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Connect K-12's 2023 report celebrates 74% of U.S. school districts now meeting FCC internet connectivity goal

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Monday, November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation's (CN) Connect K-12 Program has released its 2023 Report on School Connectivity in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). 

Key Points: 
  • School districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting internet access at a much lower rate.
  • "In fact, the cost is substantially higher for those school districts not meeting that level of connectivity.
  • In 2023, the national median cost per megabit for districts meeting or exceeding the goal dropped to just 85 cents.
  • Key takeaways from this year's Connectivity report include:
    For questions about the 2023 report, the Connect K-12 website, or the program's data, contact Emily Jordan at [email protected] .

Comcast and United Way Expand Digital Navigator Network in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Powered by $363,000 Comcast Grant

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast and United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania have announced the expansion of an innovative Digital Navigator Network that will empower local residents in southwestern Pennsylvania. Beginning this month, the Digital Navigators will work at three trusted community organizations – Literacy Pittsburgh, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and YWCA of Westmoreland County – to help residents in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland counties learn more about and sign up for affordable Internet, use devices and acquire digital skills. A $363,000 grant from Comcast in support of this program will also help the United Way expand and sustain the capacity of its PA 211 Southwest 24/7 contact center, which connects individuals and families to health and human services in the region. The network supports United Way's goals of helping people meet basic needs, move toward financial stability and build for success in school and in life.

Key Points: 
  • The network supports United Way's goals of helping people meet basic needs, move toward financial stability and build for success in school and in life.
  • To celebrate National Digital Inclusion Week, Comcast also donated a total of 300 laptops – 100 each – to Literacy Pittsburgh, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and YWCA of Westmoreland County to support their local efforts.
  • These initiatives are part of Project UP – Comcast's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity and its longstanding commitment to bridge the digital divide.
  • The model for these networks is the United Way Digital Navigator Network in Philadelphia that was developed through a grant from PHLConnectED , the City's initiative to provide free Internet access to pre-K–12 students in need.

COMCAST AND UNITED WAY ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF DIGITAL NAVIGATOR SUPPORT TO HELP CONNECT MORE GREATER PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS TO THE INTERNET

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey today announced the expansion of an innovative Digital Navigator Network that currently serves Philadelphia residents. Digital Navigators are trusted individuals who work at community organizations to help people sign up for internet service and learn digital skills. Starting November 2023, residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties will also be able to take advantage of support for questions about digital access and where to learn digital literacy skills by dialing 2-1-1. The service expansion is supported by a $317,000 grant from Comcast that is part of Project UP, the company's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity.

Key Points: 
  • To Celebrate Digital Inclusion Week, Comcast Also Donates 400 Laptops to Eight Nonprofits
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey today announced the expansion of an innovative Digital Navigator Network that currently serves Philadelphia residents.
  • Digital Navigators are trusted individuals who work at community organizations to help people sign up for internet service and learn digital skills.
  • Comcast's partnership to scale the United Way's Digital Navigator Network builds on the company's long-standing commitment to bridge the digital divide in Pennsylvania.
  • Digital Navigators will help residents address the barriers that prevent some people from getting online – namely digital skills and access to devices.

Dstny Launches Microsoft Operator Connect

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

With Dstny and Microsoft Operator Connect, companies can streamline their operations and simplify their communications using Teams for meetings, collaborations, and calls, in one user interface for enhanced productivity.

Key Points: 
  • With Dstny and Microsoft Operator Connect, companies can streamline their operations and simplify their communications using Teams for meetings, collaborations, and calls, in one user interface for enhanced productivity.
  • Microsoft Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams is an operator-managed solution, that brings guaranteed service, quality, and customer experience levels.
  • We are excited to launch our Microsoft Operator Connect offer and proud to enhance the Microsoft Teams user calling experience for existing and new customers.
  • Microsoft Operator Connect is available from Dstny Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.

Dstny Launches Microsoft Operator Connect

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

With Dstny and Microsoft Operator Connect, companies can streamline their operations and simplify their communications using Teams for meetings, collaborations, and calls, in one user interface for enhanced productivity.

Key Points: 
  • With Dstny and Microsoft Operator Connect, companies can streamline their operations and simplify their communications using Teams for meetings, collaborations, and calls, in one user interface for enhanced productivity.
  • Microsoft Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams is an operator-managed solution, that brings guaranteed service, quality, and customer experience levels.
  • We are excited to launch our Microsoft Operator Connect offer and proud to enhance the Microsoft Teams user calling experience for existing and new customers.
  • Microsoft Operator Connect is available from Dstny Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.

MAPLIGHT THERAPEUTICS APPOINTS DR. HONGKUI ZENG TO SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MapLight Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Hongkui Zeng, Ph.D. to the company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Zeng joins MapLight Founders Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. and Robert Malenka, M.D., Ph.D. on the SAB, further expanding the Board's expertise and experience in brain science research.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MapLight Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Hongkui Zeng, Ph.D. to the company's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Dr. Zeng joins MapLight Founders Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. and Robert Malenka, M.D., Ph.D. on the SAB, further expanding the Board's expertise and experience in brain science research.
  • Dr. Zeng, an expert in Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Brian Circuit Connectivity, joins MapLight's Scientific Ad.
  • "We are incredibly excited to have Dr. Zeng join the MapLight Scientific Advisory Board," said Christopher Kroeger, M.D., MBA, MapLight's Chief Executive Officer and Founder.

The Stepping Stones Group Opens New Autism Treatment Center in Ventura, CA

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

BOSTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group is proud to announce the opening of a new autism treatment center in Ventura, California, which provides comprehensive autism treatment services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group is proud to announce the opening of a new autism treatment center in Ventura, California, which provides comprehensive autism treatment services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • The new autism treatment center is a comfortable and nurturing environment where children are inspired to reach their greatest potential.
  • It consists of spacious individual therapy rooms, group therapy rooms, sensory gyms, and an outdoor playground.
  • The center will also provide The CONNECTIONS Program, which is designed to teach children about social skills and group learning.

Presidio Expands VMware Practice to Accelerate Cloud Benefits for Customers

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced expanded advanced VMware services increasing scale and deployment expertise for multi-cloud and automation to help customers fully leverage the benefits of the cloud.

Key Points: 
  • Presidio , a leading global digital services and solution provider, today announced expanded advanced VMware services increasing scale and deployment expertise for multi-cloud and automation to help customers fully leverage the benefits of the cloud.
  • In addition, Presidio is now designated as a Pinnacle Partner, the new top tier in the VMware Partner Connect Program.
  • “VMware and Presidio have a long-standing partnership with close alignment that delivers maximum value for our shared customers.
  • Presidio continues to stand out as an innovative company that is helping customers become cloud smart on their digital transformation journeys.”

The Stepping Stones Group Opens New Autism Treatment Center in Fremont, CA

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Monday, March 20, 2023

BOSTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group is proud to announce the opening of a new autism treatment center in Fremont, California, which provides comprehensive autism treatment services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stepping Stones Group is proud to announce the opening of a new autism treatment center in Fremont, California, which provides comprehensive autism treatment services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • The new autism treatment center is a comfortable and nurturing environment where children are inspired to reach their greatest potential.
  • It consists of spacious individual therapy rooms, group therapy rooms, sensory gyms, and coming in the spring an outdoor playground.
  • The center will also provide The CONNECTIONS Program, which is designed to teach children about social skills and group learning.

LICT Corporation Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

LICT Corporation (“LICT” or the “Company”; OTC Pink®: LICT) reports unaudited, financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LICT Corporation (“LICT” or the “Company”; OTC Pink®: LICT) reports unaudited, financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2022 revenues totaled $33.1 million compared to $32.5 million for the corresponding quarter in 2021.
  • Non-regulated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased 4.6%, to $18.1 million from the prior year’s fourth quarter $17.2 million.
  • Regulated revenues were $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 versus the prior year’s fourth quarter of $15.3 million.