Technology development

DartPoints Helps to Bridge Digital Divide in South Carolina

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DartPoints , an owner and operator of edge colocation data centers, brings its unique internet connectivity ecosystem model to South Carolina, helping to bridge the digital divide for local businesses and residents.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DartPoints , an owner and operator of edge colocation data centers, brings its unique internet connectivity ecosystem model to South Carolina, helping to bridge the digital divide for local businesses and residents.
  • DartPoints has acquired Immedion's eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana more than doubling DartPoints' data center footprint.
  • DartPoints brings data storage and processing directly to the South Carolina "edge," which reduces latency, improves internet performance and provides cost-effective access to global internet networks.
  • DartPoints is helping to bridge the digital divide by transforming the way data traffic is managed, processed, and fulfilled within local markets.

New FBA Research Reveals Fiber Can Close the Rural Digital Divide

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today with RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting , Corning Inc. and OFS released a new white paper, titled Fiber Broadband can Eliminate the North American Rural Digital Divide.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today with RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting , Corning Inc. and OFS released a new white paper, titled Fiber Broadband can Eliminate the North American Rural Digital Divide.
  • Accompanied by population shifts to rural areas, rural citizens now need and demand the highest quality broadband available - which fiber quantifiably delivers best.
  • To eliminate the rural digital divide, the white paper suggests attention and investment should be placed on the most effective rural broadband infrastructure.
  • The investment in fiber networks in rural areas to close the digital divide has never been more important.

Healing Wings with support of Ice Wireless & Huawei Canada provide Internet-connected Mobile Devices to Emergency Shelters in Canada's North

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

"Many residents in these communities do not have access to the technology that many of us take for granted," says Healing Wings President Mireille Dahab.

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  • "Many residents in these communities do not have access to the technology that many of us take for granted," says Healing Wings President Mireille Dahab.
  • The Healing Wings Foundation has focused heavily on the so-called "digital divide" between Canada's North and South.
  • This very real disparity translates into fewer employment opportunities as well as challenges to learning, especially during this pandemic.
  • "We at Huawei Canada, together with Healing Wings and Ice Wireless, believe in the power of connectivity.

Deloitte: Quantifying the Economic Impact of Closing the Digital Divide

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Monday, May 3, 2021

It proposes a geographic segmentation that distinguishes the specific needs of different under-served geographies, better reflecting their unique challenges.

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  • It proposes a geographic segmentation that distinguishes the specific needs of different under-served geographies, better reflecting their unique challenges.
  • "\nFor years government, industry and academics have discussed the societal impact produced by closing the digital divide.
  • To better understand the relationship between broadband and the U.S. economy, Deloitte developed economic models using publicly available information.
  • Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deloitte-quantifying-the-economi...\n'

Huawei's Joy Tan to Discuss the Digital Divide During Third Edition of Financial Times Global Boardroom Event

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'PLANO, Texas, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, May 5, Joy Tan, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Huawei Technologies USA will join a growing list of global policy, business and financial leaders at the Financial Times\' third edition of The Global Boardroom.

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  • b'PLANO, Texas, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, May 5, Joy Tan, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Huawei Technologies USA will join a growing list of global policy, business and financial leaders at the Financial Times\' third edition of The Global Boardroom.
  • ET on May 5, and will explain the digital divide in the U.S. and explore ways to close it.
  • The pandemic has deepened this digital divide, but it could also become a catalyst for providing reliable, fast and affordable internet to all.
  • visit: https://bit.ly/2QxKmjK\nHuawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.

AppSmart Makes Key Hire to Grow Managed Services, Unveils New Energy Solution for Technology Advisors

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Griffith brings over two decades of technology experience, having also held executive positions at leading telecommunication companies and managed service providers.

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  • Griffith brings over two decades of technology experience, having also held executive positions at leading telecommunication companies and managed service providers.
  • At AppSmart, Griffith will be responsible for scaling and expanding AppSmart\xe2\x80\x99s managed services business strategy and operations.
  • Using artificial intelligence, AppSmart Energize automates the energy procurement and support process for commercial and industrial portfolios of all sizes.
  • Taking place April 20-21, 2021, AppSmart Unleash will virtually host thousands of Technology Advisors and business experts to discuss emerging technology trends, sales strategies and best practices for growth.

AT&T Makes $2 Billion, 3-Year Commitment to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

AT&T is investing in and expanding the reach of our broadband networks while also advocating for effective and sustainable public policies that help close this country\'s digital divide.

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  • AT&T is investing in and expanding the reach of our broadband networks while also advocating for effective and sustainable public policies that help close this country\'s digital divide.
  • These offers help keep students and teachers connected in a 1:1 learning model to assist in transforming education beyond when schools reopen.
  • "\nWill Townsend, senior analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy, added: "The digital divide in America is real and the challenges are being magnified during the pandemic.
  • The resources that will be available at the centers will allow students to complete assignments and access digital learning tools content with ease.

Getting Chromebooks to Lower-Income Families to Reduce the Digital Divide and the Homework Gap During COVID-19

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Privileged families are likely to have access to broadband internet as well as multiple portable and desktop devices that help children with their education and homework.

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  • Privileged families are likely to have access to broadband internet as well as multiple portable and desktop devices that help children with their education and homework.
  • But some underprivileged families have limited access to both the internet and computers, which makes it difficult for their children to complete their homework from home.
  • The articles, available on CTL.net's News blog each have a link to a whitepaper with a deeper dive into the topics.
  • For these reasons, CTL Chromebooks are a promising tool for education, government, and nonprofit organizations to bridge the digital divide by bringing internet-connected technology to lower-income families.

Huawei to Bring Together Industry Experts to Discuss How to Close the Digital Divide

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The webinar will discuss what it will take to make the global digital divide disappear and how together, we can build a more connected world.

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  • The webinar will discuss what it will take to make the global digital divide disappear and how together, we can build a more connected world.
  • The webinar, moderated by Don Morrissey , VP of Government Affairs at Huawei Technologies USA, will begin at 1 p.m.
  • What are the challenges that we'll face as we close the digital divide?
  • Experts will answer these questions and more to determine how the government, operators and solution providers can collaborate on closing the digital divide.

FACT SHEET: Opportunity Hub Announces New Racial Equity Focused Ecosystem Development Expansion, Edge Technology Training School Acquisition & Startup Entrepreneurship Support Initiative during 2021 SXSW

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Developments that create density and connection have been important in developing Americas places for innovation.

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  • Developments that create density and connection have been important in developing Americas places for innovation.
  • OHUBs Equity District model for operationalizing diversity, equity and inclusion into these initiatives is key to creating opportunities to close the economic mobility and wealth gap in American cities.
  • OHUB also announced that it was making its DEIS Membership & Course available to all SXSW attendees free for a period of time.
  • OHUB Futures, the rapid upskilling leg of Opportunity Hub, and The Fortress Academy , Pennsylvanias first and only licensed Academy focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.