Communication Service for the Deaf

COMCAST LAUNCHES LIVE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES AT SIX GREATER PHILADELPHIA XFINITY STORE LOCATIONS

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to digital inclusion and accessibility, Comcast today announced the availability of live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at six Xfinity Store locations in Greater Philadelphia. Customers who need ASL support can stop into any Philadelphia Xfinity Store, where representatives will utilize ASL Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to access a live interpreter provided by partner, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD). Comcast is the first telecommunications retailer in the country to offer live, on-demand, remote ASL interpreting services in stores to better serve customers.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to digital inclusion and accessibility, Comcast today announced the availability of live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at six Xfinity Store locations in Greater Philadelphia.
  • Customers who need ASL support can stop into any Philadelphia Xfinity Store, where representatives will utilize ASL Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to access a live interpreter provided by partner, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD).
  • Comcast is the first telecommunications retailer in the country to offer live, on-demand, remote ASL interpreting services in stores to better serve customers.
  • Offering ASL live interpreting services in stores is part of Comcast's ongoing commitment towards closing the digital divide and making its products and services accessible to everyone.

OSC Edge Secures Coveted Spot Among Top Selected Contractors for Army’s $990M Network Enterprise Center’s IMCS IV Contract

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713317110/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713317110/en/
    OSC Edge Secures Coveted Spot Among Top Selected Contractors for Army’s $990M Network Enterprise Center’s IMCS IV Contract (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The contract award signifies the recognition of OSC Edge’s expertise, capabilities, and commitment to delivering exceptional information management communications services to the U.S. Army.
  • As one of the selected contractors, OSC Edge will have the opportunity to compete for task orders that cover a wide range of IT services, including network management, communications infrastructure, cybersecurity, and more.
  • OSC Edge is a trusted Prime, known for its industry-leading expertise, innovative solutions, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
  • From network management to cybersecurity, OSC Edge is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of its clients.

TDI Names AnnMarie Killian as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDI announced today that AnnMarie Killian has been appointed as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDI announced today that AnnMarie Killian has been appointed as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Killian will be TDI's first woman CEO and officially assumes the CEO position July 1, 2023, succeeding Eric Kaika.
  • "TDI is very pleased to welcome AnnMarie as our next leader," said Jan Withers, President of TDI.
  • Killian previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for ZP Better Together (ZP).

ei3 returns as sponsor for the Community Service Category of Land Rover’s Defender Service Awards

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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New York, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ei3 is proud to announce its renewed partnership with Land Rover for the third edition of the Defender Service Awards.

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  • New York, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ei3 is proud to announce its renewed partnership with Land Rover for the third edition of the Defender Service Awards.
  • As part of this collaboration, ei3 will once again award $25,000 USD to the winner of the "Community Service" category, which acknowledges organizations that make a measurable and lasting positive difference in their local communities.
  • The Defender Service Awards hold a special place in our hearts, and we are honored to contribute.
  • For more information about the 'Defender Service Awards' presented by CHASE, please visit LandRoverUSA.com or www.landrover.ca .

DZS to Share How New Technology Innovations Will Help Bridge the Digital Divide as Platinum Sponsor of TIA BEAD Success Summit

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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DZS is a Platinum Sponsor of the Summit which will bring together the public and private stakeholders for the $42.5 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

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  • DZS is a Platinum Sponsor of the Summit which will bring together the public and private stakeholders for the $42.5 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
  • The single largest government sponsored initiative ever enacted to drive comprehensive, world-class broadband access in one country, the BEAD Program is chartered with closing the digital divide in America.
  • “The BEAD Success Summit is unique in that it is designed to bring together all of the key BEAD Program stakeholders in one venue to discuss how we can maximize this once-in-a-generation opportunity,” said Burke.
  • To register or find out more about the BEAD Success Summit, visit beadsuccesssummit.com .

Capgemini Expands Its 5G Innovation Program With New ‘5G Solutions Center’ in San Francisco

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Capgemini announced today the opening of a ‘5G Solutions Center’ in North America to help organizations innovate with 5G and Edge technologies.

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  • Capgemini announced today the opening of a ‘5G Solutions Center’ in North America to help organizations innovate with 5G and Edge technologies.
  • The San Francisco center’s capabilities focus on the creation of high value use cases and personalized solutions to answer each specific client need.
  • It draws on an innovation ecosystem of technology partners to experience all the new possibilities available to organizations, and Capgemini’s expertise in building robust end-to-end 5G solutions within a cutting edge 5G connectivity environment.
  • We're excited for the opportunity to also demonstrate co-innovated solutions at the new Capgemini 5G Solutions Center as part of our ongoing collaboration with Capgemini and our shared dedication to collaborative 5G innovation across industries.”

MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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MATRIXX Software , a global leader in 5G monetization solutions, today announced the availability of the MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform (DCP) in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.

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  • MATRIXX Software , a global leader in 5G monetization solutions, today announced the availability of the MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform (DCP) in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace , an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.
  • By deploying MATRIXX DCP on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CSPs can leverage the full advantages of the trusted Azure cloud platform for mission-critical monetization of emerging and innovative services.
  • By making its Digital Commerce Platform solution available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, MATRIXX will enable telcos to more rapidly deploy monetization capabilities that will help them keep up with the pace of digital innovation,” said Rick Lievano, CTO Telecom, WW Media and Communications at Microsoft.
  • Find out more about MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform in the Azure Marketplace .

Broadridge Recognized as a Leader in Two Aspire CCM-CXM Leaderboard Market Segments

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, announces it has been recognized as a leading communications and customer experience services provider in the 2023 Customer Communications Management (CCM) to Customer Experience Management (CXM) Aspire Leaderboard™.

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  • Broadridge was recognized as the overall leader in Strategic Direction in the Financial Services Category in two global market segments, for both Communications Experience Platform (view here ) and CCM-CXM Communications Outsourcing (view here ).
  • "Our updated analysis continues to show Broadridge as a leading provider in the rapidly evolving omnichannel customer communications space," says Kaspar Roos, Founder and CEO, Aspire.
  • Aspire's analysis specifically recognizes Broadridge for its leadership position in Strategic Direction in Financial Services in both Leaderboard market segments.
  • The Aspire Leaderboard™ is copyrighted by Aspire Customer Communications Services Ltd. and is based on the findings and opinions of Aspire's consultancy organization.

Senator Markey and Representative Eshoo Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Accessible Media and Video Communications Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.

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  • and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • "Since I authored the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, technologies have changed.
  • For these reasons, it is necessary for Congress to reaffirm our nation's commitment to accessible communications and video technologies.
  • The American Council of the Blind commends Sen. Markey and Rep. Eshoo for introducing the Communications, Video and Technology Accessibility Act.

GovCIO Wins $478M Contract for Veterans Benefits Administration Claims Management and Processing

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO has been awarded a new Mail Management Services (MMS) $478M Task Order on the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Veterans Intake, Conversion, and Communications Services (VICCS) IDIQ Contract.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO has been awarded a new Mail Management Services (MMS) $478M Task Order on the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Veterans Intake, Conversion, and Communications Services (VICCS) IDIQ Contract.
  • This five-year contract is a follow-on contract to GovCIO's T4NG Paper Mail Conversion Management Services program won in 2020.
  • Through MMS, GovCIO will continue to provide the VBA with innovative manual and automated centralized mail management services and solutions that help streamline VBA's benefits claims process.
  • "Our Paper Mail Management team has provided delivery excellence and innovation for VBA throughout all periods of contract performance.