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Nokia launches new 5G mmWave receiver to add capacity to Fixed Wireless Access networks #MWC24

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced a new 5G outdoor fixed wireless access receiver designed to enhance broadband coverage for urban, suburban, and rural areas.

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  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced a new 5G outdoor fixed wireless access receiver designed to enhance broadband coverage for urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • Mounted on a balcony, wall, or pole, the outdoor receiver uses unique 360-degree field-of-view technology and Nokia Bell Labs advanced algorithms to enhance performance.
  • Dirk Verhaegen, VP of Broadband Devices at Nokia, said: "We are excited to introduce the FastMile 5G mmWave Receiver, a game-changer for FWA services.
  • The device will expand the addressable market of homes and businesses for premium fixed wireless access services.”
    The Nokia FastMile 5G mmWave Receiver will be available by early 2024.

64 Federally Qualified Health Centers Partner with Medical Home Network To Transition to Medicare Value-Based Care

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Medical Home Network (MHN), a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization transforming care in the safety net, is partnering this year with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in seven states to participate in two CMS value-based programs: ACO REACH and MSSP.

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  • Medical Home Network (MHN), a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization transforming care in the safety net, is partnering this year with 64 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in seven states to participate in two CMS value-based programs: ACO REACH and MSSP.
  • “Since our founding in 2009, MHN has believed that supporting community health centers is the key to building healthier communities.
  • Participating in an ACO rewards FQHCs for providing high-quality care delivery activities and earn financial rewards for improving patient care outcomes.
  • FQHCs can invest any financial rewards they receive into patient care services or further supporting the mission for uninsured care.

Nokia launches gigabit Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) solution for cable operators

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

New solution enables cable operators to deliver multi-gigabit services using existing coaxial cables in MDUs and buildings that are too difficult to serve with fiber.

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  • New solution enables cable operators to deliver multi-gigabit services using existing coaxial cables in MDUs and buildings that are too difficult to serve with fiber.
  • Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it will add a MoCA Access™ solution to its Gigabit Connect portfolio, giving cable operators additional options for addressing customers in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) that are difficult to serve with fiber.
  • Nokia is the first vendor to offer an integrated FTTH and MoCA Access solution, seamlessly linking the two.
  • Nokia’s new Gigabit Connect solution allows operators to easily combine fiber and MoCA Access to connect subscribers in MDUs.

Medical Home Network Names Dr. Henish Bhansali as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Medical Home Network (MHN), a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to transforming care in the safety net, today welcomes Henish Bhansali, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Medical Home Network (MHN), a nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to transforming care in the safety net, today welcomes Henish Bhansali, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Bhansali brings deep experience in both value-based care and community healthcare to his role at MHN with over 12 years of experience in healthcare management, medical education, and healthcare consulting.
  • “I am passionate about transforming healthcare for low-income, disenfranchised patients, who are often underserved and face barriers to accessing healthcare,” said Dr. Bhansali.
  • Bhansali’s deep experience in value-based care and Medicare make him a perfect addition to our leadership team,” said Cheryl Lulias, CEO of MHN.

Vantiva Announces it has entered into an agreement with CommScope to acquire CommScope’s Home Networks in exchange for a 25% stake in Vantiva SA., a key milestone in its strategic roadmap

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.

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  • The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.
  • In the last twelve months ending June 2023, CommScope Home Networks and Vantiva’s Connected Home generated $[1.5]bn and €[2.0]bn in sales, respectively.
  • “This planned strategic acquisition represents a unique transformative opportunity for Vantiva,” said Luis Martinez-Amago, CEO of Vantiva.
  • “It will enable us to reinforce Vantiva’s Connected Home operations, accelerate our innovation roadmap and expand into new markets through additional commercial partnerships.

Linksys Announces the Next Step in Home and Small Office Connectivity

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Linksys® , an iconic Home and Small Office connectivity company, announces in a statement of direction its new Cognitive Experience technology.

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  • Linksys® , an iconic Home and Small Office connectivity company, announces in a statement of direction its new Cognitive Experience technology.
  • Cognitive Experience brings a whole new level of intelligence to networking with cutting-edge technological features specially designed to enhance and improve the user experience.
  • In the technology space, the word “cognitive” refers to “thinking technologies” that can deterministically – either by user selection or automation – solve problems.
  • Cognitive Experience will make its debut with products in the Linksys Designer Series through the end of the year.

Sitetracker to Highlight Broadband Deployment Capabilities at Fiber Connect 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, will participate in an expert panel and showcase its industry-leading software at Fiber Connect 2023 , the annual telecommunications event hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, will participate in an expert panel and showcase its industry-leading software at Fiber Connect 2023 , the annual telecommunications event hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association.
  • In the panel "Fiber Expansion: When Fiber Gets Everywhere, It Means It Can Go Anywhere," Sitetracker's director of telecom industry products, Brant Carter, will discuss critical steps necessary to close the digital equity gap in broadband and digital infrastructure for communities across the country.
  • Later that afternoon, the company will conduct a presentation on boosting fiber deployment efficiency.
  • Derek Kelly, Vice President of Market Development, Lumos
    Jeff Heynen, Vice President, Broadband Access and Home Networking, Dell'Oro (moderator)
    Sitetracker provides fiber companies with cloud-based deployment operations software to efficiently manage high-volume distributed projects, sites, and assets at scale.

Despite 2023 Slowdown, Cumulative Broadband Equipment Spending Expected to Exceed $120 B Between 2022 and 2027, According to Dell'Oro Group

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a newly published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, it predicts that sales of PON equipment for fiber-to-the-home deployments, cable broadband access equipment, and fixed wireless CPE will show a 0.2 percent Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2022 to 2027, as service providers continue to expand their fiber and DOCSIS 3.1/4.0 networks, while also increasing the reliability and sustainability of their broadband access networks.

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  • "After three consecutive years of tremendous broadband network expansions and upgrades, 2023 is expected to show a return to normalized levels of spending," said Jeff Heynen, Vice President of Broadband Access and Home Networking research at Dell'Oro Group.
  • "After 2023, spending is expected to increase through 2026 and 2027, driven by 25 Gbps and 50 Gbps PON, Fixed Wireless CPE, as well as DAA and DOCSIS 4.0 deployments."
  • Additional highlights from the Broadband Access & Home Networking 5-Year July 2023 Forecast Report:
    PON equipment revenue is expected to grow from $11.8 B in 2022 to $13.3 B in 2027, driven largely by XGS-PON deployments in North America, EMEA, and CALA.
  • Revenue for Fixed Wireless CPE is expected to reach $2.7 B by 2027, led by shipments of 5G sub-6GHz and 5G Millimeter Wave units.

Medical Home Network REACH ACO Partners with Community Health Centers in New York and Oklahoma to Improve Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Medical Home Network REACH ACO is partnering with community health centers in New York and Oklahoma under CMS’s new ACO REACH model, a value-based payment model with an emphasis on advancing equity, access, and community health.

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  • Medical Home Network REACH ACO is partnering with community health centers in New York and Oklahoma under CMS’s new ACO REACH model, a value-based payment model with an emphasis on advancing equity, access, and community health.
  • Medical Home Network REACH ACO, which is focused on community health centers, will use the Medical Home Network (MHN) team-based care model to support the efforts of participating ACO providers to improve care delivery and coordination for Medicare beneficiaries in underserved communities.
  • Patient Care Network of Oklahoma, a clinically integrated network of community health centers, and New York’s The Institute for Family Health and Sun River Health are part of the newly formed Medical Home Network REACH ACO, which is governed and led by its community health center partners.
  • Medical Home Network REACH ACO supports health centers in investing, hiring and developing their care management resources to meet patient needs.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Launches Advertising Sales Platform Crackle Connex

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) announced it launched Crackle Connex – a new advertising sales platform that will simplify the buying process with consistent measurement and performance tracking.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) announced it launched Crackle Connex – a new advertising sales platform that will simplify the buying process with consistent measurement and performance tracking.
  • Crackle Connex offers advertisers a wide range of ways for brands to create and engage with premium content.
  • They include:
    Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment AVOD and FAST Networks – An established and rapidly growing network that includes Crackle – the original free streaming service, iconic home entertainment brand Redbox, and woman-first platform Chicken Soup for the Soul services.
  • Working with partners that will be announced in the coming weeks, Crackle Connex will provide incremental, unique, and efficient reach when advertising across Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment owned and operated networks
    “With Crackle Connex, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has created a leading advertising platform that simplifies the buying process of video advertising across both in-home and out-of-home screens,” said Philippe Guelton, chief revenue officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Crackle Connex.