Verizon Business’ award-winning Innovation Sessions head back to the nation’s capital
Verizon Business is hosting its third Innovation Session of 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17, in partnership with Ericsson. The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies transforming business and public sectors, featuring demonstrations of Verizon Frontline's emergency response tools and 5G innovations.
Industry leaders from Verizon, Google, U.S. government agencies, NHL, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment will participate in panel discussions. The session aims to explore trends and innovations improving efficiency and responsiveness across sectors.
Verizon's commitment to D.C. extends beyond the event, with its Small Business Digital Ready Program supporting local businesses and recent contract awards with federal agencies totaling nearly $260 million. These contracts include modernizing communications infrastructure for the National Weather Service and upgrading network systems for the National Labor Relations Board.
Verizon Business ospiterà la sua terza Innovation Session del 2024 presso il Capital One Arena di Washington, D.C. il 17 settembre, in collaborazione con Ericsson. L'evento mostrerà tecnologie all'avanguardia che stanno trasformando i settori aziendale e pubblico, con dimostrazioni degli strumenti di risposta alle emergenze di Verizon Frontline e innovazioni nel 5G.
Leader del settore provenienti da Verizon, Google, agenzie governative statunitensi, NHL e Monumental Sports & Entertainment parteciperanno a discussioni panel. La sessione mira a esplorare le tendenze e le innovazioni che migliorano l'efficienza e la reattività nei vari settori.
L'impegno di Verizon nei confronti di D.C. va oltre l'evento, con il suo programma Small Business Digital Ready che supporta le aziende locali e recenti assegnazioni di contratti con agenzie federali per un totale di quasi $260 milioni. Questi contratti includono la modernizzazione dell'infrastruttura di comunicazione per il National Weather Service e l'aggiornamento dei sistemi di rete per il National Labor Relations Board.
Verizon Business está llevando a cabo su tercera Innovation Session de 2024 en el Capital One Arena de Washington, D.C. el 17 de septiembre, en asociación con Ericsson. El evento mostrará tecnologías de vanguardia que están transformando los sectores empresarial y público, con demostraciones de las herramientas de respuesta a emergencias de Verizon Frontline e innovaciones en 5G.
Líderes de la industria de Verizon, Google, agencias gubernamentales de EE. UU., NHL y Monumental Sports & Entertainment participarán en discusiones en panel. La sesión tiene como objetivo explorar tendencias e innovaciones que mejoran la eficiencia y la capacidad de respuesta en los diferentes sectores.
El compromiso de Verizon con D.C. va más allá del evento, con su programa Small Business Digital Ready que apoya a las empresas locales y contratos recientes otorgados a agencias federales por un total de casi $260 millones. Estos contratos incluyen la modernización de la infraestructura de comunicaciones para el National Weather Service y la actualización de los sistemas de red para la National Labor Relations Board.
Verizon Business는 2024년의 세 번째 혁신 세션을 9월 17일 워싱턴 D.C.의 Capital One Arena에서 Ericsson과 협력하여 개최합니다. 이번 행사에서는 비즈니스 및 공공 부문을 변화시키는 최첨단 기술을 선보이며, Verizon Frontline의 긴급 대응 도구와 5G 혁신에 대한 시연이 포함될 예정입니다.
Verizon, Google, 미국 정부 기관, NHL 및 Monumental Sports & Entertainment의 산업 리더들이 패널 토론에 참여합니다. 이 세션은 다양한 부문에서 효율성과 대응성을 향상시키는 트렌드와 혁신을 탐구하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Verizon의 D.C.에 대한 약속은 이번 행사에 그치지 않으며, 자사의 Small Business Digital Ready 프로그램은 지역 기업을 지원하고 연방 기관과의 최근 계약 체결로 거의 $260 백만에 달하는 총액을 지원합니다. 이러한 계약에는 National Weather Service의 통신 인프라 현대화 및 National Labor Relations Board의 네트워크 시스템 업그레이드가 포함됩니다.
Verizon Business organise sa troisième Innovation Session de 2024 à la Capital One Arena de Washington, D.C. le 17 septembre, en partenariat avec Ericsson. L'événement mettra en avant des technologies de pointe qui transforment les secteurs des affaires et public, avec des démonstrations des outils de réponse d'urgence de Verizon Frontline et des innovations en 5G.
Des leaders de l'industrie de Verizon, Google, agences gouvernementales des États-Unis, NHL et Monumental Sports & Entertainment participeront à des discussions en panel. La session vise à explorer les tendances et innovations améliorant l'efficacité et la réactivité dans divers secteurs.
L'engagement de Verizon envers D.C. va au-delà de l'événement, avec son programme Small Business Digital Ready soutenant les entreprises locales et des contrats récents attribués à des agences fédérales totalisant près de $260 millions. Ces contrats incluent la modernisation de l'infrastructure de communication pour le National Weather Service et la mise à niveau des systèmes de réseau pour le National Labor Relations Board.
Verizon Business veranstaltet seine dritte Innovation Session 2024 am 17. September in der Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in Partnerschaft mit Ericsson. Die Veranstaltung wird bahnbrechende Technologien präsentieren, die die Unternehmens- und den öffentlichen Sektor transformieren, einschließlich Demonstrationen der Notfallreaktionstools von Verizon Frontline und 5G-Innovationen.
Führungskräfte der Branche von Verizon, Google, US-Regierungsbehörden, NHL und Monumental Sports & Entertainment werden an Podiumsdiskussionen teilnehmen. Die Sitzung zielt darauf ab, Trends und Innovationen zu erkunden, die die Effizienz und Reaktionsfähigkeit in verschiedenen Sektoren verbessern.
Das Engagement von Verizon für D.C. geht über die Veranstaltung hinaus, mit dem Small Business Digital Ready Program, das lokale Unternehmen unterstützt, sowie kürzlich vergebenen Verträgen mit Bundesbehörden in Höhe von fast $260 Millionen. Diese Verträge umfassen die Modernisierung der Kommunikationsinfrastruktur des National Weather Service und die Aktualisierung der Netzwerkssysteme des National Labor Relations Board.
- Hosting Innovation Session showcasing cutting-edge technologies
- Partnerships with major tech companies and government agencies
- Secured contracts with federal agencies worth nearly $260 million
- Small Business Digital Ready Program supporting local D.C. businesses
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What you need to know:
- Verizon Business in partnership with Ericsson will host its third Innovation Session of 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17
- The session will feature panel discussions from industry experts at Google, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, NHL, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Ericsson
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business is set to bring the latest iteration of its Innovation Sessions tour to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17. This event, held in partnership with Ericsson, will showcase innovations changing the business landscape across the public and private sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to get a firsthand experience, via on-site demonstrations, of the capabilities of Verizon Frontline’s Rapid Response Connectivity Unit, designed to provide reliable communications in emergencies; the Robotic Emergency Dog, which assists in hazardous environments and the Tactical Human Operations Response (THOR) platform, offering advanced tactical communication solutions. Additional on-site demonstrations and innovations will include: 5G Edge Aerial Inspections and Real-time Communications, Satellite Picocell on Trailer (SPOT), Real-time Communications, 5G connected devices, Sensor Insights, 5G Warehouse Automation, and Verizon Business Assistant.
“Some of the greatest inventions and innovations in history started with an idea and a conversation. That’s the spirit of what our Innovation Sessions are all about,” said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise & Public Sector, at Verizon Business. “Showcasing the breadth and depth of technological innovation taking place across sectors and how to leverage them to drive the business world forward is what Verizon Business and partners like Ericsson bring to the table. Especially as we look at the public sector, there is no better location than Washington, D.C.”
Attendees will hear from industry and agency leaders from Verizon Business, Google, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, the National Hockey League (NHL), and Monumental Sports & Entertainment. These panel discussions will explore the latest trends and innovations transforming business and the public sector, highlighting how these advancements can improve efficiency, responsiveness, and more.
“We're thrilled to collaborate with Verizon Business for their upcoming Innovation Session in the heart of Washington, DC. This specially curated event is tailored for enterprise leaders, small business owners, and digital transformation experts, offering exclusive insights to help enhance and grow their business," said Sandra Cutrona, Vice President and Head of Business Development for Customer Unit Verizon, Ericsson North America. “Together with Verizon, Ericsson is focused on delivering advanced, commercially ready solutions for enterprise applications. Our neutral-host private networks and mission-critical solutions offer high-performance, reliable, and secure connectivity across the public and private sector.”
The event will be held at Capital One Arena located at 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 on September 17, 2024. Visit Verizon Innovation Sessions to RSVP and learn more.
Verizon’s Commitment to Washington, D.C.
In addition, Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready Program is a free resource for small businesses to access over 50 courses, expert-led workshops, in-person and virtual networking, and incentives such as
Supporting Federal Agencies in Washington, D.C.
Verizon Business has generated significant momentum with the federal government in 2024. Since early July, the company has announced contract awards with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Weather Service (NWS), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), totaling nearly
As part of a nearly
The award with the NLRB highlights Verizon’s expertise in managed and professional services. Through an Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task order, Verizon will reconfigure and upgrade the NLRB’s Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) at all 48 branch offices and the agency’s headquarters. Additionally, Verizon’s solution includes new distributed security infrastructure and cloud hosting services.
Serving Washington, D.C. residents
Verizon also empowers people in Washington, D.C. who work, learn, and play from home and on the go with discounts for combining their Verizon Home Internet (including Fios) plans with their Verizon mobile plans.
About the Innovation Sessions
Verizon’s Innovation Sessions 2024 launched in Chicago, followed by New York City, with an Innovation Session in Los Angeles in December to close out the sessions in 2024. The events cover a range of themes, including Managed Venue, Fixed Wireless Access, Private 5G, and Mobile Edge Compute.
These sessions continue to serve as a hub for industry and public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to explore groundbreaking solutions.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of
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