高通在美国对华为提起诉讼，指控华为未经授权使用其多项专利，特别是在5G技术领域。华为则反诉高通滥用专利权，要求高通支付合理的专利使用费，并停止对华为的专利侵权指控。

Qualcomm and FHI 360 Announce the Government Adoption of a Transformative Digital Platform to Boost Senegal's Artisanal Fishing Industry

Qualcomm

DAKAR, Senegal, June 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, and FHI 360 today announced that the Wireless Solutions for Fisheries in Senegal (WISE) project will officially be adopted by the Senegalese government and expanded nationwide. WISE utilizes advanced wireless technologies to improve the lives and livelihoods of Senegal’s fishing sector. Fishers and fish processors reported increasing their annual income by an average of XOF 176,923-235,400 (US$300-$400) respectively, as a result of using WISE. Senegal’s Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy (MENT), which sets the country’s fisheries and aquaculture policy objectives, announced today their plans to institutionalize the WISE platform and expand it nationwide. At scale, WISE will provide services and resources to 52,000 artisanal fishers and 20,000 women fish processors throughout the country and will be a valuable tool in advancing Digital Senegal 2025, a governmental strategy to increase GDP and create jobs by leveraging digital technology. “The WISE project contributes to the sustainable management of fisheries and improves the safety and security of artisanal fishermen and the income of actors through digital solutions,” said the Senegal Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy. The project’s comprehensive web portal and mobile application improves the competitive advantage of small-scale fishers and fish processors by increasing fish catch, quality, and quantity of fish processing; aiding in the safety and of fishers; and promoting sustainable fishing practices. The WISE App digitizes daily information on fish market prices, weather forecasts, navigation resources, microfinance and health insurance calculators, and information on fishing and fish processing best practices. “WISE aligns itself with the Digital Senegal Strategy SN2025 in its Axis 4 entitled “[t]he diffusion of digital in the economic sectors” and stimulates the economic growth of the country by supporting the digitalization of the fishing sector,” said Senegal’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Telecommunications. The platform is currently deployed in Senegal’s major fish landing and processing sites: Mbour, Mballing, Joal, Joal-Khelkom, Dakar-Hann, and Pencum-Senegal. This collaboration has supported more than 200 low- income economic interest groups, serving approximately 6,500 fishers and fish processors by providing smartphones and 3G/4G internet access to enable them to use WISE services. “WISE contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by improving the income of small- scale fishermen and fish processors, increasing women’s access to technology and supporting the sustainable use of marine resources,” said Berhane Gebru, Technical Advisor for Digital Development and project director for WISE at FHI 360. “Fish processors have achieved a ten-fold increase in their processing capacity, from 100kg to 1,000kg of fish per month per person. With the expansion to the whole country, we hope to see continued success.” Lack of access to timely fish prices, weather information and navigational resources, limited access to financial services, and exposure to higher health risks had hampered the economic growth of these entrepreneurs. The program’s use of advanced wireless technologies has improved lives and business prospects. “Since 2014, the digital transformation of the fishing sector through WISE has helped ensure the safety, well-being and financial outlook of thousands so far,” said Elizabeth Migwalla, Vice President, International Government Affairs, Qualcomm International, Inc. “We are excited to see the impacts of greater economic and food security as the program reaches a broader group of fishermen and fish processers.” WISE is a collaboration between Qualcomm Wireless Reach, FHI 360, the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, the Senegalese Food Security Commission, Intermondes and Free Senegal. ### About Qualcomm Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. About the Wireless Reach Initiative Wireless Reach invests in sustainable programs that demonstrate innovative uses of wireless technology to strengthen economic and social development globally. Our programs foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning, and improve environmental sustainability. Since 2006, Wireless Reach has benefitted more than 20 million people. Qualcomm and Wireless Reach are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. About FHI 360 FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Its staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research, and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories Media Inquiries People No Limit Marieme Mbengue mmbengue@hotmail.fr +221 77 6566452 Qualcomm/Wireless Reach Sarah Lenczner Manager, Gov. Affairs, Qualcomm Europe, Inc. slenczne@qti.qualcomm.com +32(0)491923960 FHI 360 Christy Delafield CDelafield@fhi360.org +1-202-374-5097 View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

June 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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55+ Digital Nomads: Learning New Tricks

T-Mobile

Our joyful protagonist, Siobhan Farr, yearned for an exciting life of travel. But, like so many of us, tied down by the realities of everyday work and life, that desire was mostly teased through an annual scheduled vacation and the occasional business trip. But then a light bulb went off for this intrepid traveller: As someone who worked for a company that was based on a digital platform, she already had everything she needed to work remotely from somewhere other than her living room: a phone, a laptop and 5G network and international data plan to boot. And then off Siobhan went too, leaving everything else behind. As a working woman over 55, Siobhan was determined to show the world that “digital nomading” wasn’t just a young person’s game. In this episode, Shawna and Jason observe the growing parade of mobile-minded travel enthusiasts who are embracing today’s work-from-anywhere ethos. Along the way, they reveal how wireless technology is making working from sun-soaked beaches and mountain peaks more attainable than ever for your average nine-to-fiver. Mobile Diaries is brought to you by T-Mobile Stories. GUEST BIO SIOBHAN ( shah-VAWN ) FARR Professional Bio | Digital Nomads Beyond 50 2019 I started selling off 30 years of my Dallas, Texas life to begin my nomad years on 4 March 2020. I was looking forward to adding new countries to the 34 I had already visited. However, the pandemic locked me in the first destination of my ‘6 Countries x 6 Months’ 2020 itinerary. My initial three weeks in Ecuador stretched to 13 months! As a result, I pivoted my plans to market and manage my business full-time remote; I became an Unintentional Digital Nomad. In search of others who are older Location Independents, my personal experience growing a meet-up to 1300 members led me to become the Spark Originator of Digital Nomads Beyond 50. DNB50 is an online community for people in their late 40s+ who currently travel/work, plan to, or are just curious about this life. I turned to my previous profession in corporate Learning & Development to organize the DNB50 Virtual Summit June 2021, 30+ topics presented by 28 experts. This June in Medellin, Colombia we’ll host the first Digital Nomad CoLiveWork specifically designed for older nomads! I am truly a home-free Digital Nomad. I have no permanent base; my home is wherever I lay my head on the pillow that night, haha! September - December I’m back in Dallas to work in-person Medicare and ObamaCare Annual Enrollment. The other eight months of the year, from various global locations, I serve my clients via internet. As a multi-income steam entrepreneur, I publish the travel blog Bronze Abroad Nomad and, via Amazon, The Ultimate Digital Nomad Travel Planner + Journal series. As a solo Digital Nomad in my 60s, and a woman of color, I want to inspire others to banish the belief that it's too late to reinvent themselves. Flip the page, the future is still unwritten! Digital Nomads Beyond 50 Network https://bit.ly/DNB50-Network Digital Nomads Beyond 50 https://DigitalNomadsBeyond50. com The Ultimate Digital Nomad Travel Planner + Journal https://bit.ly/DNPJ-CA-1 Bronze Abroad Nomad https://bronzeabroad.com/ View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

June 23, 2022 03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Verizon Supports Our Customers and Communities in North Carolina

Verizon

RALEIGH, N.C., June 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - With its beautiful, pristine beaches, lovely mountain views, bustling cities, nationally recognized universities and high tech industries, North Carolina has a lot to offer. It’s no wonder that since 2010, the state has added over a million residents, and welcomes tens of millions of visitors each year. And Verizon is there to support customers and communities in North Carolina in a number of critical ways. Verizon has continued to grow the strength and reliability of the network that serves the state. Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement, continues to provide financial contributions to help vulnerable communities. Verizon Frontline provides mission-critical communications capabilities to the first responders who serve the state. Growing the strength and reliability of the network In 2021, Verizon invested over $200 million in its network in North Carolina. That investment expanded capacity on the company’s 4G LTE network and introduced 5G service to nearly 2.5 million customers throughout the state, and North Carolinians are loving the new service. There has been a 215% increase in 5G data usage in NC since January of 2022. To meet that growing demand, Verizon plans to deliver 5G Ultra Wideband to 175 million POPs in the US by the end of this year, and will deliver at least 250 million POPs by the end of 2024. Since the beginning of the pandemic in January of 2020, nearly 100,000 Verizon customers have moved to North Carolina and data usage in that state over the same period of time has continued to increase. To meet the growing demands in the state, Verizon engineers in NC will build thousands of new network solutions including new macro towers, small cell sites and repeaters to increase 4G LTE capacity and coverage, expand 5G Ultra Wideband service in areas where 5G currently is and to new markets throughout the state, expand the underlying fiber footprint that carries data throughout the network, and continue to support North Carolinians and first responders in the upcoming hurricane season. Network enhancements will take place throughout the state including in the focus areas of the south end of Charlotte, the Duke campus in Durham, the airport in Greensboro, and the communities of Fayetteville, Asheboro, Raleigh, Winston Salem, Boone, Western NC, Wilmington and coastal markets near Wilmington. This aggressive network expansion will deliver incredible speeds, strong reliability and high performance for mobile, home, and business customers, and will continue to support Verizon’s core areas of growth and innovation across mobility, nationwide broadband, mobile edge compute and business solutions, the value market and network monetization. “We greatly value our customers in North Carolina and will continue aggressively investing in the state so they have access to game-changing advanced technology and sufficient capacity for all their home and mobile networking needs,” said Kyle Malady, EVP and President, Global Networks and Technology. “We are absolutely committed to providing North Carolinians the reliability and advanced technology they have come to expect from Verizon.” Supporting first responders who serve North Carolina During 2021, the Verizon Frontline Response Team deployed more than 30 times in support of public safety agencies in North Carolina to provide mission-critical communications capabilities to the first responders on the front lines of multiple emergency response operations. More than 400 Verizon Frontline devices and solutions ranging from mobile hotspots, routers, smart devices and drones, to dozens of deployable satellite solutions such as Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs), were deployed in support of North Carolina first responders. During 2021, a year of unique challenges, the Verizon Frontline Response Team provided support to North Carolina public safety agencies during Winter storms, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding events and supported first responders in North Carolina's Wake County during a mass COVID-19 vaccination effort at PNC Arena. This support has continued during 2022 as the Verizon Frontline Response Team has already participated in nearly 20 public safety operations and training events alongside North Carolina public safety agencies such as the North Carolina Emergency Management Department and Richmond County Emergency Services. This ongoing support is provided at no cost to local agencies and represents a continuation of Verizon Frontline’s commitment to investing and innovating in partnership with public safety and government. Verizon’s responsible business efforts in North Carolina In 2021, Verizon invested over $5,000,000 in charitable contributions and programs (estimated market value) in the state. As part of Verizon’s commitment to digital inclusion and taking action by expanding digital access and resources, the company's signature education initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning, has welcomed 25 schools throughout North Carolina in the past decade. Through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, in partnership with non-profit partner Digital Promise, students and teachers at select Title I schools across the country are equipped with free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs. The program also provides schools with extensive teacher training focused on technology integration into the learning experience and more. Verizon Innovative Learning’s project-based STEM learning program, STEM Achievers, is a year-round program open to all middle school students and is held in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community colleges across the country. The program works to empower underserved middle school students to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and consider career opportunities in tech fields. In North Carolina, Verizon has partnered with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University since 2015 to offer the program. Kicking-off with a summer camp program, North Carolina residents in or near Greensboro can sign up their middle school students for free for programs that run through the end of July. In addition, Verizon’s next-gen online education portal, Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, is available for free to all, including educators and students, and is a key driver in Verizon’s quest to provide 10 million youth with digital skills training by 2030. The education portal enables any K-12 educator to access innovative learning apps, professional development and tailored lesson plans to empower students to be social innovators and to create solutions using emerging tech. As part of Citizen Verizon, the company’s five-year investment to help vulnerable communities is on track to exceed $3 billion by 2025. Media Contacts: Eric Durie (516) 382-8219 eric.durie@verizon.com Bernadette Brijlall bernadette.brijlall@verizon.com Karen Schulz 864.561.1527 Karen.Schulz@VerizonWireless.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Verizon on 3blmedia.com

June 22, 2022 10:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Digital Cities Index 2022: European Cities outperformed with open data projects and tightly defined sustainability schemes

Economist Impact

Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Beijing, London & Seoul are the top 5 digital cities in the index European cities ran highly successful traffic management systems, while Beijing applied digital technologies to tackle air pollution and optimise utilities and sharing economy Involving citizens in design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion – a key aspect of successful smart city projects Smart city schemes delivered major public health benefits in areas like telemedicine, covid management and remote monitoring of patients TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 22 June 2022 - The Digital Cities Index 2022, produced by Economist Impact and supported by NEC, is an inaugural ranking of 30 global cities across four thematic pillars: connectivity, services, culture and sustainability. Of the top 10 cities of the index, four are in Europe (Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London and Paris), four are in Asia Pacific (Beijing, Seoul, Sydney, Singapore) and two are in the US (New York and Washington DC). Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Beijing, London & Seoul performed the best, with successful open data projects and major strides in smart technology-powered sustainability projects like utility management. Cities with very defined goals realised the greatest benefits: European cities ran highly impactful traffic management systems, whereas Beijing made progress using applied digital technologies - tackling air pollution, optimising its utilities and promoting its sharing economy. The Atlantic nation cities led in open data innovation with a boom in travel and mobility apps. Sustainability was the biggest impact area highlighted by the White Paper, with leading smart cities realising major gains in air quality through smart utility management. Sustainability brought the highest overall scores, with Copenhagen, Seoul and Toronto scoring highest for their use of digital technology to support urban sustainability. Copenhagen and Singapore were the most connected cities, followed by Zurich, Beijing and Sydney. Singapore’s strategy for developing digital connectivity is built on the premise that AI, 5G and cyber security will drive the country’s growth and innovation post-covid. Smart cities are anticipated to drive economic growth: 5G alone will enable an estimated US$660 billion global mobility and transportation market by 2035. Unaffordable, unreliable or inaccessible internet services impact other city level goals. Half-a-million households reportedly lack a reliable internet connection in New York City, for instance, disadvantaging low-income children for remote learning. By contrast, Washington DC has offered low-cost or free services and devices to families unable to afford a broadband subscription and Paris has the most affordable mobile data of all the cities analysed. Ritu Bhandari, manager, policy and insights at Economist Impact, noted: “Smart cities will be safer, cleaner and more inclusive urban landscapes, where citizens enjoy better public health and services, more efficient transport and major economic improvements to be shared as public goods. The index highlights how outlier cities are leveraging technology to improve quality of life for millions of citizens around the world. While we see strong leadership from cities in Western Europe, the table is led by major cities from a wide geographical spread. The most significant improvements were delivered against tightly defined goals – a critical success factor for urban digital transformation.” Since the pandemic, digital technologies have enabled real progress in public health. In Asia, apps were central to managing covid-19, while telemedicine and real time remote monitoring of chronic patients has marked digitisation everywhere. In New York, for instance, a diabetes-prevention initiative for adults has reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals by 58%. Singapore, São Paulo and New Delhi ranked the highest for their delivery of digital municipal services. New Delhi ranks high in part because of the success of Aadhar, India’s ground-breaking national digital identity scheme. In Korea, Metaverse Seoul, announced in November 2021 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, will provide citizens with access to government services via the metaverse. The report’s authors note that involving citizens in the design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion, a critical success factor for smart city projects, along with delivery against tightly defined goals. Download the full index results, report and infographic on: economistimpact.com/digitalcities Digital Cities Index 2022 results: About Digital Cities Index 2022 The Digital Cities Index (DCI) 2022 is an inaugural ranking of 30 global cities across four thematic pillars: connectivity, services, culture and sustainability. Combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, and including a survey of 3,000 residents spread across all cities in the DCI, the results show how cities are performing in terms of both quantitative metrics like internet speed and qualitative factors such as the presence of strategies, policies and plans for technologies like 5G and AI. About Economist Impact Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. We believe that evidence-based insights can open debate, broaden perspectives and catalyse progress. The services offered by Economist Impact previously existed within The Economist Group as separate entities, including EIU Thought Leadership, EIU Public Policy, Economist Events and SignalNoise. Our track record spans 75 years across 205 countries. Along with creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products, we produce framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling, making Economist Impact's offering unique in the marketplace. Visit www.economistimpact.com for more information. About NEC NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com Contact Details Head of marketing, content solutions, Economist Impact Alice Tong alicetong@economist.com

June 22, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Through New Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Accessibility to Free Internet From T-Mobile's Project 10Million Is Easier for Over One Hundred Thousand Students

T-Mobile

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) announced a new partnership that makes access to T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, the Un-carrier’s $10.7 billion initiative focused on providing students free internet connectivity, even easier. Through the collaboration, the more than one hundred thousand students who are in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ expansive network of 230 agencies across 5,000 communities will be able to learn about Project 10Million, and eligible households will now be able to more easily register for the program’s free internet and a mobile hotspot that provides 100GB of data per year for five years. Providing this access to students and their families comes at a critical moment in time: Pew Research Center currently reports that 59% of U.S. parents with lower incomes say their children face digital schoolwork obstacles and often work on public Wi-Fi because they do not have reliable internet at home. “T-Mobile and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America are teaming up to extend Project 10Million’s reach by meeting students and families where they are, through an organization and program they know and trust, ultimately giving them easier access to the tools they need to focus on their education rather than searching for reliable Wi-Fi,” said Janice V. Kapner, chief communications officer for T-Mobile. “Connectivity is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ for students to learn and grow — it’s a necessity. And now, they will get a mobile hotspot and enough data to equal 5,000 hours of internet research or 320 hours of online learning into the hands of students in time for the upcoming school year.” “Young people have faced the realities of inequitable access to internet for far too long. Our community of mentors and volunteers have been committed to providing the support, resources and time needed to keep all kids on a path to academic success,” said Deborah Barge, chief development officer, BBBSA. “We know there is power in partnership and community, that is why we are so pleased to partner with T-Mobile to provide the critical access to the connectivity necessary to empower young people and their potential.” Starting June 21, parents and guardians of eligible K through 12 grade students will find the tools to enroll in Project 10Million at www.t-mobile.com/bbbs or in-person through their Big Brothers Big Sisters match support specialist. School administrators and educators can learn more about Project 10Million and apply for their district at www.t-mobile.com/p10m. The expanded reach and capacity of T-Mobile’s network plays a crucial role in the Un-carrier’s ability to make reliable connectivity truly accessible to students across the U.S. This includes those in urban centers, as well as underserved areas like rural America, where 14.5 million people do not have access to high-speed broadband internet according to the FCC, which underscores the need for accessible internet options like mobile hotspots. About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states. For more information, visit: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org. During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Limited time offer; subject to change. Available lines are limited. Intended for student mobile connectivity. Must verify student National School Lunch Program eligibility. 1 offer per household. Roaming not available. Annual data service ends at earlier of 100GB or 365 days. Annual data service resets each year for 5 years total. Video streams at up to 2.5Mbps (SD). Optimization may affect speed of video downloads; does not apply to video uploads. For best performance, leave any video streaming applications at their default automatic resolution setting. Optional educational filtering may prevent some video streaming or other content. Coverage not available in some areas. Network Management: Service may be slowed, suspended, terminated, or restricted for misuse, abnormal use, interference with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users, or roaming. See T-Mobile.com/OpenInternet for details. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional information. Media Contacts T-Mobile US Media Relations MediaRelations@t-mobile.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

June 21, 2022 03:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ericsson's Respect for Human Rights

Ericsson

Originally published in Ericsson's 2021 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report Companies have a responsibility to respect internationally recognized human rights. Ericsson is a founding member of the UN Global Compact, an early adopter of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and a member of the Global Network Initiative. Ericsson is committed to this responsibility across its business operations, including its supply chain and end use of products. While there are many benefits to technology, the increasing use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and specifically of new technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), can create human rights challenges. Ericsson is committed to ensuring that misuse of its technology and related human rights impacts are prevented. The Company leads by example in embedding human rights due diligence across its business operations. The aim of these actions is to ultimately provide better outcomes for people and ensure the Company’s technology is a force for good, by preventing and mitigating intended and unintended misuse. Risks and opportunities Ericsson has analyzed its supply chain, own operations and the use of its products in terms of respect for human rights. Ericsson identifies its salient human rights issues as the right to freedom of expression, the right to privacy in relation to the use of its technology, as well as primarily labor-related rights as the prevailing set of rights for responsible management of suppliers. These salient human rights issues have been defined based on continuous due diligence, expert guidance, and internal and external dialogue, as well as through analysis of Ericsson’s current operations and business engagements. In 2021, Ericsson published a human rights assessment of 5G technology, identi fying a range of impact areas and necessary mitigating actions for the Company and the broader ICT industry. The assessment cuts across the ICT value chain and includes impact areas such as automation and job t ransitions, IoT and privacy concerns, government surveillance, and digital inclusion, as well as mitigations for each impact area. Since its publication, the assessment has been a foundation for further stakeholder engagement and awareness raising throughout the year. In order to assess, prevent and mitigate potential misuse of Ericsson’s technology, the Company has integrated human rights due diligence into its sales process through the Sensitive Business Framework. This framework aims to ensure that business opportunities and engagements are conducted in accordance with international human rights standards. The Sensitive Business Framework evaluates sales opportunities from a human rights risk perspective. Risks are identified based on the parameters of the Sensitive Business risk methodology (see graph on page 21). As a result of these due diligence measures, Ericsson decides how to proceed with the opportunity and how to mitigate identified risks. The decision can be to approve, with or without conditions, or to reject the sales engagement. Conditional approvals include technical and contractual mitigations as applicable. Governance Ericsson’s commitment to respect human rights is part of its Code of Business Ethics (CoBE) and its Code of Conduct for Business Partners (CoC). The Ericsson Business and Human Rights Statement further clarifies Ericsson’s commitment to respect human rights throughout its value chain. Ericsson’s Sensitive Business Board, a crossfunctional forum that consists of high-level representatives of Group Functions and Business Areas, oversees the Sensitive Business Framework, and meets regularly. Performance 2021 The market areas and Customer Units shall obtain Sensitive Business approval before moving ahead with a sales engagement. All contractual mitigations in a Sensitive Business conditional approval must be included in the customer contract. Ericsson achieved its target of 100% adherence to the Sensitive Business process in 2020 and continued to monitor the adherence to the process during 2021. In 2021, 722 cases were evaluated through the Sensitive Business framework. As in the previous year, all applicable contracts included relevant conditions, and all required conditions as decided in the Sensitive Business process were duly implemented. Ericsson continues to monitor the adherence to the Sensitive Business process during 2022. During 2021, Ericsson has not, through its reporting channels, been made aware of any human rights violations in which the Company has been involved, and consequently no remediation actions have been undertaken. Other relevant activities During 2021 Ericsson continued its engagement as a thought leader on business and human rights within the ICT industry. Examples of activities include participating in the UN B-Tech Project’s Community of Practice, joining the Danish Government’s Tech for Democracy Initiative, as well as continuing the Company’s engagement on aligning upcoming EU mandatory human rights due diligence legislation with international human rights standards. Additionally, developments in countries such as Myanmar and Afghanistan required the Company to implement enhanced due diligence measures to address rising human rights risks. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

June 21, 2022 11:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Volatus Aerospace Introduces AERIEPORT, an Autonomous Remote Drone Nesting Station

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") proudly introduces its autonomous remote drone nesting solution AERIEPORT at the Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in Houston, Texas. The AERIEPORT is an all-weather solution designed to operate remotely in extreme temperatures ranging from -67°F to +131°F. It features an onboard weather station, a 4 SIM, 5G, highspeed LTE connection with Satcom option, an integrated ground-based detect and avoid system, a mission planner and remote operations system. “The AERIEPORT is designed to facilitate remote missions from anywhere in the world at any time,” says Pedram Nowroozi, Chief Technology Officer of Volatus Aerospace. “It is a versatile, all-weather, remote system able to operate in any climate and completely off-grid if needed.” Rob Walker, Chief Operating Officer commented: “We’re super excited about the potential of the AERIEPORT for customers in agriculture, security, renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and construction to name a few.” The AERIEPORT is designed to be drone agnostic. Volatus is currently seeking special approval from regulators to operate the AERIEPORT without the need for a visual observer. While there is no guarantee of such approval, the company has a high level of confidence. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, and Latin America. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. 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There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Rob Walker +1 514-447-7986 rob.walker@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

June 20, 2022 05:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO Teams Up with Ericsson and Qualcomm to Accelerate 5G Enterprise Network Slicing Deployment

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OPPO collaborated with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to realize industry leading milestone of deploying 5G Enterprise Network Slicing Solution for Commercially Available Android 12 Devices Based on an OPPO Find X5 Pro powered by Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform with Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System, running Android 12, the 5G enterprise network slicing solution, created with the support of Ericsson Dynamic Network Slicing Selection and 5G RAN Slicing solution, is capable of partitioning mobile apps and network traffic according to different network slices facilitating User Equipment route selection and policy control (URSP) Capable of end-to-end transmission, the 5G enterprise network slicing solution can be deployed by network operators worldwide SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 June 2022 - Global smart device company OPPO today announced the successful testing of a pre-commercial 5G enterprise network slicing solution in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies. The creation of the solution marks an important step in realizing practical 5G enterprise network slicing deployment and is designed to be implementable by network operators worldwide. The three compnaiesrecently demonstrated the pre-commercial 5G enterprise network slicing solution at OPPO’s 5G Communications Lab. During this first demonstration of the solution, OPPO worked closely with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies to achieve connection between the core network, wireless network, and chip module. Using an OPPO Find X5 Propowered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform with Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System, running a highly customized system based on Android 12 - ColorOS 12, Dynamic Network Slicing Selection capability from Ericsson 5G Core to support User Equipment Route selection and Policy control (URSP) and 5G RAN Slicing solution, the joint team demonstrated application and network traffic partitioning using the pre-commercial 5G enterprise network slicing solution. This enables the steering of applications and enterprise services with specific requirements to defined slices without switching devices. Under the new solution, apps which are able to access the dedicated network slice are easily identifiable via a small icon displayed next to the main mobile app icon. "5G enterprise network slicing is the key to realizing 5G-differentiated applications," said Xia Yang, Senior Director of Carrier Product Line, OPPO, "Based on our company mission of ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’, OPPO will leverage our strengths in innovation and collaboration across the tech ecosystem to advance the commercialization of 5G enterprise slicing technology. Together with our partners, we will enable a wide range of OPPO product users to be the first to enjoy a customized 5G connectivity experience." Monica Zethzon, Head of Solution Area Packet Core at Business Area Cloud Software and Services, Ericsson said: "5G network slicing enables enterprises to meet their network security, reliability and flexibility needs. This solution, created in partnership with OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies and underpinned by Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core and 5G RAN Slicing technologies, provides a foundation for CSPs to deliver more tailored 5G services for enterprises.” "Demonstration of commercial 5G enterprise network slicing is an important step in fulfilling the promise of 5G standalone (SA)," said, Sunil Patil, vice president, product management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Commercialization of slicingwill provide 5G networks tools to customize 5G capabilities as per the needs of the application." By partitioning a physical network into multiple virtual end-to-end networks, 5G network slicing can provide independent, customized network resources based on specific needs and use cases, ultimately unlocking a greater number of 5G resources to provide more flexible and effective 5G networks. The conpanies will now step up efforts to finalize ecosystem, device, and network details with a view to commercial deployment. Commercial network slicing is set to spur new areas of growth in technology 5G network slicing allows independent virtual network ‘slices’ to be created with different network properties — for example latency, bandwidth, security and reliability — based on the needs of those connecting to the network. For example, a dedicated network with large bandwidth and low latency can be created for automatic driving applications, providing a higher guarantee that vehicles will receive the level of data accuracy and computing throughput they need to remain safe on the road. Network slices could even be created for specific games or platforms, providing users with more responsive and immersive connectivity that is independent of other traffic on the network. In IoT applications such as smart factories, network slices set up for low latency and high reliability with a large number of connected devices will also help to provide the foundation for smarter operations. OPPO has been conducting R&D in 5G network slicing together with network operators and other partners for a number of years now. OPPO previously partnered with Vodafone and Ericsson to build the first 5G SA network in the UK at Coventry University, where it also demonstrated the first 5G SA network slicing technology. OPPO has also worked with China Mobile to complete testing and verification of 5G terminal slicing. In the future, OPPO will continue to work with global operator partners to promote the application and implementation of 5G enterprise network slicing, bringing more secure, reliable, and flexible 5G communications to commercial partners and end users. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com

June 16, 2022 10:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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SensorView Participating in International Microwave Symposium

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SensorView, a provider of creative and competitive solutions for the next generation of 5G, announced its participation at the 2022 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IME) in Denver, Colorado June 21-23, 2022. At the event, SensorView will be showcasing its cutting-edge 5G solutions as it continues its entry into the United States marketplace. Founded in South Korea, SensorView, a top 5g company, is increasing its presence in the United States’ commercial, defense, and aerospace markets. SensorView’s portfolio of products includes cables, connectors, antennas, and testing devices. Among the products SensorView will display at IME includes its advanced in-building transparent 5G antenna. “We are excited to participate in IME this year. Industry leaders are always impressed when they experience our transparent antenna. With its transparency, low latency and high gain, our product is revolutionizing antenna design,” said Sabahattin (Sebi) Karakus, SensorView’s North American Sales Director. “Our transparent antennas can be integrated into any signage, such as exit or restroom signs, and uses almost 60% less non-recyclable material than traditional antennas.” SensorView’s strong management team, patented technology, and vertically integrated operations create competitively priced products that are lower weight with greater flexibility, low latency, low loss, and feature superior EMI shielding. Jaeseon Kim, Global Sales Director at SensorView, added, “At SensorView, we design products with thoughtful integration into a client’s systems. Our high quality and advanced technology allow us to support key industry leaders and partners like Samsung and Qualcomm.” SensorView’s strong management team, patented technology, and vertically integrated operations create competitively priced products that are lower weight, with greater flexibility, low latency, low loss, and EMI shielding. Gary Sumihiro, founder of Sumihiro Investments and its affiliate MPG Ventures and the Honorable Betsy Markey, advises SensorView on its US strategies. ### About SensorView SensorView Korea was established in 2015 and operates in the verticals of cables, antennas, connectors, testing devices, and materials, all critical components in the 5g commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. In 2019, the Korean Ministry recognized SensorView as one of the country’s most innovative 5G companies. SensorView US launched in 2020 to focus on the North American markets. Please visit http://www.sensor-view.com/. For more information or to schedule an interview with a SensorView spokesperson, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or media@sensor-view.com Contact Details SensorView Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 media@sensor-view.com

June 16, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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