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October Edition 2019
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1. Financial, M & A Updates..................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates.................................................................................................................................................6
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates..................................................................................................................14
4. Customer Success Updates...............................................................................................................................29
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates......................................................................................................................30
6. Miscellaneous Updates.....................................................................................................................................46
7. Event Updates...................................................................................................................................................50

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Channel 4, ITV (UK) and Sky Team Up In £10m TV Campaign
To Promote Healthy Eating and Exercise for Children
ITV, Channel 4 and Sky are set to launch an ambitious
health and wellbeing initiative to promote the
importance of healthy eating and exercise for kids in a
new three-year partnership. With an airtime investment
of £10m, the UK’s leading commercial broadcasters aim
to reach 90% of UK children and help tackle children’s
obesity by showcasing advertising campaigns such as
Eat Them To Defeat Them and The Daily Mile. The
three main TV sales groups will launch multiple major
on-air campaigns from January 2020 with the aim of
helping 10 million kids lead healthier lives.
Executive Commentary
CEO of ITV said: “We know that TV has the power to
shape culture and change behaviour and nowhere is
that more clear or important than with the success and
impact of both The Daily Mile and Eat Them to
Defeat Them. We’ve been working more widely with
Channel 4 and Sky to highlight what TV advertising
does to accelerate brands’ growth, and combining the
power of our platforms and programmes enables us to
make a significant difference to children’s health.”
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https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/articles/en-us/channel-4-itv-and-sky-team-up-in-10m-tv-campaign-to-promote-healthy-eating-and-exercise-for-children

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NTT DATA (Japan)to Acquire Locus Telecommunication for
Business Expansion in Thailand
NTT DATA Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Locus Telecommunication Inc. Ltd.
announced that NTT DATA Asia Pacific has wholly acquired Locus
Telecommunication, a prominent system-integration company based in
Bangkok, Thailand. With the acquisition, NTT DATA, a leading IT service
provider and the parent company of NTT DATAAsia Pacific, will enhance
its market position in Thailand with significantly strengthened capabilities
in customer relationship management (CRM), customer experience (CX)
and analytics solutions.Locus, founded 20 years ago, is a leading provider
of systems integration (SI) services in Thailand, specializing in
digital-enablement solutions for CRM/CX, loyalty program management,
business intelligence, data-analytics solutions and enterprise mobility.
Staffed with 150 professional IT consultants, business analysts and system
developers, the company has successfully served over 100 clients in
industries including banking, insurance, telecommunication, retail,
healthcare, manufacturing and utilities.
"We are very excited to welcome the talented Locus team to NTT
DATA," said President and CEO of NTT DATAAsia Pacific. "I'm
confident that they will accelerate our ability to support customers
in their digital transformation journeys. Through collaboration
with Locus and other NTT group entities, we expect to become a
top provider of IT solutions and services in Thailand within a few
years."
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https://www.nttdata.com/global/en/media/press-release/2019/september/ntt-data-to-acquire-locus-telecommunication-for-business-expansion-in-thailand

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Omnicom Strengthens (USA) Its AI-Based, User-Centric Person-
alization Solutions By Acquiring Smart Digital
Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), the
digital and customer relationship management
(CRM) specialist group within Omnicom Group Inc.
announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority
stake in Smart Digital GmbH. Smart Digital is a
leading consulting and marketing technology
company with a proprietary AI platform and data
capabilities powering real-time customer
experiences. Smart Digital's technology is able to
recognize users across online digital touchpoints and
deliver personalized customer interactions in
real-time, resulting in more effective marketing and
greater ROI.
"Partnering with Smart Digital is not only a
strategic move for Omnicom, as we grow and
leverage proprietary tools, like Omni, to strengthen
our AI and personalization capabilities, but,
moreover, it's important for our clients – for whom
we'll be better able to deliver powerful end-to-end
customer experience solutions," said CEO of
OPMG. "We welcome them to the Omnicom
family."
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https://www.omnicomgroup.com/newsroom/article?newsId=4d434389-a487-46a0-8a69-6635c1eace94

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Prosegur and Telefónica (Spain) join forces to jointly manage the
alarm business in Spain
Prosegur and Telefónica have reached an agreement whereby
Telefónica acquires a 50% stake in Prosegur's alarm business in
Spain. This transaction, which must be submitted for approval by
the appropriate authorities, represents a valuation of 50% of
Prosegur's alarm business in Spain of €300 million, subject to the
standard adjustments in this type of transactions on debt, working
capital and existing customers at the time of the closing of the
transaction. Telefónica has the option to pay the price, in whole or in
part, in treasury shares, with Prosegur becoming a Telefónica
shareholder. With this alliance, both organisations want to
accelerate the development of the alarm business in Spain and
develop residential and business security services by generating
innovative solutions for customers and contributing the
complementary capabilities of both companies.
COO of Telefónica, said: “With this agreement we welcome the
leading security company as partners and future shareholders.
For Telefónica, having a partner such as Prosegur will allow us to
quickly advance in our desire to be more relevant in our
customers lives’ with a wider offer of services for their homes”.
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https://www.telefonica.com/en/web/press-office/-/prosegur-and-telefonica-join-forces-to-jointly-manage-the-alarm-business-in-spain

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Thomson Reuters (Canada) Acquires FC Business Intelligence
Thomson Reuters announced that it has acquired FC
Business Intelligence (FCBI), a global
business-to-business events specialist. FCBI delivers
high-end conferences and exhibitions to diverse
sectors including energy, insurance, pharmaceuticals,
transportation, travel, strategy and technology. Its
offerings help senior business professionals stay at the
forefront of change through insight sharing and
networking with peers. The business will be rebranded
Reuters Events and will be operated as part of the
Reuters News division of Thomson Reuters.
“This acquisition allows us to combine Reuters
globally trusted brand, scale and editorial excellence
with FCBI’s deep expertise in highly specialized
events for professionals,” said President, Reuters.
“As Reuters Events, they will help us to accelerate
our growth and deliver on our mission to provide
trusted intelligence that helps humans and machines
make smart decisions. Moreover, this will create a
new platform for our world-class journalism. I am
thrilled that FCBI is joining Thomson Reuters.”
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https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2019/october/thomson-reuters-acquires-fc-business-intelligence.html

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Comcast (USA) Business Unveils SecurityEdge to Help Protect Businesses
Against Cyber Threats
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Comcast Business SecurityEdge™ serves as the first line of defense against malware and other threats; Works to protect
connected devices without having to install software. Comcast Business announced the launch of its new cloud-based internet
security solution, specifically engineered to help small businesses effectively manage the growing risk of cyberattacks. Comcast
Business SecurityEdge™ works to protect a business’ network and the devices connected to it against several existing and
emerging Internet-related threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing and botnet infections, without requiring additional
hardware or software beyond the Comcast Business Internet modem. In the hyper-connected world, cyberthreats are becoming
more sophisticated and prevalent. No organization is too large or too small to be a target. In fact, nearly half of small businesses
in the United States suffered a cyberattack in 2017, according to a recent study.Comcast Business’ internet security solution,
developed in partnership with Akamai, a leading cybersecurity provider, blocks access to compromised or malicious domains,
which helps prevent business owners, employees, or guests from accessing an infected internet site. Businesses also have the
ability to filter web content – gaining more visibility into their network safety with a simple to use, personalized dashboard that
provides regular reporting.
For more details, please click the link below:
https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-business-securityedge-protect-businesses-cyber-threats

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Discovery, Inc. (USA) Re-imagining the Direct-to-Consumer Experience
with First-of-its-kind Product Offering
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Discovery, Inc. announced the launch of Food Network Kitchen, a first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer product with proprietary
streaming technology offering consumers LIVE, interactive cooking instruction every week with the top culinary experts in the
world, grocery and equipment delivery, over 800 on-demand classes and so much more to make the consumer’s cooking,
shopping and food experience more convenient, joyful and delicious.Food Network Kitchen will launch in late October 2019 in
the U.S. and will also be available across iOS (iPhone and iPad), and Android mobile devices. Food Network Kitchen will roll
out across additional platforms and devices in 2020.Food Network Kitchen will offer 25 weekly LIVE classes with five daily
LIVE classes on weekends, allowing consumers an intimate and interactive connection with their favorite chefs. In addition to
LIVE cooking classes, Food Network Kitchen will also offer over 800 on-demand cooking classes with the world’s greatest chefs
providing a deep experience for consumers. On-demand lessons will be updated daily. Additionally, Food Network Kitchen will
offer an unmatched selection of 3,000 instructional videos, including hundreds of step-by-step videos by Michelin-star chefs,
James Beard award-winners, bestselling cookbook authors, and restaurateurs from Panna, the award-winning digital cooking app,
which was recently acquired by Discovery.
https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/discovery-inc-re-imagining-the-direct-to-consumer-experience-with-first-of-its-kind-product-offering/

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Frontier Communications (USA) Introduces Frontier® Cloud Managed
Solutions
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Frontier Communications Corporation has expanded its business services with the launch of Frontier® Cloud Managed
Solutions, a new offering that enables enterprises to benefit from cloud native automation, elasticity and agility with
more transparent and right-sized cloud IT consumption and billing models. The new Cloud Managed IT Solutions can
be used as a fully managed service or through a self-service portal and has a simple, flexible billing model that includes
committed use discounts and utility pricing.To ensure that enterprises receive the full benefits of a multi-cloud
environment, Frontier delivers its Cloud Managed IT Solutions services in three stages. The first supports customers
migrating from a physical or virtualized traditional IT environment to a cloud IT environment that can be hosted on any
public cloud or on a private cloud by extending Frontier’s multi-cloud orchestration portal onto customers’premises or
a hosting provider.For the second stage of delivery, Frontier uses cloud native tools —infrastructure-as-code tool,
Terraform and containers— to manage and control applications running in any cloud or platform to achieve smart
costs. These tools are also integrated and available for enterprises that choose self-service cloud consumption.
https://investor.frontier.com/file/Index?KeyFile=399616904

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IPG (USA) Launches Kinesso, a Marketing Intelligence Engine Powered
by Acxiom®
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Interpublic Group announced the formation of Kinesso, a new company focused on creating applications that help
marketers amplify the impact of traditional and addressable media through the better use of data. Kinesso will do so by
creating new software and products that deliver data trust and security tools, data-driven campaign optimization, and
precision audiences. Kinesso will be comprised of Cadreon, IPG’s addressable media activation experts, and the
company’s Data and Technology group. Kinesso will work in close partnership with IPG Mediabrands, Acxiom, and will
provide services to agencies across the IPG network.Designed for flexibility and speed, Kinesso improves the accuracy,
agility and effectiveness of campaign performance across all media. In a time where clients want greater impact from their
marketing spend, Kinesso’s Marketing Intelligence Engine offers a connected suite of applications that improves
consumer engagement. It is implemented with our patent-pending proprietary technology, the best machine learning
approaches and the power of Acxiom data and that of other leading data providers. Kinesso’s offerings also include critical
consultative services, and omnichannel addressable media activation to ensure campaigns are executed in the most
efficient and effective manner.
https://investors.interpublic.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ipg-launches-kinesso-marketing-intelligence-engine-powered

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Orange (France) launches the Livebox 5, designed with a reduced carbon
footprint and doubled speeds
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The new Livebox was designed to accommodate customers’ increased usage and their need to share speeds in the home.
With Livebox 5, Orange is going one step further in its initiative to reduce its equipment’s carbon footprint.The Livebox
5 is easy to install, requiring fewer cables and no longer needing a fibre box (ONT). Dedicated to fibre, the Livebox 5 is
efficient, providing a boosted shared download speed within the home of up to 2 Gbit/s (and up to 600 Mbit/s upload) for
more convenience. The download speed has been doubled so the entire family can use their devices at the same time,
offering up to 1 Gbit/s per device.It is also equipped with Smart WiFi for an increasingly effective and stable connection.
Smart WiFi reduces disruption caused by neighbouring WiFi by automatically selecting the best frequency and the best
Livebox 5 channel. Tests have demonstrated a 40% increase in download speeds (in comparison with the WiFi provided
by unequipped Liveboxes).For improved coverage throughout the home, the WiFi repeater is available for free on demand
with the Livebox Up offers and Open Up packs. The Smart WiFi compatible with this repeater allows customers to benefit
from improved WiFi coverage throughout their home and offers a smoother service when moving from one room to
another.
https://www.orange.com/en/Press-Room/press-releases/press-releases-2019/Orange-launches-the-Livebox-5.-designed-with-a-reduced-carbon-footprint-and-doubled-speeds

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Singtel’s (Singapore) Trustwave localises cloud-based cybersecurity plat-
form for Singapore enterprises
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Trustwave, the cybersecurity arm of Singtel, launched the Trustwave Fusion platform, the company’s new cloud native
platform that serves as the cornerstone for its products, managed security services and other cybersecurity offerings, in
Singapore. The platform provides powerful cybersecurity capabilities to address a constantly evolving threat landscape
while running completely in-country, adhering to Singapore data sovereignty laws and regulations. The Trustwave Fusion
platform connects Singapore enterprises and government institutions to a security cloud composed of the Trustwave data
lake, advanced analytics, actionable threat intelligence and a deep portfolio of products and security services. In addition,
the platform provides a direct channel to Trustwave SpiderLabs, the company’s renowned team of security practitioners.
Once connected, the platform unifies Trustwave technologies, services and security expertise onto a single application
accessed and controlled by any device including desktop, tablet or mobile phone. Organisations gain the ability to soundly
manage the intricacies of complex security programmes -- from asset discovery to threat detection and eradication to how
resources are provisioned and scaled using simple point and click navigation.
https://www.singtel.com/about-Us/news-releases/singtels-trustwave-localises-cloud-based-cybersecurity-platform-for-singapore

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Verizon Media (USA) expands successful native ad format with AR
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Verizon Media announced that it is extending its experiential and extended reality (XR) offerings to include new
augmented reality (AR) features for one of its most engaging and valued ad formats, Moments, a premium,
full-screen native format that drives consumer relevance and engagement through commerce, utility and content.
The rollout follows the company’s successful debut of AR on Yahoo Mail, seeing unprecedented user engagement,
including average dwell times over 60 seconds. Native advertising continues to explode, with US advertisers
spending almost $44 billion on it in 2019, according to eMarketer2. With native on the rise, Verizon Media is
leading through innovation to offer advertisers powerful new options in its trusted content ecosystem. Launched in
2017, Moments is a premium full-screen native advertising canvas that scales across Verizon Media’s premium and
brand safe mobile apps and web properties. With the announcement, Verizon Media is extending its AR capabilities
to its native Moments format, delivering value to both advertisers and consumers.
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-media-native-ad-format-ar

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Verizon (USA) and Calix deliver 34 Gbps over fiber using bonded ONT
technology
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Verizon and Calix, a global provider of cloud and software platforms, systems and services used in next generation access
networks, achieved 34 Gbps speeds over fiber optic cable through use of a bonded NG-PON2 (Next-Generation Passive Optical
Network 2) ONT (Optical Network Terminal) prototype on Verizon’s simplified, increasingly automated fiber network. In 2018
Verizon announced it began testing NG-PON2 technology. NG-PON2 is the newest standard for Passive Optical Networks (fiber
networks that don’t require active amplification due to signal loss). NG-PON2 technology will provide faster speeds, lower
latency, simplification of operations and increased automation in the fiber network. To achieve those benefits, NG-PON2
technology must be deployed throughout the entire fiber network. Last year, Verizon and Calix successfully trialed NG-PON2
on the OLT (Optical Line Terminal) and in this latest demonstration used Calix AXOS® systems to deliver multiple Gbps for each
of four wavelengths and bond them together at the ONT (Optical Network Terminal.)To reach 34 Gbps, Verizon and Calix
extended intelligence and improved wire speed to the ONT by bonding all four available wavelength channels using software,
achieving service data rates in excess of individual wavelength channel capacity. Bonding the wavelengths together in this way
allowed Verizon to deliver speeds far in excess of what each individual wavelength could deliver, and when commercialized will
provide an unprecedented level of connection for business customers.
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-and-calix-deliver-34-gbps-over-fiber

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ADVANC (Thailand) listed on globally renowned Dow Jones Sustainabili-
ty Indices 2019
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AIS is listed on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) in the telecommunication services sector in 2019. This success
reflects our strong commitment in implementing its sustainability vision and policies and represents Thailand leading digital
life service provider, who enhances people lives through digital solutions to create sustainable long-term value for the country.
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited or AIS has been selected as a member of DJSI family for 2019, both World
Index and Emerging Market Index in the telecommunication services sector. This achievement reflects AIS’s continuous
efforts to grow business in sustainable manner and AIS’s sustainable development standards are internationally
recognized.Dow Jones Sustainability Indices or (DJSI) is a set of internationally recognized indices of companies with
outstanding sustainability performance, which created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM as the global
sustainability benchmark and tracks the stock performance of the companies in terms of economic, environmental and social
criteria. It is selected from 3,500 companies in financial markets, who are invited to participate in the Corporate Sustainability
Assessment (CSA). And all DJSI-certified companies tend to deliver sustainable returns for investors.
http://advanc.listedcompany.com/news.html/id/737450/group/newsroom_press
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Chunghwa (Taiwan) Telecom Achieves AWS Direct Connect Service
Delivery Designation
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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Delivery
designation for AWS Direct Connect, recognizing that CHT is authorized to provision the new AWS Direct Connect
Hosted Connections capacities from 50 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Achieving the AWS Direct Connect Service Delivery
designation differentiates CHT as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member that provides specialized demonstrated
technical proficiency and proven customer success in delivering AWS Direct Connect services. To receive the designation,
APN Partners must possess deep AWS expertise and deliver solutions seamlessly on AWS. Chunghwa Telecom provides
Dedicated Connection and Hosted Connection for customers. In addition to co-location in CHT Taipei Internet data center
(IDC), customer can also using DCI (Data Center Inter-connection) or Chunghwa Telecom VPN Service HiLink,
connecting to CHT Taipei IDC and apply for the secure and private network connection to AWS Direct Connection
service, customers will be able to get a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions to support their seamless integration
and IT deployment.
https://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/messages/2019/msg-190918-141000?year=2019&month=9&category=86F3795F01B14D7FADFD148D9FC695EA&list=%7b8DAECF69-AEF0-4F1B-B066-3306E547C0CC%7d
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Dentsu (Japan) Selected as an Index Component of the Dow Jones Sustainability
Indices "DJSI Asia Pacific" for the Fourth Consecutive Year
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Dentsu Inc. announced that it has been selected as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
(hereinafter "DJSI")* for the Asia Pacific region (DJSI Asia Pacific). The DJSI is a world-renowned ESG
investment index, and this is the fourth consecutive year that Dentsu has been selected. The DJSI was developed
in 1999 and is managed cooperatively by global financial market indices provider S&P Dow Jones Indices,
which is headquartered in the U.S., and RobecoSAM, a Switzerland based company that researches and rates the
socially responsible investments that companies make. The DJSI evaluates the sustainability of companies,
based on an analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, in addition to each market
capitalization. Only highly rated companies in a comprehensive manner are selected as an index component. The
DJSI Asia Pacific this year selected 148 companies, of which 76 were from Japan, out of approximately 600
companies.
http://www.dentsu.com/news/release/2019/0927-009887.html
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Working Mother Names Discovery (USA) One Of The 2019 100 Best
Companies
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Discovery was among the 100 companies that earned a spot on the Working Mother annual list of the 2019 100 Best Companies,
representing more than 2 million employees in the U.S., this year’s winners are focusing on inclusive benefits for families, including
gender-neutral parental leave, gradual phase-back after leave, and accessible, affordable childcare. For the 20th consecutive year,
Discovery was among the 100 companies that earned a spot on the list.Key findings from the 2019 100 Best Companies Data Snapshot:
• The average number of fully paid weeks of maternity leave by the 100 Best Companies is 11 weeks, compared with an average of four
weeks nationally (according to the Society for Human Resource Management).
• Companies are continuing to move toward gender-neutral parental leave: 57 percent of Working Mother 100 Best Companies offer the
same number of weeks for moms’ and dads’ leave.
• 31 percent of the 100 Best Companies’women employees participate in a leadership-development program; 33 percent of their women
employees participate in one-on-one formal mentoring.
• 98 percent of the 100 Best Companies offer flextime, with 79 percent of employees using it; 99 percent offer telecommuting, with 54
percent of women employees taking advantage of it.
• 75 percent of the 100 Best Companies offer sick-child care, and 94 percent have backup/emergency childcare.
https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/working-mother-names-discovery-one-of-the-2019-100-best-companies/
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DISH (USA) Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded
Companies in Colorado
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DISH Network has been named to The Civic 50 Colorado list by CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light, the world’s
largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The designation recognizes DISH as one of the 50 most
community-minded companies in Colorado determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50
Colorado awards, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and
showcases how companies use their time, skills and resources to impact their communities.DISH executives and employees
have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to DISH Cares, the company’s corporate citizenship program, through
participation in team-based volunteer opportunities and by providing DISH products and services to key philanthropic areas
such as disaster recovery and support for active military, veterans and their families.The Civic 50 Colorado survey is
administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and
business value. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that evaluate companies on
categories including employee volunteer statistics, environmental initiatives and purposeful product integration.
http://about.dish.com/news-releases?item=123405
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IPG (USA) Named to FTSE4Good Index
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Interpublic Group announced that the company has been named to the FTSE4Good Index. Created by FTSE Russell, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group, the FTSE4Good Index helps promote a greater focus on
sustainability among businesses and investors. The Index identifies companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social
and governance (ESG) practices measured against international standards.IPG has been independently assessed according to
the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. The
FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and
other products.IPG was recently named to the S&P 500 ESG and S&P Global 1200 ESG, two new indices that recognize
sustainability leadership. IPG considers ESG factors in its business decisions and has made operating sustainably a priority.
Beginning in 2014, the company began tracking its energy use and GHG emissions and reporting on its sustainability
programs in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative.
https://investors.interpublic.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ipg-named-ftse4good-index
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KPN (Netherlands) again in top 3 most sustainable telecom company in
the world (DJSI)
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For the 8 th time, KPN is one of the most sustainable telecom companies in the world. Last Friday it was announced that the
company is among the top 10% most sustainable companies in the world in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). In
recent years, KPN has consistently ranked in the top 3, with respectively a first (2017), third (2018) and second (2019) place
in the World Telecommunication Services Index. The figures for 2019 show that KPN scores particularly well on climate
strategy and innovation management.The Dow Jones Sustainability Index is an important indicator of the sustainability
objectives and performance of companies. Due to the growing importance of sustainability in the world, the criteria are also
being tightened by RobecoSam. KPN also took extra initiatives last year. Firstly, we used last year's feedback to do even better
in parts. This has led to more transparency in our annual report on our performance in the field of human rights, supply chain
and security. The Supplier Code of Conduct has also been improved, which we have all our suppliers sign, for example in the
area of living wages. Another initiative that is being deployed is the collection of old smartphones so that the parts can be
reused. Also for smartphones that are not purchased from KPN.
https://overons.kpn/nl/nieuws/2019/kpn-opnieuw-in-top-3-duurzaamste-telecombedrijf-ter-wereld-djsi
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KDDI(Japan) won first place in overall satisfaction for four consecutive years
in JD Power 2019 mobile phone service customer satisfaction survey
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KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Co., Ltd. announced the 2016 Mobile Phone Service Customer Satisfaction Survey by JD Power
Japan Co., Ltd. Following this, we were awarded “No. 1 in overall satisfaction” for the fourth consecutive year.This survey
was conducted on 27,600 mobile phone users, based on the evaluation of six factors: "telephone", "provided services",
"communication quality / area", "expenses", "phone purchase experience", and "after-sales support". It reveals the level of
satisfaction with mobile phone services.In this survey, we have received particularly high evaluations for “various expenses”
and “after-sales support”. In addition to the “au Pitatto Plan” and “au Flat Plan” launched in 2017, the communication charges
and terminal charges such as the “au Data MAX Plan” that has no upper limit on monthly data capacity launched in 2019 will
be charged. We have received support from many customers for a separate plan that can be used with great value. In August
2019, the total number of subscribers to the separate plan exceeded 16 million.In the future, we will strive to further improve
the customer experience value so that more customers can be satisfied with au services, including advantageous rates.
https://news.kddi.com/kddi/corporate/newsrelease/2019/09/26/4033.html
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NTT (Japan) selected as a component of Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index for 2nd Consecutive Year
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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) has been selected as a component of the “World Index” of the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 2nd consecutive year on September 14, 2019, which is one of the global ESG (*) investment
indicators. NTT has also been selected for “Asia Pacific Index” of DJSI for 6th consecutive years. DJSI is a stock index jointly
developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices in the United States and RobecoSAM in Switzerland in 1999. Each year, they evaluate
company’s sustainability from the perspective of ESG, and select overall leading companies by taking into account their market
capitalization as one of the sustainability criteria. From the viewpoint of sustainability, top companies in each industry sector are
selected as a component of “World Index”. NTT has been classified as “Telecommunication Services” Industry.In 2019, 318
companies (Including 32 Japanese companies) of the world’s 3,500 major companies have been selected as “World Index” and 148
companies (Including 76 Japanese companies) of the 600 major companies in the Asia-Pacific region have been selected as “Asia
Pacific Index”.NTT Group will continue contributing to “Help create a sustainable society by solving social challenges through
business activities” under the NTT Group CSR Charter.
https://www.ntt.co.jp/news2019/1909e/190917a.html
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Omnicom (USA) Agencies Uphold Creative Excellence at the Spikes Asia
Festival of Creativity
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On the heels of winning Holding Company of the Year at the Cannes Lions Festival, Omnicom agencies topped
industry lists at the 2019 Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity. For the sixth year in a row, BBDO received the night's
top honor and was named Network of the Year, with TBWA placing third.BBDO agencies also had a strong
performance in the Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year category, with Colenso BBDO coming in first and BBDO
Pakistan trailing shortly behind in third. For Media Agency of the Year, PHD Worldwide was awarded the third
spot.In total, 20 Omnicom agencies contributed to more than 120 Spike awards featuring work for 40 different
clients.The Awards, judged by leading international and regional creatives, honor the best creative work in the
categories of Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Digital, Integrated, Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, Print Craft, Film
Craft, Design, Mobile, PR, Branded Content & Entertainment, Innovation and Healthcare.
https://www.omnicomgroup.com/newsroom/article?newsId=af41bc8e-4c73-4a66-b3ec-e04d717b6e4f
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Ooredoo (Qatar) Winner in Best Performing Companies Awards
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Reaffirming its position as the Sultanate’s data experience leaders, Ooredoo was one of five companies successful
in the Large Cap category of the Alam Al Iktisaad Wal Amal (AIWA) Awards. Given in recognition of the
company’s success in both business, sales, development and innovation across the Sultanate, the award was
received by Khorsed Ashraf and Ahmed Al Khuzairi on behalf of the company during a ceremony at the W Muscat.
The award affirms Ooredoo’s commitment to performance, service excellence and providing a fantastic, digital
first, customer experience. Ooredoo provides both individual and business customers with value-added and
innovative telecoms solutions, services and offers. The award was evaluated based on an annual survey that was
carried out by AIWA magazine. Over the years, the accolade has focused on highlighting the efficiency and
performance of Omani companies listed on the Muscat Securities Market. The Best Omani Performance Award is a
key economic recognition within the local business community.
https://www.ooredoo.com/en/media/news_view/ooredoo-winner-in-best-performing-companies-awards/
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Ooredoo Kuwait awarded ‘Best Digital Service’ for ANA at Telecoms
World Middle East Awards 2019
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Ooredoo Kuwait is proud to announce that it won the ‘Best Digital Service’ at the prestigious Telecoms World Middle East
Awards 2019 that took place earlier last week at The Conrad Hotel in Dubai. Entering its fifteenth consecutive year in Dubai,
Telecoms World Middle East is the go to event for CxOs from across the TMT industry who want to learn how technology,
innovation, variation and partnerships can transform and diversify the future of TMT. The winners are selected through a
judging committee based on strict conditions and criteria. Ooredoo was able to secure the award for Best Digital Service for
ANA, the first operator to provide personalized mobile plans to enrich customers’ digital lives in partnership with Matrixx
Software, a Silicon Valley-based company that specializes in advanced mobile software, to digitally transform the mobile
experience for mobile customers in Kuwait. ‘ANA’ specializes in helping mobile customers buy, manage, share and pay for
digital services. Ooredoo was the first operator in the Kuwait market to launch such a service, which provides an all-digital,
individually customized mobile product that gives customers complete control of their mobile plans and digital worlds, and
makes it easier to buy, use and pay for Ooredoo services directly from their mobile phones.
https://www.ooredoo.com/en/media/news_view/ooredoo-kuwait-awarded-best-digital-service-for-ana-at-telecoms-world-middle-east-awards-2019/
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SK Telecom (South Korea) Listed on DJSI World for 12 Consecutive
Years
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SK Telecom announced that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)
* for 12 years in a row, becoming the only company in Asia to be featured in the renowned index every year
since 2008.This year, the DJSI assessed companies in 61 different industries. In the Telecommunications
Services category, a total of 59 companies were evaluated and SK Telecom ranked within the top ten
percent of these companies.The company said that it received high scores in network reliability, supply
chain management, privacy protection and human rights.This year’s DJSI evaluation results will be
reflected in S&P DJSI funds and related ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) index funds when the
U.S. securities markets open on September 23, 2019.
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Telia’s (Sweden) Smart Transport Solution Wins Best IOT Service Award
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Telia Company's Connected Vehicle service has won Finland’s Best Mobile Service competition in the IoT
Service category. Telia’s solution was among the finalists in three out of six categories. Last year, Telia’s ice
hockey app Liigavahti won a gold medal in the entertainment services category.Telia Connected Vehicle
makes vehicle and fleet management more efficient, helps promote more environmentally friendly driving,
and enables fuel consumption to be reduced by up to 10 litres per 100 kilometer. The solution provides a
vendor-independent IoT ecosystem for the optimization of heavy traffic. In trucks connected to the service,
each driver will have a consolidated display in the cabin, making it possible for them to monitor in real time
the truck's fuel consumption and receive different type of information regarding the vehicle and traffic
information. The service is in use among others in Neste, PohjolanLiikenne and Onnibus trucks and buses.
https://www.teliacompany.com/en/news/news-articles/2019/telias-smart-transport-solution-wins-best-iot-service-award/
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Toppan (Japan) Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions,
has been included in leading ESG investment index DJSI World for the third consecutive year. It has also been
featured in the DJSI Asia Pacific index for the first time. Toppan is one of 318 companies named to the DJSI World
index from a total of approximately 3,500 leading global companies reviewed. It is among 33 Japanese companies
selected and the only one in the Commercial & Professional Services category. Toppan’s environment-related
activities were rated particularly highly, with the company achieving the industry’s top score for Climate
Strategy.Toppan aligns its activities with the United Nations Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals
and the core subjects set out by ISO 26000. The company has identified healthcare, education, urban space, energy,
and food resources, among others, as fields in which it can address the challenges faced by society and contribute
to sustainable growth.
https://www.toppan.com/en/news/2019/09/newsrelease190918e.html
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Airtel (India) chosen as Network Solution partner for Faridabad Smart
City project
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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest integrated telecommunications services provider, said that it has been chosen
as the strategic Network Solution partner by Faridabad Smart City Limited (FSCL) to transform the NCR satellite
town of Faridabad into a Smart City. Faridabad is amongst the 100 cities identified by the Ministry of Urban
Development (Government of India) as part of the Smart Cities Mission. Faridabad Smart City Limited (FSCL)
objective is to provide core infrastructure, give better quality of life to citizens and apply smart solutions to improve
services and infrastructure across Faridabad. Airtel will work closely with FSCL (Govt. of Haryana) to design and
deploy a future ready high capacity network and a range of connectivity solutions to build a digitally enable
Faridabad city. Airtel’s solutions will include MPLS, Internet Bandwidth and Network Hardware Equipment. Airtel
will also bring to table its vast experience in deploying these solutions for governments and enterprises.
https://www.airtel.in/press-release/10-2019/airtel-chosen-as-network-solution-partner-for-faridabad-smart-city-project
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Airtel Payments Bank (India) Partners with HDFC ERGO, Launches Innovative
Mosquito Disease Protection Policy
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Airtel Payments Bank, India's first Payments Bank, and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India's leading private sector
general insurance company, under the corporate agency tie-up launched an innovative Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy
(MDPP) as a part of their objective to drive insurance adoption in the country through affordable and easily accessible products.
The partnership aims to bring together the deep distribution network of Airtel Payments Bank and the strong innovation pipeline
of HDFC ERGO to contribute to financial inclusion in the country. Mosquito Disease Protection Policy offers cover against seven
common mosquito-borne diseases - Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis
(Elephantiasis) and Zika virus. The product, which is a part of the 'Wallet Insurance Portfolio' of HDFC ERGO, will be offered
to the remittance customers of Airtel Payments Bank at a nominal cost of Rs 99 per annum.Designed after extensive consumer
research, the policy is currently available to the over 4 million remittance customers of Airtel Payments Bank. This segment of
customers mostly comprises of migrant workers, who usually are the lone breadwinners of the family, and even a single day's pay
or wage loss impacts them in a big way.
https://www.airtel.in/press-release/09-2019/airtel-payments-bank-partners-with-hdfc-ergo-launches-innovative-mosquito-disease-protection-policy
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Sky and Channel 4 broaden industry-leading partnership
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Sky and Channel 4 announce a new, broader, strategic partnership spanning content, technology and innovation. The multi-year deal
builds on the industry-leading partnership announced by the two broadcasters last year and will further benefit both consumers and
the broader industry. For the first time, Channel 4 will use Sky’s ground-breaking AdSmart technology to deliver fully-targeted,
addressable ads across its portfolio of linear channels (including UKTV and BT Sport) to both Sky and Virgin Media households.
AdSmart allows brands to show different ads to different households watching the same programme, enabling advertisers to target
campaigns based on thousands of combinations of demographic, location, interest and lifestyle attributes. Following a successful
2019 season, highlights of Formula 1® and live coverage of the British Grand Prix will continue to be broadcast on Channel 4 as part
of a wider, multi-year content deal. Additionally, Sky and NOW TV customers will be able to enjoy even more up-front box set stacks
from Channel 4, meaning they will be able to binge all episodes of selected Channel 4 series before they are broadcast.Channel 4 and
Sky have agreed a multi-year carriage deal renewal which includes broadening All 4 to offer Sky customers ‘All 4 Exclusive’
programming, as part of an offer which will have more box sets than ever before and extending access to Walter Presents series.
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Sky and BUUK agree strategic full fibre partnership
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Sky and BUUK Infrastructure announce a strategic partnership that will see Sky obtain wholesale access to BUUK’s full fibre
networks across the UK, opening up significant new headroom for growth in the new-build segment of the residential market.
As part of the deal, Sky will become the anchor tenant for broadband services in new and existing residential developments
connected by BUUK, the leading independent provider of last-mile utility networks in the UK. This builds on existing
commercial arrangements between Sky and BUUK focussed on the availability of Sky TV in new build homes. BUUK are
planning to rapidly increase the number of new homes it connects, targeting 200,000 new build properties over the next 12
months.With 24 million customers across seven countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is
proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 31,000 employees help connect our customers with the very best of Sports, News,
the arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, Patrick Melrose, Das
Boot and Gomorrah we launched Sky Studios and now plan to more than double our investment in original drama and comedy
over the next five years.
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Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan) Becomes Dual Certification AWS Partner for Both Advanced
Consulting and Direct Connect to Expand Global Cloud Service Footprint
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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has achieved Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network
(APN). Furthermore, CHT has expanded cloud service footprint to serve clients globally. CHT is the APN member in Taiwan qualifies
for both Consulting Partner status and Direct Connect Service Delivery Partner. Achieving AWS Advanced Consulting Partner status
differentiates CHT as an APN member that demonstrated the capabilities and expertise necessary to help customers design, architect,
build, deploy, migrate and manage the complex AWS workloads for enterprise customers across industries. Worked with AWS since
2018, CHT has grown to the Advanced Consulting Partner status with worldwide strongholds, including Hong Kong, Vietnam,
Singapore, Thailand, Japan and USA. KYMCO, a global locomotive manufacturer, is one of CHT’s significant customers. In its
revolutionary IONEX electric battery system, KYMCO utilizes Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud for high scalability and high availability
to create an innovative open energy network that brings together battery rental stations, stand-alone energy stations and private power
outlets. CHT provides AWS professional consulting services, including cloud migration, optimization and 24x7 service as well as
VMWare Cloud on AWS solution. Looking forward, CHT will be dedicated to continuing our focus on integrating advanced technologies
like IoT, AI and Information Security to help customers create foresight applications.
https://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/messages/2019/msg-191001-153500?year=2019&month=10&category=86F3795F01B14D7FADFD148D9FC695EA&list=%7b8DAECF69-AEF0-4F1B-B066-3306E547C0CC%7d
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Maxis (Malaysia) expands East Malaysia fibre footprint with CT Sabah
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Maxis and Celcom Timur Sdn. Bhd. will collaborate to provide greater access to fibre connectivity to the people and
businesses in Sabah through the provision of High Speed Broadband (HSBB) Network Services.With the
partnership, Maxis will have full access to CT Sabah’s fibre optic network, which enables a direct link-up to offer
high-speed broadband services to end-users at attractive rates. This will enable Maxis to offer its already available
fibre plans to even more homes and businesses in the state. Starting from 1 November, more Sabahans in areas with
CT Sabah’s fibre optic infrastructure will be able to enjoy Maxis’ fibre plans at affordable prices and with an
unmatched personalised experience.Leveraging CT Sabah’s infrastructure and services, Maxis will also have access
to the latest hardware and software technology on a 24/7 network monitoring system. Additionally, Maxis will have
access to CT Sabah’s dedicated and competent technical support staff to assist customers in managing network
transmission, with a current average Mean Time to Restore (MTTR) of within two hours.
https://www.maxis.com.my/about-maxis/newsroom/2019/october/maxis-expands-east-malaysia-fibre-footprint-with-ct-sabah-partnership/
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KDDI Joins Merpay, LINE Pay, and NTT DOCOMO's (Japan) Merchant
Alliance "Mobile Payment Alliance (MoPA)"
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Merpay, Inc., LINE Pay Corporation, NTT DOCOMO, INC., and KDDI Corporation have signed a letter of intent
for a business alliance to make cashless transactions more widely available. In addition, KDDI has joined the
Mobile Payment Alliance ("MoPA"), an alliance of merchant stores. Going forward, the four companies will strive
to further popularize cashless payments in Japan.Through this business alliance, the four companies will promote
the introduction of their mobile payment services, Merpay, LINE Pay, d BaraiTM, and au PAY to stores and
businesses.Each company plans to make their own app capable of handling QR code scanning and payments for the
other partners' merchant-presented mode (MPM) code payment*1 services. Businesses only need to set up a QR
code from any one of the services to begin accepting payments from users of all four, reducing both the burden of
implementing a new system and enabling acquisition of many potential new customers. Users will also benefit from
being able to use their chosen payment method at more stores.
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NTT (Japan) Delivers Successful Ultra Reality Viewing of Live MLB
Postseason Game
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NTT, a global technology and business solutions leader, and Major League Baseball (MLB) successfully conducted a Proof
of Concept (PoC) with NTT’s Ultra Reality Viewing technology (URV) as part of their recently announced multi-year
technology agreement making the Japan-based company an official MLB partner in the United States. This implementation
verified the feasibility of a real-time super-high definition surround video fan experience event, a first for a live sporting event
in the United States.A key foundation of the partnership is a collaborative intent to create a new fan experience in the Smart
World era. Ultra Reality Viewing was successfully proven at Game 3 of the American League Division Series presented by
Doosan between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays from Tropicana Field. In the ballpark, NTT installed multiple 4K
cameras that transmitted high definition images (12K wide) in real-time to a super-wide screen (90.6 in x 469 in) with 6ch
surround sound including original audio source to a viewing area set up at MLB Network’s studio in Secaucus, NJ. This URV
technology created a uniquely transformative sensation that put the remote viewer into the ballpark and its atmosphere live.
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ONE HUNDRED And Gobel Group Form Strategic Partnership In
Healthcare Philanthropic Consulting
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ONE HUNDRED, a multi-disciplinary agency connecting nonprofits with leading experts in brand reputation, marketing and
fundraising from across Omnicom Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Gobel Group the leading philanthropy
consulting firm working exclusively in healthcare and the experts in building a grateful patient and family philanthropy
program with engaged clinicians.With the significant emphasis placed on patient experience and the importance of patient
satisfaction scores, a partnership between ONE HUNDRED and Gobel Group will ensure an end-to-end solution is available
creating a holistic patient journey connecting different components of the hospital ecosystem – from patients, to doctors and
nurses, to donors and back around again.The innovative approach that Gobel Group has in healthcare has led to tremendous
growth in recent years. In addition to raising hundreds of millions of dollars in grateful patient revenue with its step-by-step
process, Gobel Group has trained over 10,000 philanthropy professionals on its Top Producer gift officer program and
elevated the importance of philanthropy to more than 5,000 clinicians. The program demonstrates measurable results with
clients seeing a 10:1 ROI. Currently Gobel Group, with Randall Hallett as President, is actively working with more than 200
healthcare clients around the world.
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Orange (France) partners with PCCW Global and PEACE Cable International
for a new submarine cable to connect Europe to Asia via East Africa by 2021
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Orange, PCCW Global and PEACE officially signed their agreement to deploy the new submarine cable- PEACE Med. The draft
agreement was announced during the Capacity Europe event in November 2018, and the final agreement was signed. This
agreement marks the arrival of the first Chinese private submarine cable in France. PEACE refers to Pakistan and East Africa
Connecting Europe, is an open and neutral submarine cable system invested by HENGTONG Optic-electric (HKT), the global
information and energy network service provider. Measuring 12,000 kilometres in length, PEACE will link France to Pakistan
through a single landing point in the city of Marseille by 2021 using the Europe-Asia route, and the city of Mombasa in Kenya,
via a short route towards the Indian Ocean that will ensure optimum latency, and extend to South Africa in the future, reaching
15,000 kilometres totally. Through this agreement, Orange - the leading telecommunications operator in France - will supply and
operate the cable landing station in Marseille to link it to one of the city’s major data centres, and to make it a gateway to the
European network; and even to the Americas thanks to access to the transatlantic network accessible from France. Orange is the
sole French operator in the industry with existing infrastructure and the technical expertise to land this kind of cable in France.
Orange is a major investor in over 40 submarine cables to date and continues to invest in a great number of projects to offer
enriched, high-quality connectivity throughout the world.
https://www.orange.com/en/Press-Room/press-releases/press-releases-2019/Orange-partners-with-PCCW-Global-and-PEACE-Cable-International-for-a-new-submarine-cable-to-connect-Europe-to-Asia-via-East-Africa-by-2021
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Orange (France) and the Global Fund are joining forces to speed up action
against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa using digital technology
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The Global Fund and Orange have signed a partnership deal to develop innovative e-health solutions to reduce the
prevalence of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa. Using Orange mobile technology, the partnership will
improve the quality of and access to healthcare via a digital platform that strengthens the link between healthcare
professionals and patients.The partnership between the Global Fund and Orange will be extended in 2020 to other
African countries including the Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burkina Faso. The digital
solutions developed by Orange can also be applied to other e-health fields, including stock management of
medication, prevention, and data collection, which is vital to understand and guide healthcare policy.In a joint
investment of $5 million with the Global Fund over the next three years, Orange will make a contribution in kind
worth $2.5 million. The partnership will gradually be extended to support e-health innovation in Africa and
overcome the hurdles that prevent access to healthcare services such as, for example, the use of drones to deliver
medication and medical analyses to remote healthcare centres that are difficult to access.
https://www.orange.com/en/Press-Room/press-releases/press-releases-2019/Orange-and-the-Global-Fund-are-joining-forces-to-speed-up-action-against-AIDS.-tuberculosis-and-malaria-in-Africa-using-digital-technology
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Collins Aerospace, SES(Luxembourg) and Vista Global to launch
LuxStream connectivity service
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Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., is teaming with leading satellite operator SES to bring business aviation
customers the fastest broadband speeds available within the United States. The two companies are launching LuxStream — the only service that
offers speeds up to 25 Mbps in the United States and 15Mbps globally via SES’s managed Ku-band satellite network.Vista Global —providing
worldwide business flight services with a fleet of 116 owned aircraft and access to 1,500 jets globally — will be the launch customer for the new
system. Collins Aerospace will deliver the LuxStream service, as well as its new Collins Aerospace Cabin Router on Vista Global’s fleet of aircraft
for both of its brands — VistaJet and XO — starting with the company’s 36 Global business jets under VistaJet, the group’s leading brand and only
global business aviation company. The higher bandwidth of the LuxStream service will enable more VistaJet Members to use more devices and
more apps simultaneously whilst flying anywhere in the world.This new solution, available as part of Collins Aerospace’s ARINCDirect portfolio
of services, will provide both VistaJet and XO with additional benefits including:
• High-quality bandwidth capable of supporting multiple streams of ultra-high-definition content, all while fellow passengers are concurrently
running other apps
• Flexible pricing models to meet the aircraft’s mission — whether they fly daily, weekly or less frequently
• An always-on service enabled by the redundancy and resiliency offered by SES satellites
• A turn-key solution with both hardware and service provided by Collins Aerospace, giving the operator one point of contact and access to
Collins’ industry-leading global support services
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Datasat to Provide Enhanced Connectivity to Ferry Fleet in the Mediterranean
Sea with SES (Luxembourg) Networks
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Datasat, a leading provider of gateway internet services via satellite, has partnered with SES Networks to
bring cutting-edge, end-to-end connectivity to a ferry fleet in the Mediterranean Sea servicing passengers and
cargo in multiple destinations in Greece, Italy, Spain and Morocco, SES announced. Datasat will leverage SES
Networks’ Signature Maritime Solutions and ground infrastructure to deliver a premium experience for
passengers and crew travelling onboard the modern and technologically-advanced vessels, which provide
high-quality transportation services for passengers and private vehicles in the Mediterranean Sea.While on
board, passengers now will find not only luxurious accommodation, fine dining, and a wide range of activities,
but also market-leading connectivity services.
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Telefónica (Spain) and Atresmedia join forces to create Spanish-language
fiction content around the world
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TELEFÓNICA and ATRESMEDIA join forces to create Spanish-language fiction content around the world. The
two entities have sealed an agreement of intentions that will culminate in the creation of a company, 50 percent
owned by both groups, which will produce and distribute original series and films for both MOVISTAR+ and
ATRESMEDIA. In addition, the agreed alliance will boost the Spanish audiovisual sector by promoting
co-productions with other companies and producing for third parties. TELEFÓNICA and ATRESMEDIA will add
talent and resources to optimise and scale up in their content creation and distribution business, being more
competitive against the big international players that continue to break into the framework of a globalised sector. A
project that will continue to bet on audiovisual production in Spanish and strengthen its weight in the economy of
this country. A competitive production company that will generate a significant volume of direct and indirect jobs,
will have the talent and means necessary to develop the number of projects that require both the capabilities of
partners and commercial development for other customers and operators.
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Telefónica (Spain)España and the unions sign the collective agreement
that allows the company to prepare for future challenges
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Telefónica España and major trade unions UGT and CCOO signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides
a framework of stability to over 21,000 employees from Telefónica España, Telefónica MóvilesEspaña and
Telefónica Soluciones de Informática y Comunicaciones, becoming a point of reference for the sector.The company
will make a very significant effort in the enforcement of a training policy to provide people with new technological
skills that will make them more versatile, as well as provide them with a greater capacity to adapt to the current work
environment and the new profiles required in the future.More than 6,000 employees are expected to participate in
reskilling programmes and there will be open skill improvement programmes for all company employees.This
agreement will enable Telefónica to evolve towards a more digital company, more flexible and more prepared for
future challenges through improved employability, position reclassifications and work and family life
reconciliation, including pioneering measures such as adapting the working day, the right to digital disconnection
and the implementation of new forms of work such as flex-work.
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Telia (Sweden) Company in New Partnership To Launch 5g In Norway
Over Four Years
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Telia Company will modernize its Norwegian mobile network and gradually introduce 5G-coverage in
partnership with Ericsson. By doing this, Telia Company secures future superior networks for Norwegian
customers and strengthens the company’s position as a forerunner in 5G in the Nordics and Baltics. Beginning
next year, Telia Company will start to upgrade its award winning 2G- and 4G-networks to continue to offer
Norwegians the best possible coverage in the country with the highest data speeds. The modernization will be
carried through gradually over four years. Telia will over time introduce 5G-services in the country, beginning
in the enterprise sector with a business case driven approach.In June 2019 Telia Company secured access to
2x10 MHz in the 700 MHz band which will be a key enabler for roll-out of 5G in Norway. The band will be
available from November 1, 2019.
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Toppan (Japan) and Amcor Collaborate on NFC Tag-enabled Anti-Coun-
terfeiting Solution for Wine and Spirits
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Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions,
and Amcor, a leading global packaging company, have announced an agreement to collaborate on providing an
anti-counterfeiting solution for the wine and spirits markets. The two companies have combined Toppan’s strength
in the development of NFC tag-based high-security technologies with Amcor’s manufacturing and supply
capabilities to develop InTact, a capsule for wine and spirits with an integrated NFC tag that detects opening or
tampering. Practical testing of InTact at a French winery commenced in late 2016 and the creation of a robust supply
chain has now enabled the launch of full-scale sales. Toppan and Amcor will be offering InTact as a high-security
solution to combat damage caused by counterfeiting in the market for alcoholic beverages.The NFC enabled
capsule represents a high-security closing solution to help prevent fraudulent refilling and grey market diversion of
original bottles, which has been a growing problem in the wine and spirits industry. The combination of Toppan’s
original antenna structure and an IC (integrated circuit) chip with a break detection circuit enables breakage or
tampering with the capsule to be detected. As the capsule stores a unique digital certificate to authenticate the bottle,
it can also be used for targeted sales promotions and various consumer engagement campaigns.
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Prosus lists on Euronext Amsterdam creating Europe’s largest listed con-
sumer internet company
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Prosus, a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, started trading through a
primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With assets valued in
excess of US$100bn, Prosus ranks among the Top 10 consumer internet companies globally and is Europe’s largest by asset
value. The group focuses on long-term value creation by building leading companies that improve people’s daily lives in
high-growth markets. It is a strategic investor and an operator of fast-growing consumer internet businesses, particularly focused
on online classifieds, payments and fintech, and food delivery in markets including India, Russia and Brazil. Its ventures arm
pursues new growth opportunities with investments in edtech and health, among others. Prosus also has meaningful investments
in leading internet companies Tencent, Mail.ru and Ctrip. Prosus comprises the international internet assets of Naspers, Africa’s
most valuable company. Naspers will be the majority shareholder of Prosus, holding at least a 73% stake in the group alongside
its South African businesses, Takealot and Media24. The remaining Prosus shareholding will be the free float created through a
capitalisation issue, the results of which are expected to be announced on Monday, 16 September 2019.
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DOCOMO (Japan) to Commence Deployment of World's First 4G/5G Multi-vendor
Radio Access Network Conforming to O-RAN Specifications
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NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that in collaboration with Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation and Nokia, it has
successfully achieved multi-vendor interoperability across a variety of 4G and 5G base station equipment compatible
with the international standards of the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Alliance, an industry group working to
create more open and intelligent next generation radio access networks, including 5G networks. The O-RAN standards
include fronthaul specifications and X2 profile specifications. This is believed to be the world's first realization of this
level of multi-vendor interoperability in 4G and 5G base station equipment conforming to O-RAN specifications;
DOCOMO will deploy the equipment in the pre-commercial 5G service it plans to launch on September 20, 2019 in
Japan. Signal transmission and reception specifications between base station equipment have not been fully
internationally standardized until now, and have not been fully consistent among vendors. To ensure the quality of
mobile communications, network operators have therefore typically utilized base station equipment from the same
vendor, and the choice of equipment has therefore tended to be limited.
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Disney (USA) Conservation Fund Awards $6 Million in Grants to Support
Wildlife and the Environment
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The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has awarded $6 million in grants to 80 nonprofit organizations working to save wildlife,
inspire action and protect the planet. Since the fund’s creation in 1995, Disney has provided nearly $86 million total in grants to
protect the magic of nature together with communities around the world.The Disney Conservation Fund supports comprehensive
community conservation efforts and initiatives that protect species and habitats, while inspiring kids and families to take action on
behalf of wildlife and nature in their communities. The fund also pairs philanthropic grants with the expertise from many of Disney’s
Animals, Science and Environment professionals and other Disney employees who work together to make a positive impact
benefiting people, wildlife and wild places.As an example, one of this year’s grant recipients, TREE Foundation, leads a
community-based conservation program to address declining populations of sea turtles along India’s coastline. In response to threats
of poaching and accidental capture in fishing nets, TREE Foundation engages local community members, encouraging them to adopt
sustainable fishing practices and sea turtle protection activities. To date, they have reached more than 85,000 people and successfully
promoted a ban on the use of certain fishing nets during sea turtle breeding and nesting season to reduce sea turtle mortality.
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KT Corp. (South Korea) Unveils Global Epidemic Prevention Platform in
Laos
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KT Corp. said its Global Epidemic Prevention Platform (GEPP) began service in Lao PDR on September 6 to help the Southeast Asian
country enhance its epidemic preparedness and control. Laos is the second country to use the GEPP after Ghana, where service began last
month in Ghana. KT, South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, said that Laos GEPP, a joint endeavor between KT, the
Ministry of Health of Lao PDR and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), was launched during a ceremony at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Vientiane. The ceremony included a forum marking the tenth anniversary of the Lee Jong-wook Fellowship in Lao
PDR, operated by the KOFIH.Lao PDR will be capable of issuing warnings to travelers in epidemic-prone areas through GEPP. The Laos
GEPP smartphone app will inform users if an epidemic disease has broken out at their __location__, describe the symptoms and give
prevention advice. GEPP will also allow users to report their symptoms to nearby health offices.The Department of Communicable
Diseases Control of Lao PDR will be able to gauge and monitor a public health crisis __base__d on data collected from Laos GEPP. The
multi-function platform will likely help cope with dengue fever and measles outbreaks in Southeast Asia.In view of the rising number of
Koreans visiting Laos, the service is also expected to contribute to their safety and help prevent infectious diseases from spreading
internationally.
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Upcoming Events - Telecommunication & Media
ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS
The annual AOC International Symposium and
Convention is the premier event for electronic
warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations,
cyber-electromagnetic activities, and information
operations professionals from around the world.
Hosted By : TE connectivity
Washington, US
28-30 Oct, 2019
https://www.te.com/usa-en/about-te/events/aoc-2019.html?tab=event
COMPAMED 2019
Customers depend on you to deliver medical
technology that is innovative, reliable and for-
ward-thinking. With an unmatched portfolio
for the design and manufacture of visualiza-
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Connectivity (TE) is the one partner you need.
Hosted By : TE connectivity
Düsseldorf, Germany
18-21 Nov, 2019
https://www.te.com/usa-en/about-te/events/compamed-2019.html?tab=event
Trust Conference
Trust Conference is an annual human rights forum committed to
finding real solutions to fight slavery, empower women, and
advance human rights worldwide. The annual event convenes
600 delegates from the worlds of activism, civil society, law,
government and business in the heart of London for two full days
of inspiration, networking, and action.
Hosted By : Thomson Reuters
London, UK
13-14 Nov, 2019
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THE PREMIER AI CONFERENCE
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference is the premier
event on artificial intelligence. Connect with experts to
get hands-on technical training and insights into the
latest AI and data science approaches, applications and
breakthroughs.
Hosted By : Nvidia
Washington, USA
5-6 Nov, 2019
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AI ANNUAL MEETING MEETS YOU AGAIN
IN SUZHOU
Come to GTC CHINA and master new
technologies and trends in AI and
graphics.
Hosted By : Nvidia
Suzhou Jinji Lake, China
16-19 Nov, 2019
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Amadeus Airport IT Conference 2019
The agenda will be full of practical learnings
to apply in your daily operations as well as
innovative ideas to add business value and
help you stay competitive in the future, you
don’t want to miss it!
Hosted By : Amadeus
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18-21 Nov, 2019
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