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Comcast Announces Plan to Power a Greener Internet, Double Network Energy Efficiency by 2030

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Comcast today announced at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022 that Comcast Cable plans to double its network energy efficiency by 2030, cutting the electricity per consumed terabyte of data in half.

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  • Comcast today announced at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022 that Comcast Cable plans to double its network energy efficiency by 2030, cutting the electricity per consumed terabyte of data in half.
  • Comcast has been investing in a nationwide network transformation to virtual, cloud-based technologies that offer faster broadband speeds, greater reliability, and improved energy efficiency.
  • Were on the path to a greener internet, said Charlie Herrin, President of the Technology, Product, Experience organization within Comcast Cable.
  • To underscore the companys commitment to the environment, Comcast has purchased and gifted renewable energy certificates to power SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022 with 100% clean energy.

DGAP-News: Comcast RISE Awards 14 Small Businesses in Oregon/SW Washington with Technology Upgrades and Marketing Resources

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Comcast RISE provides the opportunity for small businesses owned by people of color and women in Oregon/SW Washington state to apply for one or more of the following support focus areas with the opportunity to receive one.

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  • Comcast RISE provides the opportunity for small businesses owned by people of color and women in Oregon/SW Washington state to apply for one or more of the following support focus areas with the opportunity to receive one.
  • Technology Makeover Grants: The state-of-the-art equipment and technology upgrade from Comcast Business includes computer equipment as well as Internet, Voice, and Cybersecurity services for up to a 12-month period.
  • ABOUT COMCAST CORPORATION: Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.
  • ABOUT COMCAST BUSINESS: Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business.

Comcast Business Completes $2 Million Fiber Broadband Expansion to Philadelphia's Food Distribution Center

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business today announced the completion of a $2 million fiber network expansion to serve Philadelphia's Food Distribution Center. Located around Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia, adjacent to the Sports Complex, the Food Distribution Center is home to a concentration of food distributors and wholesalers.

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  • Extends high-performance network to previously unserved businesses, capable of delivering Internet speeds up to 100 Gigabits per second and other advanced solutions to support business operations
    PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business today announced the completion of a $2 million fiber network expansion to serve Philadelphia's Food Distribution Center.
  • Located around Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia, adjacent to the Sports Complex, the Food Distribution Center is home to a concentration of food distributors and wholesalers.
  • Since 2015, Comcast Business has committed a total of nearly$102 millionin network expansions across the Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey area to benefit more than 24,000 of the region's businesses.
  • The latest expansion supports Philabundance with the deployment of new fiber optic cable offering a reliable Internet connection for the first time to the organization and other unserved businesses in the Food Distribution Center.

Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Cook County

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Comcast today announced it will award $10,000 grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County through its Comcast RISE Investment Fund.

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  • Comcast today announced it will award $10,000 grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County through its Comcast RISE Investment Fund.
  • This brings the total amount of Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants awarded to $21 million nationwide to date.
  • This is the second time Comcast has opened the fund to Cook County businesses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005937/en/
    The pandemic has affected businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County and elsewhere exceptionally hard, said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Xfinity Mobile Is the Fastest Overall Mobile Service

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Xfinity Mobile is the fastest overall mobile service in Comcast service areas* according to third-party data from Ookla.

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  • Xfinity Mobile is the fastest overall mobile service in Comcast service areas* according to third-party data from Ookla.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005913/en/
    Third-Party Data Shows Xfinity Mobiles Combined 5G and WiFi Network Delivers a Faster Mobile Service Compared to the Big Three Mobile Networks Speeds (Photo: Business Wire)
    More than 80 percent of Xfinity Mobile customers data usage while they are streaming, surfing, or connecting on social media occurs over WiFi.
  • Xfinity Internet customers can sign up for Xfinity Mobile by calling 1-888-936-4968, clicking xfinitymobile.com or by visiting one of the hundreds of Xfinity Stores across the country.
  • Comcast also offers mobile service to businesses through Comcast Business Mobile .

DGAP-News: 100 Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Oakland Will Have the Opportunity to Receive $10,000 from Comcast RISE

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Oakland was one of five cities, including Chicago, Miami, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., that was selected to award $10,000 grants to 100 local businesses.

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  • Oakland was one of five cities, including Chicago, Miami, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., that was selected to award $10,000 grants to 100 local businesses.
  • When we launched Comcast RISE, we knew a profound need existed in many of the communities we serve, said John Gauder, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast California.
  • In addition, Comcast RISE invests in ongoing mentorship and resources to help businesses succeed over the long-term.
  • Ureeka is proud to partner with Comcast RISE to grow small businesses nationwide with coaching and digital services, said, Melissa Bradley, Co-Founder, Ureeka.

Comcast RISE Investment Fund Provides $21 Million in Grants to Support Small Businesses Hardest Hit by the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Investment Fund is an extension of Comcast RISE , the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in October 2020 to support small businesses and provide the resources and tools they need today and in the future.

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  • The Investment Fund is an extension of Comcast RISE , the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in October 2020 to support small businesses and provide the resources and tools they need today and in the future.
  • In addition, Comcast RISE invests in ongoing mentorship and resources to help businesses succeed over the long-term.
  • Comcast RISE and the Comcast RISE Investment Fund offer the opportunity for small businesses owned by people of color and women to help grow their businesses, create jobs, and play a vital role in supporting our communities.
  • The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small businesses that have been in business for three or more years with 1-25 employees.

Comcast Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to a Total of $20.0 Billion, With $9.0 Billion Repurchased to Date In 2022

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced today that its Board of Directors has increased its share repurchase program authorization to a total of $20.0 billion, effective as of September 13, 2022.

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  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) announced today that its Board of Directors has increased its share repurchase program authorization to a total of $20.0 billion, effective as of September 13, 2022.
  • The authorization does not have an expiration date.
  • To date during 2022, Comcast has repurchased $9.0 billion of its Class A common stock.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.

Tobii partners with HeadVantage to bring eye tracking to sports fans and athletes

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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HeadVantage's product, paired with Tobii's eye tracking, can be fitted under the baseball or golf cap bill or embedded in a helmet to track the person's eye movements.

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  • HeadVantage's product, paired with Tobii's eye tracking, can be fitted under the baseball or golf cap bill or embedded in a helmet to track the person's eye movements.
  • "Sports fans all over the world want more immersion, and we can bring that to the table, especially because of the integration with Tobii's eye tracking technology," said Jay Hedley, HeadVantage co-founder and CEO.
  • "This kind of partnership with an early-stage company showcases how Tobii's eye tracking technology enables innovation," said Anand Srivatsa, Tobii CEO.
  • "During our SportsTech accelerator, we saw how Tobii's eye tracking integration and HeadVantage's streaming capabilities bring engaging content and immersion to sports fans by getting into the athlete's mind through the perspective of eye tracking," said Jenna Kurath, head of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech.

Global Virtual Production Market 2022: Rising Demand for Visual Effects In Movie Production Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The global virtual production market size is expected to reach USD 6.79 billion by 2030.

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  • The global virtual production market size is expected to reach USD 6.79 billion by 2030.
  • The rising popularity of virtual production in the media and entertainment industry, combined with its capabilities to create high definition visuals and real-time virtual environments, is the key factor propelling the growth of the market.
  • The technology enables filmmakers to reduce the demand for on-set production teams and crew members by integrating virtual background environments into live-action footage.
  • Hence, the increased application of virtual production technology in games is expected to propel the growth of the market.