Comcast Business

Comcast Business Delivers Innovative Technology Solutions to NJ TRANSIT

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.

Key Points: 
  • “Comcast Business provides our customers with reliable connectivity and the technology backbone needed to power innovations,” said Michael Louden, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Freedom Region.
  • Under the strategic direction of its technology team, NJ TRANSIT foresaw the necessity of bolstering its network infrastructure.
  • This led NJ TRANSIT to partner with Comcast Business, a decision rooted in the company’s proactive commitment to ensuring high service reliability and innovation for riders.
  • “As Chief Technology Officer at NJ TRANSIT, I have always prioritized innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences,” said Bilal Khan, Chief Technology Officer of Infrastructure for NJ TRANSIT.

Bluewave Strengthens Corporate Development Team with Key Appointments

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), a leading nationwide technology advisory and sourcing company committed to strategic growth, announces the addition of two seasoned professionals to its ranks: Steven Meeker as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and industry luminary Craig Schlagbaum as an independent Strategic Advisor. In their new capacities, Meeker will spearhead our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sourcing strategy, and Schlagbaum will support both M&A and key strategic initiatives bolstering Bluewave's presence in the technology advisory sector.

Key Points: 
  • Bluewave has embarked on an ambitious growth trajectory in recent years, acquiring fourteen strategic advisory firms and consolidating its brand to offer over 7000 clients a unified and client-focused experience.
  • His extensive background in M&A and a passion for empowering business owners will undoubtedly drive our corporate development initiatives to new heights," remarked Seth Penland, Founder and CEO of Bluewave.
  • His wealth of experience will be instrumental in identifying advisors who are personally ready to transition and become part of the Bluewave platform."
  • Before joining Bluewave, Schlagbaum served as Senior Vice President and Indirect Channel Chief at Comcast Business, overseeing a billion-dollar business, and leading a team of over 150 indirect channel colleagues.

Former State Senator Mona Das & Channel Leader Jen Waltz Headline ACWConnect Live! on March 11

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ORANGE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance of Channel Women, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of female channel leaders in technology, announced today that former State Senator Mona Das, producer of the award-winning feature-length documentary "Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit," will deliver the keynote address at its ACWConnect Live! networking event at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo & MSP Summit, March 11-14, 2024, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • networking event at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo & MSP Summit, March 11-14, 2024, at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
  • kicks off the world's largest channel event and will focus on how we can work "TogetHER" to advance careers and opportunities for women in the channel.
  • In addition, channel leader Jen Waltz, business development expert and billion-dollar revenue generator, will lead an interactive workshop on expanding your network by first identifying your strengths and how you can help others.
  • kicks off the world's largest channel event at 4-7 p.m., March 11, and will focus on how we can work "TogetHER" to advance careers and opportunities for women in the channel.

Fast Forward Releases Decade of Impact Report and Progress in New AI Category

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward, which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report. The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.

Key Points: 
  • Over the last decade, Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector; plus a new category known as 'AI for humanity' emerges
    SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward , which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today released its tenth annual impact report.
  • The report covers key 2023 milestones and shares insights into how Fast Forward has shaped the tech nonprofit sector and ushered in AI-powered nonprofits.
  • The trend highlights the growing interest in AI and serves as a bridge to Fast Forward's next endeavor: ' AI for Humanity .'
  • To drive this movement, Fast Forward is poised to expand its team by 25%, including the addition of a new role– Director of AI Programs .

Spectrotel Continues to Invest in Hiring Top Talent to Grow and Support its Partner Program

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Charles Bates joins Spectrotel, bringing with him 19 years of experience in the telecom industry, with 16 years focused on the channel.

Key Points: 
  • Charles Bates joins Spectrotel, bringing with him 19 years of experience in the telecom industry, with 16 years focused on the channel.
  • He is passionate about technology and telecommunications, and he enjoys building long-term relationships with his agents and coworkers in the channel.
  • Over the past 27 years, they have built a stellar reputation around delivering nothing less than the best," said Bates.
  • "Spectrotel is confident that both Charles and Maria will be valuable assets to not only Spectrotel, but our customers and partners," said Gabe Sette SVP of Sales/Marketing at Spectrotel.

Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets Go Top Shelf with Extreme Wi-Fi 6 and 6E

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers, and Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, chose Extreme solutions to deliver high-speed, high-capacity, low latency connectivity for fans and club officials.

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  • The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers, and Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets, chose Extreme solutions to deliver high-speed, high-capacity, low latency connectivity for fans and club officials.
  • Extreme is the Official Wi-Fi Analytics Provider and an Official Wi-Fi Partner of the NHL .
  • Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi for Modern Fan Experiences: Almost 800 Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points (APs), in addition to Extreme Universal Switches , are deployed across the Flyers and Jets arenas, ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity throughout each venue.
  • With high-bandwidth Wi-Fi, fans will be able to seamlessly access mobile tickets, social media, online sports betting applications and mobile concessions.

Comcast Names Shawn Adamson Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Comcast announced it has appointed Shawn Adamson to Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast announced it has appointed Shawn Adamson to Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division.
  • In her 10 years with Comcast, Adamson has served in a variety of leadership positions within Business Services, Business Operations and Sales Strategy.
  • In her most recent position, Adamson served as Vice President of Sales and Strategy for Comcast Business at the company’s headquarters where she led the successful sales integration of the Masergy acquisition which helped to enable Comcast Business to grow its enterprise segment globally.
  • Prior to joining Comcast, Adamson served as Regional Vice President for XO Communications’ West markets.

Comcast Now Available to 2,000 Additional Vermont Homes and Businesses

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the completion of a project to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services, to more than 2,000 additional homes and businesses in Vermont.

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  • SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the completion of a project to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services, to more than 2,000 additional homes and businesses in Vermont.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation's largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 62 million homes and business and counting.
  • For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what's next.
  • This investment includes the installation of 4 Lift Zones in Vermont, which provide free, high-speed WiFi service to local community centers to promote digital learning.

Comcast Business Releases 2023 Small Business Cybersecurity Report

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Comcast Business has released findings from its 2023 Comcast Business l Small Business Cybersecurity Report .

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  • Comcast Business has released findings from its 2023 Comcast Business l Small Business Cybersecurity Report .
  • The report found that small businesses were under frequent threat from cyber-attacks from July 2022 to June 2023, with daily malware activity roughly doubling year-over-year and peaks in both holiday seasons.
  • We’re proud to be a key component in that solution with our Secure Internet Access services that protect businesses and families across the globe.”
    The second annual Comcast Business Small Business Cybersecurity Report is based on anonymized threat data collected from fixed and mobile devices using our SecurityEdge™ service from July 2022 to June 2023.
  • Additionally, the report features security insights from Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    For additional information about Comcast Business SecurityEdge™ and the full portfolio of cybersecurity solutions, please visit: https://business.comcast.com/learn/internet/security-edge

Comcast Bringing Xfinity 10G Network to More Than 24,000 Homes and Businesses in Milford

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

"Having been an Xfinity customer before moving one town over to Milford, I was excited to learn that Comcast was expanding its network to my neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • "Having been an Xfinity customer before moving one town over to Milford, I was excited to learn that Comcast was expanding its network to my neighborhood.
  • I had everything from Xfinity Internet, Xfinity TV and Xfinity Home," said Leone.
  • Comcast's Xfinity 10G Network and Internet experience are powering homes today and into the future:
    Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company's network annually.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation's largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and business and counting.