Technology development

Statement from Connected Nation Chairman & CEO Thomas W. Ferree congratulating President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris on their inauguration

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

About Connected Nation:Our mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people.

Key Points: 
  • About Connected Nation:Our mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people.
  • Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.
  • Connected Nation works with consumers, local community leaders, states, technology providers, and foundations to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered on a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked.
  • For more information, please visit: connectednation.org and follow Connected Nation on Facebook and Twitter.

FDAnews Announces Getting on the Right Side of the Digital Divide: Case Studies featuring Advanced Sterilization Products and Cantel Medical Webinar Sponsored by Axendia

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

As part of the process, ASP recognized the opportunity to improve their business processes.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the process, ASP recognized the opportunity to improve their business processes.
  • Under J&J, ASP's quality management processes and capabilities were spread across multiple systems.
  • New research shows that innovative companies like Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) and Cantel Medical are on the right side of this digital divide.
  • Getting on the Right Side of the Digital Divide:

Hackboard Tackles the Widening Digital Divide with Powerful and Affordable Personal Computer Kits with 4G or 5G Connectivity

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hackboard today announced the Hackboard Personal Computer Kits, affordable, versatile kits for the recently introduced Hackboard 2, designed to tackle the growing challenge of the Digital Divide.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hackboard today announced the Hackboard Personal Computer Kits, affordable, versatile kits for the recently introduced Hackboard 2, designed to tackle the growing challenge of the Digital Divide.
  • The Hackboard Personal Computer Kits are ideal for work-from-home users, students who are remote learners and the classroom.
  • Hackboard tackles the Digital Divide with Hackboard Personal Computer Kits, ideal for remote learning, work-from-home.
  • "The Hackboard 2 and Personal Computer Kits are designed to address the increasing worldwide challenge of the Digital Divide and the needs of education," said Mike Callow, Hackboard co-founder and CEO.

Connected Nation names Vice President of Digital Inclusion to lead national push for digital equity

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to close the Digital Divide, is taking action to more effectively respond to the increased need for digital equity across the country by naming Heather Gate as Vice President of Digital Inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to close the Digital Divide, is taking action to more effectively respond to the increased need for digital equity across the country by naming Heather Gate as Vice President of Digital Inclusion.
  • Heather also designed and launched Connected Nation's 'Drive' platform, which provides digital learning services that help thousands of people yearly."
  • Gate plays a pivotal role in the national dialogue and policy considerations around digital inclusion and equity for diverse populations.
  • "I am excited that Connected Nation is making it possible for me to expand my work toward digital empowerment and digital equity.

GeoLinks Named Winning Bidder of $234.9 Million in FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction to Bridge the Digital Divide and Expand Rural Internet in California, Arizona and Nevada

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

We founded GeoLinks on the principle of digital equity, said Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks.

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  • We founded GeoLinks on the principle of digital equity, said Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks.
  • We believe the Internet is the great equalizer and these buildouts will be particularly meaningful in bridging the digital divide.
  • RDOF is the FCCs next step in bridging the digital divide and funding the deployment of broadband networks in rural America.
  • In 2018 GeoLinks was awarded $87.8 million in the Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II) auction to bridge the digital divide.

AR VR Technology: The Defining Technology of 2020-2030, Reports IDTechEx

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The growth of the technology over the COVID period has been noticeable, with many new use cases for the technology.

Key Points: 
  • The growth of the technology over the COVID period has been noticeable, with many new use cases for the technology.
  • IDTechEx predicts that this technology will grow to over $30bn by 2030.
  • VR, MR, and AR products are used in many different settings, for example, for day-to-day workflow management and on production lines.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

AR VR Technology: The Defining Technology of 2020-2030, Reports IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The growth of the technology over the COVID period has been noticeable, with many new use cases for the technology.

Key Points: 
  • The growth of the technology over the COVID period has been noticeable, with many new use cases for the technology.
  • IDTechEx predicts that this technology will grow to over $30bn by 2030.
  • VR, MR, and AR products are used in many different settings, for example, for day-to-day workflow management and on production lines.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Consultancy and Event products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

Global Emerging Technology Trends Survey 2020 - Thematic Research Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 4, 2020

The "Global Emerging Technology Trends Survey 2020 - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Emerging Technology Trends Survey 2020 - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides a snapshot of current attitudes of business leaders towards emerging technologies.
  • It highlights emerging technology trends and uses key metrics to assess how enterprises are preparing for digital disruption.
  • It also offers recommendations for enterprises on how to get the most from their emerging technology investments, and for technology vendors selling emerging technology products and services.

Datawords and FACIL'iti join forces to promote digital inclusion

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

As a tool for digital inclusion, FACIL'iti's solutions already equip more than 500 sites (and more than 1.5 million adapted web pages) for clients in various sectors (institutions, retail, luxury goods, insurance...), including many joint customers with Datawords.

Key Points: 
  • As a tool for digital inclusion, FACIL'iti's solutions already equip more than 500 sites (and more than 1.5 million adapted web pages) for clients in various sectors (institutions, retail, luxury goods, insurance...), including many joint customers with Datawords.
  • Alexandre Crazover, co-founder of the Datawords Group: "The connection between Datawords and FACIL'iti was natural and the fit was immediately obvious, with diversity and inclusion being at the heart of both companies' business philosophies.
  • For 20 years, the Datawords Group has been helping companies roll out their digital strategy internationally through its technological know-how, its multicultural expertise and its mastery of the digital ecosystem.
  • We also believe that digital technologies, when they serve people, can provide concrete solutions, promote inclusion and make the world a better place."

MerchantE Releases 2020 Digital Business Report

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

MerchantE , a leading end-to-end digital commerce platform, released findings today from its 2020 Digital Business Report .

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  • MerchantE , a leading end-to-end digital commerce platform, released findings today from its 2020 Digital Business Report .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201005390/en/
    Bridging the digital divide in Small Business.
  • Leading end-to-end digital commerce platform, MerchantE, surveyed 500 small business leaders about the state of their business and investment in technology.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Key findings from the report include:
    Survey data also suggests that digital adoption remains slow among small businesses:
    Our 2020 Digital Business Report provides a snapshot of a significant moment in time for growing businesses.