Verizon Communications

Leeward Renewable Energy Closes Financing for Horizon Solar Project

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Other Energy, Utilities, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Project finance, Windward and leeward, Verizon Communications, MUFG Bank, Trust, Environmental finance, Wells Fargo, Senior, EDC, Big Plain, Ohio, Electricity, Plain Green Loans, MUFG, Horizon, Export Development Canada, Intel Atom, Renewable energy, Finance

The financing for the Horizon solar facility is an extension of LRE’s previously announced financing for its Big Plain and Oak Trail solar projects .

Key Points: 
  • The financing for the Horizon solar facility is an extension of LRE’s previously announced financing for its Big Plain and Oak Trail solar projects .
  • It further expands the Company’s generation of renewable energy capacity and marks another significant milestone in a growing portfolio of solar facilities.
  • This will be LRE’s fifth solar project in the country and the second solar project in Texas, after Barilla Solar in Reeves County.
  • “This project is another important step toward making solar power ever more affordable and accessible, thereby facilitating the much-needed transition to renewable energy sources.”
    Samantha Buechner, Director for Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, shared, “We’re pleased to provide tax equity financing for the Horizon Solar facility as Leeward continues to expand its solar portfolio.

The Global Video-on-demand (VOD) Market is forecast to grow by $187.53 bn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 15.98% during the forecast period

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Research, Akamai Technologies, Walt Disney, Mandeville-Anthony v. Walt Disney Co., Television, Huawei, Walmart, Apple Inc., Verizon Communications, Akamai Techs., Inc. v. Limelight Networks, Inc., Fujitsu, Roku, Inc., Netflix, Lumen Technologies, OTT, FCC v. AT&T Inc., VOD, Alphabet Inc., Comcast Corp. v. FCC, AT, Amazon (company), Cisco, Retail

Also, implementation of AI by OTT service providers and increasing penetration of smart TVs will lead to sizable demand in the market.

Key Points: 
  • Also, implementation of AI by OTT service providers and increasing penetration of smart TVs will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • The analyst presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters.
  • The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.
  • Technavio's market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

Blue Apron Launches Blue Apron PLUS, a Savings Program Available Exclusively on Verizon’s +play Platform

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Retail, Online Retail, Delivery Services, Food, Beverage, Blue Apron, Multimedia, NYSE, Partnership, APRN, Pain, Video game, Food delivery, Verizon Communications

Today, Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) announced the launch of Blue Apron PLUS, a new savings program exclusively on Verizon’s +play platform, the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) announced the launch of Blue Apron PLUS, a new savings program exclusively on Verizon’s +play platform, the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005393/en/
    Blue Apron launches Blue Apron PLUS, a new savings program available exclusively on Verizon’s +play platform.
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    Blue Apron PLUS is a new monthly subscription managed through the +play platform for Verizon customers.
  • +play is the solution to these pain points.”
    To learn more about Blue Apron PLUS, visit cook.ba/verizon .

Quectel Certification Services offering speeds up time to market and takes away certification cost and complexities for IoT devices

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, IOT (Internet of Things), T-Mobile, Atmosphere, AT&T, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, Overseas Marine Certification Services, Knowledge, WEEE, CE, GxP, ANATEL, Certification, Internet of things, TELUS, REACH, Multimedia, Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, IC, Verizon Communications, University, KC, AT, ATEX, FCC, RCM, Medical device, Vodafone

This service will enable customers’ devices to gain certifications in under eight weeks and is not only the fastest time to market for IoT device manufacturers, but also the industry’s most cost-effective offering.

Key Points: 
  • This service will enable customers’ devices to gain certifications in under eight weeks and is not only the fastest time to market for IoT device manufacturers, but also the industry’s most cost-effective offering.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005140/en/
    Quectel Certification Services offering speeds up time to market and takes away certification cost and complexities for IoT devices (Photo: Business Wire)
    Certification across these disciplines is complex to achieve, involves multiple layers of certification from disparate organisations and, typically, local and regional authorities award certifications for device deployments in their own territories.
  • “Going directly to certification or carrier organizations can result in it taking up to six months for IoT devices to gain certifications,” said Yoon Seungryoul, North American Certification Director, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
  • “We’re proud to have launched Quectel Certification Services and we’re ready to provide full, global certification consultation and service to integrated device customers that have products that are based on Quectel modules,” added Seungryoul.

Smart Poles and Smart Corridors to Redefine Smart Urban Infrastructure, Accelerating Deployments with Combined Global Spending Reaching US$132 Billion by 2030

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Signify, Research, City, Nokia, BIL, Investment, ITS, Market data, CATL, CEF2, Wi-Fi, Intelligent transportation system, Transport, Huawei, Safety, Verizon Communications, Ageing, Mobile phone, EU

More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.
  • "Smart Corridors and Smart Poles are expected to redefine the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the wider Smart Cities markets."
  • Smart poles are multi-functional aggregation points for smart urban infrastructure, built on top of smart streetlights and connected utility poles.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Urban Infrastructure research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

Smart Poles and Smart Corridors to Redefine Smart Urban Infrastructure, Accelerating Deployments with Combined Global Spending Reaching US$132 Billion by 2030

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Signify, Research, City, Nokia, BIL, Investment, ITS, Market data, CATL, CEF2, Wi-Fi, Intelligent transportation system, Transport, Huawei, Safety, Verizon Communications, Ageing, Mobile phone, EU

More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • More than 10.8 million smart poles will have been installed by 2030.
  • "Smart Corridors and Smart Poles are expected to redefine the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the wider Smart Cities markets."
  • Smart poles are multi-functional aggregation points for smart urban infrastructure, built on top of smart streetlights and connected utility poles.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Urban Infrastructure research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

Zetron Awarded Cybersecurity Services Contract for Kansas Counties

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Public sector, National Security Coordination Secretariat, Miss Kansas USA, Kansas Highway Patrol, Public security, Organization, FEMA, Decadal Planning Team, State, HSGP, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Police, DHS, PSAP, Homeland security, Verizon Communications, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Risk management, Zetron

REDMOND, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical communications technology, announced today that the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) of Kansas (USA) has awarded Zetron a contract to provide cyber resilience assessments and roadmaps for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) of 34 counties across the state. This opportunity was funded by the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Kansas Highway Patrol's Homeland Security/Emergency Operations unit applies for and administers the HSGP funding to awarded subrecipients, such as the NCRPC, as fiscal agent to six of the seven Homeland Security regions in the state of Kansas.

Key Points: 
  • State and local governments - including police, fire departments and other public safety agencies - are increasingly falling victim to cybersecurity attacks.
  • Zetron, with cybersecurity partner SecuLore Solutions , and local services partners, will complete cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps for 34 selected counties across Kansas, ranging in population from over 600,000 to less than 1,300 people.
  • NCPRC's proactive program will improve the cybersecurity resiliency of counties, so Zetron is extremely proud and eager to support this very important public safety initiative in Kansas."
  • Under the terms of the contract, cybersecurity assessments and roadmaps will be completed in multiple phases through March 2024 for Kansas counties selected by NCPRC Regional Project Managers and the Planning Team.

FlixLatino joins Verizon's +play platform

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Acquisition, Animation, SVOD, Education, Partnership, Growth, Cable television, Video game, Verizon Communications

MIAMI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlixLatino, the SVOD service owned by SOMOS Next, today announced that it is now available on Verizon's +play – the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.

Key Points: 
  • FlixLatino joins Verizon's new subscription hub, built for Verizon customers to shop and save on subscriptions – all in one place
    MIAMI, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlixLatino, the SVOD service owned by SOMOS Next, today announced that it is now available on Verizon's +play – the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.
  • FlixLatino offers a premium selection of Spanish language content, including contemporary films (all theatrical releases), series, documentaries and branded children animation in neutral Spanish in a parental controlled section.
  • Luis Guillermo Villanueva, COO of SOMOS Next, expressed his satisfaction with this launch: "we are excited in joining Verizon's +play platform.
  • "We're thrilled to have FlixLatino as a +play partner, giving Verizon customers access to its amazing services and offerings through our platform," said Erin McPherson, Chief Content Officer of Verizon Consumer Group.

Verizon brings back exclusive +play offer, with one year of Netflix on us

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The Netflix offer gives customers $240 in annual savings and will only be available for a limited time, so get in fast.

Key Points: 
  • The Netflix offer gives customers $240 in annual savings and will only be available for a limited time, so get in fast.
  • With +play, Verizon customers have access to exclusive savings on services they can’t get anywhere else.
  • Check it out and take advantage of our exclusive Netflix offer for a limited time on verizon.com/plusplay .
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022.

Verizon continues to upgrade Antelope Valley's best network

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Partnership, Tablet, IPhone, RootMetrics, Internet, Operation, Friends, Business, Television, Family, Mobile phone, Cable television, Verizon Communications, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Engineering

ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Antelope Valley, CA have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.

Key Points: 
  • ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Antelope Valley, CA have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company Rootmetrics®.
  • Today’s results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in Antelope Valley with Verizon’s median download speed increasing 30% in the market since last year*.
  • Fiber optic cables are used to move data between cell sites and connect those sites to the rest of the network.
  • Verizon has increased the capacity on the fiber connections in many cell sites in the Antelope Valley area so they can carry 10 times the amount of data.