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Utah Education Network and Connected Nation Release the 2024 Utah School Technology Report

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) has partnered with Utah Education Network (UEN) to release the fifth iteration of the Utah School Technology Inventory, a statewide report that compiles critical data about technology usage and gaps in UEN schools. The national nonprofit has collaborated with UEN for nearly a decade to track how technology is used in Utah's school districts and charter schools, and the access teachers and students have to digital materials, devices and platforms. The inventory once again had a 100% participation rate.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) has partnered with Utah Education Network (UEN) to release the fifth iteration of the Utah School Technology Inventory, a statewide report that compiles critical data about technology usage and gaps in UEN schools.
  • "Completing these inventories helps leaders at the state, district and school levels make better decisions based on data to improve, enhance and support technology in education."
  • The final report provides a comprehensive summary of the Utah school system and an overview page for every school district and charter school in the state.
  • "This was all made possible through the School Technology Inventory report."

Japan Communications Contracted with the State of Utah, USA to Facilitate Implementation of Statewide CBRS (local 4/5G) for Educational and Telehealth Network

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Local 4/5G networks are a subset of this broad, global implementation strategy addressing the needs of high-density wireless communications technology utilizing "micro cells".

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  • Local 4/5G networks are a subset of this broad, global implementation strategy addressing the needs of high-density wireless communications technology utilizing "micro cells".
  • The UETN stands as a nationally acclaimed broadband provider, unifying the extensive services of two key organizations in the State of Utah: the Utah Education Network (UEN) and the Utah Telehealth Network (UTN).
  • The FCC has already announced an expansion of this capacity under CBRS as necessary to keep up with the industry's rapid expansion.
  • "We are pleased to be able to announce that the third and the final piece of our long-term strategy; Implementation of local 4/5G network solution, is finally achieved.

Amagi Powers Urban Edge Network's Premium Sports Content

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.

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  • UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.
  • Their mission is to connect brands with content and culture, while also providing the institutions with monetization opportunities.
  • Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi remarked, "Urban Edge Network has consistently championed the expansion of HBCU content's influence throughout the nation.
  • At Amagi, we take immense pride in our role of enhancing its accessibility across a diverse spectrum of content consumption models."

Amagi Powers Urban Edge Network's Premium Sports Content

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 24, 2023

UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.

Key Points: 
  • UEN is a Black-owned media company focused on publishing and distributing content from HBCUs.
  • Their mission is to connect brands with content and culture, while also providing the institutions with monetization opportunities.
  • Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi remarked, "Urban Edge Network has consistently championed the expansion of HBCU content's influence throughout the nation.
  • At Amagi, we take immense pride in our role of enhancing its accessibility across a diverse spectrum of content consumption models."

Utah Education Network Selects Copyleaks for its Generative AI and Plagiarism Detection, Serving More than 800,000 Students

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Copyleaks, the leading AI-based text analysis platform for plagiarism and Gen AI content detection, today announced that the Utah Education Network, one of the nation's premier education broadband and digital broadcasting networks, has chosen Copyleaks as its gen AI and plagiarism solution. Through seamless integration with the Canvas learning management system (LMS), the deal brings Copyleaks' award-winning detection capabilities to thousands of educators and over one hundred thousand students across Utah, from K-12 to the university level.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Copyleaks , the leading AI-based text analysis platform for plagiarism and Gen AI content detection, today announced that the Utah Education Network , one of the nation's premier education broadband and digital broadcasting networks, has chosen Copyleaks as its gen AI and plagiarism solution.
  • "As generative AI continues to evolve, more educational institutions find that a multi-pronged approach to plagiarism is necessary, with best-in-class software that detects plagiarism and AI-generated content," said Alon Yamin, CEO of Copyleaks.
  • "As generative AI continues to evolve, more educational institutions find that a multi-pronged approach to plagiarism is necessary, with best-in-class software that detects plagiarism and AI-generated content.
  • Copyleaks' AI-driven paraphrasing and AI content detection capabilities are now available to all UEN educators and students.

ATHLYT and Urban Edge Network Team Up To Offer NIL Opportunities to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

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Monday, October 10, 2022

ATHLYT , a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) platform that boasts, NIL For All, and Urban Edge Network (UEN), whose HBCU LeaguePass+ is bringing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports to fans worldwide, continue to create NIL opportunities for HBCU students, this time with for the student-athletes of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).

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  • ATHLYT , a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) platform that boasts, NIL For All, and Urban Edge Network (UEN), whose HBCU LeaguePass+ is bringing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports to fans worldwide, continue to create NIL opportunities for HBCU students, this time with for the student-athletes of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).
  • This is a game changer, said CEO of Urban Edge Network Todd Brown.
  • We remain committed to creating NIL opportunities for all student-athletes, regardless of school, sport, or position, said Chief Brand Officer for ATHLYT Ray Austin.
  • Having carefully evaluated the opportunities for their student-athletes available in the NIL market, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference decided on the ATHLYT/UEN partnership.

ATHLYT Announces Groundbreaking Times Square NIL Deal with Division 1 HBCU

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Every student-athlete from Grambling State University (GSU), a D1 athletics historically black college/university (HBCU) located in rural Louisiana, has been offered a NIL deal to appear, individually, on an ad in Times Square for HBCU League Pass+, a 24/7 live and on-demand sports network focused on HBCU athletics.

Key Points: 
  • Every student-athlete from Grambling State University (GSU), a D1 athletics historically black college/university (HBCU) located in rural Louisiana, has been offered a NIL deal to appear, individually, on an ad in Times Square for HBCU League Pass+, a 24/7 live and on-demand sports network focused on HBCU athletics.
  • The facilitation of this unique and groundbreaking NIL deal is through the combined efforts of Urban Edge Networks HBCU League Pass+ , the ATHLYT NIL platform , Blip Billboards , and Grambling State University , whose active participation made this all possible.
  • With this NIL deal, over 300 student-athletes have the opportunity to be paid to have their image featured, individually, on an ad located in the heart of Times-Square.
  • We didnt ask for anything special, we just worked with HBCU League Pass+ and ATHLYT to make sure the images were used correctly.

NEW HOLA is officially established,South America will become a new starting point for globalization

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

At that time, NEW HOLA will act as a group company for the management and operation of all HOLA global businesses.

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  • At that time, NEW HOLA will act as a group company for the management and operation of all HOLA global businesses.
  • Today, global cross-border e-commerce is entering a period of digital transformation of the whole process.
  • Alexa, executive director of NEW HOLA, said that actively taking social responsibilities is a must-have professional spirit for every entrepreneur.
  • In the future planning of NEW HOLA, Hola will set up multiple offices around the world.

Calvin Seng Co's PayNow SG for WooCommerce The First Solution To Enable Payments To Both Individuals And Businesses

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

PayNow SG for WooCommerce is a WooCommerce payment solution developed by Calvin Seng Co. It has recently been upgraded to support payments to both businesses and individuals, the first in Singapore.

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  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2022) - Calvin Seng Co has released a massive update to its PayNow SG for WooCommerce solution.
  • Before this update, all available PayNow payment solutions for WooCommerce in Singapore only support payments to business entities.
  • For more information about PayNow SG for WooCommerce by Calvin Seng Co, please visit: https://calvinseng.com/downloads/sg-paynow-for-woocommerce/
    PayNow SG For WooCommerce is a WooCommerce payment plugin developed by Calvin Seng Co.
  • With PayNow SG For WooCommerce, customers can now make payments directly to individuals and businesses using any PayNow supported mobile apps without any transaction and hidden fees.

Nearpod & Utah Education Network Announce State-Wide Access to Digital Learning for Utah Schools

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers access to the company's engaging learning experiences until 2024.

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  • The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers access to the company's engaging learning experiences until 2024.
  • "We're excited to be a part of the UEN's commitment to innovative, digital learning."
  • "As we come together to support remote learning, Nearpod and UEN have taken immediate steps to help keep teachers and students connected," said Laura Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the Utah Education Network.
  • The Utah Education Network provides broadband connectivity and resources to public education, higher education, and libraries.