I-Byte Telecommunication & Media March 2021

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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates.................................................................................................................................................14
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................28
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................32
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................40
6. Environmental & Social Updates.....................................................................................................................56
7. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................61

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Altice USA to Acquire Morris Broadband
Altice USA announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Morris
Broadband, LLC. The transaction will expand Altice USA’s footprint in North Carolina, where it
already has a presence with its Suddenlink business, and implies an enterprise value of $310
million total for the Morris Broadband business on a debt-free and cash-free basis. Following this
acquisition, North Carolina will represent the sixth largest state for Altice USA out of its 21 states
of operations in terms of number of residential customers, demonstrating the Company’s
commitment to invest heavily in the region with additional resources and network investments.
Morris Broadband is a rapidly growing broadband communications services company providing
high-speed data, video and voice services to approximately 36,500 residential and business
customers in western North Carolina. As of December 31, 2020, Morris Broadband passed
approximately 89,000 homes throughout growing communities including Hendersonville,
Franklin, Sylva, Nebo and West Jefferson with broadband penetration of approximately 35%.As
part of Altice USA, Morris Broadband will benefit from enhanced scale, operating efficiencies
and further investment support that are at the core of the Altice business model and strategy,
including accelerated new homes build. Altice USA’s commitment to innovation, best-in-class
services, long-term network investments and customer service creates significant benefits and
long-term value for customers, employees and shareholders.
Executive Commentary
Chief Executive Officer of Altice USA said: “We are very excited to extend Altice USA’s
footprint into neighboring communities in North Carolina by acquiring the very fast-growing
Morris Broadband. Morris is a perfect fit for Altice as we are accelerating our network
expansion with increased investment in edge outs, upgrades of underdeveloped systems and
FTTH deployment to drive customer, revenue and cash flow growth. We look forward to
providing our high-quality broadband, video, mobile, and news offerings to thousands of
additional homes and businesses, with a great opportunity to further penetrate Morris’
existing homes passed and by expanding more into adjacent areas.”
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Airtel (India) to acquire 20% stake in Bharti Telemedia from Warburg Pincus
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier Digital communications Company, said
that it will acquire a Warburg Pincus affiliate’s 20% equity stake in its DTH arm
Bharti Telemedia for a total consideration of ~ INR 31,260 million which will be
discharged primarily via issuance of ~36.47 million equity shares of Airtel at a
price of INR 600 per share; and up to INR 10,378 million in cash. The issuance of
shares proposed through preferential allotment is subject to shareholders’
approval. The proposed transaction is part of Airtel’s strategy to align the
shareholding of its customer facing products, services and businesses under the
same holding group. A full control and ownership over Bharti Telemedia allows
Airtel to offer differentiated and converged solutions to customers so as to
promote “One Home” strategy. Airtel will issue its shares to the Warburg Pincus
affiliate at a premium of ~0.50% to the floor price determined as per ICDR
regulations. The remaining consideration of ~ INR 9,378 million shall be paid in
cash on the closing date of the proposed transaction. There may also be minor
customary closing adjustments not exceeding INR 1,000 million.
Group Director, Bharti Enterprises said, “DTH is an integral part of our
Homes strategy and this transaction is another step towards simplifying the
shareholding of our customer facing businesses providing structural
flexibility and ease of implementation. Airtel has always enjoyed a close and
strategic partnership with Warburg Pincus, across its business verticals and
geographies and we are delighted to have them back as part of Airtel’s
exciting journey ahead, including in digital businesses.”
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Discovery (USA), Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results
• Total revenues of $2,886 million were flat compared to the prior year quarter, both reported and ex-FX.
• S. advertising revenues were flat and distribution revenues increased 5%; and
• International advertising revenues decreased 1% and distribution revenues decreased 4%, both ex-FX.
• Net income available to Discovery, Inc. was $271 million and EPS was $0.42 per diluted share.
• Adjusted EPS was $0.76 per diluted share.
• Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 9% to $1,002 million, or decreased 8% ex-FX.
• Cash provided by operating activities was $553 million and free cash flow was $441 million.
• Repurchased 10.9 million Series C common shares for $213 million at an average price of $19.50 per share.
• Total revenues of $10,671 million decreased 4%, both reported and ex-FX.
• S. advertising revenues decreased 5% and distribution revenues increased 4% (or increased 3% excluding
certain non-recurring items recognized in the second quarter); and
• International advertising revenues decreased 12% and distribution revenues decreased 3%, both ex-FX.
• Net income available to Discovery, Inc. was $1,219 million and EPS was $1.81 per diluted share.
• Adjusted EPS was $3.20 per diluted share.
• Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 10% to $4,196 million, or decreased 9% ex-FX.
• Cash provided by operating activities was $2,739 million and free cash flow was $2,337 million.
• Repurchased 41.6 million Series C common shares for $965 million at an average price of $23.18 per share.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, “2020 was a year of change, challenge, and
opportunity, and our company has shown incredible resilience, creativity and focus as one global team. We
finished with strong operating momentum and great command and control across our global businesses,
uniquely positioning us to balance our core and next generation businesses. We are off to a promising start
in 2021 with the successful launch of discovery+. We have now surpassed 11 million total paying
direct-to-consumer subscribers globally and are on pace to be at 12 million by the end of the month,
underscoring the value of the investments we’ve made in content, beloved personalities and brands with
huge consumer appeal, supported by industry-leading DTC capabilities.”
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DISH (USA) signs Master Lease Agreement with SBA
DISH and SBA Communications Corporation announced a new long-term master lease agreement providing DISH
access to SBA's extensive nationwide portfolio of wireless communication sites. The announcement builds upon
DISH's continued progress in acquiring access to the essential infrastructure needed to deploy its greenfield 5G
network coast to coast. As part of the agreement, DISH will lease towers from SBA, and SBA is expected to deliver a
variety of pre-construction functions, ranging from site acquisition to regulatory and compliance services.
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Publicis Groupe UK supercharges B2B offering with Octopus Group acquisition
Publicis Groupe UK announces the acquisition of B2B marketing
specialist agency Octopus Group. Octopus Group will join Publicis
Groupe UK’s existing B2B specialists to bring strategic, creative and
commercial acumen and experience to clients and B2B brands. From
commerce and communications to supply chains and distribution, the
B2B market is experiencing a massive transformation as a result of the
pandemic. Clients traditionally operating in a B2C space are increasingly
looking at alternative ways of protecting revenue and reaching new
audiences. This trend combined with a massive spike in demand for
online sales, means brands are looking for more creative and innovative
approaches and partners to connect the dots across their entire sales
funnel, reach new audiences, build stronger ecommerce functionality
and access the tools and technology to grow and protect their brands
online.
CEO of Publicis Groupe UK: “We’ve been looking to acquire the
right B2B partner to supercharge our skillset in this area for some
time. Octopus has a proven track record of solving client challenges
in ways that transform categories. Bringing them in to Publicis
Groupe UK as part of our Power of One model, presents a great
opportunity for client and agency growth.”
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Maxis (Malaysia) closes 2020 with resilient performance on the back of its
converged solutions leadership
Maxis Berhad announced that it closed 2020 with a resilient Q4 performance, registering stable
Service Revenue and a healthy normalised EBITDA, while maintaining a high EBITDA margin.
Strengthening its leadership in converged solutions, the Company’s Q4 2020 performance was
driven by healthy growth in its core mobile, enterprise and fibre businesses. Maxis continues to
lead the postpaid segment, with another quarter of subscription growth. On the fibre front, the
Company is on a good momentum with steady growth in subscriptions from both families and
businesses. Maxis’ performance for the quarter reflected its continued agility in mitigating the
impact of COVID-19 and the various Movement Control Order (MCO) phases, while keeping
customers and businesses connected during these challenging times by maintaining a strong
network infrastructure. In a challenging year, Maxis committed to support the nation’s health and
economy with several key initiatives, starting with an industry-wide effort to provide the free
1GB per day offering so that people and businesses remained connected at home. Subsequently,
the free 1GB was targeted for learning and work productivity. Under its own #KitaSapotKita
campaign, Maxis provided free use of collaboration tools for businesses continuity, digitalization
support for SMEs, connectivity services for front liners and food and PPE aid for impacted
communities. In Q4, Maxis pledged RM1 million to the GLC/GLIC Disaster Response Network
(GDRN) for COVID-19 related initiatives.
Comment by CEO, Maxis: “Our agility in meeting the demands of this unique environment
has enabled us to continue to progress towards our convergence ambition. While we remain
cautiously optimistic of the new norm for 2021, we will continue to develop more innovative
solutions beyond mobile and create new opportunities for growth for businesses across
industries. It was indeed a challenging year for everyone, particularly for those most
impacted by the pandemic and floods. We are grateful for and appreciate all frontliners across
the nation for their tireless sacrifices, from those who work in public safety, health and
recovery, to the police, army and medical professionals, as well as our employees who
continue to support the needs of our customers.”
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RTL (Luxembourg) Group to acquire full ownership of Super RTL
RTL Group announced that its largest business unit, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, has signed a binding agreement with its current joint
venture partner, BVI Television Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, to acquire the outstanding 50 per cent
shareholding in Super RTL. This will take RTL Group’s shareholding in Super RTL to 100 per cent. The transaction is subject to approval
from the German and Austrian competition authorities. The full acquisition of Super RTL will support the growth plan for the RTL streaming
service, TV Now. The transaction is another step in RTL Group’s strategy to consolidate across its existing European broadcasting footprint.
In 2019, RTL Group’s French broadcasting business, Groupe M6, completed the acquisition of the country’s leading free-TV channel for
children, Gulli, and five pay-TV channels from Lagardère. Most recently, RTL Group acquired the outstanding shareholdings in RTL
Belgium’s TV and radio businesses, taking its ownership in RTL Belgium to 100 per cent. Super RTL was founded in 1995 as a 50/50 joint
venture between RTL Group and The Walt Disney Company. With its umbrella brands, Toggo and Toggolino, Super RTL has successfully
developed into a digital entertainment company, distributing its content via linear TV channels, the RTL streaming service TV Now, digital
radio and a variety of apps and websites. In addition, Super RTL operates a growing merchandising business.
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Joint venture of Sistema (Russia) and Sber completes acquisition of an
additional stake in JSC Elektrozavod
Sistema PJSFC a Russian publicly traded investment company, announces that LLC Megapolis Invest (the
“Purchaser”), a joint venture between Sistema (75.86%) and LLC Sberbank Investments has acquired an additional
29.64% stake in JSC Elektrozavod from a private investor for RUB 5.8bn provided to the Purchaser by SberInvest in
the form of debt financing. As a result of the transaction, the Purchaser’s total stake in JSC Elektrozavod has reached
94.01%. In December 2020, the Purchaser acquired a 64.37% stake in JSC Elektrozavod and 100% in LLC
Elektrokombinat (together, “Elektrozavod Group”) from certain private investors for RUB 24.7bn. 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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Swisscom (Switzerland) acquires e-commerce specialist Webtiser
Swisscom is expanding its expertise in the field of customer experience with the
acquisition of Swiss specialist in SAP e-commerce, Webtiser Ltd. Swisscom is
one of the largest national full service providers for SAP in Switzerland. With the
acquisition of Webtiser Ltd, Swisscom is completing its portfolio of offerings.
Swisscom provides a range of SAP consulting and solution operation services to
more than 280 customers. For seven years, it has operated its own SAP Innovation
Center, the S/4 Transformation Factory, and, in 2016, founded S/4HANA
Community Switzerland. Webtiser is one of the largest SAP Commerce experts in
Switzerland, implementing and supporting e-commerce solutions for 40
customers. By joining forces, it will be possible to serve customers in an even
more targeted manner with seamlessly integrated solutions, from SAP S/4HANA
and the Analytics Cloud through to a state-of-the-art customer experience.
Customers undergoing a digital transformation enjoy the benefit of a
comprehensive SAP portfolio combined with a global reach and local service – all
from a single source.
Commenting on the transaction, Head of Swisscom Business Customers said:
“The pandemic has prompted huge and swift progress in the way companies
communicate with their customers. Growing numbers of customers and
consumers within the B2B environment, as elsewhere, have come to expect a
digital, end-to-end experience. Thanks to our acquisition of customer
experience specialist Webtiser, we are ready to support our customers in their
transformation with the best possible expertise and implementation
experience.”
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Verizon (USA) officially closes Bluegrass Cellular deal
Verizon Communications Inc. announced that it has officially
closed the deal to acquire certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural
wireless operator serving central Kentucky. Verizon now provides
wireless service to 210,000 customers previously served by
Bluegrass Cellular in 34 counties in rural service areas 3, 4 and 5 in
central Kentucky. Bluegrass Cellular’s sales and operations,
including the vast majority of customers, are expected to be fully
integrated into Verizon by the end of 2021. No action is needed from
customers right now, as they 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
leading wireless networks, next month.
“The expansion of our footprint in the Kentucky market brings
our multi-purpose network to the residents and business owners
in these areas,” said Ronan Dunne, Executive Vice President and
Group CEO, Verizon Consumer Group. “Customers can look
forward to having access to the world’s most awarded network
for performance, alongside a best-in-class customer experience.”
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Verizon (USA) enters into an agreement to acquire incubed IT
Verizon announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to
acquire incubed IT, the creator of a software platform providing
autonomous navigation tools to administer, manage and optimize
mixed fleets of robots in industrial settings. Upon closing and as
Verizon continues to expand its 5G coverage, capacity, and mobile
edge compute capabilities, incubed IT’s autonomous software will
enable enterprise customers to gain new efficiencies as they scale their
autonomous mobile robot fleets. incubed IT’s employees will join the
Verizon New Business Incubation team, whose mission is to scale new
automation businesses, fueled by the inherent orchestration power of
5G. The incubed IT team will continue to drive development, sales and
support for its customers and suite of products across an impressive
fleet of diversified robotic partners.
“This acquisition further demonstrates Verizon’s commitment to
developing new and innovative businesses and use cases
leveraging the power of 5G,” said Chief Strategy Officer at
Verizon. “Mobile robot orchestration is a real and emerging
challenge faced by enterprises today. By integrating incubed IT’s
autonomous software with Verizon’s 5G platform, we will have the
ability to power robotic automation at scale. This will create new
opportunities for enterprise customers to better and more
effectively monitor and optimize their business processes.”
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WPP (UK) acquires mobile technology provider NN4M
WPP announces that Wunderman Thompson has acquired NN4M, a leading mobile commerce partner for global brands.
Offering innovative and cutting-edge commerce services for retailers, NN4M provides its clients with connected,
experience-driven solutions across mobile and in-store channels. The acquisition is in line with WPP’s accelerated
growth strategy and focused M&A approach to build on existing capabilities in growth areas such as marketing
technology and ecommerce. Forming part of Wunderman Thompson Commerce, NN4M will strengthen the global
ecommerce consultancy’s multichannel offering. As a leader in digital solutions, NN4M builds bespoke commerce
applications for brands across multiple touchpoints, including smartphone, tablet, apps and in-store experiences.
Headquartered in Edinburgh, NN4M employs 50 people across multiple markets and regions. It works with some of the
largest and most successful commerce brands, including Selfridges & Co., Nestlé and River Island, to drive loyalty,
increase customer engagement and grow revenue.
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WPP (UK) acquires leading Brazilian digital innovation and software engineering
company DTI Digital
WPP announces that it has acquired DTI Digital (DTI), a leading Brazilian digital
innovation and software engineering company. DTI’s digital solutions help clients
become more efficient, digitalised and fully connected to their customers – from the
development of back-office support systems such as supply automation and data
collection software, to consumer-facing applications and platforms including
e-commerce marketplaces and customer service interfaces. DTI’s proprietary
approach, based on agile methodology and design thinking, allows it to quickly and
effectively scale up its expert development teams, comprising more than 600
software engineers, in response to client needs. The acquisition is in line with WPP’s
objectives outlined in its December 2020 Capital Markets Day to expand its presence
in the faster growing areas of experience, commerce and technology. In particular, it
will strengthen WPP’s capabilities in supporting its clients’ end-to-end digital
transformation objectives in Brazil and beyond, by complementing and expanding
WPP’s existing adtech and systems integrations capabilities. DTI will benefit from
WPP’s global network and relationships with its partners and clients, including the
world’s largest technology companies.
CEO of WPP, said: “Our clients are looking for fully integrated solutions that
combine creativity with cutting-edge technology to help them adapt and respond
to the rapidly shifting business environment. I am delighted to welcome DTI
Digital to WPP and look forward to working together to deliver transformative
results for our clients.”
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Charter Communications (USA) to Introduce Apple Watch Series 6 and
Apple Watch SE for Spectrum Mobile™ Customers, Starting Feb. 12
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Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Spectrum Mobile will offer Apple Watch Series 6, delivering breakthrough wellness and fitness
capabilities, and Apple Watch SE, a combination of design, function and value. Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE mark the first
smartwatches available from the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider, and will be for sale online and at Spectrum Mobile stores
nationwide starting. Apple Watch Series 6 introduces a revolutionary Blood Oxygen sensor and app1 that offer users even more insight into
their overall wellness, and also delivers notable hardware improvements, including a faster S6 System in Package (SiP) and Always-On
Altimeter to provide real-time elevation all day long. Apple Watch Series 6 features a palette of new case finishes and bands, and watchOS 7
brings sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection and new workout types to encourage users to be more active, stay connected, and
better manage their health. Apple Watch SE packs the essential features of Apple Watch into a modern design. Apple Watch SE comes in three
finishes of a case made of 100 percent recycled aluminum, features the largest and most advanced Retina display, and includes the same
accelerometer, gyroscope and Always-On Altimeter as Apple Watch Series 6. With watchOS 7, a built-in compass to enhance outdoor activity
tracking, fall detection, and more, Apple Watch SE helps users to stay connected, be more active and keep an eye on their health.

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Charter Communications (USA) Launches New Multiyear, Multibillion-Dollar Initiative
To Expand Broadband Availability To Over 1 Million New Customer Locations
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Charter Communications, Inc. announced the launch of a multiyear, multibillion-dollar broadband buildout initiative to deliver gigabit high-speed
broadband access to more than 1 million unserved customer locations, as estimated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
awarded to Charter in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction. Charter expects to invest approximately $5 billion to support
its buildout initiative - offset by $1.2 billion in support won from the RDOF auction - expanding Charter's network to lower-density, mostly rural
communities that do not have access to broadband service of at least 25/3 Mbps. The new initiative is in addition to Charter's existing network
expansion plans, including numerous state broadband grant projects, as well as the Company's previously planned privately funded expansions.
The network Charter will build in these rural areas will offer 1 Gbps high–speed broadband access to all newly served customer locations with
starting speeds of 200 Mbps, enabling consumers to engage in remote learning, work, telemedicine and other applications that require
high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity. These new customer locations also will benefit from Charter's high-value Spectrum pricing and
packaging structure, including its Spectrum Mobile™, Spectrum TV and Spectrum Voice offerings. The Company will continue to apply its
customer-friendly policies in newly served regions, including no data caps, modem fees or annual contracts, combined with high-quality service
provided by U.S.-based, insourced employees.

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Deutsche Telekom (Germany): First 5G standalone data connection in
Germany successful
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Telekom has carried out a video call at its first 5G standalone site. After numerous tests, Telekom's technical team has
now achieved a breakthrough. The call could be carried out without interruption in a pure 5G environment. The call
was made via the standalone antenna in Garching to Bamberg in Telekom's first 5G standalone core network and from
there to Bonn. In addition to the stable data connection, very low latency was realized in the live network. In Garching,
the response time was 13 milliseconds. These will be further reduced in the future as part of network optimizations.
The 5G technology currently deployed in Germany is based on the 5G Non-Standalone (5G NSA) network
architecture. This means that today's 5G offerings are still technically dependent on a simultaneously available 4G
network (LTE). With 5G Standalone, the infrastructure in the core network will also be fully upgraded to a new,
cloud-based 5G architecture. This further development of 5G is the prerequisite for new application possibilities.

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DISH (USA) Selects Intrado to Deliver First Cloud-Native 5G Wireless
911 Call Routing Solution
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Intrado Corporation and DISH Network Corporation announced an agreement for 911 call routing to support DISH’s
cloud-native 5G wireless service, the first of its kind in the U.S. Successfully routing and delivering a 911 call is a
foundational and vital requirement for any wireless communication network. Selecting Intrado for end-to-end 911 call
delivery is an important milestone in DISH’s buildout of a truly unique 5G network, while helping public safety
advance with the latest communications technologies. Intrado provides over 60% of all 911 call routing in the United
States and Canada. Over 250 Originating Services Providers (OSPs) depend on Intrado to simplify 911 location data
management and 911 call routing, while satisfying compliance requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. For more
information about Intrado’s Life & Safety continuum of products that support the safety of the public, businesses, and
education institutions.

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DISH (USA) Selects Aviat for 5G Microwave Wireless Transport
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Aviat Networks, Inc. announced that DISH Network Corporation has selected Aviat as a key supplier of 5G microwave
transport. DISH will deploy Aviat's hardware and software solutions to enable a high-capacity 5G microwave wireless
transport network and will procure these solutions from the Aviat Store ecommerce platform. Aviat's value proposition
for DISH includes products like the industry's only single box multi-band solution, highest system gain radios for
optimum capacity, and radios with integrated software defined networking (SDN) capabilities.

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Rogers (Canada) Expands 5G to Over 170 Markets and Announces Smart City Initiative
with Communitech to Support the Future Prosperity of our Communities
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Rogers Communications announced it is expanding its 5G service on Canada’s most trusted and reliable network to new communities in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec2. Canada’s largest and
most reliable 5G network, powered exclusively by Ericsson, now reaches more than 170 communities nationwide with its expansion to the following 10 cities and towns:
• Brantford, ON
• Carignan, QC
• Chambly, QC
• Dawson Creek, BC
• Gravenhurst, ON
• Ingersoll, ON
• Niagara Falls, ON
• Pelham, ON
• Tecumseh, ON
• Welland, ON
Rogers also announced its participation in Communitech’s Future of Cities collaborative to develop 5G smart city solutions of the future. Smart cities are poised to change the way we live and work,
contributing to the future efficiency and prosperity of our communities. 5G will play a critical role in enabling advanced applications such as traffic management for collision prevention, drone delivery,
or energy efficient smart buildings. This collaborative brings together members of government, industry and academia to develop 5G smart city solutions for the cities of Waterloo and Brampton. This
is part of Rogers multi-year partnership with Communitech to support the advancement of 5G innovation in Canada.

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SES (Luxembourg) Government Solutions to Provide New Portable
Maritime Solution
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SES Government Solutions (SES GS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, announced the award of a new portable
maritime solution task order against the single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Department of
Defense (DoD) for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) low-latency High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services. The solution
leverages the O3b MEO satellite constellation operating 8,000km away from Earth. The Department of Defense procured
a portable MEO service to support forward deployed U.S. military personnel. Initial deployment of the service exceeded
customer expectations and was very well received. This represents a significant breakthrough with the DoD using O3b
MEO capabilities for portable high-throughput, low-latency services. SES GS’s solution integrates the O3b MEO system
with a portable antenna and is designed to support both portability and freedom of movement. The self-contained
ruggedized design houses all equipment in a rack system with AC unit, power distribution and a battery backup system
and can achieve upwards of 400 Mbps x 200 Mbps of throughput over the O3b network.

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A New Era Of Global Iot Connectivity: Telia (Sweden) Launches
Game-Changing Hyperscale Solution
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Telia releases a new solution that can save companies on average 28 percent of the cost of global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Through a
combination of innovative technologies and features the solution enables businesses and organizations to control and manage all their global IoT data
and connectivity from one single portal. The solution is called Telia Global IoT Connectivity, and is available now. In simple terms, it offers four vital
parts: Telia eSIM powered by eUICC, a global ecosystem of pre-integrated operators, a unique programmable network and a cloud platform to manage
it all. This combination with its security features enables businesses and organizations to control and manage all their global IoT data and connectivity
from one single portal. World-renowned analyst firm Transforma Insights estimates that the global IoT market will grow to 24.1 billion devices in 2030,
generating $1.5 trillion in annual revenue. At the same time, companies that purchase and use IoT connectivity globally face several commercial and
technical pitfalls in their global deployments, as well as the growing challenge of managing their network of operators and IoT data as the number of
connected devices grows. These challenges can now be managed, as Telia Global IoT Connectivity brings businesses and organizations simplicity and
a new layer of control of their data and connectivity on top of pre-existing connectivity-management platforms. IoT network access using local profiles
is available in over ten countries, covering four continents. Together with our ecosystem of over 400 roaming partners and our cloud-native platform,
the solution enables a compliant and secure way of connecting products on a global scale.

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Toppan (Japan) Develops Antiviral Card
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed an antiviral card (patent pending)
that responds to needs for enhanced hygiene in a wide range of settings. The card is the first of its kind in Japan to receive certification from the Society of
International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA). After establishing a mass production system, Toppan will supply antiviral cards for electronic
money systems, employee ID cards, and more, supporting hygienic cashless transactions and greater safety for personnel. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred
demand for antiviral products that can be used in settings in which cards change hands, such as payments at cash registers and administrative processes at counters
in public offices and medical institutions. Toppan has responded by establishing technology to add antiviral performance to plastic cards. An antiviral agent reduces
the presence of virus particles on the card surface by more than 99% over 24 hours. As the agent is incorporated into the card material itself, antiviral performance
is maintained even if the surface of the card is scratched or damaged. Based on testing in line with the ISO 21702 international standard, the newly developed cards
are the first in Japan to receive certification from the SIAA for their antiviral performance. Certification marks can be displayed on the cards in recognition of
quality control in accordance with SIAA guidelines. The antiviral cards can be employed for a wide range of applications. These include dual interface cards with
both contact and contactless functions, such as smart credit cards enabled for contactless transactions. Toppan intends to market the cards for use by financial
institutions, medical facilities, the food industry, and an extensive range of other sectors in Japan and overseas.

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Toppan (Japan) Develops Film-Type Virusweeper™ Packaging with
Antiviral and Antibacterial Functions
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed film-type Virusweeper™
packaging with antiviral and antibacterial functions. The new film packaging is an addition to Toppan’s “SMART LIFE-VALUE™ Packaging” lineup, part of the
recently launched “TOPPAN S-VALUE™ Packaging” range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. Samples of Virusweeper™ film packaging will
be available from March, with the launch of sales scheduled for April. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an increase in safety and hygiene awareness among
consumers and propelled demand for contactless environments and products offering antiviral action. In response to these needs, Toppan took advantage of its
unique printing and coating expertise to first add antiviral functionality to printed décor materials. Toppan subsequently applied the treatment technique to
packaging, announcing Japan’s first paper-based carton packaging capable of reducing the presence of virus particles on surfaces in October last year. Toppan has
now enhanced the lineup of the Virusweeper™ series by establishing technology for adding both antiviral and antibacterial performance to film packaging.
Virusweeper™ packaging inhibits the growth of certain viruses and bacteria and significantly reduces their numbers on surfaces. The action of both the film and
carton types of Virusweeper™ has been verified by measurement in line with ISO 21702 for antiviral activity and ISO 22196 for antibacterial activity on plastics
and non-porous surfaces, and the packaging has been certified by Japan’s Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA) for its
antiviral and antibacterial performance. The packaging also conforms to Japan’s specifications and standards for foods and food additives.

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Toppan (Japan) Develops Improved Susceptor for Microwave Cooking
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a new and improved version of its
Susceptor®, a sheet for heating foods in microwave ovens. The new susceptor achieves added crispness for foods and is an addition to Toppan’s “SMART LIFE-VALUE
™ Packaging” lineup, which is part of the recently launched “TOPPAN S-VALUE™ Packaging” range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. Toppan is
launching sales in February targeting microwave oven manufacturers and the processed food, frozen food, and distribution sectors. With people spending more time at
home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, day-to-day living has changed significantly. Growth in at-home consumption has driven needs for products that can be prepared
in microwave ovens. Toppan launched its Susceptor® heating sheet for microwave cooking in the 1980s, but with the number of microwavable food products increasing,
demand has arisen for more effective heating solutions. To address this, Toppan has developed a new susceptor that achieves a higher maximum surface temperature for
added crispness, browning, and shorter preparation times. Toppan’s Susceptor® is a heat-producing sheet made by using vapor deposition to create a thin layer of
aluminum on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, which is then laminated to thin paper. When used in a microwave oven, a susceptor absorbs microwaves and can
generate a surface temperature of approximately 200℃ due to induction heating. This makes it possible to heat foods in a short time, adding crispness and browning,
without using a flame. Toppan’s new solution uses paperboard instead of thin paper to achieve a maximum temperature roughly 20℃ higher than that of the conventional
Susceptor®. In addition to adding greater crispness, this also helps to accentuate flavor and shorten the time required to cook the food. In addition, because the susceptor
film is now applied directly to the full surface of the paperboard, possibilities for design are expanded and the shape of the susceptor can be matched to that of the product
it is coupled with.

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Toppan (Japan) Develops TOPMER™ Adhesive for Digital Printing
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a high-strength adhesive for digital printing. TOPMER™ is
suitable for retort sterilization, boiling sterilization, and heating in microwave ovens, thus expanding applications for packages employing digital printing and enabling high-value-added
products that meet the diversifying needs of today’s consumers. TOPMER™ will go on sale in Japan on February 24 targeting the food, toiletries, and cosmetics sectors. Toppan recently
announced “SOCIAL-VALUE™ Packaging,” part of the “TOPPAN S-VALUE™ Packaging” range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. The SOCIAL-VALUE™ lineup
includes the Toppan FP Digital Solution, which was launched in 2016 to provide flexible packaging optimized for multiple product types in small lots in response to the evolution of market
needs from traditional mass production. Toppan FP Digital Solution also addresses the increasing number of roles packages are expected to fulfill to enhance differentiation from rival products
in stores. The COVID-19 pandemic, meanwhile, has changed consumer attitudes, driving growth of markets related to home cooking, pre-prepared foods, take-out, and delivery. This has
therefore increased demand for products that can be prepared simply and quickly. TOPMER™ is a high-strength adhesive that can be used for lamination on conventional general-purpose
machinery. This means that in addition to packaging that undergoes retort sterilization, digital printing can now also be applied to packages for boiling sterilization and microwave heating,
something that was previously not possible. Toppan has also improved resistance to heat and water, meaning packages are suitable for retort sterilization at 130℃ for 30 minutes and can also
withstand boiling sterilization over long periods. Digital printing makes it possible to apply original designs to small lots, eliminating the need to affix labels to ready-made plain pouches and
helping to alleviate labor shortages. In contrast to conventional mass production methods for printing on flexible packaging, cylinders are not necessary, allowing multiple design variations
to be created for the same package. Toppan has applied its extensive information processing technologies to achieve quality equivalent to that of gravure printing and enable the production of
packages that stand out in stores. The technology also facilitates test marketing, limited edition package ranges, and a host of other possibilities, while the ability to produce only the required
quantity of a given package when it is needed prevents excess inventory and contributes to more eco-friendly solutions that help reduce waste and loss.

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Verizon (USA), the NFL and AWS use 5G MEC for enhanced mobile
gaming at Super Bowl LV
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Verizon, the NFL and AWS debuted the first 5G and mobile edge compute (MEC)-enabled mobile game for fans in-stadium at Super Bowl LV,
called NFL Ultra Toss. Fans with the NFL Ticketholder app received a push notification during the second quarter and were able to compete by
using their smartphone to virtually toss a football into the back of a virtual pickup truck positioned in the middle of the field. Fans connected to
5G Ultra-Wideband in the stands could point their phone’s camera to the middle of the field to see the virtual pickup truck materialize on the field
using augmented reality (AR). The interactive AR experience also allowed fans to simultaneously see the live virtual football tosses happening in
real-time from other fans, amping up the head-to-head competition. Verizon customers playing the game in-stadium had an enhanced gaming
experience thanks to the super low latency and massive bandwidth provided by 5G Ultra-Wideband and MEC. By using Verizon 5G Edge and
AWS Wavelength, the gameplay was offloaded to the edge of Verizon’s network reducing latency (or lag) for those enjoying the multi-player
experience in the stadium. 5G Edge moves the data and processing done by applications and services closer to the end user at the edge of the
network. This shortens the roundtrip that data needs to travel, reducing lag time, or latency, and helps applications respond more quickly and
efficiently. AWS Wavelength brings AWS compute and storage services to the edge of Verizon’s network, allowing innovators to develop
applications with increased speeds, massive bandwidth and ultra-low latency.

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Toppan (Japan) Leverages Supercritical Fluid To Develop Ultra-Thin-Walled
Injection Molded Container
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Toppan Printing a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has used supercritical fluid1 and its
original molding technology to develop an ultra-thin-walled container roughly 30% thinner than conventional injection molded plastic. The new
container is an addition to Toppan’s “SUSTAINABLE-VALUE™ Packaging” lineup, which is part of the recently launched “TOPPAN S-VALUE™
Packaging” range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. Samples will be made available in Japan from February 24 for manufacturers
in the foods and toiletries sectors. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other initiatives aimed at environmental preservation and resource
saving are gaining momentum on a global scale. The problem of marine pollution caused by plastic waste has prompted a focus on packaging with
reduced environmental impact. Reduction of consumption of plastic resin for injection molded containers, however, requires the minimum possible
thickness when molding is performed and has presented challenges in terms of costs, durability, and the feasibility of mass production. Thermoforming
has generally been considered better for producing containers that need thin walls, but it does not offer the same scope of possibilities for design as
injection molding. Toppan has developed a new technology making it possible to exceed the conventional limit of injection molding and form products
with a reduced thickness close to that achieved by thermoforming. Supercritical fluid is dissolved in molten resin to ensure that it efficiently reaches
every corner of the injection mold. This means lighter containers with thinner walls can be produced while ensuring freedom for shape and design.

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Proximus (Belgium) recognized with prestigious 'A' score for climate
actions, as one of two Belgian companies
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Proximus has been recognized at annual CDP Europe Awards for its corporate sustainability and climate efforts, securing a place on the prestigious
2020 Climate A List. Along with AB-Inbev, Proximus is the only Belgian company to receive the ‘A’ label, rewarding leaders in corporate
transparency and action on climate change. Global environmental non-profit CDP’s annual scoring process is widely recognized as the gold
standard of corporate environmental transparency. CDP assesses participating companies based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure,
awareness and management of environmental risks as well as demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as
setting ambitious and meaningful targets. The assessment results in a score from A to D-. In 2020, over 515 investors with over US$106 trillion in
assets and 150+ major purchasers with US$4 trillion in procurement spend requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks
and opportunities through CDP’s platform. Over 9,600 responded – the highest ever. Out of more than 5,800 organizations receiving a score,
Proximus was one of the 273 companies obtaining the top rating "A". Within the international telecommunications industry, Proximus is part of a
select group of companies to receive the highest rating, together with other leading players like Deutsche Telekom, KPN and Telefónica. Proximus
was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.
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Siam Toppan (Japan) Honored With WorldStar Packaging Award for
Two Consecutive Years
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Siam Toppan Packaging a subsidiary of Toppan Printing has been honored in the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021,
making it the first Toppan Group company to receive the accolade for two consecutive years. The WorldStar Packaging
Awards, organized by the World Packaging Organisation, recognize outstanding packaging technology and design.
This year 345 packages from 35 countries were nominated, with awards being bestowed on 194 of the entries. The
prize-winning entry from Siam Toppan leverages the company’s folding carton technology to create a paper package
for a gift set containing a kit for growing plants indoors. In addition to unique, attractive structural and graphic design,
the package received plaudits for its ecology-related theme and reusability. The awards ceremony for the WorldStar
Packaging Awards 2021 is scheduled to be held in May. Siam Toppan’s package will be on display in the Toppan Booth
at TOKYO PACK 2021, which will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center from February 24 to 26.
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VEON’s (Netherland) Mobilink Microfinance Bank wins prestigious
Diversity & Inclusion CSR Award
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EON Ltd. a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announces that its digital bank in Pakistan, Mobilink Microfinance Bank
(MMBL), has won a CSR award as a “Diversity & Inclusion Leader” for its Humqadam initiative at the 10th Annual CSR Summit in Pakistan.
Humqadam, MMBL’s flagship sustainability initiative, helps people with disabilities develop essential digital and financial skills to support them
in the corporate world. Humqadam trainees are given the opportunity to work across multiple MMBL departments based on their skillsets. During
this rotation, they undergo an intensive three-month training programme, undertake projects and receive mentoring from team leaders. The
Humqadam initiative is aligned with the ambition of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to increase labour productivity, lower
unemployment and improve access to digital and financial services through equal opportunities for all. VEON-owned MMBL is the nation’s
largest digital bank with over 27 million registered users. It is a leading lender to small and medium-sized enterprises, with over 700,000 traditional
individual and micro-enterprise loans disbursed, alongside more than 3,600,000 digital nano loans as of December 2020. The annual CSR Awards
were established in 2011 and are organised by The Professionals Network (TPN), a leading corporate entity based in Karachi. The awards
recognise leading corporations and NGOs for their innovative and outstanding efforts to bring about positive socio-economic change in Pakistan.
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The Walt Disney (USA) Company Earns Five Golden Globe® Awards
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Searchlight Pictures’Nomadland and Disney and Pixar’s Soul were among the big winners of the 2021 Golden Globe®
Awards, earning two awards apiece from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during last night’s telecast.
Additionally, Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Andra Day received the Golden Globe for Best Performance by
an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama for her title role in the Hulu Original The United States vs. Billie Holiday,
bringing The Walt Disney Company’s total for this year to five. Nomadland took top honors in the drama category,
earning the Golden Globe for Best Picture—Drama, as well as an award for its director, Chloé Zhao, who became the
second woman to ever receive the win in the category and the first woman of color. The film, which opened in theaters
and began streaming exclusively on Hulu on February 19, stars Frances McDormand as 61-year-old Fern, who packs
her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad.
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DISH (USA) Selects Amdocs’ Cloud-Native Billing Platform to Support
5G Services
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Amdocs a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, announced that DISH
Network Corporation has chosen Amdocs’ cloud-based billing system, Optima, to support enterprise and wholesale
customers on its next-generation 5G network. Supporting Resources:
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Comscore and Omnicom (USA) Announce Expanded Data Agreement
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Omnicom is the first holding company to have access to this data set, which adds an unparalleled level of specificity to
Omni’s ability to provide a single view of the consumer that can be dynamically shared across all marketing practices,
enabling highly targeted advertising campaigns that consistently deliver on the right time, right message, right place
marketing trifecta. The agreement represents the next evolution of Comscore’s industry-leading Activation suite,
which is designed to help advertisers reach specific demographics, behavioral audiences, and TV and OTT audiences
in brand-safe, relevant contexts across desktop, mobile, and now Connected TV (CTV) platforms.
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Orange (France) joins forces with ENGIE to deliver a global renewable
energy supply solution
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Orange is joining forces with ENGIE, the leading developer of solar and wind power in France, to deliver a global renewable energy
supply solution in the country. This will involve creating new solar energy production capacities, managing the production of all
renewable electricity capacities contracted by Orange with other producers and supplying additional volumes to cater to Orange's
actual consumption. The 15-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Orange and ENGIE covers the development
of two new solar projects totalling 51 MWp in L’Epine (38 MWp) and Ribeyret (13 MWp), both located in the Hautes-Alpes region.
These two solar farms will be operational by 1 January 2023 at the latest. The regions covered by these solar projects will reap
significant economic benefits: local companies will build, operate and maintain the sites, and rent will be collected and tax income
generated by the facilities. Under this agreement, ENGIE will aggregate all of the renewable energy produced by the wind farms and
solar plants for which Orange France signed a power purchase agreement. Furthermore, ENGIE will put its expertise in energy
management to use to deploy a continuous energy strip that caters as closely as possible to Orange's actual consumption profile.
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SES (Luxembourg) Extends Long-Term Partnership with Sky
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Sky UK has extended its contract with SES for satellite capacity in a new agreement that will add over EUR 90 million
in secured backlog. This renewal is in addition to capacity already under contract that extends through 2027. By the
end of the renewed contract, Sky UK will have been an SES customer continuously for almost four decades, illustrating
the strength and value of the partnership to Sky UK’s business in terms of the reliability, performance, high-quality
viewing experience and the reach of SES’s satellite services. As part of the contract, SES will deliver Sky UK’s
channels in a mix of standard definition (SD), high definition (HD) and ultra-high definition (UHD) from the 28.2/28.5
degrees East orbital slots to the operator’s subscribers across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
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NHK WORLD-JAPAN Extends Multi-Year Contract With SES
(Luxembourg) On ASTRA 19.2 Degrees East
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Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB), a subsidiary of Japan’s sole public broadcaster NHK and official
distributor of NHK WORLD-JAPAN, has renewed its multi-year contract with SES for satellite capacity. The
agreement will permit NHK’s free-to-air, English-language news and information channel in High Definition (HD) to
continue to be distributed in SES’s prime orbital neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East to over 45 million satellite
TV-equipped homes across Europe. NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides the latest information on Japan and Asia through
television, radio and online to a global audience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, NHK WORLD-JAPAN has
observed a growing interest in its news and other programming as viewers seek trustworthy sources of updates as well
as compelling new entertainment, underscoring the importance of satellite-delivered content.
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European Public Broadcasters Sign Multi-Year Capacity Contracts on
SES’s (Luxembourg) prime TV neighbourhoods
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SES announced that it has signed multi-year capacity agreements totaling over EUR 66 million in backlog with multiple public
broadcasters in Europe throughout 2020, enabling millions of satellite TV households across Europe to continue watching SD and HD
content delivered with world-class reliability. The public broadcasters who have signed contracts directly with SES include ARD and
ZDF in Germany, BBC in the UK, BVN in the Netherlands, as well as TV5Monde and France 24 from France via its partner Globecast,
strengthening SES’s position as the world’s leading global content connectivity provider. With almost the entire global population being
impacted by some form of COVID-19 containment measures throughout 2020, public broadcasters have seen a surge in viewers across
all age groups relying on linear television programmes to get the latest, official and well-researched news about the pandemic. The
increase in linear content in 2020 also reinforces satellite as the most reliable way to broadcast to the widest possible audience and in the
best quality desired by the viewer. The latest agreements signed between public broadcasters and SES illustrate how European
broadcasters are leveraging SES’s satellites at the prime orbital slots of 19.2 degrees East and 28.2 degrees East to reach more than 89
million satellite TV homes, surpassing other satellite or terrestrial operators.
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SES (Luxembourg) Government Solutions Provides High-throughput
Loopback Services to U.S. Department of Defense
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SES Government Solutions (SES GS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, in close partnership with a key U.S. Government customer,
designed, developed and is fielding an O3b Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) loopback capability to provide greatly improved mission-critical
communications for Department of Defense operations in remote locations in Southwest Asia. The awarded task order is against the
single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
low-latency High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services. Using the loopback configuration, U.S. Government customers can take
advantage of the high-throughput, low-latency capability without using a commercial gateway. The configuration leverages an in-theatre
hub and provides in-beam connectivity, similarly to a hub-spoke configuration, and is managed and controlled from an SES Network
Operations Centre (NOC) via a Skala Network terminal. The solution utilises two MEO beams in loopback mode across five sites, each
providing up to 450 Mbps of capacity, connecting users to required points of presence. The agile nature of the loopback solution-set
provides the most tactical-edge customers the ability to leverage MEO connectivity solutions, and acts as a bridge to SES’s
game-changing next-generation O3b mPOWER communications system.
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Deutsche Telekom (Germany) and Stiller Alarm protect employees with
customer contact
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Stiller Alarm Deutschland GmbH uses Deutsche Telekom's mobile alarm button for its silent supplements its range of
IT-based alarm software through alarm systems. The alarm button from Deutsche Telekom’s Internet of Things (IoT)
provides help in critical situations to avoid further escalations in customer calls. The idea is to prevent attacks from
happening in the first place. The alarm systems were specially developed to protect employees with customer contact.
Deutsche Telekom's mobile alarm button complements the emergency call options via PC. It warns from any location and
at any time. This makes the digital button particularly suitable for meeting rooms in public administrations and courts,
healthcare and educational institutions, real estate and financial service providers, events or hotels. Threatening situations
can arise when consultants and customers sit alone in a room facing each other. Or employees are alone in the field. With
a click on the mobile alarm transmitter, they can warn colleagues directly and unnoticed. They can then take appropriate
action.
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XLAxiata (Malaysia) Transforms Dexa Medica’s IT Network with SD-WAN+
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PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) through XL Business Solutions signed a partnership with PT Dexa Medica, one of Indonesia's leading pharmaceutical
companies, for its SD-WAN+ solution. XLAxiata's SD-WAN+ solution helps Dexa Medica build a strong, reliable, agile, and cost-effective IT infrastructure
network. XL Axiata also provides flexibility with its SD-WAN+ solution supplied to customers with on-premises or on-the-cloud options. With an
on-premises option, customer data remains in Indonesia. Meanwhile, with an on-the-cloud option, XLAxiata provides additional benefits for customers such
as integrating with its cloud storage. In providing SD-WAN+ solutions, XL Axiata works with VMware to provide this service. VMware SD-WAN is one of
the industry leaders and enables XLAxiata to strengthen complex digital infrastructure in the area of the cloud, network and security, and digital workspaces.
VMware SD-WAN is a foundational component of the VMware Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform that delivers application quality assurance,
intrinsic security and operational simplicity, and is ideal for organizations that are supporting a highly distributed workforce in a “work from anywhere”
environment. XL Axiata is confident that the SD-WAN+ solution will help transform the technology of corporations and Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs) significantly. Axiata SD-WAN+ connects corporate networks including branch offices and remote sites with various applications that need to be
connected to the head office. A highly automated WAN allows businesses to effectively manage and simplify WAN operations to reduce costs, increase
productivity and application performance. XL Axiata continues to strive to offer the best SD-WAN solution to suit the needs of its customers.
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Airtel (India) enters the Ad Tech industry with Airtel Ads
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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, has entered the advertising business with the launch
of Airtel Ads – a powerful brand engagement solution. Airtel Ads allows brands of all sizes to curate consent based and privacy
safe campaigns to one of the biggest pool of quality customers in India. Airtel has over 320 million customers across its
businesses – Mobile, DTH and Homes. Airtel’s Mobile customers have the highest average monthly data consumption at 16.8 GB
and the highest monthly ARPU of Rs 166. Airtel’s fast growing DTH and Homes networks serve premium households across the
country. Using Airtel’s deep data science capabilities, Airtel Ads allows brands to create high engagement and high impact
campaigns to the most relevant customer cohorts. This also means that Airtel customers receive only the most relevant brand
offerings and not unwanted spam. Airtel Ads delivers superior returns on brand spends and focuses on relationships with
customers rather than just delivering online impressions. Its rigorous compliance with ad-tracking standards and norms allows
complete transparency with advertisers and ensures ZERO Ad Frauds in the form of false impressions and clicks.
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SKY (UK) Sports partner with the Women’s Sport Collective
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Sky Sports has launched a new partnership with the Women’s Sport Collective that will see the broadcaster support the network’s
ambition of providing a range of opportunities for women in sport, at any stage of their career, to connect, learn, share and support each
other. The partnership and investment from Sky Sports will ensure the Women’s Sport Collective remains free to all members as an
integral part of the sports industry. Since launching in September 2019, the network has already reached over 2,000 members and includes
women working in all areas of sport from governing bodies, teams and agencies through to charities, media and brands. All members are
committed to driving change within the industry to allow for a more inclusive pathway for women in sport. The Women’s Sport Collective
was co-founded by Sue Anstiss MBE and Kate Hannon, Directors of Fearless Women - a company with a history of working alongside
some of the biggest names in sport with the shared powerful ambition to drive positive change for women’s sport. Both have served as
trustees of The Women’s Sport Trust charity. The Women’s Sport Collective will remain a not-for-profit organisation. Any profit
generated by the partnership will be reinvested in the Collective, allowing Sky Sports to be at the heart of initiatives that will impact the
future of women in sport.
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Comcast (USA) NBC Universal Announces the 10 Startups Selected for the
Inaugural SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown
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Chosen from over one thousand applicants in 70 countries, these 10 companies will bring their innovative solutions to Comcast
NBCUniversal and the SportsTech partner consortium, which includes NBC Sports, Sky Sports, Golf, NASCAR, U.S. Ski and
Snowboard, USA Cycling, USA Swimming, and Comcast Ventures. Startups were selected based on their technology solutions focused
on the accelerator’s eight focus areas: media and entertainment, fan/player engagement, athlete/player performance, team and coach
success, venue and event innovation, fantasy sports and betting, esports, and the business of sports. Due to the global COVID-19
pandemic, the 2021 program, which kicks off today and lasts 12 weeks, will be held virtually. The founders will participate in this
immersive accelerator from cities across the globe, including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Geneva, Switzerland. The
companies will engage in a custom curriculum featuring workshops on fundraising, sales, marketing and branding, product/market fit,
mental health, company culture, and working with corporations, and will meet seasoned startup founders who will share their insights on
building and selling highly successful businesses. In the future, each company will have the opportunity to work at Comcast
NBCUniversal’s Central Division Innovation Center in Atlanta at Truist Park, which overlooks the Atlanta Braves stadium.
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Deutsche Telekom (Germany): T-Systems announces its Business Transformation
Packages to support RISE with SAP
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T-Systems announced its qualification to offer transformation packages based on multi-cloud landscapes in support of RISE with SAP,
SAP’s newest offering that brings together what customers need to transform their business, helping customers take their business-critical
elements into the cloud, accelerating their digital transformation and value realization of their investments in their journey to an intelligent
enterprise. T-Systems and SAP are working closely together to help customers transform their business, improve transparency, become
more resilient, improve experience, innovate and digitalize their business processes. T-Systems is ready to deliver critical value
added-services that can accelerate the journey to an intelligent enterprise with RISE with SAP. Both partners have been closely
collaborating for about 20 years, providing customers around the globe and from all industries with sophisticated end-to-end SAP®
services. Together, they took the journey across on-prem services to private cloud environments to comprehensive public and multi-cloud
landscapes. T-Systems is also strongly engaged in the digital transformation of customers supporting them in adopting new business
models, always listening closely to the clients’ needs and optimizing their business value over the whole stack based on their individual
requirements.
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Discovery (USA) And Saudi Telecom Company Enter A New Long-Term Strategic
Partnership For Discovery+
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Discovery Inc., the global leader in real-life entertainment and stc’s digital media and entertainment arm Intigral, announced
that they have entered a strategic long-term partnership for the provision of broadcast and subscription-video-on-demand
content on Intigral’s flagship OTT service, Jawwy TV. Through this agreement, Jawwy TV subscribers will have access to
select Discovery content in a discovery+ branded area on Jawwy TV. New and existing Jawwy TV subscribers who sign up
will be offered 12 months of access to discovery+ content on Intigral. Jawwy TV subscribers will also receive seven of
Discovery’s international linear channels: Discovery Channel, Fatafeat, TLC, Discovery Family, Animal Planet, Discovery
Science and Investigation Discovery. More channels to follow in the future. In addition, once available in region, both parties
will collaborate on making discovery+ app available to the stc’s mobile customer base in KSA, Kuwait and Bahrain. These
customers will be offered access to discovery+ app as an additional value to their existing service.
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Discovery (USA) Extends Formula E Coverage And Position At The Forefront Of
The Electric Motorsport Revolution
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Discovery has extended its rights to show live coverage of every ABB FIAFormula E World Championship E-Prix following a new agreement
with the all-electric racing series. Discovery will utilise its extensive range of free-to-air, pay-tv and digital platforms to support the growth
of Formula E in Europe. Live and on-demand coverage will be presented through its leading multi-sport brand, Eurosport, in more than 50
markets, available via its linear and digital channels as well as being introduced on discovery+*, Discovery’s global streaming product, to
expand the reach of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to the widest possible audience. The multi-year agreement covering more
than 50 markets includes exclusive live and highlights coverage in 27 markets** in Europe with Formula E fans able to enjoy selected
broadcasts via Discovery’s free-to-air channels in the UK (Quest), Norway (MAX), Poland (Metro), Spain and Turkey (DMAX), Sweden,
Denmark and Finland. Discovery has screened every Formula E season since its inception in 2014 via Eurosport as part of the most
comprehensive motorsport offering in Europe. Its commitment to electric racing was reaffirmed this year by unveiling the inaugural PURE
ETCR championship, the world’s first all-electric multi-brand touring car championship set to begin in May. The series will be promoted by
Eurosport Events – Eurosport’s event promotion and management division, which will organise 32 events across four continents this year.
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Altice USA and Discovery (USA), Inc. Reach Distribution Agreement
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Altice USA and Discovery, Inc. announced that the two companies have agreed on a mutually favorable distribution
agreement that allows Altice USA’s Optimum and Suddenlink subscribers to enjoy continued access to Discovery’s
unparalleled portfolio of networks, which ranks as the #1 most-watched pay-TV portfolio in the U.S. The agreement,
encompassing Discovery’s full portfolio of award-winning networks including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet,
Investigation Discovery, Science, OWN, American Heroes Channel, MotorTrend, Destination America, Discovery Family
Channel, Discovery Life Channel, Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, ensures Altice USA’s subscribers will have
access to their favorite Discovery networks and shows. Discovery continues to be a key part of the pay-TV ecosystem. In
addition to ranking as the top pay-TV portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2020, as recently as the week of February 8, 2021, the
Discovery portfolio had 66 telecasts (41 different programs) across five different networks (TLC, Discovery, HGTV, Food
Network and ID) each average at least 1 million total viewers.
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DISH (USA) and DraftKings Introduce First-of-Its-Kind App Integration
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DISH Network and DraftKings announced a strategic agreement across DISH's portfolio of brands to bring DraftKings' sportsbook and
daily fantasy experiences directly to DISH customers nationwide, beginning with a first-of-its-kind DraftKings app integration on the
DISH TV Hopper platform. The agreement also allows for subsequent DraftKings sportsbook and daily fantasy experiences with DISH
Network's SLING TV and Boost Mobile in the future. DISH TV customers with an internet-connected Hopper family receiver will be
able to access the DraftKings app to view betting odds and fantasy contests. They can initiate bets or contest entries with DraftKings
directly from their TV, then set recordings and watch the live sports that correspond with those bets or fantasy teams. Once a bet or fantasy
contest entry is initiated, customers will be prompted via text message through DraftKings-created technology to complete the transaction
within the DraftKings app on their mobile device. Once launched, DISH TV customers can initiate bets for NCAA basketball, NBA, and
NHL from the app via Hopper, with additional features to come. Customers can open and use the DraftKings app while watching any live,
on-demand or recorded DISH TV content. The DraftKings app can be accessed via the DISH Voice Remote simply by saying "Launch
DraftKings" or from the Apps Menu.
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ADT and DISH (USA) Network Partner to Bring Smart Home Security to
More Customers
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ADT Inc. and DISH Network Corporation announced a partnership whereby DISH will begin marketing, sales and
installation services for ADT smart home security products. DISH is a connectivity company with more than 20 million
subscribers across its pay-TV and wireless brands. DISH customers will receive access to ADT products and services
sold and installed by DISH’s nationwide network of smart home professionals. OnTech Smart Services, a subsidiary of
DISH, will also serve as an installation provider for ADT security products and services. This partnership with DISH
continues ADT’s improved growth trajectory, following Google’s September 2020 $450 million equity investment in
ADT, strong residential demand trends during the second half of 2020 and into early 2021, and the recently announced
partnership with Ackerman Security Systems.
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DISH (USA) Expands Nationwide 5G Wireless Infrastructure with Seven New
Tower Agreements
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As DISH constructs the nation's first cloud-native, Open RAN-based 5G wireless network, the company announced it
has signed seven new tower agreements. These agreements, with Harmoni Towers, Mobilitie, Parallel Infrastructure,
Phoenix Tower International (PTI), Tillman Infrastructure, Tower Ventures and Vogue Towers, provide DISH access to
more than 4,000 towers and wireless infrastructure assets coast to coast. The vendors will also provide a variety of
services to help accelerate the installation of 5G radios on the newly-acquired infrastructure.
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News Corp (USA) and Google Agree To Global Partnership On News
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News Corp announced that it has agreed to an historic multi-year partnership with Google to provide trusted journalism
from its news sites around the world in return for significant payments by Google. Among the News Corp publications
joining Google News Showcase will be The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and the New York Post; in the
UK: The Times and The Sunday Times, and The Sun; and in Australia a range of news platforms, including The
Australian, news.com.au, Sky News, and multiple metropolitan and local titles. The landmark three-year agreement
also includes the development of a subscription platform, the sharing of ad revenue via Google’s ad technology
services, the cultivation of audio journalism and meaningful investments in innovative video journalism by YouTube.
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Rogers (Canada) Sports & Media Announces 2021 Partnerships with Diverse
Charities and Small Businesses to Help Build a Stronger Canada
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A shoulder to lean on, resources to learn and prosper, and a support system that encourages self-confidence and empowerment are virtues
in life that many take for granted, but not every Canadian can easily access. Together in partnership with five Canadian charities and small
businesses, Rogers Sports & Media launches the inaugural year of its inclusion and diversity program All IN to support equity-seeking
communities by amplifying stories on a national stage that haven’t always been heard with equal measure. Through the Rogers Sports &
Media megaphone, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blacbiblio.com, Canadian Women & Sport, Friends of Ruby, and Spirit North will receive
free advertising and creative services to support their efforts in uplifting underserved communities. Rogers Sports & Media received more
than 550 submissions for the 2021 All IN program. Because of the overwhelming response, an additional 10 organizations from the
applicant pool that each support the Black community will be profiled across the company’s suite of assets. These features will highlight
the charities and small businesses, along with work being done in the community, all throughout February during Black History Month.
The organizations are BlackHealingTO, Jeffrey Tosh Art, KidsSwag, Lay Up Basketball, MFMG Cosmetics, Naij Hair, Nia Centre for
the Arts, Oofii, Shayla’s Voice, and KinkyCurlyYaki.
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Safaricom (Kanya) And Helb Launch Student Loans’ Smart Mobile Payment
Solution
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Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to roll out a smart mobile payment solution for students
of tertiary institutions to access and utilise their loans and bursaries. The solution will aid HELB to promote responsible spending
with the funds locked for specific allocations, such as tuition or library fees only accessible to the specific Paybill account of the
recipient's University or TVET institution. The students upkeep allowance can now also be transferred into the student’s M-PESA
wallet for everyday use. Students can access the system through HELB USSD and the mobile app once completed from where
they will view their loan allocations, current balances, statements and make payments. HELB disburses over KSh 15 billion to
over 200,000 beneficiaries annually. Part of the loan is usually channelled directly to the learning institution to settle part of the
tuition and accommodation fees while the rest is sent to the student for upkeep. The solution will create efficiencies for all
stakeholders by reducing queues during registration as students can now pay through their mobile phones. There will be effective
management and monitoring of all loans throughout the loan lifecycle.
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Cisco, Telefónica (Spain) and the University of Vigo promote Network Slicing
on 5G
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Cisco, in collaboration with Telefónica and the University of Vigo, will carry out a 5G Network Slicing pilot test with the aim of
demonstrating how flexible 5G networks can devote specific capacities to different services and customers. Specifically, this
project consists of implementing a demonstrator on laboratory infrastructure at the facilities of the University of Vigo, where
three slices will be deployed in order to offer distinctive services: low latency, high bandwidth and emergencies. This will enable,
for example, customers to make use of the 5G network and enjoy ultra-high-definition content while guaranteeing the resources
of the mobile network in the event of an emergency in the area. With this initiative the intention is also to begin building services
for customers to be marketed via Telefónica’s 5G network. The project will thus enable Telefónica to obtain key results that will
serve to drive the ecosystem and promote the interoperability and standardization of this technology with a view to its marketing
towards the end customer. Some of the sectors that can benefit the most from Network Slicing are the State Security Corps and
Forces, media and communication, cars, industry and hotels.
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Telstra (Australia) adds MYOB accounting software to suite of business
solutions
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Telstra and MYOB have partnered in a bid to make it easier for Australian small and medium sized business (SMB) customers to
access the digital solutions they need to survive and grow, with MYOB Essentials the first business management solution Telstra
offers direct to its business customers. Launching the partnership recognises the need for small businesses to adopt digital technology,
particularly after the challenges presented last year. The offer includes a free three-month MYOB Essentials subscription[1] for new
and existing Telstra business customers. Combining Telstra mobile and MYOB subscriptions onto the same Telstra bill simplifies
administration and payments – allowing business owners more time to get on with what matters most. Telstra’s Business Intelligence
Insights report recently showed 76% of SMBs agreed that in 2020 digital technology helped them stay connected with their customers
in response to the impacts of COVID-19. 72% of SMBs agreed that in 2020 digital technology helped them keep their business
running and adapt how they work, in response to the impacts of COVID-19.In addition to this, a recent MYOB Business Monitor
found 35% of Australian SMBs moved more of their business online after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, with 83% of those who did
saying it helped their business stay afloat.
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Echoing Green Announces $2.5 Million Commitment from Comcast (USA)
NBCUniversal to Advance Racial Equity
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The investment marks the largest corporate contribution to the Fund to date. Echoing Green is a global nonprofit
leading the way to enhance social innovation by finding, supporting, and connecting emerging social entrepreneurs.
With this investment from Comcast, Echoing Green will launch programming that enables leaders working to
dismantle structural racism and build inclusive economies. The Comcast NBCUniversal partnership will help sustain
the work needed to explicitly address the compounding impacts of racial bias. By leveraging social innovation as an
additional approach in the racial justice movement, Echoing Green will mobilize next-generation solutions with the
power to disrupt structural racism and oppression with the urgency it requires.
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2021 Ted Rogers (Canada) Community Grants help empower hundreds of
B.C. youth, supporting our next generation of leaders and innovators
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Rogers Communications announced it has awarded Ted Rogers Community Grants to ten British Columbia organizations this year which are making a
difference in the lives of hundreds of youth. Through programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship and community leadership, these organizations
are providing critical supports to youth across B.C. by building confidence and pride, while helping them achieve their highest potential. Rogers is proud to
have provided more than $800,000 in grants to 54 organizations in British Columbia since the program launched in 2017. Since 2017, Rogers has also
provided more than $500,000 in Ted Rogers Scholarships to 116 B.C. youth attending post-secondary education – many from our community grants partners
– with 75% of community recipients from the Class of 2020 nationally from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities. Supporting youth
through grants, together with Ted Rogers Scholarships, is one of the key ways Rogers is committed to working in partnership with communities to help meet
critical needs of our residents and neighbours. Other community programs include Connected for Success, which offers affordable Internet to bridge the
digital divide. During the pandemic, Rogers has provided thousands of devices and plans as digital lifelines to women’s shelters, and to youth organizations
like Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada to keep youth connected to mentors. In partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and Food Banks Canada, the company
also provided 9 million meals through donations and food hampers for food banks across the country as part of Step Up to the Plate. This year, in honour of
its 60th birthday and as part of The 60 Project, the Rogers team stepped up with a record number of volunteer hours to help make Canada stronger, together.
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2021 Ted Rogers (Canada) Community Grants help empower thousands of Atlantic
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Rogers Communications announced it has awarded Ted Rogers Community Grants to seven Atlantic Canadian organizations this year who are making a difference
in the lives of thousands of local youth in grades 7-12. Through programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, mentorship and community leadership, these
organizations are providing critical supports to youth across the region by building confidence and pride, while helping them achieve their highest potential. Rogers
is proud to have provided more than $500,000 in grants to 45 organizations in Atlantic Canada since the program launched in 2017. Since 2017, Rogers has also
provided more than $500,000 in Ted Rogers Scholarships to 90 Atlantic youth attending post-secondary education – many from our community grants partners –
with 75% of community recipients from the Class of 2020 nationally from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities. Supporting youth through
grants, together with Ted Rogers Scholarships, is one of the key ways Rogers is committed to working in partnership with communities to help meet critical needs
of our residents and neighbours. Other community programs include Connected for Success, which offers affordable Internet to bridge the digital divide. During
the pandemic, Rogers has provided thousands of devices and plans as digital lifelines to women’s shelters, and to youth organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters
Canada to keep youth connected to mentors. In partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and Food Banks Canada, the company also provided 9 million meals
through donations and food hampers for food banks across the country as part of Step Up to the Plate. This year, in honour of its 60th birthday and as part of The
60 Project, the Rogers team stepped up with a record number of volunteer hours to help make Canada stronger, together.
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Safaricom (Kanya) Foundation Donates Infrastructure Worth KES 21 Million
to Turkana Schools
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Over 1,000 learners in Turkana County have benefitted from classrooms, books, desks and chairs donated by Safaricom
Foundation. Among the schools are Katiko Primary School which got 5 new classrooms and Jeriman Lokitaung which
received 2 classrooms. Nariding Nursery School and Katongun Mission Station each had one classroom constructed and
furnished. Lolobo, Lokutumo and Loreamatet Primary Schools each had one classroom constructed and furnished under the
Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP), a literacy and numeracy programme being implemented by Safaricom Foundation
and Zizi Afrique Foundation. Nakiria Primary School also had a library constructed under the ALP Programme. Learners in
Katilu Mixed Primary School also received desks and chairs, while visually impaired students in Katilu Integrated Primary
School benefitted from furnishing works. Kilokony Eboyor, a local community organization was equipped with more than
500 books for learners they support. The total investment in the school projects was KES 21 million.
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Verizon (USA) Foundation donates $250,000 to Feeding Texas for winter
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The Verizon Foundation is making a $250,000 donation to Feeding Texas to support immediate relief efforts in
communities across the state. The organization will use the funds to help relieve hunger, an issue which was further
exacerbated by the storms. Verizon customers can also assist in relief efforts by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999
and $10 will be added to their Verizon bill and donated to American Red Cross upon confirmation of the billing zip
code. American Red Cross is supporting at least 35 warming centers with cots and blankets across the state and more.
Customers also can text RESCUE to 52000 to give a one-time $10 donation to the Salvation Army USA, which is
providing shelter, food, and other necessary items to those in need.
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