create
new possibilities for current and future customers.
“I am very happy and looking forward to welcoming the Mobile Vikings employees and
customers within the Group. My first priority will be to preserve and further develop the identity
and market positioning of Mobile Vikings, in order to ensure that this acquisition perfectly
complements our existing brand portfolio. All of them are different, but very relevant in their
respective segments. In return, Mobile Vikings customers will have the best mobile network in
Belgium at their disposal and benefit from Proximus' future innovations. This transaction will be
a driver of value creation, commercial innovation and growth.” Says CEO of the Proximus Group
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S&P Global (USA) and IHS Markit Announce Divisional Structure of Combined
Company
S&P Global and IHS Markit announced the future divisional structure of the combined company,
effective upon completing their pending merger.
Divisional Structure
• S&P Global Ratings will be led by Martina Cheung, currently President of S&P Global
Market Intelligence, upon close. Effective immediately, Ms. Cheung will also lead the S&P
Global ESG team, consolidating cross-divisional ESG assets with a leadership group designed to
scale quickly and accelerate growth. John Berisford, currently President of Ratings, will lead the
Integration Management Office upon closing, in partnership with Ewout Steenbergen, Chief
Financial Officer.
• S&P Global Market Intelligencewill be combined with IHS Markit's Financial Services
business upon close and led by Adam Kansler, currently President of Financial Services at IHS
Markit.
• S&P Global Platts will be led by Saugata Saha, currently CFO of S&P Global Market
Intelligence and Platts, effective January 2021. After close, Mr. Saha will continue leading Platts,
combined with the Energy & Natural Resources business of IHS Markit. For nearly seven years,
Mr. Saha has led initiatives to drive growth and execute on complex transformations at S&P
Global. Saugata's vast experience spans strategy, operations, finance and integration, as well as
consulting at McKinsey and several business roles at The Godrej Group.
"This announcement is an important milestone in bringing together our two world-class
organizations to power the markets of the future," said President and Chief Executive Officer
of S&P Global. "As a combined company, we will provide customers the intelligence they
need to make decisions with conviction while providing growth and development
opportunities for our people."
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Sistema (Russia) agrees to acquire Elektrozavod Group
Sistema PJSFC (“Sistema” or the “Corporation”, together with its subsidiaries and associates, "Sistema Group") a Russian public
diversified holding company, announces that its affiliate LLC Megapolis Invest has entered into agreements to acquire a 64.37%
share in JSC Elektrozavod and control over 100% in LLC Elektrokombinat (“Elektrozavod Group”) from certain private investors
for RUB 24.7bn (with a net cash position) with the goal of creating Russia’s leading manufacturer of transformer equipment and
implementing a real estate development project on land plots located in Moscow owned by Elektrozavod Group (the “Transaction”).
The Transaction is expected to be financed via investments to be provided by Sistema Group (in the total amount of up to RUB
11.0bn) and certain third-party partners. The completion of the Transaction is anticipated by the end of 2020 subject to satisfaction
of certain conditions stipulated in the agreements. Additional co-investors may be brought in at a later stage for both the transformer
business and the real estate development project. Elektrozavod Group includes transformer equipment production facilities in
Moscow and Ufa, maintenance divisions, research and design institutes, an engineering centre and land plots totalling 19 hectares
near the Elektrozavodskaya metro station in Moscow.
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Notice Concerning Consideration of Acquiring 100% Ownership and Absorption-type
Merger of LINE MOBILE Corporation by SoftBank Corp.
SoftBank Corp. has decided and announced that it will consider making LINE MOBILE Corporation, a MVNO service provider, a wholly owned subsidiary and
implement an absorption-type merger (the “Merger”). Details including purpose and schedules are as follows. In March 2021, with the aim of further improving
user convenience, the Company will launch a new brand dedicated to online, as well as a 4G/5G*1 service plan that provides a 20GB monthly data allowance at
a monthly price of JPY 2,980. Under the brand concept of “SoftBank on LINE”, the new brand provides unlimited use of messaging app “LINE” without
consumption of the monthly data allowance*2. It will also enable a variety of procedures to be performed on “LINE.” This will be achieved through detailed
discussions, conducted between LINE Corporation and the Company, regarding new telecommunications services utilizing the LINE platform. The Merger will
be implemented as part of this process. The Merger will be realized due in part to the business integration between LINE Corporation and Z Holdings Corporation
in March 2021. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of online services in people’s lifestyles. However, due to factors including the coronavirus
disease 2019, there is an even greater need for non-face-to-face services that can be completed online, which reduce the burden as well as costs. The new brand
will be launched to respond to these environmental changes, and this will enable the Company to respond to the diversifying needs of customers with its three
main brands. The Company and LINE Corporation have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding which provides for discussion of the Merger.
The two companies will proceed with discussions and will immediately announce the details after the resolution of the Merger.
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Vivendi (France) enters into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of
Prisma Media
Vivendi announces that it is entering into exclusive negotiations with Gruner + Jahr / Bertelsmann concerning the
acquisition of 100% of Prisma Media. This acquisition would fit perfectly into the strategy of Vivendi, a leading media,
content and communication group, by usefully complementing the spectrum of its existing activities. It would also offer
interesting opportunities for collaboration within the group and for the development of the high-quality titles that make
up Prisma Media. The acquisition project will be submitted, in accordance with the regulations in force, to the
information and consultation of the personnel representative bodies concerned, as well as to the finalization of the legal
documentation. Prisma Media is the n ° 1 French press group in the sector, in print and digital, with twenty essential
flagship brands of the magazine press, from Current Woman to GEO, via Capital. More than 42 million French people
are in contact each month with a brand of the group, whether it is leafing through a magazine, surfing the web, on a
mobile or on a tablet.
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Vivendi (France): the consortium led by Tencent acquires an additional
10% of the capital of UMG
Vivendi announces that the Consortium led by Tencent has decided to exercise its option to acquire an additional 10% of Universal Music Group (UMG)
on December 17, 2020 on the basis of an enterprise value of 30 billion euros for 100% of UMG's capital. The sale and payment will take place during the
first half of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals. Following the agreement signed on December 31, 2019, the Consortium, led by Tencent (00700.HK),
comprising Tencent Music Entertainment and other financial co-investors, had acquired 10% of the capital of '' UMG on March 31, 2020 with the option to
acquire, on the same valuation basis, up to an additional 10% of the capital of UMG until January 15, 2021. Vivendi is pleased with the presence of Tencent
and its co-investors in UMG capital since last March and is very happy that the Consortium has decided to exercise its option. This will allow UMG to
continue its development in Asia. Tencent and the members of the Consortium are delighted to support UMG in its growth through this new investment.
Together with Vivendi, Tencent and Tencent Music Entertainment will continue their work to increase opportunities for artists and provide music fans with
an enriched experience, further promoting a thriving music industry. This operation is completed by a separate agreement signed on March 31, 2020,
allowing Tencent Music Entertainment to acquire a minority stake in the capital of the UMG subsidiary grouping its Chinese activities. Following the
success of this important strategic agreement, Vivendi is pursuing the plan to sell additional minority stakes in UMG with the assistance of several mandated
banks. A stock market listing is scheduled for 2022 at the latest. Vivendi should use the cash from these various transactions to reduce its financial debt, and
to finance share buybacks and acquisitions.
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Vivendi (France): signs a promise to purchase for Prisma Media
Vivendi announces that it has signed a promise to purchase 100% of Prisma Media. This signing follows the period
of exclusive negotiations with Gruner + Jahr / Bertelsmann and the favorable opinion of Vivendi's employee
representative bodies. The acquisition project remains subject, in accordance with the regulations in force, to the
information and consultation of the bodies representing the personnel of Prisma Media as well as to the finalization
of the legal documentation.
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Wolters Kluwer (Netherlands) to acquire eOriginal
Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) has signed an
agreement to acquire eOriginal, a leading provider of cloud-based digital lending
software, for approximately €231 million in cash. The acquisition extends GRC
Compliance Solutions’ leading position in U.S. mortgage and loan document
generation and analytics into the fast-growing digital loan closing and storage
adjacency. eOriginal is a trusted leader in digital lending technology, serving
more than 650 customers in the U.S., including banks, mortgage lenders,
consumer lenders, and auto and equipment finance lenders. The eOriginal
platform enables lenders and their partners to create, store and manage digital
assets from close through to the secondary loan market. GRC’s Compliance
Solutions business has had a strategic partnership with eOriginal since 2016,
which allows the integration of eOriginal’s electronic vaulting and closing
software with Expere. The offerings of eOriginal and GRC Compliance Solutions
are highly complementary and together will form an industry leading end-to-end
digital lending platform.
“Borrower preferences, competition among lenders, and changing regulations
are driving increased digitization of the lending workflow. eOriginal is
well-positioned to take advantage of these systemic trends,” said Executive
Vice President and General Manager, Compliance Solutions, Wolters Kluwer
GRC. “The acquisition positions us as the leading provider of digital lending
solutions, spanning all workflows from loan approval, to document
preparation and closing, with compliance certainty.”
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Bell first in Canada to support Family Setup on Apple Watch
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Starting, Bell is the first wireless provider in Canada to offer cellular service for Family Setup, which allows kids and older family
members of the household who do not have iPhone to enjoy Apple Watch. Apple introduces Family Setup in watch OS 7.2[1], bringing
the communication, health, fitness, and safety features of Apple Watch to kids and older family members of the household who do not
have iPhone. For the first time, Apple Watch can be set up through a parent's iPhone, so kids can enjoy its fun and useful tools while
parents have peace of mind knowing they can reach their child and identify their location, and that all personal data stays securely
encrypted. Kids and older family members using Family Setup will have their own phone number through a separate cellular plan. Family
Setup is available to Canadian customers with watchOS 7.2 and iOS 14.3, and requires cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later
or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 6s or later. Bell has also introduced a new Smartwatch Standalone plan to accompany Family
Setup, enabling customers to have a dedicated phone number for Apple Watch. The new plan includes voicemail, unlimited nationwide
calling, unlimited text and 1GB of data, all for $15 per month ($5 off with a limited time promotion). The plan also includes call display,
call waiting, call conferencing, Voice over Wi-Fi and visual voice mail.

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Airtel Business (India) launches Customer Advisory Board to Co-Create
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Airtel Business, the B2B unit of Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), announced the launch of its Customer Advisory Board with the
objective of making its customers equal stakeholders in its product development journey. The Board will have
representation from Airtel’s top enterprise customers cutting across a diverse set of industries/sectors. The Board will meet
at regular intervals to deliberate and offer counsel on customer issues and emerging technology trends to help Airtel
Business align its innovation roadmap to the strategic requirements of its customers and create the right solutions for the
market. The forum will also provide Airtel’s key enterprise customers an early view of the advanced capabilities that the
company is building. Airtel will be sharing the insights from the customer advisory board and its larger set of customers
with the wider industry, in the form of Airtel Business Insights reports. Airtel Business is India’s largest player in the B2B
connectivity space and serves over one million businesses with an integrated portfolio that includes connectivity, cloud,
security and collaboration and data centre solutions.

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Spectrum Doubles Spectrum Internet Starting Speed  to 200 Mbps in 17
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Spectrum has doubled the starting download speed of Spectrum Internet from 100 to 200 Mbps, reaching approximately 8 million
additional homes across 17 U.S. markets. The faster 200 Mbps speeds are available now to new Spectrum Internet customers, and the
company will automatically increase speeds for current residential customers with new Spectrum Internet packages in these markets
during the first quarter of 2021. For customers who want even faster speeds, Spectrum Internet Ultra includes download speeds up to
400 Mbps, while Spectrum Internet Gig offers a gigabit connection to the customer’s home. Upon completion, starting speeds of 200
Mbps will be available to nearly 75 percent of the company’s 41-state service area, including these markets: Albany, N.Y.; Beaumont,
Texas; Buffalo, N.Y.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Cheyenne, Wyo.; Columbia, Mo.; Elmira, N.Y.; Lexington, Ky.; Orlando, Fla.; Palm
Springs, Calif.; Rochester, Minn.; Rochester, N.Y.; Savannah, Ga.; Springfield, Mo.; Syracuse, N.Y.; Tampa, Fla.; and Tri-Cities,
Tenn. A small percentage of current Spectrum Internet customers will need a new modem — available at no additional charge — to
receive the faster speeds. Spectrum will contact customers who need a new modem with details on how to receive an upgraded
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Comcast (USA) & WarnerMedia Bring the HBO Max App to Xfinity X1
and Flex
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Warner Media and Comcast announced the rollout of the HBO Max app on Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex, providing Xfinity customers with access to HBO Max’s full
portfolio of original series and programming in one integrated experience. X1 and Flex customers will be able to access the HBO Max app over the Internet by saying
“HBO Max” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or, for example, by saying the name of a desired title (like, “The Flight Attendant”). Xfinity customers will also be able to
find the HBO Max app content library integrated throughout the X1 and Flex experience, including in current and evergreen collections such as “Best of 2020,” “Kids
and Family,” “Black Film & TV” and more. The launch on Xfinity comes just in time for the release of the highly anticipated feature film Wonder Woman 1984 starring
Gal Gadot debuting on HBO Max on Christmas Day – the same day it hits theaters across the country. Wonder Woman 1984 will be available in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10,
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Xfinity customers on supported X1 and Flex devices. Xfinity delivers the best entertainment to customers via its X1 and Flex devices
and through its leading Xfinity Internet service. X1 provides the most comprehensive library of entertainment on one platform with thousands of choices – aggregating
live TV, On Demand, and popular streaming apps from a growing collection of networks and streaming services. Xfinity Flex is a 4K streaming device included with
Xfinity Internet that extends the best features of X1 to customers who prefer only a broadband experience. It gives them one integrated guide to access all of their favorite
streaming video and music apps, as well as a TV interface to manage their Xfinity WiFi, mobile, security and automation services – all of which is controllable with the
award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote. HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer streaming offering, with 10,000 hours of curated premium content. HBO Max is
home to best-in-class quality entertainment, featuring the greatest array of storytelling for all audiences with the iconic brands of HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon
Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and much more.

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Comcast (USA) Spectacor Advances Commitment to Renewable Energy
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Comcast Spectacor, owner of the Wells Fargo Center arena and the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy and
sustainability at two of its primary facilities. Through an agreement with SunPower, a leading solar technology and energy service provider, Comcast Spectacor completed the
installation of a 1.06 megawatt (MW) onsite solar system at the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone at Voorhees in New Jersey. Comcast Spectacor has also introduced an electric
Zamboni ice resurfacer and will achieve 100 percent renewable electricity supply for the facility starting in 2021. The Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone at Voorhees is the training
facility for the Philadelphia Flyers and the National Lacrosse League’s Philadelphia Wings and offers public ice-skating sessions and youth hockey activations year-round.
Installation of the rooftop solar panels began in May 2020 and was completed in November 2020. Comcast Spectacor will sell the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from
the onsite solar and purchase national RECs to provide all Spectacor facilities with 100% renewable electricity. The Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone at Voorhees has also
replaced its traditional propane Zamboni machine with an electric model. The onsite solar project is the latest in an ongoing series of sustainability efforts across Comcast
Spectacor facilities. In combination with the electric Zamboni machine, Comcast Spectacor’s purchase of renewable energy credits will contribute an additional annual
reduction of more than 1,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases. That reduction is equivalent to removing more than 370 passenger vehicles driven for
a year. These developments are in addition to Wells Fargo Center’s 100 percent renewable electricity initiative, which was achieved through an agreement with Constellation
that completely powers the arena with wind. The wind power generation avoids more than 15,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas annually which is equivalent to the amount
produced by 3,373 passenger vehicles over the course of a year. All of these efforts will provide Comcast Spectacor facilities with 100% renewable electricity and supports
Comcast NBCUniversal’s long-term aspirational goal of achieving 100 percent renewable energy.

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DNP (Japan) Develops Film That Corrects Blue Tint of Organic El Panels
When Viewed from an Angle
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Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. has developed a new film that corrects the blue tint seen in organic electroluminescent (EL) panels when
viewing devices from an angle. Organic EL panels are being increasingly employed in smartphones, tablets, computers and televisions, but
while exhibiting high contrast and fast response speed, tend to develop a color shift, appearing blue, when viewed from an angle. Going
forward, solution needs will become more acute in line with the increased size of TV screens and the widespread use of foldable smartphones
and in-vehicle displays. DNP’s unique solution leverages proprietary fine patterning technology to create a film capable of correcting for this
blue tint and reproducing vivid colors even when viewed from an angle. DNP is one of the world’s largest comprehensive printing companies,
providing a diverse portfolio of products and services to about 20,000 corporate clients worldwide. Since we were founded in 1876, we have
consistently innovated new products and processes, and have successfully integrated proprietary printing and information technologies to
branch out into various fields, including packaging, decorative materials, display components, and electronic devices. DNP continues to take
on the challenge of new business fields, including those related to the environment, energy, and life sciences. Our aim is to become a principal
provider of solutions to a variety of problems by developing and combining new technologies.

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New Touchless Transparent Screen can be Operated by Hand Movements
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Amid increased awareness of hygiene and safety as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread around the world, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) has developed a new transparent
display screen that can be operated in a touchless format, by merely moving a hand over a motion sensor. By removing the need to make direct contact with the cursor, the newly
developed screen will be positioned as a countermeasure to the spread of Covid-19. A liquid crystal (LC) light control film is attached to a transparent screen facilitating a variety of
video expressions on a single screen, from standard displays to augmented reality (AR) driven effects, including those where vivid images appear to hang in the air.
Display Features
• The in-built motion sensor detects the movements of users and operators, and by activating the LC light control film, which is integrated into the transparent screen, makes it
possible to display clearer images.
• Bringing the palm of the hand closer to the screen activates the sensor, which causes the cursor to appear. The cursor can then be maneuvered in a touchless format via hand
movements, including clicking on screen buttons to set actions into motion by bending the index finger towards the screen.
• DNP's proprietary LC light control film leverages coating technology to achieve a precise coating of the LC. And, by controlling the direction of the LC using electrical power, it
is possible to block or transmit light with high precision, enabling the display of diverse and clear images.
• The DNP transparent screen is produced by applying a precision lens to a large film substrate using advanced optical lens design technology and fine shaping technology.
• The background can be viewed by making the integrated LC light control film transparent then projecting an image upon it. In this way, it is possible to achieve an AR effect in
which images appear to hand in the air.

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Develop artificial intelligence with the Open Telekom Cloud
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The German Telekom provides AI developers with the ModelArts platform from the Open Telekom Cloud. In the beta version, users can test it free of charge.
Access is via the Open Telekom Cloud website. Or now directly via the new AI homepage. With the auto-learning function, developers can train an AI model
even without much experience. Different use cases can be activated with one mouse click. Object and image recognition are available as well as predictive
analytics. These are predictive analyses that are used, for example, to calculate maintenance intervals. Only three steps are necessary until the AI recognizes
objects. In the first stage, the program receives several images with the marked object. In stage two the algorithm trains the object recognition. And in the
third stage the user generates his program and can test its learned "abilities" on unknown images. Professionals can also access pre-installations of common
open source frameworks (utility programs with open source code). Exemplary are mentioned here: Tensorflow, PyTorch, Mindspore, MXNet and Caffe. They
can immediately work with their own code. In addition, ready-made algorithms, which only need to be trained accordingly, shorten programming times. With
virtual OpenSource Jupyter notebooks, they have access to the required computing and storage power. The preparation of the data and the training of the AI
takes place exclusively in the Open Telekom Cloud. The relevant training data is specially secured in accordance with the basic data protection regulation
(DSGVO). The finished AI model can be used from the cloud or at a later development stage on an edge device. All resources, including computing and
storage capacity, are only billed according to use. The developer switches these on and off with a mouse click. If autostop is activated, the system does this
automatically after a certain time. This avoids costly idle times.

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COSMOTE launches 5G and hits another network first in Greece
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COSMOTE is the first to bring the future of telecommunications to Greece, with the commercial launch of its 5G network in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities.
In certain areas, the maximum network speeds exceed 1Gbps. Pioneering once again, COSMOTE evolves the largest mobile network in Greece, to be the first to offer
its subscribers 5th generation services, creating new prospects for the country’s digital development. Mobile speedtests were also performed on the spot, with COSMOTE
5G reaching speeds of 1Gbps. As stressed at the meeting, OTE Group firmly supports the country’s digitalization and growth efforts, creating state-of-the-art
technological infrastructure and implementing complex ICT projects. The Group’s commitment to a four-year investment plan of 2 billion euros, mainly for 5G and
FTTH networks, was reiterated. Mr. Höttges congratulated the Greek PM for the country’s effective response to the pandemic crisis, the acceleration of public sector’s
digital transformation, and the country’s digital strategy as described in the "Bible of Digital Transformation". In this context, Mrs Leroy informed about the intention of
COSMOTE to cover the country’s highways with 5G connectivity, a total of 2,000 km of the country’s highways with 5G connectivity, until the end of 2023, as a
prerequisite for the implementation of the “Connected highways” project. Part of the "Bible of Digital Transformation", the construction of "5G Corridors" will
significantly benefit to the export/import industry by allowing the automated movement of trucks from and to ports and airports, and thus positively influencing overall
economic growth. The COSMOTE 5G network is accessible to all COSMOTE subscribers, residential and business, without extra charge and regardless of their mobile
plan (prepaid, post-paid, cost control). The only prerequisite is to have a 5G device certified in the COSMOTE network. At the moment, such devices include Apple
iPhone 12 mini, Apple iPhone 12, Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi10T Pro, Xiaomi Mi10T, Xiaomi Mi10T Lite,
Xiaomi Mi10 Pro, Xiaomi Mi10. In collaboration with the largest manufacturers, more and more devices will be certified, thus providing access to COSMOTE 5G.

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DISH (USA) completes successful 5G field validation and deploys Open
RAN radio units from MTI
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DISH announced that it has successfully integrated and validated end-to-end 5G connections using the industry's first O-RAN
compliant FDD radio, developed by MTI. The field validation took place through DISH's fully-virtualized standalone 5G core
network in Cheyenne, WY. DISH has also reached an agreement with MTI for Open RAN radio units (RUs) to help support
its nationwide network deployment. As part of the agreement, MTI will supply DISH with Low Band Tri-Band and Mid Band
Dual-Band radio units (RUs), which cover the key spectrum bands being deployed by DISH. "Working with our software
partner Mavenir and our core vendor Nokia, we have successfully integrated the MTI radios with our cloud-native 5G
network, and we are proud to announce that we have demonstrated on-air 5G connections through the industry's first Open
RAN-compliant FDD radio," said DISH Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer. "MTI has been a trusted DISH
partner for nearly 30 years. We have been working very closely on the development of this radio with MTI, and the
deployment of the O-RAN architecture will benefit both DISH and our customers."

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Cross-Media Currency Becomes Reality With Nielsen One (USA)
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Nielsen announced its plans to launch a single, cross-media solution to drive more comparable and comprehensive metrics across platforms. Nielsen’s transformative
cross-media solution, called Nielsen ONE, will evolve the current metrics that underpin the more than $100 billion video advertising ecosystem using a phased approach.
The company plans to launch its single measurement solution beginning in fourth-quarter 2022 with the intention to fully transition the industry to cross-media metrics
by the Fall 2024 season. More so than ever, consumers have virtually endless choice in terms of platforms on which to watch their favorite video content. Nielsen data
shows that between March and August 2020, U.S. adults spent 12.2 trillion minutes with digital, 11.1 trillion minutes with linear TV and 2.8 trillion minutes
streaming—and these numbers continue to exponentially grow. As audiences move seamlessly between linear, streaming and digital, advertisers are demanding a single,
deduplicated view of their audiences across all platforms and mediums. Concurrently, publishers want to provide more ad options for buyers and improve the overall
viewer experience. With Nielsen ONE, advertisers and publishers will be able to transact using a single metric across linear and digital that is trusted, independent and
standardized across the industry. With a single, deduplicated number, marketers will have visibility into total video consumption regardless of platform or device.
Marketers will also benefit from a better understanding of unique audiences, the ability to better understand frequency and reduce double counting, inflated metrics and
advertising waste. Nielsen ONE will also underpin the company’s outcomes solutions, thus enabling the industry to optimize media plans and maximize performance
across platforms. Nielsen has already begun transforming its audience measurement solutions to increase resilience and flexibility. As previously announced, Nielsen is
future-proofing its digital measurement, evolving its National TV currency to include addressable measurement and expanding connected TV (CTV) coverage to include
additional smart TV manufacturers and digital video platforms in 2021.

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Japanese tech giant invests in ‘Digital Dagenham’ with opening of new
data center
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Japanese global technology services provider NTT Ltd., announces the opening of a new data center, in Dagenham, East London, expecting to
create 100 jobs in a boost to London’s technology sector. The ‘London 1’ data center is the latest addition to its growing portfolio, which includes
five other data center in the UK in Hemel Hempstead and Slough. The site is also a location of historic innovation; Winston Churchill benefitted
from penicillin developed on the site by May and Baker during World War II, and the famous Ford car factory was adjacent. London 1 Data Center
opens as part of NTT’s ongoing £500 million data center investment plan and highlights its commitment to the UK’s digital and tech industry. The
Department for International Trade has provided extensive support for the company throughout the investment process, connecting the business
with government and providing information on the Technology and Data Center markets in the UK, skills and training, and smart cities
opportunities. The department will continue to provide support for expansion of NTT Ltd.’s data center portfolio in the UK as they look to secure
additional facilities to meet growing demand. This investment closely follows the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
agreed in September, which brings together two of the world’s most technologically advanced nations, placing the UK at the forefront of shaping
new global standards on digital trade. It also follows the major investment by US property developer Hackman Capital Partners in a
Hollywood-style film production complex in Dagenham – across the road from the London 1 data center.

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Ooredoo (Qatar) Maldives Rolls Out 5G Services & 5G AirFibre - the 1st
5G Broadband Service in the Country
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Ooredoo Maldives has announced the commercial launch of its 5G services in the Maldives, with the initial rollout covering a large percentage of
the capital city of Male, including key business hubs, hospitals, public spaces and more. At a special event held to celebrate the kickstart of the 5G
era for the company, Ooredoo Maldives also launched 5G AirFibre - the first 5G powered Home Broadband services in the Maldives providing
speeds that are tenfold. 5G technology not only promises a fundamental boost in speed, but offers significantly lower latencies, increased capacities
and is much more reliable. Paired with IoT Technologies, this unlocks a wave of advances such as intelligent homes, smart cars, drone deliveries
and much more than can transform life as we know it and power healthcare services, education and even entertainment such as sporting events &
gaming. Available for both prepaid and postpaid customers, Ooredoo 5G covers a large percentage of the capital city, on certified handsets. With
the official launch of 5G, the company is working with global operators to certify the network on additional handsets as soon as possible. In
addition to 5G mobile services, customers in the capital city can also experience the superfast speeds of 5G via 5G AirFibre Home Broadband. The
enhanced connectivity with 5G AirFibre will provide incredibly high speeds which is extremely positive news for local communities and
businesses; especially for small and medium business working remotely or working from homes. Customers in Male’can now check the eligibility
of their area and pre-book their 5G AirFibre devices via Ooredoo Maldives website.

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Proximus (Belgium) activates even faster 5G technology in selected areas
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Proximus announces the activation of even faster 5G technology on a selection of sites in the surroundings of Antwerp, Ghent and Haasrode. To do so, it uses the
provisional spectrum license for the 3.6-3.8 GHz band, allocated by BIPT last Summer. For Proximus, this means another step towards delivering the full promise
of 5G and allowing businesses across different industries to unlock their full potential. Eight months after its official 5G launch, Proximus is still the only operator
in Belgium to offer public 5G connectivity. While theactivation further extends this network coverage, it is also the first time that Proximus activates public 5G
sites on a new spectrum band. More specifically, Proximus uses spectrum in the 3.6-3.8 GHz band, identified at an international level as one of the main spectrum
bands for the deployment of ultrahigh-speed 5G networks and considered paramount for a broad deployment in the coming years. This Summer, the Belgian
regulator BIPT granted provisional using rights for the 3.6-3.8 GHz band to different players, including Proximus. This allows operators to keep making progress
in unlocking the full potential of 5G, in anticipation of a definitive spectrum allocation in the framework of an auction, which is expected in the fourth quarter of
2021. The new technology allows for an even faster experience, with speeds expected to be up to twice as high in relation to the existing 4.5G network. This will
result in an even better performance for everyday usages – remote working, video streaming, mobile gaming, etc. More importantly, it will create new opportunities
for Enterprise customers, who have demonstrated their eagerness to develop and test potential use cases of 5G in their industry. That’s why Proximus recently
announced the creation of a dedicated 5G innovation platform, where it will collaborate with the different local and international players in the market to develop
relevant innovative solutions that answer the societal and business needs. Proximus will evaluate how the newly activated sites can be used for this purpose.

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Need a new phone fast? Rogers Express (Canada) Pickup makes it possible
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Rogers is now offering its customers the option to buy online and pick up in store. With Rogers Express Pickup, customers can have their new
phone in hand, as soon as the same day they place their order online and at no additional cost. With Rogers Express Pickup, customers simply order
their new phone online and then pick it up at the store of their choosing, when they want. Orders can be fulfilled as soon as same day—at no
additional cost. This is yet another example of Rogers offering its customers convenience and flexibility. Whether it’s ordering a new phone online
and picking it up in a store of their choice, or using Rogers Pro On-the-Go, in select cities, and having it delivered to their door with 1-on-1 expert
setup support, we are letting customers make the call on how and when they shop with us. This couldn’t come at a better time, with the holiday
season upon us. When customers take advantage of Rogers Express Pickup, there’s no waiting for their shipment to arrive. On top of that, while
they are in store picking up their order, customers can take advantage of an accessories selection for $0 down, 0% interest and pay no taxes upfront
with Rogers financing option. Customers have an affordable way to get the latest accessories such as AirPods, Beats, Google Nest products, cases,
screen protectors, chargers, smartwatches, smart bulbs and more. Additionally, Rogers was the first national carrier to offer unlimited data plans
(starting at 10GB of max speed data, reduced speeds thereafter) with no overages, significantly reducing the cost of data for customers. Rogers
Infinite plans are the only plans of their kind that offer customers unlimited sharing with no overages for all lines and connected devices.

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Rogers (Canada) Starts to Roll Out Canada’s First 5G Standalone Core
Network
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Rogers Communications announced that it is starting to roll out Canada’s first 5G standalone core network, powered by Ericsson, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver
to support future devices and chipsets as they become available. Building on Canada’s first and largest 5G network1, standalone 5G marks the next important step in evolving
5G connectivity. It will enable ultra-low latency and support future capabilities that will provide industries and businesses with dedicated networks through network slicing, and
support critical applications by bringing computing power incredibly close to the end user through mobile edge computing. Rogers also announced it has expanded Canada’s
first and largest 5G network to 26 new cities and towns in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec, and now reaches 160 communities across the
country. Standalone 5G will maximize the capabilities of radio spectrum to bring more 5G coverage to Canadians in the future. It will also help bring to life more advanced
wireless capabilities, including:
• Ultra-low latency will enable time-critical industrial automation applications. For example, interconnecting and controlling robotic machines on the factory floor to drive
productivity and efficiency.
• Network slicing will offer real-time, on-demand highways of 5G for entire industries and organizations, like a network slice for first responders that supports prioritized,
ultra-reliable, low-latency data connectivity. For example, a command centre could support firefighters, equipped with augmented reality headsets that provide real-time visuals,
information and communications to navigate through thick smoke, helping save lives.
• Mobile edge computing will bring cloud computing power closer to the end users, enabling ultra-low latency for high value, mission critical applications. For example, a
mine that operates autonomous haulage vehicles in real-time leveraging edge compute to improve safety conditions and accelerate service levels.

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Rogers (Canada) 5G Network Now Reaches Over 40 Cities and Towns in
Ontario
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Rogers Communications announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada’s most trusted and reliable network to reach residents and businesses
in nine more communities across Ontario². From small towns to metropolitan centres, Ontario’s largest 5G network now reaches these 47
communities across the province Rogers 5G network, powered exclusively by Ericsson, will reach a total of 160 cities and towns across the country
by the end of the week, offering 10x more coverage than any other carrier. Now customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for
Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible 5G devices will have access to this next generation wireless technology. More than 2.2
million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans. Expected to introduce new capabilities that are significantly more
advanced than previous generations of wireless technology, 5G will transform businesses and industries with increased speed and capacity, more
efficient use of spectrum and lower latency. 5G will also support a massive increase in the number of connected devices that require near
instantaneous access for applications like earthquake prevention using AI and machine learning, autonomous mining and smart city applications
such as collision prevention. In addition to providing Canadians with the latest technology, wireless industry investments in 5G networks are
expected to contribute an estimated $40 billion annually to the country’s economy and 250,000 permanent new jobs by 2026.

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Rogers (Canada) 5G Network Reaches Over 10 Cities and Towns in
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Rogers Communications announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada’s most trusted and reliable network to now reach residents and businesses in five more
communities across Quebec². From small towns to metropolitan centres, Rogers 5G network now reaches these 11 communities across the province. Rogers 5G network,
powered exclusively by Ericsson, will reach a total of 160 cities and towns across the country by the end of the week, offering 10x more coverage in Canada than any
other carrier. Now customers in these locations on Rogers Infinite and Rogers for Business Shared Unlimited Data plans with compatible 5G devices will have access to
this next generation wireless technology. More than 2.2 million Canadians are on 5G-ready Rogers Infinite unlimited data plans. Rogers also announced that it is starting
to roll out Canada’s first 5G standalone core network, powered by Ericsson, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver, marking the next important step in evolving
Rogers 5G network. Read more about this announcement here. Expected to introduce new capabilities that are significantly more advanced than previous generations of
wireless technology, 5G will transform businesses and industries with increased speed and capacity, more efficient use of spectrum and lower latency. 5G will also
support a massive increase in the number of connected devices that require near instantaneous access for applications like earthquake prevention using AI and machine
learning, autonomous mining and smart city applications such as collision prevention. In addition to providing Canadians with the latest technology, wireless industry
investments in 5G networks are expected to contribute an estimated $40 billion annually to the country’s economy and 250,000 permanent new jobs by 20264. Along
with economic benefits, 5G technologies will offer social benefits as well. For example, 5G technologies will enable carbon abatement from most industry verticals – in
fact, mobile technologies have the potential to address 23% of Canada’s total 2030 emission reduction target by 2025.

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1-2-3.tv Extends SD and HD Broadcasting via SES ASTRA 19.2 Degrees
East
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Viewers across Germany will continue to enjoy shopping from the omnichannel auction platform 1-2-3.tv via SES
ASTRA 19.2 degrees East. Under a new long-term partnership agreement, 1-2-3.tv will continue broadcasting its SD
and HD live auction programme on SES satellites. 1-2-3.tv is Germany's leading omnichannel auction platform that
reaches over 2 million viewers via TV, online and on mobile apps. 1-2-3.tv’s HD channel is available on the 10.803
MHz frequency, and its SD channel is received in the MPEG-2 format on the 12.460 MHz frequency. In addition to
satellite transmission, 1-2-3.tv is relying on SES’s Satellite and OTT in sync solution to minimise delays for online
viewers. SES’s solution synchronises OTT and satellite television experiences, ensuring that consumers who watch
1-2-3 TV online now have an equal opportunity to participate in live auctions with consumers watching via satellite
TV.

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Enhanced regional connectivity with new satellite ground station in
Dubbo, NSW
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Pivotel and SES announced they have signed an agreement to build a new satellite ground station at the Pivotel teleport in Dubbo, New South
Wales. The ground station will support O3b mPOWER, SES’s next-generation non-geostationary (NGSO) constellation and enable the delivery of
enhanced telecommunication services to regional communities. The project, which has come about as part of the ongoing partnership between
leading remote communication provider Pivotel and global content and connectivity solutions provider SES, will provide much needed
high-performance and low-latency connectivity services across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The terabit-level constellation will
deliver multiple gigabits-per-second beams of data services to customers, providing fibre-like connectivity with more bandwidth and improved
flexibility to remote and underserved regions across Australia and the Pacific islands. The Dubbo gateway will commence operations in the second
half of 2021 and will track SES’s O3b mPOWER constellation operating at Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) 8,000km away from Earth. This ground
station will also support telemetry, tracking and commanding systems needed to control the satellites during the early stages of launch and
complete integration with the Satellite Operations Centre. Pivotel has been hosting an O3b gateway since 2013, when SES’s current MEO
constellation was launched. Through the O3b gateway, SES has been instrumental in enabling the delivery of connectivity services to communities
and the regional government entities of countries such as Papua New Guinea, Nauru and Federated States of Micronesia.

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European space and digital players to study build of EU’s satellite-based
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The European Commission has selected a consortium of European satellite manufacturers, operators and service providers, telco operators and launch service providers to study
the design, development and launch of a European-owned space-based communication system. The study will assess the feasibility of a new initiative aiming to strengthen
European digital sovereignty and provide secure connectivity for citizens, commercial enterprises and public institutions as well as providing global coverage for rural and
‘not-spot’ areas. Complementing Copernicus and Galileo, this new EU flagship programme, once given the green light, would fully exploit the synergies of the technological
potential akin to the Digital and Space industries. The contract value of the year-long feasibility study amounts to EUR 7.1 million. The European space-based connectivity
system, advocated by Commissioner Breton, is set to provide secure communication services to the EU and its Member States as well as broadband connectivity for European
citizens, companies and mobility sectors, strengthening EU digital sovereignty. It will build upon the European Union’s GOVSATCOM programme of pooling and sharing
satellite services, and will ensure a high level of reliability, resilience and security not currently available in the market; it will also leverage the EuroQCI initiative that promotes
innovative quantum cryptography technology. More specifically, the study phase awarded by the European Commission will consolidate the user and mission requirements and
provide a preliminary architectural design and service provision concept, as well as associated budgetary estimates. A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme will be
considered and assessed during this phase. The study will look at how the space-based system could enhance and connect to current and future critical infrastructures, including
terrestrial networks, strengthening EU capability to access the cloud and providing digital services in an independent and secure way, which is essential for building confidence
in the digital economy and ensuring European strategic autonomy and resilience. It will leverage and strengthen the role of satellites in the 5G ecosystem, assessing
interoperability whilst also taking into account the evolution towards upcoming 6G technologies.

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Singtel (Singapore) launches UNBOXED Lite 5G experience zones on
Orchard Road
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Singtel has given its iconic payphone booths at Tong Building on Orchard Road a new lease of life with 5G connectivity. Named UNBOXED Lite, the
payphone booths have been transformed into next-generation multimedia kiosks, providing round-the-clock access to a wide range of Singtel services and
complimentary 5G-powered WiFi. UNBOXED Lite will give all consumers a taste of Singtel’s ultra-fast 5G experience, providing WiFi connections
powered by Singtel’s triple-band 5G which utilises 3.5Ghz, 28Ghz and 2100Mhz frequencies. Consumers with any smartphone can connect to the
5G-powered WiFi for free to experience Singtel 5G’s blazing fast speeds, as well as smooth streaming of exclusive 4K content from Love Nature. To provide
a safe and secure environment for everyone, all touch surfaces in UNBOXED Lite are disinfected frequently and coated with a long-lasting anti-microbial
solution. UNBOXED Lite features next-generation self-service kiosks powered by mmWave 5G and Singtel’s AI assistant Stella. It offers customers a 24/7
contactless experience for prepaid card purchases and top-ups, Singtel mobile, fibre broadband and TV subscription sign-ups, instant SIM card replacements
and more. UNBOXED Lite is an illustration of how 5G enables innovative business solutions and enhances consumer experiences. By offering reliable high
bandwidth connectivity that supports real-time machine communications and artificial intelligence, 5G can also deliver flexibility and efficiency for store
deployment without having to lay fibre cables. Singtel operates Singapore’s fastest 5G network, tapping on 3.5Ghz and 2100 MHz 5G spectrum to deliver
mobile speeds of more than 1.2Gbps. To complement its existing 5G coverage, Singtel recently switched on mmWave 5G in several locations across the
island, including Orchard Road, the Padang area and Marina Bay Sands Expo.

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BBIX adds “AWS Direct Connect” to its “BBIX Multi-Cloud” service line
up
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BBIX, Inc. (“BBIX”) a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. that conducts an Internet Exchange (IX) business, announced the
immediate availability of Amazon Web Services, Inc.’s “AWS Direct Connect” as an addition to its “BBIX
Multi-Cloud” service product lineup. The company now delivers to its customers private access to four different major
public clouds (Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, Sakura Cloud, and AWS) via its L2 IX network fabric, enabling
customers to take advantage of wideband connections to cloud services. Through enhancing service coverage and
providing highly secure private connections to cloud infrastructures, BBIX is working to continuously assist customers
so they can optimize and ensure consistent business performance. BBIX Multi-Cloud Service is an optional service of
IX, which enables direct connectivity with public cloud services over the same IX port the customer peers with other
IX customers. Customers can access private connections with multiple clouds through dedicated VLAN over BBIX’s
L2 network.

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Telefónica (Spain) and Vertical Green digitise agricultural production in
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Telefónica and Vertical Green, an R&D company for the agricultural sector, have developed a high-tech vertical agriculture solution which is sensorised and connected to the cloud to
ensure the remote control of crop harvesting. The solution operates upon the basis of obtaining data on temperature, humidity and lighting collected by means of high-precision IoT
(Internet of Things) sensors positioned in the crops. These devices are connected to central servers through data networks that are managed via Telefónica’s IoT Kite Platform. By
means of algorithms these central servers analyse the best nutrient, photosynthetic radiation and irrigation measurements and the atmospheric values required for each of the crops in
each of the phases of their growth. A database will help the farmers to improve production and guarantee the best crop parameters, without the need to use fertilisers and without having
to constantly keep an eye on the weather. Innovation thus adapts to a paradigm shift in the agricultural sector, that of producing greater amounts with fewer resources. Smart Agro’s
Vertical Green solution simplifies logistics and makes food production more sustainable, particularly in urban and interurban areas. This new cultivation system has also included and
patented an innovative and unique RHPA (Rotating High Pressure Aeroponic Irrigation) system permitting farming by means of a rotating system of aerial tubes which, by means of
the regular movement of the crops, irrigates all the plants in a uniform manner, reducing the space required for irrigation devices, favouring the use of the space, increasing production
by 40% and lowering water consumption by 95%. The nozzles of the irrigation system also incorporate an innovative feature that facilitates the atomisation of the water and air to
prevent any blockages and reduce maintenance costs. This solution is already being used in a pilot project by Onubafruit, one of Europe’s leading strawberry producers. This
association of cooperatives is working on a crop-growing project with RHPA technology in Spain to grow strawberries in a high-density indoor space. The academic world is also
promoting this technology and the UPM (Polytechnic University of Madrid) has created a three-year industrial doctorate together with Vertical Green that’s financed by the CAM
(Community of Madrid). It will conduct research into strawberry growing and examine the possibilities of “vertical” production to improve the crops in terms of quality, supply,
efficiency and sustainability, thus creating new jobs with higher qualifications within the sector.

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Telefónica (Spain), KT Corp., China Unicom unveil MEC Technology
enhancing Next Global Roaming and interconnection for 4G & 5G
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Telefónica, KT Corporation and China Unicom announced the successful verification of its 5G Multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology for global roaming
infrastructure and federation among different edge platform. Since March 2020, the group has initially been focusing on basic functionalities and interfaces for
application requirements on smart edge discovery and federation of multiple operator’s MEC platforms. The platforms used have been based on Altran technology
and China Unicom in house technology. MEC roaming mechanism allows mobile users visiting abroad to leverage nearby MEC infrastructure for optimal MEC
experience beyond their home networks. Without this mechanism, mobile users abroad will have to resort to MEC infrastructure located back in home country,
significantly undermining the low-latency feature at the expense of user experience. This scenario has been successfully tested between KT and Telefonica.
Telefónica also completed experiments on federation between heterogeneous MEC platforms to cope with fragmentation of the current MEC environment to
expand its market outreach of MEC service. This will lay groundwork for enterprises and private developers to be able to make inroads into domestic and global
markets with a single service development that satisfies common standards. The group of companies will share the findings and developments of this project with
the GSMA Operator Platform group to help fulfilling the requirements of the Telco Edge Cloud reference architecture with regards to mobility, roaming and
federation. This contribution is extremely relevant to allow Telco Edge Cloud meet its requirement of offering a global reach, providing edge platform
interconnection and edge service availability to roamers. This in return will allow operators to create a competent universal Edge Cloud service and customers to
develop, deploy and manage edge applications seamlessly over a global footprint provided by a federation of Operator platforms.

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Movistar+ presents an application platform for making purchases via the
TV
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Movistar+ has launched a new TV-commerce application platform to enable its users to make all kinds of purchases via their televisions in the comfort of their homes. The new Living
Apps, as the Movistar+ TV applications are called, are grouped together in the “Compras” section and accessible via the “Apps” tab of the Movistar+ home menu. By means of this
new channel, any company, regardless of its size, will be able to have its own online store and offer Movistar+ users an innovative, simple and secure shopping experience via their
televisions. The simplicity lies in the fact that the users won’t have to download or install any kind of software. The user experience will also benefit from Movistar’s device ecosystem
in the home. Purchases can be made via a remote control or by voice if the user has a Movistar+ Voice Command or Movistar Home device integrated into Aura, Telefónica’s virtual
assistant with artificial intelligence. The companies will have their own payment gateway and the purchases will be made in a fully secure manner thanks to an innovative solution
developed in partnership with CaixaBank, the project’s financial partner. This system incorporates advanced technology for the management of the payments which, among other
services, ensures the traceability of the operations and adapts each process to the needs of the marketplace. Similarly, the user experience is simple and convenient. To complete a
purchase, users first have to enter their Movistar+ purchase PIN number into the television. They will then receive a notification via the Mi Movistar mobile app, on which they can
select the payment method and check the purchase data in order to complete the transaction. According to the Omdia report titled 2021 Trends to Watch: Smart Home, the impact that
the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our habits has encouraged a large number of service vendors and providers in the smart home market to accelerate their innovations and rapidly
adjust their strategies to meet their customers’ new demands. The report underlines that some providers have developed specific contents for these types of formats in order to increase
their sales and visibility in a more attractive manner. In this regard, in order to facilitate their easy and rapid integration, Telefónica offers companies the tools and support required to
launch their Living Apps. Several of them have begun to develop their proposals with initial offers that include, among other items, technological products, articles for pets and
cosmetics.

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Telia (Sweden) To Launch 5G In 19 New Cities In Norway
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Telia is on its way to become the first operator in Norway with a nationwide 5G network by 2023. The company has already launched
the new network for customers in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Lillestrøm, and will continue the rollout to 19 more cities and
municipalities during the first half of 2021. Telia opened its 5G network in Lillestrøm and parts of Groruddalen in Oslo on 12 May,
followed by Trondheim, Oslo and Bergen during the fall. The 5G deployment will continue in these places and to 19 more
municipalities and cities across the country during the first six months of 2021. Hundreds of base stations will be upgraded to the
latest mobile technology from Ericsson. “5G is one of our most important focus areas and plays a crucial role in the continued
digitalization of Norway. We are keeping a fast pace in the deployment of our nationwide 5G network, and in the first part of 2021
we will roll out 5G to customers in Stavanger, Sandnes, Sola, Asker, Bærum, Nordre Follo Ullensaker, Øygarden and Askøy, among
others,” says Head of Telia Norway. As a daring challenger in the Norwegian market, it’s important for us to take a leading role in
5G. Our goal is that half of Norway's population should have access to 5G where they live by next year. I am proud to say that we are
well on track to reach this ambitious goal.”

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Toppan (Japan) Launches Virtual Human Lab for High-Precision Body
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Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TYO:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has launched the “Toppan Virtual Human
Lab” to undertake research and development on human body measurement and wide-ranging applications for the data obtained. The lab will make use of a Light Stage from the
University of Southern California (USC) for high-precision facial scanning. With rising demand for personalized products and services, information related to people’s bodies and
health is increasingly used for business. However, the burden on users, who have to register information for each service separately, presents an obstacle to more widespread use of
such data. Toppan is therefore creating a “Human Body Information Platform” that provides a one-stop solution for registration, processing, and leveraging of this information for
diverse services. By providing the required functions and information via an application programming interface (API), the platform will contribute to business development by
companies in wide-ranging sectors. The Toppan Virtual Human Lab will record movement of the musculoskeletal system, take body measurements—such as hand and foot shape—and
process the information into various forms. The research and development undertaken will enable an end-to-end service from measurement to production of 3D computer graphics,
visual media, and other content. Based on this, the Human Body Information Platform will enhance input methods and expand a database of valuable information for individuals and
businesses that supports the creation of new services. As part of this initiative, Toppan has installed a Light Stage, which is operated by controlling multiple light sources in a spherical
dome to enable scanning of not just face shape but also tone and texture with a high degree of accuracy. Use of the Light Stage will provide information that can be leveraged for the
creation of diverse new applications with the potential to drive an array of related services. These include the development of processing engines for creating photoreal avatars or
running optical simulations of layers of cosmetics. Toppan plans to roll out an end-to-end solution from high-definition facial image photography to 3D computer graphic processing.
Data output will be displayable online via an original viewer developed by Toppan, with a smartphone app also planned. These and other initiatives will expand the use of the Light
Stage beyond the film industry and open up possibilities for cutting-edge applications in such sectors as cosmetics, clothing, advertising, sports, and healthcare.

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Toppan (Japan) Conducts Pilot Testing Based on High Definition Face
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Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TYO:7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has collaborated with leading
Japanese beauty and personal care company KOSÉ Corporation (KOSÉ) on pilot testing leveraging data from facial scanning to examine differences in skin appearance
through optical simulations of layers of cosmetics. Testing is being conducted at the recently launched Toppan Virtual Human Lab, which researches the application of
diverse information on the human body and is equipped with a Light Stage* developed by the University of Southern California (USC) for high-definition facial
scanning. The initiative by Toppan and KOSÉ aims to drive the development of services making use of virtual spaces to support counselling and product selection
matched to the characteristics of each person’s skin. The COVID-19 pandemic has limited opportunities for face-to-face contact and counselling with customers in stores,
and in many cases testers have been removed from display shelves. This has made it more difficult for consumers to select the best product for their needs. Toppan and
KOSÉ therefore launched pilot testing with a view to developing systems that facilitate virtual skin counselling and selection of the right cosmetic products for each
customer. Testing is being conducted primarily at the Toppan Virtual Human Lab, with some performed at USC’s ICT Vision & Graphics Laboratory, and is due to be
completed by the end of January 2021. 3D computer graphic data is generated from the results of high-definition facial scanning using the Light Stage. The data is then
used as the basis for examining the effectiveness of counselling and optical simulation of layers of cosmetics. Toppan is handling facial scanning, 3D computer graphic
data generation, cosmetics information mapping, and development of a makeup simulator. KOSÉ is providing test participants for the Light Stage, supplying Toppan
with information on cosmetic products, and advising on the tuning of the simulator.

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Beeline completes coverage of all Moscow metro stations with 4G
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VEON Ltd. a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announces that Beeline, VEON’s operations in
Russia, has achieved 100% 4G coverage and enabled its customers to access high-speed internet at all stations of the
Moscow metro, as well as in most of the adjacent tunnels. The milestone reflects Beeline’s ongoing efforts to improve the
quality of 4G connectivity and offers Beeline customers the ability to stay in touch, listen to music and stream content in
good quality whilst underground. As a result, Beeline traffic in the Moscow metro has experienced rapid growth. By the
end of November 2020, Beeline users had downloaded 2.5 times more content compared to November 2019 and almost
all Beeline customers (93%) now actively use mobile internet to watch videos, communicate on social networks and listen
to music while traveling on the metro. Over the course of the 2020, Beeline has increased the size of its Moscow metro
infrastructure three times compared to December 2019 with more than 1000 new base stations installed. This
infrastructure is expected to support expansion to the 5G standard.

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Verizon Business (USA) offers touchless payment capability with Clover
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Verizon Business and Fiserv a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced a new relationship that
allows Verizon Business to provide customers access to Clover Flex, a mobile point-of-sale device that can enable touchless payments. In addition,
the relationship will allow Verizon customers to utilize Fiserv merchant services, including debit and credit card processing with a range of
payment acceptance options, including online, mobile and in-person. Verizon Business customers have access to the Clover point-of-sale platform
from Fiserv, including the all-in-one mobile Clover Flex, which can enable touchless payments. When used by Verizon business customers, the
Clover Flex device is embedded with a Verizon SIM Card to facilitate reliable payment acceptance via the Verizon network. The Clover platform
and merchant services from Fiserv, enables retailers, restaurant owners and other small business owners to provide their customers with in-demand
payment experiences. For restaurants, this includes the ability to accept orders online for carryout or curbside pickup and to create an entirely
touchless ordering and payment experience for customers choosing to dine in. A mobile solution like Clover Flex provides businesses with the
flexibility needed to adapt to these changing demands. In fact, according to the Verizon Business Small Business Recovery Survey, 55% of small
businesses are concerned with delivering services efficiently amid social distancing regulations due to COVID-19.

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Verizon (USA) and Corning launch commercial indoor 5G; WeWork
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Verizon Business and Corning have begun commercial installations of in-building cell sites for enterprise customers, advancing this solution from proof
of concept to commercially available and scalable in just a few months. Initial deployments are happening in Verizon retail store locations to provide
the fastest 5G Ultra Wideband experience for customers and employees and are also set to be installed at WeWork locations across the US. WeWork, a
global leader in flexible space solutions, is one of the first companies in the world to have signed a contract with Verizon Business to provide Corning’s
indoor 5G cells, with ten WeWork locations across the US set to receive installations. Understanding the ever-increasing technology demands of
businesses and employees due to Covid-19 and the acceleration of their digital transformations, this collaboration will help meet these needs by creating
an agile hybrid model, while offering the ability to harness the power of Verizon 5G. As technology continues to shape the future of work, 5G networks
are set to play a fundamental role in improving the user experience, facilitating next generation connectivity and allowing users to access unprecedented
network speeds. Corning’s indoor cell site is designed to provide Verizon’s 5G mmWave service inside facilities such as hospitals, manufacturing
facilities, warehouses, schools, ports, commercial office space, retail stores and any indoor environment where large amounts of data traffic must be
managed and optimized. The launch of these indoor cell sites will not only extend the footprint of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network, but will also
bring the promise of private networks with Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) capabilities one step closer.

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Verizon (USA) Business brings Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to SAP Labs
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Verizon and SAP have expanded their strategic partnership to develop and test 5G and compute at the edge solutions. Verizon has lit up its 5G Ultra Wideband service at
SAP Labs in Palo Alto, CA. The engagement will leverage a vast partner ecosystem that includes system integrators, technology partners and industry specialists who
will work together to explore how 5G can deliver tangible innovations that address real business challenges across nearly every industry. Verizon and SAP will initially
explore how 5G and edge compute can transform digital supply chains on factory floors, at fulfillment centers and distribution warehouses, and within retail stores. The
first set of target use cases include retail stocking and shelf layout compliance as well as predictive quality and predictive maintenance. Verizon and SAP have already
been collaborating for several months to create enterprise solutions that use Verizon’s network and platform capabilities integrated with SAP’s software and services,
particularly SAP offerings for providing end-to-end visibility across the digital supply chain, and delivering operational efficiencies in the retail and warehouse
environments. This engagement is part of Verizon Business’ broader strategy to partner with enterprises, startups, universities and government/military to explore how
5G can disrupt and transform nearly every industry. Verizon operates six 5G Labs in the U.S. and one in London that specialize in developing use cases in industries
ranging from healthcare to public safety to entertainment. The deployment of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband at SAP Labs Palo Alto supports Verizon’s strategy of taking
approaches and technologies developed at Verizon’s own labs to partners for increased scale and impact. Verizon has set up four additional 5G Innovation Hubs
on-premise for customers as part of an ongoing initiative to partner on 5G-related use cases to help customers transform their industries. SAP Labs in Palo Alto supports
rapid prototyping and testing of innovative concepts and will also showcase demos to customers so they can trial solutions before deploying them in their own
environments.

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Introducing Verizon (USA) Connect and a new era of connected vehicle
solutions for customers in Chile
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The launch of Verizon Connect in Chile marks the completed integration of Inosat under a single, combined brand.
Verizon Connect offers customers globally a one-stop approach to connected vehicle software solutions and services
that help drive safety, productivity and efficiency. Verizon Connect provides the connectivity and data insights to
enable customers to be more informed about vehicle and worker location, efficiency, safety, productivity and
compliance. Verizon Connect customers also benefit from the combined experience of more than 3,000 dedicated
professionals and nearly 25 years of telematics, mobile workforce and fleet management expertise. The Verizon
Connect portfolio of solutions and services includes comprehensive fleet and mobile workforce management software
platforms and embedded OEM hardware. Former brands within Verizon’s connected vehicle portfolio included
Verizon Telematics, Fleetmatics and Telogis, and were rebranded as Verizon Connect in 2018.

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