Mobile telephony

This hurricane season, Verizon readies the fleet

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

One hundred percent of Verizon macro cell sites which provide large area coverage have backup battery power and 79% have backup generators.

Key Points: 
  • One hundred percent of Verizon macro cell sites which provide large area coverage have backup battery power and 79% have backup generators.
  • In case emergency network recovery becomes necessary after a hurricane makes landfall, Verizon is prepared to respond quickly.
  • Additionally, Verizon boasts an industry-leading 200 satellite-based portable network assets.
  • Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, free charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that help enable mission-critical communication and/or boost network performance.

NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural Directors Name Justin B. Palfreyman President and Approve Senior Management Promotions

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Friday, May 26, 2023

The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230526005067/en/
    Justin B. Palfreyman has been appointed president of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • David H. Anderson remains chief executive officer of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • "NW Natural has a long record of thoughtful succession planning and Justin’s appointment is another step in that tradition," said Malia H. Wasson, NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural chair of the board.

IPLOOK Will Return to MVNOs World Congress in Amsterdam

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Monday, May 22, 2023

HONG KONG, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPLOOK is excited to announce its return to the MVNOs World Congress, after a successful participation four years ago in Madrid. This year, the MVNOs World Congress will take place in Amsterdam from June 5th to 7th, and IPLOOK invites industry professionals to join this remarkable gathering to foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing at Stand 23.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPLOOK is excited to announce its return to the MVNOs World Congress, after a successful participation four years ago in Madrid.
  • This year, the MVNOs World Congress will take place in Amsterdam from June 5th to 7th, and IPLOOK invites industry professionals to join this remarkable gathering to foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing at Stand 23 .
  • At the MVNOs World Congress, IPLOOK will proudly showcase its innovative solutions, demonstrating the numerous advantages they bring to MVNO operators.
  • IPLOOK extends a warm invitation to all MVNOs and industry players attending the MVNOs World Congress in Amsterdam.

Apple Secures Top Spot in Cell Phone Market but Shares Lead Among 5G Phones With Samsung, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

On the manufacturer side, ACSI data show a clear consumer preference for devices with 5G capability across all companies.”

Key Points: 
  • On the manufacturer side, ACSI data show a clear consumer preference for devices with 5G capability across all companies.”
    Apple leads all cell phone manufacturers overall after improving 1% to an ACSI score of 81.
  • For the first time, ACSI compares cell phones with 5G capability to other models.
  • Apple and Samsung lead all 5G cell phones at 81 apiece followed by Google (80) and Motorola (76).
  • Among cell phones without 5G capability, Apple earns the highest mark with an ACSI score of 78.

Engel & Völkers Expands Presence in Florida with New Shop in Sarasota

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion in Southwest Florida with the opening of a new shop in Sarasota. Engel & Völkers Sarasota is owned and operated by Victoria Stultz, who is already the License Partner of Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown, which opened in 2021. The newest addition will be temporarily located at 22 South Links Ave Suite 201 while they search for a permanent office location.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced its latest franchise expansion in Southwest Florida with the opening of a new shop in Sarasota.
  • Engel & Völkers Sarasota is owned and operated by Victoria Stultz, who is already the License Partner of Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown, which opened in 2021.
  • "I am thrilled to expand my partnership with Engel & Völkers by opening our new Sarasota shop," said Stultz.
  • The success of Engel & Völkers Venice Downtown, with its impressive production numbers and ability to attract top talent from competitors, bodes well for the future of the newly opened Engel & Völkers Sarasota shop.

JCB offers discount campaign for JCB cardmembers outside Japan at Tokyo Tower, symbol of Tokyo

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Monday, May 15, 2023

To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.

Key Points: 
  • To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.
  • JCB and TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. have partnered to welcome tourists from outside of Japan with this special offer to enrich the experience of visiting Japan for JCB cardmembers outside of Japan, and to welcome many visitors to Japan to Tokyo Tower, which has been the symbol of Tokyo and a familiar face since it opened in 1958, as a "uniquely Japanese" experience.
  • As a Japanese brand with a spirit of hospitality, JCB provides services that enrich JCB cardmembers' travel experience.
  • Visit "JCB Global," the official YouTube channel, and the JCB Special Offers website[1] for beneficial campaigns and convenient services in multiple languages.

Global Lab Automation Market to 2035: Players Include Abbott, Anton Paar, BD, Beckman Coulter, ERWEKA, Leuze and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

This report features an extensive study of the current market landscape and future potential of the lab automation market, over the next 12 years.

Key Points: 
  • This report features an extensive study of the current market landscape and future potential of the lab automation market, over the next 12 years.
  • We believe that the lab automation market will grow significantly in the coming years, owing to significant advancements and the fact that lab automation and related modules can be customized to meet individual needs.
  • Answer: The global lab automation market is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 13% during the period 2023-2035.
  • As a result, increased reproducibility and precision are projected to drive the growth of the lab automation market.

StoneCo Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 17, 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneCo Ltd. (Nasdaq: STNE, B3: STOC31) (“Stone”) today announces that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5:00pm ET (6:00pm BRT).

Key Points: 
  • GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneCo Ltd. (Nasdaq: STNE, B3: STOC31) (“Stone”) today announces that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5:00pm ET (6:00pm BRT).
  • A press release with first quarter 2023 financial results will be issued after the market closes that same day.
  • The call will also be webcast live and a replay will be available a few hours after the call concludes.
  • The live webcast and replay will be available on Stone’s investor relations website at https://investors.stone.co/ .

FIRST EVER NATIONAL DOG PLAYGROUP ROCKSTARS ADOPTION EVENT ON MAY 13th

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 13th, national nonprofit organization Petco Love joins forces with Dogs Playing for Life and BOBS from Skechers™ to launch a National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption event at more than 30 animal shelters around the country to showcase social adoptable dogs in a fun and playful environment.

Key Points: 
  • Dogs Playing for Life created the unique playgroup shelter dog enrichment program operating with the simple philosophy of "Every Dog, Every Day, Let Them Play!"
  • Playgroup Rockstars are dogs that are well-socialized and love to play with just about any dog playmate.
  • At the May 13th event, participating shelters will waive or have reduced Playgroup Rockstars adoption fees and offer special Play Pair gifts for pet parents adopting two Rockstars.
  • The May 13th Playgroup Rockstars event is being held at the shelters and locations listed below.

Mobi announces MVNO agreement with T-Mobile to harness the unparalleled capacity of the largest, and most awarded nationwide 5G network

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

HONOLULU, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiʻi-based wireless carrier Mobi today announced that the company has signed an MVNO agreement with T-Mobile, America's 5G leader, for an exclusive, multiyear relationship that enables Mobi customers to tap into the power of the nationwide T-Mobile network both at home throughout the islands and across the mainland United States.  Mobi is combining their welcoming Hawaiʻi stores and friendly customer care team with the industry-leading 5G speeds, consistency, and coverage that T-Mobile has built through their unprecedented investments and expertise in 5G — making it possible for Mobi to deliver an even better experience for their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Hawaiʻi-based wireless carrier Mobi announces agreement to tap into T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network.
  • By bringing together the innovation of WG2 and the scale of AWS with the powerhouse T-Mobile network, Mobi is able to supercharge their first-of-its-kind, app-first digital customer experience.
  • The Un-carrier's 5G network covers 325 million people across 1.9 million square miles — more than any other nationwide carrier.
  • Mobi will attend the CCA Mobile Carriers Show in Pittsburgh from May 2 to 4, 2023, with T-Mobile serving as a Pinnacle Sponsor for the conference.