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Verizon Frontline to showcase mission-critical communications solutions at FDIC International 2024

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Monday, April 15, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Fire Department Instructors Conference International kicks off today at the Indiana Convention Center with Verizon Frontline serving as one of the conference’s sponsors.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Fire Department Instructors Conference International kicks off today at the Indiana Convention Center with Verizon Frontline serving as one of the conference’s sponsors.
  • Held annually, FDIC International features firefighting hands-on sessions, as well as classes, presentations and workshops throughout the week.
  • During the conference, the Verizon Frontline team will showcase the Verizon Rapid Response Connectivity Unit, a variety of drone platforms, a Satellite Picocell on a Trailer (SPOT) and multiple other mobile connectivity solutions.
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services.

Verizon Business, AWS, and the NHL demo 5G-enabled cloud broadcasting at the 2024 NAB Show

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

“Innovations in production and distribution ultimately highlight the power of our network to content owners like the NHL,” said Iris Meijer, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Verizon Business.

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  • “Innovations in production and distribution ultimately highlight the power of our network to content owners like the NHL,” said Iris Meijer, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Verizon Business.
  • Through a secure and reliable connection, live cloud production allows the NHL to leverage distributed production and operations personnel for future broadcasts.
  • Verizon Business currently works with sports leagues around the globe aiding in everything from in-venue networks to streamlining team operations.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

TAQA Launches Patented Torsional Drilling Technology for Oil & Gas Operators

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Industrialization & Energy Services Company TAQA, a leading well solutions provider in the energy industry, continues its commercial launch of Threlix™, a patented technology designed to help oil and gas operators reduce drilling rig downtime by alleviating downhole drilling dysfunctions associated with vibration, torsional oscillations and lack of consistent bit engagement.

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  • Industrialization & Energy Services Company TAQA, a leading well solutions provider in the energy industry, continues its commercial launch of Threlix™, a patented technology designed to help oil and gas operators reduce drilling rig downtime by alleviating downhole drilling dysfunctions associated with vibration, torsional oscillations and lack of consistent bit engagement.
  • The technology also reduces the comparative repair and maintenance cost to the mitigation tool as well as the associated bottom hole assembly (BHA) components.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Decreased reliability due to drilling problems is a major challenge faced by operators while drilling with Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS).
  • TAQA developed Threlix to mitigate these costly drilling dysfunctions operators often experience.

Verizon Business to demonstrate cutting-edge media and entertainment technology at NAB 2024 Verizon Business to showcase its media and entertainment technology at NAB April 13-17 at booth #W2042

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will showcase its media and entertainment solutions at NAB 2024 (Booth #W2042) at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 13-17.

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  • NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business will showcase its media and entertainment solutions at NAB 2024 (Booth #W2042) at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 13-17.
  • Technologies like 5G, secure connections, streaming tools, and other innovations that are shaping the future of connected media will be on full display at the Verizon Business booth.
  • Verizon Business is helping Media & Entertainment companies leverage Private Networks, 5G, and 5G Edge to transform the way they operate.
  • "As the Media & Entertainment industry shifts to IP and leverages cloud-native technologies, fast, reliable connectivity will be the star of the show,” said Josh Arensberg, CTO Media & Entertainment, Verizon Business.

NOV Reports First Quarter 2024 Results, Return of Capital Framework, $1 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization, and Plan to Increase Dividend 50%

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $2.16 billion, an increase of 10 percent compared to the first quarter of 2023.

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  • NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $2.16 billion, an increase of 10 percent compared to the first quarter of 2023.
  • Energy Equipment generated revenues of $1,178 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 12 percent from the first quarter of 2023.
  • The first quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share is anticipated to be paid out during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
  • NOV will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 results on April 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time).

Persisting inequality has made many young South Africans question the choices made by Nelson Mandela – podcast

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Some young South Africans have begun to question Nelson Mandela’s legacy, and the choices made in the transition to democracy after the end of apartheid in 1994.

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  • Some young South Africans have begun to question Nelson Mandela’s legacy, and the choices made in the transition to democracy after the end of apartheid in 1994.
  • To mark 30 years since South Africa’s post-apartheid transition began, The Conversation Weekly podcast is running a special three-part podcast series, What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa?
  • Young people make up 34% of South Africa’s population.
  • At the end of 2023, the unemployment rate for young South Africans between the ages of 15 and 34 was 44%.

Elections looming

  • We’re coming to the end of that period of domination by the ANC now; we’re into the period of what I call the second transition.
  • Ramaphosa has had the very difficult task of rebuilding the state, rebuilding confidence in public ethics.
  • Ramaphosa has had the very difficult task of rebuilding the state, rebuilding confidence in public ethics.
  • And read more coverage of the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democratic transition from The Conversation Africa.

Disclosure statement

  • Sithembile Mbete has received grant funding for research on South African foreign policy from the National Research Foundation, National Institute of Social Science and Social Science Research Council.
  • She’s received research support on South African democracy from the Open Society Foundation and the Ford Foundation.

Credits

  • Special thanks for this series to Gary Oberholzer, Jabulani Sikhakhane, Caroline Southey and Moina Spooner at The Conversation Africa.
  • This episode of The Conversation Weekly was written and produced by Mend Mariwany, with production assistance from Katie Flood.
  • Stephen Khan is our global executive editor, Alice Mason runs our social media and Soraya Nandy does our transcripts.

South Africans tasted the fruits of freedom and then corruption snatched them away – podcast

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, a period of relatively high economic growth which enabled South Africans to begin to taste the fruits of freedom.

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  • Mbeki would lead the country for the next nine years, a period of relatively high economic growth which enabled South Africans to begin to taste the fruits of freedom.
  • To mark 30 years since South Africa’s post-apartheid transition began, The Conversation Weekly podcast is running a special three-part podcast series, What happened to Nelson Mandela’s South Africa?
  • When Mandela took over as president of South Africa in 1994, the country’s economy was emerging from a long recession.
  • It’s a no-brainer that you’re going to have to find ways of transferring ownership of that capital.

The Zuma years

  • In 2008, Mbeki’s presidency came to an end when the ANC recalled him, paving the way for the ascension of his successor, Jacob Zuma, after the 2009 national and provincial elections.
  • Zuma’s years in office unleashed what many see as a significant turning point in South Africa’s democratic history.
  • Allegations of state capture and corruption dogged the Zuma presidency, particularly centred around his relationship with three businessmen called the Gupta brothers.

Disclosure statement


Mashupye Maserumule has received funding from the National Research Foundation. He is a member of the National Planning Commission and the South African Association of Public Administration and Management. Michael Sachs coordinates the Public Economy Project, which receives funding from the Gates Foundation. He was a member and employee of the ANC in the 1990s and 2000s, and later on a government official.

Credits

  • Special thanks for this series to Gary Oberholzer, Jabulani Sikhakhane, Caroline Southey and Moina Spooner at The Conversation Africa.
  • This episode of The Conversation Weekly was written and produced by Mend Mariwany, with production assistance from Katie Flood.
  • Stephen Khan is our global executive editor, Alice Mason runs our social media and Soraya Nandy does our transcripts.

New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center announce extended partnership with Verizon

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NEW YORK, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center, and Verizon announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership featuring new and innovative technology for wireless connectivity and retail convenience to enhance the fan experience and improve arena operations.

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  • NEW YORK, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center, and Verizon announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership featuring new and innovative technology for wireless connectivity and retail convenience to enhance the fan experience and improve arena operations.
  • Through this extended partnership, Verizon is deploying Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, Verizon Private 5G Network and Wi-Fi 6/6E to give Prudential Center the ability to host a wide range of large-scale events, concerts and games with a more efficient and reliable network and fast connectivity.
  • The improved wireless connectivity will also change the way fans experience games and live events in the arena and through the Devils and Prudential Center Mobile App, Powered by Verizon.
  • “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Verizon, a New Jersey-based company, and lay the foundation for the way fans view and experience Devils home games and other events at Prudential Center,” said Sasha Puric, Chief Technology Officer, HBSE.

Verizon Business provides NASA with a network solution to allow for a live broadcast of solar eclipse

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Friday, April 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business has partnered with NASA to provide a network solution that will allow for a live broadcast of the solar eclipse on April 8.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business has partnered with NASA to provide a network solution that will allow for a live broadcast of the solar eclipse on April 8.
  • Verizon Business, with essential support from Leidos, provisioned 1GB E-Line service from the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland to the John Glenn Space Center.
  • This provisioning effort was accomplished in fewer than 30 days, which is key, as it has enabled NASA to thoroughly test video and broadcast applications in advance of the eclipse.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

Verizon to donate $70K, celebrate Latina leaders and offer free headshots at career event in Philly

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

And the combined $70,000 in new Verizon donations will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Xiente , Congreso de Latinos Unidos , Concilio , and Latino Partnership Institute .

Key Points: 
  • And the combined $70,000 in new Verizon donations will benefit the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Xiente , Congreso de Latinos Unidos , Concilio , and Latino Partnership Institute .
  • The panel, moderated by Adriana Dawson, Director of Community Engagement for Verizon, will feature Latina changemakers from across Philadelphia.
  • The discussion aims to amplify panelists' stories, career journeys and impactful work transforming the Latino community in Philadelphia.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.