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Pavlov Media Announces Investment from Macquarie Asset Management

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media announced today that is has closed on an investment transaction with Macquarie Asset Management ("MAM"), the world's largest infrastructure manager.1 A fund managed by MAM ("the Fund") has made a preferred equity investment in Pavlov Media Inc. ("Pavlov Media" or the "Company"), one of the largest independent providers of fiber-based Internet connectivity to off-campus student housing in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media announced today that is has closed on an investment transaction with Macquarie Asset Management ("MAM"), the world's largest infrastructure manager.1 A fund managed by MAM ("the Fund") has made a preferred equity investment in Pavlov Media Inc. ("Pavlov Media" or the "Company"), one of the largest independent providers of fiber-based Internet connectivity to off-campus student housing in the United States.
  • "We look forward to partnering with the Pavlov Media management team to support the future growth of the business."
  • "I'm very proud to announce this new partnership with Macquarie Asset Management," said Mark Scifres, Chairman and CEO of Pavlov Media.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as sole financial advisor to an affiliated investment fund of Macquarie Asset Management and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as their legal counsel.

Parks Associates: Connectivity and Smart Home Tech Are Driving Transformation of Multifamily Housing

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' new research Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services in MDUs shows that over 10% of apartment renters report receiving bulk internet service and over half of those receiving bulk report paying through a separate amenity fee. The research firm will feature research from this new study at the inaugural in-person conference for Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, April 17-18 in Plano, Texas, at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park hotel.

Key Points: 
  • Top players in multifamily, including Mid-America Apartment Communities and Morgan Properties, are embracing smart apartment and smart community solutions both in new construction and for retrofit strategies in existing construction.
  • With the rise of remote work, and growing adoption of smart devices, properties have increasingly turned to internet and Wi-Fi as amenities for residents.
  • "In addition to multifamily apartments, owners and managers for condos and single-family housing communities are increasingly implementing bulk internet and smart amenities," Hanich said.
  • To schedule an interview, attend Smart Spaces, or request data, please contact Rosey Sera at [email protected] or 972-490-1113.

Tekumo Adding Three Development Team Leads for Core Product Offering

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Following a strong month of product demos and major partnerships, Tekumo is looking to expand support for ongoing product development and provide sustainable infrastructure for growth into new territories.

Key Points: 
  • Following a strong month of product demos and major partnerships, Tekumo is looking to expand support for ongoing product development and provide sustainable infrastructure for growth into new territories.
  • "Bringing on these three new members gives us leadership and a dedicated team for the three main product offerings so they can grow and expand into their own structure and management.
  • These focused think tanks will help expand our base and diversify our offerings" says CEO Strings Kozisek.
  • We are addressing that challenge head-on.”
    Tekumo's three main product lines are:
    TekumoSMART delivers the complete service platform for smart connected devices.

Parks Associates: 30% of MDU Residents Who Use a Mobile App Provided by Their Property Owner or Manager Use it to View Their Energy Bill or Track Energy Usage

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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DALLAS, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Research firm Parks Associates will host Smart Spaces on April 17-18 in Frisco, Texas, bringing together technology leaders and property owners / building managers to share insights on next-generation solutions for smart apartments and smart spaces. The research firm' latest study Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services reports that 30% of MDU residents who use a mobile app provided by their property owner or manager use it to view energy bills or track energy usage. More than half use the mobile app to pay rent, and 45% use it to request maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • The research firm' latest study Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services reports that 30% of MDU residents who use a mobile app provided by their property owner or manager use it to view energy bills or track energy usage.
  • More than half use the mobile app to pay rent, and 45% use it to request maintenance.
  • "This event features expert insights on how to leverage connected devices and smart platforms to improve the resident experience, gain operational efficiencies, and deliver new revenues."
  • To request data or an interview, contact Rosey Sera, [email protected] , 972-490-1113.

Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2023 Ecosystem Report

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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BEAVERTON, Ore., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, today announces the release of its fourth-annual Z-Wave Ecosystem Report. The newly available report, fielded in cooperation with Interpret, provides an in-depth look at growth and challenges for the smart home market globally. Building on the Alliance's exploration of the U.S. market in the 2022 Ecosystem Report, the report examines key growth points in the U.S. and comparative data from the UK, France, and Germany. The report takes a deep dive into the importance of interoperability, impacts on purchasing behaviors, and assesses primary barriers to smart home device adoption.

Key Points: 
  • BEAVERTON, Ore., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Z-Wave Alliance , the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, today announces the release of its fourth-annual Z-Wave Ecosystem Report.
  • Building on the Alliance's exploration of the U.S. market in the 2022 Ecosystem Report, the report examines key growth points in the U.S. and comparative data from the UK, France, and Germany.
  • "The 2023 Z-Wave Ecosystem Report provides a much-needed referendum on interoperability," said Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitch Klein.
  • The complete Z-Wave 2023 Ecosystem report is available for download here .

Metanoia and NXP 5G chips power HFCL 5G NR Indoor Small Cell.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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("NXP"), announces that HFCL has selected Metanoia's 5G-NR RF transceiver, NXP's Layerscape® and Layerscape Access family of processors for HFCL's All-in-One 5G 2T2R Indoor Small Cell to deliver outstanding and reliable 5G cellular indoor coverage.

Key Points: 
  • ("NXP"), announces that HFCL has selected Metanoia's 5G-NR RF transceiver, NXP's Layerscape® and Layerscape Access family of processors for HFCL's All-in-One 5G 2T2R Indoor Small Cell to deliver outstanding and reliable 5G cellular indoor coverage.
  • Together, the Metanoia RFIC and NXP processors provide exceptional small form factor and capability for HFCL to deliver over 1 Gbps aggregate throughput, making it ideal for 5G in-building solutions and for Private 5G networks, e.g.
  • "5G Small Cells are an integral part of HFCL's growing 5G RAN portfolio to help telcos improving 5G coverage and enabling private 5G solutions for digital transformation of various industries.
  • "The collaboration with Metanoia and HFCL has created a differentiated 5G small cell solution that will help expand 5G coverage and drive new 5G use cases."

Metanoia and NXP 5G chips power HFCL 5G NR Indoor Small Cell.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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("NXP"), announces that HFCL has selected Metanoia's 5G-NR RF transceiver, NXP's Layerscape® and Layerscape Access family of processors for HFCL's All-in-One 5G 2T2R Indoor Small Cell to deliver outstanding and reliable 5G cellular indoor coverage.

Key Points: 
  • ("NXP"), announces that HFCL has selected Metanoia's 5G-NR RF transceiver, NXP's Layerscape® and Layerscape Access family of processors for HFCL's All-in-One 5G 2T2R Indoor Small Cell to deliver outstanding and reliable 5G cellular indoor coverage.
  • Together, the Metanoia RFIC and NXP processors provide exceptional small form factor and capability for HFCL to deliver over 1 Gbps aggregate throughput, making it ideal for 5G in-building solutions and for Private 5G networks, e.g.
  • "5G Small Cells are an integral part of HFCL's growing 5G RAN portfolio to help telcos improving 5G coverage and enabling private 5G solutions for digital transformation of various industries.
  • "The collaboration with Metanoia and HFCL has created a differentiated 5G small cell solution that will help expand 5G coverage and drive new 5G use cases."

Parks Associates Announces Keynote Speakers from ADT Multifamily, World Cinema, and Cox for Inaugural Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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DALLAS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the keynote lineup and confirmed speakers for its upcoming Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, April 17-18 in Plano, Texas, featuring visionary speakers from ADT Multifamily, World Cinema and Cox. The research firm will share its latest consumer and industry data throughout the event, including current penetration and resident preferences for property-provided smart devices and internet services in multidwelling (MDU) properties.

Key Points: 
  • According to Parks Associates' data of 10,000 internet households, 79% of MDU residents report they are highly satisfied with their property-provided smart devices and internet service.
  • Smart Spaces keynote speakers include John Butrim , VP - Multifamily, HOA & Builder, ADT Multifamily; Guillermo Rivas , VP, New Business Development, Cox; and Robert Grosz , President, World Cinema.
  • Wi-Fi/internet available immediately after move-in is also highly prioritized by these groups," said Kristen Hanich , Director of Research, Parks Associates.
  • The event speakers include industry leaders from key aspects of the ecosystem:
    Tom Bumpass , Executive Director, Technology & Business Systems, Greystar

Retirement Community Reports Sharp Improvement in Wi-Fi Coverage and 80 Percent Drop in IT Calls with Cambium Networks Solution

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSignals, a leading solutions provider specializing in Senior Living technology infrastructure,  today announced that the Fairmount Homes continuing care retirement community has registered significant improvement in Wi-Fi user experience across its Ephrata, PA campus since deploying Cambium Networks' (NASDAQ: CMBM) technology. The COVID pandemic changed visiting and socializing practices, and like many retirement communities, Fairmount Homes needed to maximize Wi-Fi availability to residents and staff to optimize care and interaction. The converged fixed wireless and Wi-Fi solution, which was completed by HealthSignals covers their entire campus populated by approximately 400 residents and a staff of 320 people. The wireless technology has a shorter time to value over fiber and enables digital transformation initiatives in the future.

Key Points: 
  • The converged fixed wireless and Wi-Fi solution, which was completed by HealthSignals covers their entire campus populated by approximately 400 residents and a staff of 320 people.
  • The wireless technology has a shorter time to value over fiber and enables digital transformation initiatives in the future.
  • The Fairmount Homes campus comprises two four-story apartment buildings, 53 standalone cottages, a personal care center and a healthcare center.
  • Since the installation, trouble reports have decreased from multiple calls per week to less than two calls per month – a whopping 80% drop.

BroadStar Selects IP Infusion’s OcNOS® Disaggregated Solution to Replace Traditional Hardware Switches for MDU Residential Access Applications

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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BroadStar, the fastest Internet provider in Florida with Internet speeds starting at a minimum of 2 Gbps up-and-down, is upgrading its network with IP Infusion’s award-winning IP Infusion bundles.

Key Points: 
  • BroadStar, the fastest Internet provider in Florida with Internet speeds starting at a minimum of 2 Gbps up-and-down, is upgrading its network with IP Infusion’s award-winning IP Infusion bundles.
  • This integrates pre-loaded OcNOS®, the industry’s leading robust and scalable network operating system, with open networking hardware platforms.
  • Benefits include increasing BroadStar’s choices for disaggregated options for Broadband residential and commercial services.
  • “IP Infusion offers BroadStar a variety of competitive advantages, including dramatically reduced operational complexity and lower installation and upkeep costs, making facility-wide systems upgrades faster and easier.”