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July Edition 2020
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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................9
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates..................................................................................................................40
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................49
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................52
6. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................78

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Axiata Digital (Malaysia) and Great Eastern announce strategic investment
and deepen collaboration in Fintech services
Axiata Digital, the digital services arm of Axiata Group Berhad announced a
strategic investment of US$70 millionby Great Eastern to boost its fast-growing
digital financial services business across the region. This deal marks a significant
milestone for the Axiata Group. With the investment, Great Eastern takes a 21.875%
stake in the holding company for Axiata Digital’s DFS business, with Axiata Digital
Services SdnBhd holding the balance. The company, called Boost Holdings SdnBhd,
will comprise of:
• Boost, the largest homegrown e-wallet and lifestyle app with over 7.5 million users
and 170,000 merchant touchpoints
• Boost Indonesia, with 544,000 merchant touchpoints
• Aspirasi, a micro-financing and micro-insurance digital financing provider with
over US$20 million in loans disbursed to-date
• Apigate’s payment business arm which is a regional player for Carrier Billing
• Trust Axiata Digital Limited, a joint venture with a local bank in Bangladesh
• Launchpad for bringing digital financial services to other Axiata markets
Executive Commentary
Axiata’s President and Group Chief Executive Officer said, “As a Group
committed to creating sustainable business value across all our markets, Axiata
has been consistent in our pursuit to aggressively grow our digital ventures. I am
particularly encouraged that this deal with Great Eastern demonstrates the hard
and fast moves we made in the early days to invest in Digital Businesses have put
us in a sweet spot today to ride the digital wave sweeping much of the nation and
region as economies scale towards recovery.”
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Kids Help Phone and Bell Let's (Canada) Talk ramp up support for youth mental
health
Bell Let's Talk and Kids Help Phone announced a national $1 million investment
to enhance ongoing crisis support for young people coping with mental health
challenges during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.As the need for support has
continued to grow during the crisis, Kids Help Phone has continued to ramp up its
crisis responder and professional counselling capacity, enhanced its texting
platform and created a range of self-directed online resources. With a 58% overall
increase in demand during COVID-19 and text interactions up 62%, Kids Help
Phone expects to make 3 million connections with young people this year,
compared to 1.9 million in 2019. Bell announced a $5 million increase in Bell
Let's Talk funding in response to COVID-19 with support for a range of
organizations delivering urgent mental health support on the front lines of
Canadian communities, including Kids Help Phone, Canadian Mental Health
Association, Canadian Red Cross, Revivre and Strongest Families Institute.
"This Bell Let's Talk funding will support Kids Help Phone in delivering its
expanded frontline responses for youth in crisis now and into the future, said
Chair of Bell Let's Talk. As a founding partner of Kids Help Phone more than
30 years ago, we're proud to work with this great organization to ensure young
people have access to the mental health supports they need, especially in the
face of the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 situation."
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Airtel (India): Carlyle to acquire approximately 25% stake in Airtel's Data Centre
business at a valuation of US$1.2 billion
The Carlyle Group announced an agreement under which Comfort Investments II will invest
US$235 million in Nxtra Data Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airtel engaged in the data
centre business. The post-money enterprise valuation of Nxtra is approximately US$1.2 billion
and Carlyle will hold a stake of approximately 25% in the business upon completion of the
transaction, with Airtel continuing to hold the remaining stake of approximately 75%. The
transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, including approval from the
Competition Commission of India. Headquartered in New Delhi, Nxtra from Airtel offers secure
data centre services to leading Indian and global enterprises, hyperscalers, start-ups, SMEs and
governments. Nxtra’s nation-wide portfolio of 10 large data centres and more than 120 edge data
centres provides customers with co-location services, cloud infrastructure, managed hosting, data
backup, disaster recovery, and remote infrastructure management. India is witnessing a
considerable surge in demand for secure data centres as businesses undertake digital
transformation and consumer demand for digital services continues to increase. The expansion of
hyperscalers across the region following the government’s directive on data localization is
propelling a lot of this demand, with other market drivers including the growth in user data and
increase in cloud penetration.
MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel, commented: “At Airtel, we have built a robust data centre
portfolio that is future ready and scalable. For us, the security and data privacy requirements
of our customers are our top priorities, which we have established as a key differentiator for
our data centre offerings. Rapid digitization has opened up a massive growth opportunity for
data centres in India and we plan to accelerate our investments to become a major player in
this segment. We are delighted to have Carlyle as a strategic partner in this exciting journey,
particularly given their experience in this industry, and look forward to working with them.”
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Airtel (India) adds Edtech to its digital portfolio with stake acquisition in kids
learning startup - Lattu Kids
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest integrated telco, said that it has acquired a strategic stake in
Edtech startup Lattu Media Pvt Ltd as part of the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program.
Mumbai based Lattu Kids specializes in digital learning tools for children. Its highly
popular Lattu Kids app focuses on improving English vocabulary, English reading and
Maths skills for children under the age of 10 years through entertaining, fun learning
animated videos and games. At over 500 mn, India has the second largest number of
internet users in the world, driven by affordable smartphones and the lowest 4G data
tariffs globally. This deep penetration of internet has also led to wide adoption of online
learning tools. The COVID-19 pandemic and closure of schools has further accelerated
the adoption of virtual classrooms and digitally enabled learning. It is estimated that in
India Edtech will become a USD 2 bn plus industry by 2021. The investment will enable
Airtel to add Edtech to its premium digital content portfolio and give distribution scale
to quality learning material from Lattu Kids. Airtel already has over 160 mn monthly
active users across its digital platforms – Airtel Thanks app, Airtel Xstream app and
Wynk Music.
Chief Product Officer, Bharti Airtel said: “At Airtel, we aspire to support the growth
of the start-up ecosystem through our digital platforms. And now more than ever,
online education is a critical need for millions of young children who do not have
access to regular classrooms. We believe that Lattu Kids can make a positive impact
in the space of online education and are excited to have them in our accelerator and
partner in their growth.”
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Charter (USA) Invests $10 Million with National Urban League and National Action
Network to Assist Black-Owned Small Businesses in Underserved Communities
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the company will invest $10 million in
partnership with both the National Urban League and National Action Network to
support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved
communities. This investment will help strengthen small businesses and provide
a long-term economic impact vital to the continued development and growth of
these communities. Charter’s Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund will
invest $3 million in NUL’s community development financial institution, the
Urban Empowerment Fund, which will make individual loans to minority-owned
small businesses and, under the direction of and on behalf of NAN, the Loan Fund
will invest an additional $3 million in low-interest loans directly to CDFIs. In
addition, Charter will provide $3.5 million in PSA value to promote its partners’
Loan Fund opportunities, and will contribute a $500,000 capacity grant to the
NUL for revitalizing its CDFI platform including funding for staffing,
infrastructure, and operations.
“In all communities, small business ownership and growth are fundamental to
developing and sustaining economic power, which is critical to their
long-term success, said Chairman and CEO of Charter Communications.
Building on our valued partnerships with the National Urban League and
National Action Network, these investments will support small
diverse-owned businesses through access to much-needed low-interest capital
and help build thriving communities across the country.”
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Telia Company (Sweden) Agrees to Divest Its Interest in Turkcell Holding
Telia Company has agreed to sell its 47.1 percent holding in Turkcell Holding, which
owns 51.0 percent in the listed company TurkcellIletisimHizmetleri, to the
state-owned Turkey Wealth Fund for USD 530 million. The transaction also includes,
subject to closing, a full and global settlement of all shareholder disputes and
litigations connected to Turkcell and Turkcell Holding. Since the divestment of its 14
percent direct ownership in 2017, Telia Company has not been a direct owner of
TurkcellIletisim. Fintur, which was jointly owned with Turkcell, was dissolved in
2019, further limiting Telia’s direct involvement with Turkcell. Today, Telia
Company agreed to divest its 47.1 percent holding in Turkcell Holding to Turkey
Wealth Fund, the strategic investment arm of Republic of Turkey, and thereby
completes the exit from Turkey. The governance of Turkcell Holding has been
challenging. Disagreements between the shareholders have caused difficulties in the
corporate governance of Turkcell from time to time. Today’s agreement includes,
subject to closing, a full and global settlement of the disputes and litigations in
Turkcell and Turkcell Holding, dating back to 2005.
“We announce the final piece of the Turkish exit puzzle – the divestment of Telia
Company’s stake in Turkcell Holding. Over the past few years, our focus has
been our core Nordic and Baltic markets. Through this divestment, we unwind a
long-lasting legal deadlock; we reduce risk, improve leverage and increase
liquidity which will generate better shareholder returns in our core markets,
saysPresident and CEO of Telia Company. Turkcell has grown into a strong
company which has generated substantial returns for its owners”.
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Telia Company (Sweden) Invests in New 5g Frequencies in Finland
Telia in Finland has invested in 5G frequencies in the 26 GHz band. The Ministry of Traffic and Communications in Finland has
announced the results of the frequency auction started on June 8, 2020, and Telia in Finland has secured an 800 MHz frequency block
on the 26 GHz band. The new frequencies enable superfast 5G connections with gigabit speeds for both consumer and business
customers. Services requiring critical connections with minimal latency in for example smart traffic and industrial areas, like ports,
power plants and industrial parks can be offered on the frequencies. They help bring capacity to large events and offer an alternative for
superfast broadband connections in urban areas. Telia in Finland launched 5G services on October 9, 2019, on the lower 3.5 GHz
frequency band. The company has rolled out 5G services in over ten Finnish cities. Licenses for the 26 GHz band are valid for thirteen
years starting from July 1, 2020, and the price for the new frequency blocks is EUR 7 million including the administrative fees for the
auction. The payment to Traficom will be made in five installments over a five-year period.
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Verizon(USA) to expand Iowa wireless coverage by acquiring Iowa partnership
interests
Verizon has entered into an agreement to acquire the interests in the Iowa RSA
2 Limited Partnership, currently held by Interstate Enterprises, Ltd., Grand
River Communications, Inc. and Cellular 35, Inc. When combined with the
minority interest that Verizon currently holds, this acquisition will give
Verizon 100% ownership of the partnership. The partnership provides wireless
services in the Iowa RSA 2 market, consisting of Clarke, Decatur, Lucas,
Ringgold, Union and Wayne counties, covering a population of approximately
51K. The acquisition is subject to FCC approval and other conditions and is
expected to close in fall of 2020. The partnership that Verizon will be acquiring
is one of two partnerships that do business under the name Chat Mobility. The
other partnership operates in the Iowa RSA 1 market, consisting of Adams,
Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Taylor counties. Verizon will be
acquiring only the partnership that does business in the Iowa RSA 2 market.
Verizon Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, said “Verizon is very
pleased to announce this transaction. This acquisition aligns with our
strategic business objectives and reflects our ongoing commitment to
offering rural communities the very best mobile networks.”
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Bell (Canada) launches Canada's largest 5G wireless network
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Bell announced the launch of Canada's largest 5G wireless network, offering unprecedented mobile data speeds and Canada's broadest
selection of 5G-capable smartphones. Now available in Montréal, the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, Bell's initial
5G service will expand to more centres across the country as the next-generation wireless technology grows in speed and capacity, enabling
unprecedented connectivity and an infinite range of new consumer and business mobile applications in coming years. To accelerate 5G
innovation in Canada, Bell has also partnered with Western University to create an advanced 5G research centre, including the deployment of
a campus-wide 5G network. Bell 5G customers in Montréal, the GTA, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver will have access to enhanced mobile
data speeds and faster response times, as well as seamless connections to Bell's national LTE network – which reaches 99% of the Canadian
population and already offers data speeds that independent analysts have found rank with the fastest in the world. Bell offers Canada's largest
selection of 5G-enabled smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G series, LG V60 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen and Motorola Edge+, all
for as low as $0 upfront with Bell SmartPay. 5G access is $10 a month on any Bell Mobility postpaid plan and is currently offered as a free
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Airtel (India) steps up the Experience for its Platinum customers Promises
Faster 4G speeds to Platinum customers through Network Preference
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Bharti Airtel, India’s largest integrated telco, announced the launch of ‘Priority 4G Network’for its Platinum mobile customers. Airtel
has deployed advanced technologies that give its Platinum mobile customers preference on the network. As a result, all Platinum
customers will experience faster 4G speeds. As part of Airtel Thanks program, all postpaid mobile customers on Rs 499 and above
plans are designated as Platinum and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including a customized Platinum UI on Airtel Thanks app.
Airtel has been consistently rated as offering the "Best Video Experience" by global experts and launch of ‘Priority 4G Network’ will
further enhance the digital experience for Platinum customers. In addition, Airtel Platinum customers get red carpet customer care
with preferential service at call centers and retail stores. All Airtel call centers and retail stores have dedicated staff to attend to
Platinum customers on priority and cut down on waiting time. To enjoy the ‘Priority 4G Network’ experience, existing Airtel and
non-Airtel customers can upgrade to Airtel postpaid plans starting at Rs 499. As part of Platinum care, Airtel will home deliver the
‘Priority 4G SIM’ to homes of customers.

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Airtel (India) deploys India's largest open cloud-based VoLTE network with
Nokia software products
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Nokia announced that its CloudBand-based software products are powering Bharti Airtel’s Voice over LTE network in India. The network supports
over 110 million customers, making it the largest cloud-based VoLTE network in India and the largest Nokia-run VoLTE in the world. The
cloud-based VoLTE deployment allows Airtel to provide its mobile customers faster and more reliable, cost-efficient call connectivity. The
solution, which has been deployed to cover all 22 telecom service areas in India, uses Commercial Off-the-Shelf IT hardware with cloud-based
Virtual Network Functions, which consumes much less power and space compared to the traditional 2G/3G Circuit Switched legacy core. Nokia’s
VoLTE solution enables Airtel to free up spectrum by ramping down its 3G network, allowing the operator to utilize the freed-up spectrum to
deploy 4G/LTE services for better speed and capacity. As part of its cloudification strategy, Airtel will also deploy Nokia’s CloudBand
Infrastructure Software with the aim to create new revenue opportunities for 5G and internet-connected devices. As a vendor-agnostic,
multi-technology and multi-domain platform, CloudBand will enable Airtel to lay the foundation for 5G networks and deliver new digital services
with greater ease, flexibility and agility and ensure a reliable and high-performing network for delivering improved customer experience.

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Sky Germany begins new era of flexibility, choice and value for customers
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Sky has begun a new era of flexibility, choice and value for customers in Germany, as it completely refreshes and updates its
approach to pricing and packaging. The news follows last week’s launch of Sky’s major new content plan to shake-up TV in
Germany. Sky will deliver the content plan through a combination of partnerships and development of its entertainment, movies
and sports offering. For the first time, Sky customers will now be able to choose between re-committing for another yearly
subscription to lock in the best possible price, or they can enjoy maximum flexibility and move on to a monthly subscription, for
a small surcharge. This also applies to existing customers, who can enjoy full flexibility after they have completed their existing
contract and a new 12-month contract on the new package. From now on, customers will get Sky Q with Sky Go, brilliant HD
and the full entertainment package, with the latest Sky Originals and best international shows from HBO, Showtime, Fox and
TNT included from the very beginning at no extra charge - and all in brilliant HD picture quality.

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Sky Mobile (UK) introduces Doro range designed for older users
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Sky Mobile, recently voted by uSwitch customers as Network of the Year, announces the Doro 8050 and 7030 models are now available, with
prices starting from just £9 per month. Doro phones are specifically designed to be simple and easy to use – with larger keys, louder and clearer
sound, and easier to read screens. Doro aims to make it easy for elderly users with reduced hearing, sight, or motor skills to stay in touch with
family, friends and loved ones. The Doro 8050 and Doro 7030 both feature an assistance button, so users can easily alert relatives if, for example,
they fall at home. Pressing the button will send out an alert to up to five emergency contacts. The Doro 8050 is ideal for anyone new to smartphones
and Android. The interface makes finding apps easy, and Google Assistant allows users to activate functions with voice control. The handset has
loud and clear sound to improve voice calls for those who are hard of hearing. A simple to use camera is perfect for taking and sharing photos of
family and friends, and the durable design protects against accidental drops and knocks. The Doro 7030 has a flip design with physical buttons,
ideal for users who want a traditional phone with smart features. Users can stay in touch with friends and family through WhatsApp and Facebook,
as well as traditional phone calls. The Doro 7030’s camera and large flip screen make it easy to take, view, and receive photos too.

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Charter (USA) to Expand Latino Programming with the Addition of Networks Kids Central,
¡Hola! TV, Inglés Para Todos, Tarima TV and Hogar De HGTV to Spectrum TV Lineups
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Charter Communications, Inc. announced the planned addition of five Latino targeted TV networks – Kids Central, ¡HOLA! TV, Inglés
Para Todos, Tarima TV and Hogar de HGTV – to its Spectrum TV lineup. The networks, which offer a range of family-friendly, lifestyle,
home and garden and educational programming in Spanish and English, will be available at no additional cost to subscribers of
Spectrum’s Mi Plan Latino and Latino View TV packages. Kids Central, targeted at children aged 3-7, features parent-approved
entertainment for a diverse audience, and every program is available in both English and Spanish, in high definition. The network
includes programs such as “Bob the Builder,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Earth to Luna” and “Darwin and Newts.” During prime time, it
offers shows, series and documentaries filmed in HD. The channel launches on Spectrum TV. Inglés Para Todos is dedicated to teaching
English as a second language and features 24-hours of educational content for all learning levels. The channel also includes a mixture of
situational and entertainment programming in HD to help Spanish speakers learn English, improve their pronunciation and practice
grammar in a variety of ways. It launches July 1 for Spectrum TV subscribers.

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Peacock (USA) to Launch Nationally on Google Platforms and Devices
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Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service announced it will be available on Google platforms and devices including Android™,
Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices. At that time, Peacock will offer a free tier featuring more than 7,500
hours of movies, shows, and timely live and on-demand programming across news, sports, reality and late night. Peacock Premium offers
15,000 hours of content, and Android and Android TV users will receive complimentary access to Peacock Premium until Oct. 15, 2020.
Once a user’s promotion concludes, Peacock Premium will be available for $4.99 per month on Android and Android TV via Google Play
in-app purchase. Viewers may also upgrade to an ad-free tier for an additional $5.00 per month. Peacock customers will also enjoy daily
programming highlights from TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, Noticias Telemundo, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, E! News
and Access Hollywood, and 75 streaming channels including clip-based channels like the best Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers comedy
sketches, the best sketches from the SNL Vault, plus news channels from NBC News Now and Sky News, and genre channels like True
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Spotify (USA) Launches on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex
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Comcast announced that Spotify is now available to stream on Xfinity, giving millions of customers the ability to listen to the audio streaming
service’s 50 million music tracks and a wide range of podcasts directly on the TV, from the comfort of their home. Starting today, Xfinity Flex
customers can say “Spotify” into their Xfinity Voice Remote to access Spotify Free or Spotify Premium. Spotify will also begin rolling out to X1
customers today and be available to all in the coming days as an Internet app alongside all of the live, on demand, and streaming content already
enjoyed on the platform. Comcast has seen double digit growth in streaming music consumption this year versus the same time last year. Spotify
is seeing the same trends from their end— the increase in working from home is showing that more users are now streaming on their TVs.
Customers with Xfinity Flex and, in the coming days, X1, can say “Spotify” into their Xfinity Voice Remote and login with existing credentials to
start streaming. New customers will be able to create a Spotify account directly on the device and immediately have access to the free,
ad-supported version of the service. Spotify joins other music and listening streaming services already available on X1 and Flex including Pandora,
Amazon Music, Radio.com, iHeartRadio, XITE, NPR One, Music Choice, Stingray Music and Baeble.

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Deutsche Telekom (Germany) launches the world's first open platform for the
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Deutsche Telekom unveils plans to radically simplify the complex Internet of Things. With a unique platform, it brings all players together,
including developers, operators, partners and suppliers. This "hub" will be the new industry meeting place for the Internet of Things. The most
important goal is to make access and operation of an increasingly heterogeneous IoT ecosystem as simple and manageable as possible.
Transparency instead of complexity, with standards and open interfaces: This is Deutsche Telekom response to the most urgent demand in the
world of IoT. The new industry environment brings together the complete range of the most important elements that are essential for IoT solutions:
connectivity, devices, cloud services and solutions for data analysis. Deutsche Telekom is not only relying on its own IoT offerings. The
marketplace with its diverse partner portfolio offers customers the greatest possible flexibility. This considerably simplifies the setup and operation
of individual IoT solutions. It also drastically reduces the development time from individual customer solutions to market readiness. The launch is
planned for the second half of 2020. The IoT hub will be continuously expanded. Deutsche Telekom invites partners and customers to test the new
IoT environment.

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KT SAT’s (South Korea) Next Satellite to Usher in 5G Space Age
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KT Corp., South Korea’s largest telecommunications company, announced its satellite-operating subsidiary, KT SAT, will launch its next
satellite as soon as 2024 to transition the company into the leader of 5G platform-__base__d service in the next space communications
era. In a “vision declaration ceremony” commemorating its 50th anniversary, held at the Kumsan Satellite Service Center, KT SAT, South
Korea’s sole satellite communication operator, unveiled its plan to launch KOREASAT 6A in 2024 at the earliest. It will succeed
KOREASAT 6, which will be decommissioned in 2025 after 15 years of service. HTS provides high-speed data transmission over 10
times faster than that of the classic fixed-satellite service and the KOREASAT 6A will be capable of reconfiguring its beam coverage.
Both technologies are aimed at optimized service to satisfy changing customer demands in the 5G era. The new satellite may also be
loaded with the Korea Augmentation Satellite System, a Korean regional version of the Satellite-based Augmentation System. SBAS
improves the accuracy and reliability of Global Navigation Satellite System information by correcting signal measurement errors and
providing information about the accuracy, continuity and availability of its signals.

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Proximus (Belgium)launches "Flex", a unique new range of packs that can be
customized to the needs of each member of the family
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Proximus will offer each household the opportunity to create a pack tailored to its needs through its new "Flex" offering. In addition
to even greater personalization, other revolutions are also making their debut: free mobile data outside the bundle, unlimited calls for
everyone, and a new app to make daily life easier for the family. Advantageous plans with several mobile subscriptions will also be
offered. The first pack in the Flex range will be available from €59.99. Proximus has developed this new offer in collaboration with
its customers. Millennials have grown up and become parents in their turn, bringing with them new consumption habits and very
specific expectations of new technologies: these new connected families expect more and more flexibility and freedom in their
choices and consumption, but also help from technology to make their daily lives easier and to pursue their passions even more
intensely. The constantly changing societal context in which these families live no longer allows to consider the family as a
homogeneous whole, but rather as a group of individuals with different personalities, desires and aspirations.

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Proximus(Belgium) to offer Apple TV 4K to new and existing customers
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Proximus to offer Apple TV 4K to new and existing customers. New and existing Proximus customers can benefit from a seamless zero sign-on
experience with Apple TV 4K, the powerful entertainment device for enjoying TV shows, movies, music, photos, games and apps on the biggest
screen in the home. The Apple TV 4K is available for € 69 in combination with an ‘Epic combo full’ pack, or as a standalone device for € 199.99.
With Apple TV 4K, Proximus customers can use the Apple TV app to buy or rent movies, subscribe to Apple TV+ and Apple TV channels, as well
as enjoy Apple Music, Apple Arcade and thousands of other apps, including games, fitness and education, all through one device built for the
biggest screen in the home. Thanks to the integration of the Proximus Pickx app, customers get access to the Pickx TV platform, offering a
personalized content experience available on every screen, with more than 80 channels and a variety of on demand content options to meet the
needs of specific audiences. Existing Proximus customers with a MyProximus account will be able to enjoy the powerful zero sign-on experience
from Apple, which further simplifies signing in and getting customers to the content they love with ease. With zero sign-on, Apple TV 4K
automatically installs the Proximus Pickx app and signs them in — no need to enter a username and password.

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Proximus (Belgium) launches ‘Bizz Online Webshop’ for small enterprises
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Proximus launches ‘Bizz Online Webshop’ for small enterprises. In the context of the current COVID-19 crisis, entrepreneurs are even
more aware that digital is key to continue their business. According to a recent survey done by Kynetec, 26% of SE enterprises think that
digitalization will change the way of doing business. This includes having a website & e-commerce or use social media.As a reliable
digital provider, Proximus’objective is to offer small enterprises help and support in the digital world.With Bizz Online, Proximus already
proposes to assist small enterprises with different solutions and a personalized assistance of an expert to create their own professional
website. A first step on the web is available from 15€/month with Bizz Online S. Today, Proximus enriches its offer with the launch of
new products and solutions which will support small enterprises in their further digitalization. The first new product is an e-commerce
option on the already existing Bizz Online offer and strengthens Proximus’ position as a partner for self-employed and small businesses.
With Bizz Online Webshop, our customers will have an intuitive online shop, directly ready to "sell" and very easy to use and update

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SK Telecom (South Korea): Digital Driver’s License Service Now Available in
Korea through Identity Authentication App PASS
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SK Telecom, together with KT and LG Uplus, launched a digital driver’s license service on PASS, an identity authentication app provided by the three mobile
carriers. Developed jointly by the three mobile carriers, the Korean National Police Agency and the Road Traffic Authority, the digital driver’s license marks
the first case where a digital version of an official identification is used as a legally acceptable form of identity verification. Subscribers of PASS can register
their driver’s license on the app through a verification and encryption process. Users can only use one smartphone registered under their own names. To
confirm the authenticity of the information on the driver’s license and block attempts to register counterfeit driver’s license, the three mobile carriers
connected their identity authentication servers to the Korean National Police Agency’s driver’s license system and applied blockchain technology. For
identity verification, the app will show the user’s photo on his/her driver’s license along with a QR code and barcode. To prevent theft or illegal use of identity
information, the codes are automatically refreshed and come with a floating animation layer. The new digital driver’s license service is applied to all stores
of convenient store chains CU and GS25. For instance, the digital driver’s license can be used to verify age at convenient stores for the purchase of
age-limited goods such as alcohol and cigarettes. In addition, from July 2020, the digital driver’s license will be used for reissuance and renewal of a driver’s
license, as well as issuance of a driver’s license in English at 27 Driver’s License Examination Offices located throughout Korea.

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Swisscom (Switzerland): Second-hand smartphones now available from the
Swisscom Online Shop
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Swisscom will be offering ‘refreshed smartphones’ - i.e. refurbished smartphones - for sale in its Online Shop. Swisscom purchases the second-hand
devices from customers through its Buyback programme. They are then refurbished by Swisscom’s partner RecommerceSwissand sold in the Swisscom
Online Shop as ‘refreshed smartphones. Surveys have shown that customer demand for this is high as it allows devices to be used for longer, and
price-sensitive customers can save money by buying a preloved yet well-functioning device at a more affordable price. Customers receive a 12-month
warranty on refurbished mobiles. The device packaging is labelled ‘refreshed’. Swisscom is partnering with Recommerce Swiss on the ‘refreshed
smartphones’initiative. Recommerce Swiss refurbishes the returned smartphones and ensures that the previous user’s data is fully deleted. Before going
on sale, the smartphones undergo 35 different quality controls, are unlocked and are in full working condition. The longer a mobile is used for, the better
that is for the environment. Swisscom is helping its customers do just that with two different schemes. Through the popular Swisscom Buyback scheme,
customers are already able to sell their old smartphone or have its value credited towards a new device. Alternatively, they can donate their old mobile
to a good cause through ‘Mobile Aid’. Swisscom is now taking a further step forward with the ‘refreshed smartphones’ scheme, by selling refurbished
smartphones in its Online Shop.

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Telstra (Australia) announces 5G coverage expands into more of Greater
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Telstra’s 5G rollout has picked up pace with over 600 suburbs across the country that now have more than 50 per cent 5G coverage. In Greater
Brisbane, there are 33 suburbs that are now more than half covered by the new technology – some even have full coverage. Regional General
Manager May Boisen said it was another big step in Telstra’s continued roll out and investment in 5G technology, as they worked to make it
available to more Queenslanders. The suburbs included below are those that have at least 50 per cent of their geographic area covered by
Telstra 5G – and in some areas the network may cover the entirety of the suburb. Many other suburbs across Brisbane and Logan already have
some 5G coverage but aren’t listed here unless more than half covered. Telstra has now rolled out coverage to selected areas in 32 major and
regional cities and remains on track to deliver 5G into selected areas of 35 cities by mid-year. Across Queensland, Telstra has also begun the
roll out of 5G in Bundaberg, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville and Warwick. Telstra’s 5G
coverage maps are available at www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our-coverage. In non-5G areas, customers will switch to the available
3G/4G/X network.

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Telstra (Australia) boosts mobile coverage at Cheshunt in Upper King Valley
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Telstra has announced a new mobile site has been switched on as part of the Victorian Government’s Mobile Black Spot
Project, improving coverage to Cheshunt. Telstra Regional General Managersaid the new site would improve upon Telstra’s
existing coverage across Victoria’s Upper King Valley. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green MP said
local communities have been vital in helping provide feedback on the locations and sites as part of the Victorian
Government’s Mobile Black Spot Project. The new site will provide another way for residents and visitors to stay up to date
with important alerts and in the event of an emergency. Telstra is delivering 17 mobile sites as part of the $11 million third
round of the Victorian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Project including Cheshunt, Strath Creek South, Buckland Valley,
Woolshed Valley and Carboor.

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Reuters (Canada) launches a dedicated audio and voice service enabling
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Reuters, the world’s largest multimedia news provider, launched a market-leading service designed specifically for the audio and voice sector.
Two new products – Reuters Audio and Reuters Ready Audio – give customers access to a global collection of rights-cleared real-time and archive audio
clips, as well as ready-to-publish audio stories:
• With nearly half a million archive clips dating back to the early 1900s available, Reuters Audio customers have access to more than a century’s worth of
news coverage at their fingertips, to add depth and dimension to their audio production.
• Reuters Ready Audio provides a curated daily package of global news stories, voiced by Reuters journalists around the world in a ready-to-publish offering.
Both are available from today via a new user experience on Reuters Connect, the most comprehensive digital platform powering the news ecosystem.The
development comes as the audio market continues to grow, with consumers listening more than ever, driving up demand for high-quality audio content.
Recent research from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University* found:
• Nearly 20% of the most popular podcasts were categorised as news
• There has been a 32% rise in the number of news podcasts in 2019
• 54% of US and 41% UK adults 18-25 listened to a podcast monthly and 62% use their smart speakers for news.

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Thomson Reuters (Canada) Integrates Legal Tracker with HighQ
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Thomson Reuters announced the integration of Legal Tracker, the most widely used software system for managing e-billing and matter management for
corporate legal departments, with HighQ, a sophisticated collaboration and workflow tool designed to streamline legal operations. The integration of Legal
Tracker with the document management capabilities in HighQ helps in-house teams increase productivity with enhanced tools for work product
collaboration. With HighQ document management, legal departments can securely store and search documents and emails, control and compare versions,
view audit history, and access documents offline without having to leave standard productivity tools.
Key benefits of the integration of Legal Tracker with HighQ document management include:
• Legal Tracker matter connection – simply navigate between Tracker matters and HighQ document folders
• Document mark-up and version comparison – compare new versions and identify changes faster than track changes
• Document collaboration and productivity – work more efficiently on documents and related tasks that surround drafting, approval and execution workflows
• Secure file and document sharing – securely access and work on documents at any time, from any place and across any device with any outside party
• Productivity application integrations – create and edit files in G SuiteTM productivity and collaboration tools and Office 365TM, manage emails and
attachments, and simply synchronize documents.

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Toppan (Japan) Launches ZETA Starter Pack in Japan
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, haslaunched sales of a
subscription-based ZETA Starter Pack to coincide with the provision of ZETADRIVE™, a platform service that offers both the servers needed for
communication using the low power wide access ZETA protocol and the applications required to make data visible.ZETA is an LPWA network protocol
developed by ZiFiSense that enables networks to be created at low cost. It is garnering attention as a means for collecting data from multiple sensors
and facilitating the widespread expansion of the IoT, which will be essential for smart cities. In light of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic,
increased demand is also anticipated for remote sensing via LPWA protocols due to the need for remote operation and monitoring as more people work
from home. ZETADRIVE™ is a cloud-based IoT server platform enabling collection and visualization of data as well as operation of devices. It is
comprised of ZETA servers for device management and a sensor data browsing system. APIs for such functions as data acquisition and device control
provide scalability and meet the diverse system and application needs of customers, while custom application development is also available to cater to
specific requirements. Toppan has leveraged high-level security expertise to create ZETADRIVE™ and plans to enable coordination with its Secure
Activation Service for network transmission and management of encryption keys and certificates.

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Toppan (Japan) Solutions for Next-Generation Cities to be Showcased Online
for Super City/Smart City Osaka 2020
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will be presenting its smart
city-related technologies and services as part of Super City/Smart City Osaka 2020, an exhibition and conference showcasing smart city concepts for
the future of Japan. In light of the spread of the novel coronavirus, the event will be held in an online format on July 2 and 3 and will also explore super
city concepts for the coronavirus era. Toppan will be presenting its solutions and approach via an online seminar and the launch of special website to
coincide with the exhibition. Toppan’s smart city business is focused on the areas of digital government, environment/energy, industry, social
infrastructure, mobility, information services, disaster prevention, tourism, education, and healthcare/sport. One of the main solutions on show will be
IoT décor materials that make it possible for messages from family members or general information to be displayed on walls in a seamless and organic
way while maintaining harmony with a space’s interior design. Information can be transmitted over a network from the cloud, and when nothing is
displayed, the wall looks like any other. Other Toppan solutions include a service that enables patients to get prescription medicines delivered to their
home after consultation with a pharmacist online or via telephone and robots equipped with cutting-edge functions to recognize expressions, translate
speech, and engage in natural conversation with a wide range of customers.

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Toppan(Japan) Launches Solution for Online Facility Tours
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has launched a new solution
for the Japanese market to enable online tours of such facilities as factories, showrooms, museums, and art galleries. In order to prevent the spread
of novel coronavirus infection, many facilities have been temporarily closed or are having to devise ways in which they can provide tours while
maintaining social distancing. Toppan’s solution combines existing video and photographs with newly produced content and online conferencing
systems to enable users to see the facilities and communicate with the people that run them in real time. An advantage of an online tour is the ability
to present areas of facilities that are not usually open to visitors. Tours can fuse existing or new video footage with live feeds to provide users with
an enhanced sense of immersion. Toppan has also used its expertise to devise ways to communicate what visitors might hear or smell at actual
locations. Webinar functions of online conferencing systems can be used to stream video content, and users can engage with the people operating
facilities by using chat tools. Toppan has been using a similar system to provide online tours of its tourism business-related NIPPON GALLERY
TABIDO MARUNOUCHI showroom and to present company facilities to employees who have joined the company in the last few months.

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Verizon (USA) Media expands DOOH footprint with Shark Experience
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Verizon Media has partnered with Shark Experience presented by Verizon and Edison Interactive to expand its digital
out-of-home footprint and enable advertisers to reach engaged golfers across the country. Shark Experience presented by Verizon
is a premium media platform delivering connectivity and customizable content to a golfer through a DOOH screen in a golf cart.
The experience was developed in partnership with Verizon Media’s parent company, Verizon, Greg Norman Company and Club
Car. Powered by Verizon’s LTE network, the connected golf cars include HD touchscreen displays and built-in speakers with
Bluetooth connectivity. Golfers enjoy curated content from Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News and Yahoo Finance. They also have access
to GPS yardages, hole flyovers, music via streaming radio or Bluetooth, real-time sports ticker, live and on-demand sports
including the PGA TOUR, news and Greg Norman golf tips.

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Verizon (USA) Media launches TV tune-in attribution to connect digital ads &
TV viewing
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Verizon Media introduced its new TV tune-in attribution product that allows broadcasters, networks and media companies to quantify
the impact of digital ad campaigns on consumers tuning into TV shows. This is the first time Verizon Media DSP users can attribute
TV show tune-ins to ads served on any channel, including mobile, CTV, video, desktop, native, and beyond. Verizon Media is
launching the offering with Inscape, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VIZIO1, for automatic content recognition TV viewing data, with
additional partnerships forthcoming. Verizon Media’s TV tune-in attribution correlates ad exposure and engagement across devices
and screens to a user tuning into a program on their TV. The product works by matching ad behavior with near-real time ACR data
from more than 15 million smart TVs. ACR data is opted-in by the consumer, capturing viewing preferences in an anonymized way,
while allowing TV and entertainment advertisers to perform closed-loop attribution of users that saw an ad then tuned in to the show.
Discovery is one of the first brands to use Verizon Media’s TV tune-in attribution product at launch, helping them identify the effects
of non-TV inventory on TV-viewing and ensuring greater harmony across campaigns.

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Verizon (USA) Media Immersive to power the future of 5G advertising and XR
content
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Verizon Media, a leader in innovation, content and commerce, announced the launch of Verizon Media Immersive, the largest online
XR platform for advertising and content powered by 5G. From augmented reality to virtual reality to mixed reality, Verizon Media
Immersive allows partners, advertisers and Verizon Media’s portfolio of brands to create one-of-a-kind experiences by seamlessly
connecting the physical and digital world. For consumers, Verizon Media Immersive transforms how content, commerce and
advertising is consumed, allowing for 3D visualization of products and interaction with the ads. The Verizon Media Immersive suite
will accelerate the next generation of media and content experiences with the most scaled capabilities of any digital portfolio. Verizon
Media’s suite of brands, including Yahoo, HuffPost and TechCrunch, reaches nearly 900 million global unique visitors monthly.1
Verizon Media Immersive will amplify the creation, distribution and monetization of emerging XR formats. The suite will provide
partners with authoring tools, a content library and search and e-commerce delivered through a personalized, interactive experience.

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Verizon (USA) accelerates 5G network deployment
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Verizon continues to expand 5G Home Internet service across the country. Beginning, customers in parts of Houston will have access
to enhanced 5G Home service. The super-fast Internet is perfect for those who are working from home, homeschooling kids, binging
content or powering a smart home. Recently Verizon expanded 5G Home service to Detroit and enhanced service in Indianapolis and
Los Angeles. A network repeater takes signals from nearby cell sites, amplifies the signals from those sites and retransmits them to
previously underserved areas. Pivotal’s solution is an innovative way to efficiently enhance the design of the network and improve
service in hard to reach areas. The trials in Dearborn focus on providing coverage to larger, multi-unit dwellings such as apartments
or dormitories with multiple buildings and floors where repeaters are particularly helpful. By installing repeaters between the cell site
and the location, the 5G signal can be cost-effectively retransmitted to cover additional areas. Repeaters are small, consume less
power than a small cell or macro site and do not require a fiber connection. This makes them a lower cost, quicker path to
supplementing traditional cell sites.

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Verizon (USA) Business expands Virtual Network Services portfolio with
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Verizon Business is expanding its Virtual Network Services portfolio for enterprise customers with the introduction of Cisco’s
5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System. The Cisco ENCS purpose-built platform will now be included within
Verizon’s catalog of virtual network functions and service chains that are offered to customers. Verizon’s VNS portfolio allows
customers to replace traditional network devices, such as routers, firewalls and switches, with virtual network functions, which
can be managed and orchestrated from a central location. VNFs help expedite customers’ digital network transformation by
reducing or removing the need for manual intervention, building flexibility and agility into an organization's ability to scale
capacity, prioritize application availability quickly, and respond to changing business needs. The Cisco ENCS is a purpose-built
compute platform optimized for Network Function Virtualization.

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Verizon (USA) brings “Food for Frontline Workers” to El Paso and Chula Vista
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Verizon is expanding its “Food for Frontline Workers” initiative to doctors, nurses and medical staff working in El Paso, TX and
Chula Vista, CA. Local restaurants will each provide 100 meals per day for one week to medical staff working at The Hospitals
of Providence, and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Verizon is supporting the efforts of Crave Kitchen & Bar and Tomatito
Mexican Food which will each deliver 100 meals daily to feed doctors, nurses and staff at The Hospitals of Providence, and
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, from June 15 through 20. Each restaurant will follow strict food preparation and safety
guidelines, while providing quick and delicious meals to these frontline healthcare workers. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
has treated a large number of COVID-19 patients since the pandemic began. In addition to caring for patients in its intensive care
unit, the hospital also has dedicated treatment spaces in its emergency department and medical-surgical unit to care for
COVID-19 patients.

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BlueJeans(USA) maximizes the WFH experience with secure video
collaboration at scale
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BlueJeans by Verizon, a trusted enterprise-grade video conferencing and events platform, today announced a core set of new
features for meeting security, engagement, and time management to augment the work from home experience. Driven by rising
customer demand for more natural collaboration and secure engagements as the world settles into today’s remote work reality, the
latest enhancements to BlueJeans Meetings help remote workers stay safe, stay connected, and stay productive. As organizations
quickly looked for ways over the past few months to bolster employee productivity and improve business outcomes, BlueJeans
saw a 300% increase in utilization over the pre-COVID-19 average—which required rapid scale out. BlueJeans was able to stay
ahead of traffic increases smoothly and seamlessly and remain focused on accelerating product innovation around emergent
customer needs that support the way people work.

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Verizon (USA) introduces the Lenovo Flex 5G — the world’s first PC built for
5G Ultra-Wideband
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Verizon hits another 5G milestone with the launch of the world’s first 5G Ultra-Wideband laptop1 — the new Lenovo Flex 5G —
available at verizonwireless.com on June 18. To complement the Lenovo Flex 5G, Verizon is also offering its first 5G Ultra-Wideband
Connected Device Plan, starting at $30 a month. Lenovo Flex 5G takes advantage of Verizon’s unprecedented 5G Ultra-Wideband speeds
to connect, collaborate and download files at up to 2 gigabits per second. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8cx 5G compute platform
brings astonishing performance and efficiency to this slim, sleek, fanless device. Crafted from premium aluminum and soft-touch
magnesium, this ultra-portable 2-in-1 offers a full high-definition experience on a wide-angle 14” touchscreen, complemented by Dolby
Atmos®-optimized audio. And with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours, you won’t miss a beat. Here are the coolest features of the Lenovo
Flex 5G: Revolutionary 5G connectivity: The Lenovo Flex 5G works great on Verizon’s blazing-fast 5G Ultra-Wideband network, and
will connect to Verizon’s low-band 5G network, going live later this year. It also switches between 5G Ultra-Wideband, 4G LTE and
WiFi, ensuring you have access to the data you need.

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Verizon(USA): 5G Home Internet races into the Motor City
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Verizon 5G Home is now available in the Motor City. Residents in parts of Metro Detroit can now sign up for Verizon’s blazing fast 5G
Home Internet - the perfect option for those of us that are working from home, homeschooling kids, or just enjoy binging content or
powering a smart home. 5G Home is the backbone for your digital home. The new service comes with the latest Wi-Fi 6 Router, so you
can enjoy peak speeds of up to 1 Gbps3; that means multiple devices running at the same time for all your connectivity needs. The Router
also features Amazon Alexa Built-in, allowing customers to control smart home devices, hear the news, ask questions and access more
than 100,000 skills – hands-free. Tired of waiting on the cable installer? Even the set-up process is fast; you can do Self Setup with 5G
Home Internet on your own time with minimal effort. Verizon is teaming up with the best content providers in the industry to give you
access and exclusive offers for the content and entertainment you want most. Customers will enjoy YouTube TV for one month, Disney+
for one year and gaming on Google Stadia for three months, all at no additional cost.4 Stadia is the perfect way to game without relying
on costly hardware, and it plays smoothly with a 5G Home Internet connection.

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Deutsche Telekom (Germany) receives Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions Label
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The Solar Impulse Foundation has awarded the Efficient Solutions Label to Deutsche Telekom’s innovative direct water-cooling system developed by
Cloud&Heat. This recognition is part of SIF’s 1000+ solutions alliance for building a portfolio of cleantech innovations for profitable environmental
solutions. Leading in technology is one of the main pillars of Deutsche Telekom’s corporate strategy. Being committed to reducing the climate impact on the
environment this leadership does not only apply to high-performance broadband coverage, but also to responsible network production. This is an economic
and ecological necessity, especially due to increasing cloudification and increasing data traffic with a growing number and density of active components in
the network. The best network will certainly also be a sustainable network in the future. Therefore, Deutsche Telekom is constantly working on solutions and
use cases that support its climate targets and proof to be cost efficient. One example is a new type of cooling system. Cooling infrastructure in a data center
is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption which also drives up costs. To solve this problem and set an example, Deutsche Telekom is running a
proof of concept (POC) based on water cooling to build a clean and sustainable digital infrastructure. This is in cooperation with Cloud&Heat, a start-up that
provides energy-efficient, scalable and secure tailored infrastructure solutions. They have developed a cooling system with direct hot water cooling and waste
heat recovery. It works as follows: The servers are equipped with a set of water-filled heat sinks, which are located directly at the heat hotspots.
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NTT Ltd. (Japan) becomes first in APAC to obtain three Cisco Master
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NTT Ltd., a world-leading global technology services provider, has been confirmed as the first company in APAC to obtain three
Cisco Master Specializations. Obtaining the specializations means NTT Ltd. Australia has fulfilled all the requirements for
delivering exceptional client benefits in Networking, Collaboration and Security. Master Specializations are Cisco’s highest and
most exclusive level of partner certification, attesting that NTT Ltd. in Australia has made significant investments of time and
resources to obtain expertise in the subject technologies and solutions. To receive the Cisco Master Specializations, NTT Ltd.
Australia passed a rigorous review of its capabilities in the design, deployment, support and management of Cisco’s architectures.
An independent third party evaluated the technical and commercial skills useful for offering solutions such as SD-WAN, Cisco
Meraki, Cisco WebEx and Cisco Umbrella. NTT Ltd. Australia was the first company in the region to tackle all three
specializations at once and received confirmation that they had been successful within a week.
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SK Telecom (South Korea) Wins at SCF Small Cell Awards 2020
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SK Telecom announced that it has received an SCF Small Cell Award in the category of ‘Commercial Small Cell Design and
Technology’ for its cutting-edge 5G-4G Dual-Mode RF Repeater. Now in its 12th year, the SCF Small Cell Awards recognize
innovations in small cell technology and best practices in deployments around the world. The SCF Small Cell Awards are judged
independently by a panel of leading analysts, journalists and industry experts. Commercialized for the first time in the world in
December 2019, SK Telecom’s 5G-4G Dual-Mode RF Repeater receives both 5G and 4G radio frequency signals from outdoor
base stations and boosts these signals to amplify coverage in indoor areas including buildings and underground spaces. In
particular, in cooperation with Deutsche Telekom, the company has upgraded its 5G-4G Dual-Mode RF Repeater to provide
optimal performance in Europe’s network environment and plans to provide the repeaters to support Deutsche Telekom’s
customer trial for 5G indoor coverage in Germany in the third quarter of this year.
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Toppan (Japan) Included in Sompo Sustainability Index for Ninth Consecutive
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has been included in
the 2020 Sompo Sustainability Index, marking consecutive selection for nine years since the index was launched by Sompo Asset
Management in 2012. The Sompo Sustainability Index is composed of around 300 companies demonstrating outstanding performance in
environmental, social, and governance dimensions. The index informs Sompo Asset Management’s long-term, buy and hold
investment-focused products, which are used by a large number of pension funds and institutional investors. The products aim to help
investors build their asset portfolios through assessment of enterprise value from a long-term perspective that goes beyond financial
indicators to identify and take into account such factors as management quality and latent risks. Toppan’s repeated selection to the index
is based on recognition of its overall ESG performance, leading to long-term enterprise value. It adds to inclusion in a number of the
world’s leading socially responsible investing indexes, including the DJSI World Index and Asia Pacific Index, the MSCI ESG Leaders
Indexes, and the FTSE4Good Index.
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Verizon (USA) receives two top awards in first 5G User Experience Report from
Opensignal
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Verizon 5G ranks among the best for nationwide speed experience. Verizon's 5G customers have the fastest 5G download speeds and among the best
download speed experience nationwide, according to the Open signal US 5G User Experience Report1 released.The report focused on three key
categories: 5G Download Speed, User Download Speed Experience -5G Users, and 5G Availability. In addition to providing the fastest average 5G
download speeds -- 494.7 Mbps -- the Verizon 5G network also earned joint best Download Speed Experience.The Download Speed Experience
award takes into account the average 3G, 4G and 5G download speed that 5G users see, along with the time connected to each type of network.
In just the past few weeks, Verizon’s most recent 5G milestones include:
• successful Dynamic Spectrum Sharing trials in preparation for our launch of 5G Nationwide service later this year
• the launch of 5G Home broadband service in Detroit and 5G mobility services in San Diego
• the expansion of enhanced 5G Home service in parts of Houston, Los Angeles and Indianapolis.
• and successful trials with Pivotal Commware Inc. using 5G repeaters to improve our coverage and performance.
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WPP (UK) named most creative communications company of the decade by
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named WPP as holding company of the decade. Cannes Lions is the
world’s leading event and awards programme for the creative marketing community. This year’s special global rankings
recognize those companies which have demonstrated the greatest sustained creative excellence, based on winning and
shortlisted work over the last 10 years. Among the Lions awarded between 2010 and 2019, WPP agencies won a total of 51
Grand Prix and Titanium Lions for a huge variety of work including: 2011’s Dove Real Beauty Sketches by Ogilvy – one of
the most-viewed advertisements of all time; 2016’s double Grand Prix-winning, data-driven The Next Rembrandt for ING by
Wunderman Thompson; and last year’s Glass Lion for Change and Titanium winner The Last Ever Issue for Mastercard and
BNP Paribas by VMLY&R and Wavemaker, which sought to transform the narrative for women.
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WPP (UK) named a leader among Adobe Implementation Service Providers
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WPP has been named a Leader among Adobe Implementation Service Providers by Forrester Research, Inc., out of a field
of the 12 most significant service providers invited to participate in the study. The report identifies that “Design and
consulting capabilities, combined with expertise on Adobe’s growing product suite, differentiate the Leaders from the
pack.”The report, The Forrester Wave™: Adobe Implementation Services, Q2 2020, assessed providers against 24 criteria
spanning three categories: Current Offering, Strategy, and Market Presence. Among these categories, WPP received the
highest scores possible in 12 criteria, including the strong partner ecosystem, Americas presence, EMEA presence, and
Asia Pacific presence, as well as in the “number of Adobe clients” criterion and in the Marketo Engage Capabilities,
Adobe Commerce Cloud/Magento Capabilities, Adobe Advertising Cloud Capabilities, and Operations Capabilities
criteria.
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WPP (UK) named key strategic partner by WW International as part of the
wellness company’s new unified agency model
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WPP has been named key strategic and business partner for WW International, a global wellness company powered by the
world’s leading commercial weight management program. After an extensive review led by Medialink, WPP’s integrated
team, led by Mindshare and drawing on a comprehensive range of capabilities from across the company, was awarded key
pieces of the North America business and media planning responsibilities. For WPP, this win comes on the heels of
topping the COMvergence Global New Business Barometer and being named as the world’s most effective
communications company by The Effies. Integrated team draws on the best of WPP, leveraging Mindshare, Neo and
Wunderman Thompson to amplify WW’s holistic approach to wellness – spanning nutrition, activity, mindset, hydration
and sleep. WPP is a creative transformation company. They use the power of creativity to build better futures for our
people, clients and communities.
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WPP (UK) named world’s most effective communications company for the ninth
year in a row
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WPP has been ranked the most effective marketing communications company in the world in the 2020 Effie Index. It is
the ninth successive year that WPP has received this award. The Index, the world’s most comprehensive global ranking of
marketing effectiveness, lists companies that create the most effective marketing and communications ideas in terms of
measurable business results for clients. The 2020 Effie Index analysed finalist and winner data from more than 45
worldwide Effie Award competitions held in 2019. Submitted case studies were subject to intensive evaluation by an
expert panel of judges, which debated each case’s effectiveness based on the results it delivered. WPP and its agencies
have demonstrated their commitment to producing ideas that work and cultivating cultures of marketing effectiveness that
drive results for their clients. On behalf of the global Effie organization, I would like to congratulate WPP and all of its
agencies.
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SoftBank Corp. (Japan) Selected as Member of SOMPO Sustainability Index
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SoftBank Corp. announced it was selected as a member of the SOMPO Sustainability Index, an index managed by
SOMPO Asset Management Co., Ltd. and used for the company's “SOMPO Sustainable Management” investment
product. Based on its corporate philosophy “Information Revolution Happiness for everyone”, SoftBank is taking
initiatives to realize a sustainable society envisioned in the Sustainable Development Goals by leveraging technologies
such as 5G, IoT, and AI to provide solutions for digital transformations in a variety of industries. In addition, SoftBank has
identified the following 6 priority issues and aims to grow its business group-wide by resolving these issues.
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Paper (Japan) Selected for Presentation at International Conference
Eurographics&Eurovis 2020
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SoftBank Corp. has announced that a paper written by SoftBank's Advanced Technology Promotion Office in the IT Division, in cooperation with
Swedish company Deform Dynamics, was selected for presentation at one of the most prestigious international conferences in the field of computer
graphics, Eurographics and Eurovis 2020, held online from May 25-29, 2020. The paper was presented during the EGEV2020 Modelling Simulation
Visualization session. In the paper, in addition to an algorithm for creating clothing from clothing patterns, a method for fast collision detection between
the clothing mesh* and the mesh of a virtual character, preventing clothing from passing through the surface of the character and allowing for real-time
simulation of the motion of clothes-wearing characters, was described. These features typically involve tremendous computational complexity, but the
paper describes algorithms that can dramatically reduce this complexity. Until now, real-time clothing simulations have used simplified body shapes,
leading to visibly unnatural contact between clothes and the body, making those simulations unusable in the fashion industry. In its current research,
SoftBank and Deform Dynamics succeeded in creating a real-time clothing simulation naturally fitted to bodies using an original collision detection
algorithm. With this algorithm, previously difficult simulations, such as those with layered clothing and clothes made from multiple fabrics, are now
possible.
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Verizon (USA) and Cooler Screens power next generation digital in-store media
platform
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Verizon and Cooler Screens, the company behind the digital in-store experience that replaces traditional cooler doors, announced a long-term, strategic
agreement to create and deploy next generation digital services for retailers. Verizon Business is powering Cooler Screens digital media and
merchandising platform through LTE connectivity and a fully managed solution including Internet of Things condition-based monitoring, integrated
service desk, and field services support. Verizon Media is extending its digital out of home advertising footprint to enhance in-store shopping
experiences and omni-channel advertising opportunities. Additionally, Cooler Screens smart cooler doors have wireless capability which in turn allows
Cooler Screens to explore ways to leverage Verizon 5G for faster and enhanced digital experiences in the future. Verizon Media and Cooler Screens are
bringing the power of digital advertising to brick-and-mortar retail, offering marketers an innovative way to reach consumers while they shop in
essential businesses across the country. Verizon Media has extended its digital leadership position to modernize the in-store shopping experience on
retail cooler doors to become the exclusive ad platform offering inventory access to this unique, digital in-store retail experience. In partnership with
Cooler Screens, Verizon Media will be the primary supplier of DOOH ads in top Walgreen store locations in the U.S., including Chicago, New York
City, San Francisco and Seattle, reaching over 75 million shoppers monthly within a year.
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BlackBerry and Bell (Canada) to Deliver Enhanced Mobile Threat Defense to
Enterprise Customers
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BlackBerry Limited and Bell announced a new partnership to provide enhanced secure communications to business and government customers,
strengthening their longstanding relationship to deliver leading-edge mobile security solutions to Canadian consumers and business customers.
BlackBerry becomes Bell’s preferred Mobile Threat Defense partner, enabling Canada’s largest communications company to offer its enterprise
customers access to BlackBerry Protect, the MTD solution that uses the power of artificial intelligence to block malware infections, prevent URL
phishing attacks and provide application integrity checking. Canada's largest communications company with more than 22 million consumer and
business connections, Bell provides advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business communication services throughout the country. Bell
Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, out of home and digital media. BlackBerry provides
intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints
including 150M cars on the road. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in
the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security management, encryption, and
embedded systems.
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Western partners with Bell (Canada) on 5G research initiative
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Western has partnered with Bell Canada to create an advanced 5G research centre – turning the campus into a 'living lab' that will help shape smarter cities and
communications systems, boost drone security, better manage business continuity, and more. Bell will invest $2.7 million and deploy 5G network equipment and
infrastructure throughout the Western campus. The partnership will also fund research and development initiatives, training opportunities, and technological
innovations. The partnership will study 5G applications, including virtual and augmented reality use; smart vehicle and smart city applications; autonomous
vehicles; industrial Internet of Things applications; multi-access edge computing; battery and small cell research; machine learning; artificial intelligence; and
other technology for use in fields such as medicine, agriculture, transportation, and communications.
At Western, the partnership opens the doors to a range of research possibilities touching all corners of campus, including studies by:
• Engineering professor Xianbin Wang, whose work improves security, efficiency and reliability of wireless communications;
• Science professor Anwar Haque, whose research maximizes the efficiency and security of autonomous drones, connected vehicles and smart cities and homes;
• Ivey Business School professor BissanGhaddar, whose work explores the intersection of smart cities, the Internet of Things, and optimization models applied to
personal mobility; and
• Ivey Business School professor Joe Naoum-Sawaya, whose research advances energy, water, mobility and telecommunications within smart cities.
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Canadian Mental Health Association and Bell (Canada) Let's Talk expand
BounceBack® nationwide
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Bell Let's Talk and the Canadian Mental Health Association announced a $1 million expansion of the mental health supports available remotely for
Canadians with the introduction of the CMHA's BounceBack® program to the Atlantic provinces, Québec, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Yukon, and
further expansion of the program in Manitoba. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program effective in helping adults and youth 15+ manage low
mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Through telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos, participants
learn ways to overcome their symptoms and improve their mental well-being now and in future. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy, BounceBack
was designed and launched by CMHA BC Division in 2008 and is currently funded by governments and donors in British Columbia, Ontario and parts
of Manitoba, where it has been shown to reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms by 50% at program completion. The donation from Bell Let's Talk
will allow CMHA to leverage existing expertise to expand the impact of this evidence-based program. Available in English, French, Mandarin,
Cantonese, Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic and Farsi, the program is free to all participants and delivered by coaches who are extensively trained and overseen
by clinical psychologists. Participants can be referred by a primary care provider, such as a family doctor, nurse practitioner or psychiatrist, or choose
to self-refer as long as they're connected with a primary care provider, giving Canadians more choice in accessing support from home.
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Sky Media (UK) to sell BT Sport advertising inventory
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BT and Sky have agreed a new multi-year partnership that broadens and deepens their strong commercial relationship. Sky Media, the advertising
sales arm of Sky, will now sell advertisements and sponsorship across all BT Sport channels in the UK. Following a competitive tender process,
BT Sport have awarded their advertising sales contract to Sky Media, who will replace Channel 4. The agreement means that Sky Media will
exclusively sell advertisements and sponsorship across both residential and commercial feeds of all BT Sport channels in the UK as well as the BT
Sport app and website. Sky Media currently represents all of Sky’s channels and also sells on behalf of a range of major broadcasters and channels
including Channel 5, Viacom and Discovery. Launched in 2013, BT Sport broadcasts in the UK and Republic of Ireland with around five million
subscribers. BT Sport offers five linear TV channels BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3, BT Sport. Virgin and Talk Talk. BT Sport is also available
online and via the App on mobile and large screen devices and operates pay per view channel, BT Sport Box Office. BT Sport has a track record
of innovation, operating from one of industry’s most sophisticated sports TV studios, and delivering world-firsts around Virtual Reality, Dolby
Atmos, 4K UHD and remote production. Its achievements have been recognized with awards from IBC, Promax, Music Week and more.
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Sky (UK) and Discovery agree new, expanded long-term partnership
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Sky and Discovery have agreed a new long-term, multi-faceted partnership across the UK and Ireland, Germany and Austria. Discovery’s portfolio of
real-life entertainment channels, including Discovery Channel, will continue to be showcased across the Sky platforms in the UK, and on the Sky
Deutschland platforms in Germany and Austria. The Discovery Channel will continue to be available on the NOW TV platform in the UK and Sky
Ticket in Germany. The deal includes linear channel distribution, video on demand, direct to consumer products, and extension of the advertising
relationship. For the first time, the multi-year deal also covers Discovery’s non-linear brands in the UK and Ireland. Sky will be a distribution partner
for Discovery’s existing direct-to-consumer streaming services such as MotorTrend, and new products from the future pipeline of Discovery's
direct-to-consumer offerings. Sky Q and Eurosport will also be working together to bring the best possible experience to customers across the UK and
Ireland for the 2021 Olympics with UHD and HD pop up feeds dedicated to specific sports and events. As part of the expanded deal, Sky Media and
Discovery renewed their advertising sales partnership in the UK and Ireland, whilst creating new opportunities for advertisers in VOD and via AdSmart.
Reaching over 95% of the UK population, Sky Media represents all of Sky’s channels and also sells on behalf of a range of renowned broadcasters and
channels including Channel 5, Viacom and Discovery.
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Entertainment Studios Networks and Comcast (USA) Announce Content Carriage
Arrangement
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Entertainment Studios Networks and Comcast announced they have entered into a content carriage arrangement that extends and amends
terms for The Weather Channel and 14 broadcast television stations. Entertainment Studios Networks and Comcast today announced they
have entered into a content carriage arrangement that extends and amends terms for The Weather Channel and 14 broadcast television stations.
The deal also includes distribution of Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV and JusticeCentral.TV on X1 and video on demand and TV everywhere rights
for those networks. Comcast will also launch the free ad-supported digital app, Local NOW, on the Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms, and Xfinity
customers who receive The Weather Channel will have access in the coming months to its weloveweather.tv website and app on an
authenticated basis. Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures is a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in
wide release commercial content. ESMP released 2017's highest-grossing independent movie, the shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which
grossed over $44.3 million. In 2018, ESMP also released the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful Western HOSTILES, the
historic mystery-thriller CHAPPAQUIDDICK and the sequel to 47 METERS DOWN, 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED.
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Dentsu(Japan) and the Global Esports Federation Establish Strategic Partnership
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Dentsu Inc. announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with the Global Esports Federation to promote the global
development of the growing esports business. The GEF was launched in December 2019, in Singapore, to establish the voice and
authority for the worldwide esports movement. The federation brings together diverse leaders from esports, as well as more
traditional sporting organizations and athletes, with the vision to create a sustainable ecosystem for esports. Tencent is the
Founding Global Partner of the GEF, and from Japan, the Japan esports Union is a member of the federation. The strategic
partnership will focus on joint efforts to develop new marketing programs and esports events. In collaboration with JeSU, Dentsu
will lend its expertise and experience to collaborate with various game publishers*, commercial partners and various International
Organizations to further elevate the credibility, legitimacy and prestige for esports.
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Skyand Discovery (USA) agree new, expanded long-term partnership
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Sky and Discovery have agreed a new long-term, multi-faceted partnership across the UK and Ireland, Germany and Austria. Discovery’s portfolio of
real-life entertainment channels, including Discovery Channel, will continue to be showcased across the Sky platforms in the UK, and on the Sky
Deutschland platforms in Germany and Austria. The Discovery Channel will continue to be available on the NOW TV platform in the UK and Sky
Ticket in Germany. The deal includes linear channel distribution, video on demand, direct to consumer products, and extension of the advertising
relationship. For the first time, the multi-year deal also covers Discovery’s non-linear brands in the UK and Ireland. Sky will be a distribution partner
for Discovery’s existing direct-to-consumer streaming services such as MotorTrend, and new products from the future pipeline of Discovery’s
direct-to-consumer offerings. Sky Q and Eurosport will also be working together to bring the best possible experience to customers across the UK and
Ireland for the 2021 Olympics with UHD and HD pop up feeds dedicated to specific sports and events. As part of the expanded deal, Sky Media and
Discovery renewed their advertising sales partnership in the UK and Ireland, whilst creating new opportunities for advertisers in VOD and via AdSmart.
Reaching over 95% of the UK population, Sky Media represents all of Sky’s channels and also sells on behalf of a range of renowned broadcasters and
channels including Channel 5, Viacom and Discovery.
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Discovery, Inc. (USA) and Walmart Announce Integration Partnership in New HGTV
Home Makeover Series Design at Your Door
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Discovery Inc., the global leader in real-life entertainment, announced a new partnership with international retailer Walmart for
product integration into the new self-shot HGTV series Design at Your Door. The series will premiere on Thursday, June 11 at 9 p.m.
ET on HGTV and HGTV GO with content shot entirely by homeowners as they virtually connect with top HGTV designers to make
over a room in their homes. Designers featured in the series include David Bromstad, Tiffany Brooks, Tamara Day, Dave and Jenny
Marrs, Maureen McCormick, Grace Mitchell, Eve Plumb, Orlando Soria and Alison Victoria. Walmart’s product integration into the
series reflects Discovery’s creative way of innovating ad sales partnerships. The partnership will include long-form integration into
each episode of the series, featuring products from Walmart’s home line. Companion social videos will feature before-and-after
makeovers and product highlights. Additionally, shoppable articles will be created for HGTV.com, and a shoppable hub on
Walmart.com will highlight products featured in the show. A 30-second vignette sponsored by Walmart, titled “5 Reasons Why: You
Can Do It, Too,” will empower viewers to create memorable experiences with their families around home improvement projects.
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DISH (USA) advances O-RAN network, Selects Fujitsu for 5G radio units and Altiostar
for virtualized RAN software solution
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DISH continues to lead the U.S. in deployment of the nation's first O-RAN compliant 5G wireless network, the company announced two major
vendor agreements: a large purchase of radio units from Fujitsu and a multi-year agreement with Altiostar to deliver a cloud-native Open vRAN
software solution. DISH will be utilizing Fujitsu's Low Band Tri-Band RU and Mid Band Dual-Band RU, both industry firsts for O-RAN radios,
across the company's spectrum portfolio. In addition to radio units, Fujitsu will provide support through its integrated supply chain to deliver
best-in-class radio and antenna integration. Additionally, Fujitsu will manage DU/RU hardware validation between vendors, including Altiostar
and Mavenir, which are delivering cloud-native 5G radio software to DISH. Leveraging Altiostar's software solution, DISH will be able to
dynamically scale its network depending on the type of applications and services being deployed. The openness, modularity, agility and scalability
provided by Altiostar will enable DISH to quickly deploy new 5G services for consumers and businesses. DISH Network Corporation is a
connectivity company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its
subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV
and streaming Sling TV services.
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