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。

Unifire Signs Agreement with Best-In-Class Cybersecurity Tech Company to Support President Biden's Call for Stronger Cyber Defense

Unifire Inc.

Exclusive Distribution Agreement with QRC Americas SA Provides Innovative Digital Security Solutions Against Quantum Computers Attacks SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – TheNewswire - MARCH 31, 2022 – Unifire, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mission Ready Solutions Inc. (" Mission Ready ") ( TSXV:MRS ) ( OTC:MSNVF ), proudly announces that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with QRC Americas SA (QRCrypto) for their quantum-safe cryptography solutions and other related technologies. As part of the agreement, Unifire has been granted exclusive rights to distribute QRCrypto's leading-edge cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Government. The dramatic increase in cyberterrorism, the rise of 5G advanced wireless resulting in millions of vulnerable new endpoints for data transmission and storage, and the reality of powerful quantum computers emerging years before originally predicted are creating a new urgency for protection of data and networks. "QRCrypto is a world-leader in quantum-safe cryptography and offers the most advanced solution on the market with its potential to revolutionize the cyber defense landscape," said Dan Raczykowski, Chief Operating Officer of Unifire. "Commercially available quantum computers have the capacity to crack code and break cryptography systems widely adopted among government agencies faster than anything we have seen before." QRCrypto offers efficient solutions to keep digital communications safe that include software and SIM cards compatible with existing server infrastructure, drastically reducing the cost of implementation. Their unique quantum-safe technology in 5G systems is the only solution recommended by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union. Mission Ready Chairman and Major General (Retired) James "Spider" Marks commented, "President Biden's recent speeches emphasized the importance of stronger defenses against cyberterrorism amid international political tensions. We have seen a significant increase in countries and governments facing cyberattacks, putting some of the world's largest IT infrastructures at risk. With IT being at the center of today's warfare, solutions that can withstand present-day and next-generation attacks could be decisive factors in a country's capacity to respond to cyberterrorism. Early adoption for U.S. institutions could have game-changing effects on their security solutions and allow them to prepare for potential privacy and security disasters." "Because of Unifire's rich experience as a trusted solution provider to U.S. federal, state, and local government, we are very proud to have them as QRCrypto's exclusive distributor in this space," said Stiepan Kovac, Co-founder and CEO of QRCrypto. "With QRCrypto, Unifire can now help U.S. government entities protect themselves against current classical and next-generation cyberterrorism threats, including quantum attacks." For any inquiries on QRCrypto Quantum-Safe Cyber Defense Solutions, email us at Inquiries@UnifireUSA.com. About Unifire Inc. Unifire, Inc. specializes in providing top-performing products, training, and solutions to military, fire rescue, and law enforcement worldwide and ensuring mission success. With extensive knowledge and experience in providing turnkey solutions to the United States Federal Government, Unifire leverages its robust vendor network, time-proven industry relationships and proprietary technology infrastructure and industry-leading manufacturing and distribution capabilities to efficiently source and deliver mission-critical, life-saving products in cooperation with government program managers, military and federal contracting offices, base supply centers, and other federal, state and local supply agencies. For further information on Unifire, Inc., visit UnifireUSA.com. 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March 31, 2022 10:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Talent Development

Qualcomm

We begin our planning each year by conducting a global needs assessment on training to better understand and address employee development needs. The assessment is designed to identify top themes across professional, leadership and technical domains. In the 2021 survey, managers and leaders expressed great interest in developing their skills around motivating and engaging employees, influencing others, and coaching and mentoring. Engineers highlighted 5G as a top technical training focus area. Having this insight enables us to provide employees with immediate resources for their self-identified development needs and design new programs that matter most to them. Through all our development opportunities, we encourage employees to follow a 70-20-10 approach to professional development: challenging assignments and learning on the job (70%), developmental relationships such as mentoring (20%) and coursework and training (10%). We prioritize training and development that keeps our engineers aligned with technology evolutions in our industry and ramps up their skills in relevant domains. In 2021, we surveyed our engineers to identify their detailed learning requirements and then used the findings to create a strategic skills development program. We culled resources and content from inside and outside our Company and engaged third-party best-in-class subject matter experts to provide additional information and documentation. Delivered via instructor-led online training sessions and self-paced learning modules, the training quickly enables our engineers to keep pace with new and evolving technologies and architectures that are of strategic importance for our Company’s product roadmaps. Qualcomm’s Accelerate Program helps first-time managers and new leaders at Qualcomm to develop skills and knowledge that accelerate their readiness to manage and lead. Launched in 2021, the program is provided through a foundational eLearning module with content grounded in Qualcomm’s Manager Expectations; in-person courses and live webinars on topics such as communication, performance management and recognition; and opportunities to apply the learning and practice conversations that they’ll encounter as a manager. Accelerate is globally available and customized locally to ensure that each region’s unique elements are addressed. We have seen a very positive response and impact from the over 1,100 global managers that have participated in the Accelerate program, with 95% of attendees saying that they would recommend the course to other new managers. Mentoring is a vital component of career development at Qualcomm. Our Mentoring Matters program, which launched in 2021, enables mentors and mentees to create powerful mentoring experiences as part of their career journey. The program includes an interactive, self-driven eLearning course and practice forums to build mentor and mentee capabilities. The program also provides resources such as mentor and mentee best practices and systems and platforms for managing the relationship. Additional resources support Human Resources professionals and leaders at the director level and above to create organization-level mentoring programs, such as a step-by-step playbook for creating a mentoring program and discussion forums to increase collaboration. With over 1,900 employees who have viewed the resources to date and 1,600 employees who have participated in the mentor and mentee forums, the Mentoring Matters initiative has positively contributed to an increased number of mentoring relationships at Qualcomm. Both mentors and mentees have expressed that engaging in mentoring greatly benefited their career growth. Our Qualcomm Wireless Academy (QWA) is a robust program that offers training on the latest wireless technologies, ensuring all of our employees have the knowledge they need to help our Company lead. The extensive 5G training course catalog includes courses for every level of learner, from non-engineers and business support to seasoned wireless engineers. The training is based on 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards and is developed and delivered by our internal technology experts. It is provided in a variety of formats, including instructor-led, eLearning and course books. Learn more in Qualcomm's 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

March 29, 2022 01:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Strategies to Support Women's Professional Growth in Tech

Keysight Technologies

Leslie Camino is senior director of corporate leadership development and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Keysight Technologies Leslie Camino is focused on leadership development at Keysight, fostering high-potential talent and increasing diversity through mentoring, training, and coaching programs. She is certified in women’s leadership by the University of California, Los Angeles. I was born in Oakland, CA but spent much of my childhood in Mexico City and attended an international school with students from all over the world. As a U.S. born American of Hispanic heritage, with English as my first language, learning a new language and being surrounded by so many different cultures at a young age was a unique and formative experience that encouraged me to explore my own identity, have an open mind, seek out new perspectives, and understand sensitivities. This mindset continues to influence how I see the world today and has helped shape my career as a Latina in tech and in a global environment. In my role at Keysight, these learnings are foundational to the layers within our own diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while fostering a sense of belonging— including those focused on women’s professional growth. Why it’s important to support women in tech Professional development programs benefit all employees but are particularly needed for women and people of color. Sometimes all it takes for a team member to feel heard is a little encouragement — and these initiatives create a pathway for women to share ideas, grow their skill sets, and apply for promotions. In the male-dominated technology industry, companies that offer training, coaching, and mentoring programs that actively elevate female employees will reap major benefits, such as: Attracting and retaining top talent: Skillsoft’s 2021 Women in Tech Report found that nearly 86% of working women ranked professional development and training opportunities as very important or extremely important. Having career growth programs for women will help distinguish your company in a competitive job market, as well as engage existing employees over the long term. Minimizing promotion and compensation bias: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women’s annual earnings are 82% of men’s — and the gap is even wider for women of color. Giving women opportunities to stretch themselves professionally and advance their careers helps technology companies improve gender pay parity and eliminate compensation bias. At Keysight, our efforts to create more equitable hiring and promotion processes helped us achieve a nearly 1:1 men-to-women salary ratio worldwide. Increasing diversity in leadership roles: Professional development programs provide opportunities for groups often underrepresented in leadership positions. Keysight has a strong track record of cultivating women leaders through initiatives like the Next Generation Leadership Program, whose graduates include our Chief Administrative Officer Ingrid Estrada and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group President Ee Huei Sin. And in 2021, 65% of Keysight’s Emerging Leaders Program participants were women, helping to ensure a pipeline of future female leaders. Driving innovation and business growth: Technology companies with inclusive cultures have a competitive business advantage. McKinsey revealed that organizations with greater gender diversity in their leadership teams are 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability compared to their peers. And a recent BCG study revealed that companies with above-average diversity levels produce 45% of their total revenue from newly launched innovations (compared to 26% for companies with below-average diversity levels). In other words, diverse teams help drive first-to-market technologies that impact the bottom line. Ensuring effective career growth programs for women Keysight has always placed a high value on diversity and inclusion; in fact, FORTUNE Magazine included us on its list of 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity two years in a row. And in 2021, we launched 27 programs across our company ecosystem, including eight specifically designed for women and underrepresented minorities. While we know there are plenty of opportunities for our company to grow in this area, it is an evolutionary process rather than a destination, I wanted to share some lessons learned from our experience developing initiatives to help women thrive at Keysight. 1. Tailor programs to specific goals Technology companies can design women’s professional development programs for a variety of needs. Each program should start with a specific objective — such as identifying high-potential talent, onboarding new hires, or increasing diversity in leadership — and provide the appropriate resources to support that goal. Keysight’s female employees have agency and can choose from a variety of initiatives, whether they’re looking to connect with a mentor, learn new skills, lead high-visibility assignments through executive sponsors, or develop leadership competencies. For example, our Accelerated Women’s Leadership Program provides leadership development opportunities for high-potential talent. And for employees looking to expand their engineering knowledge, Keysight University provides inclusive eLearning opportunities on topics such as 5G, software test automation, and the Internet of Things. 2. Partner with community organizations Establishing partnerships with organizations such as nonprofits, universities, and industry organizations helps technology companies expand their network to diversify their hiring pool, engage existing employees, and make a positive impact in the communities they serve. Community outreach is core to Keysight’s overall corporate social responsibility efforts, including supporting women’s career growth. For example, we partner with Black Girls Code to offer virtual hackathons and mentoring to help young women of color embrace STEM fields. We also provide mentoring services for women seeking to advance in the quantum industry through Women in Quantum, a program we launched in partnership with OneQuantum.org. And we partner with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), an organization dedicated to helping women succeed in engineering and leadership. These relationships bring together students, professors, and employees to share knowledge and ensure women’s voices are heard across the tech industry. 3. Track progress, gather feedback, and optimize As with any company initiative, it’s critical to track the performance and monitor results for women’s professional development programs. Before launching an initiative, define key success metrics such as engagement, hours spent in the program, and participant satisfaction to ensure employees get as much value as possible. Rather than waiting till the end of the program to gather feedback, send regular check-ins or surveys to understand what’s working and what’s not. These communication touchpoints also serve as a nudge for participants to reengage in the program or check in with their mentors and reflect on what they are learning. At Keysight, we leverage technology platforms like MentorcliQ to automate this outreach, expand impact and gather insights. We also created a company dashboard to track progress and celebrate milestones in our overall diversity and inclusion goals. It’s also a good idea to collect qualitative feedback through open-ended survey questions, or by talking to participants directly. And don’t forget the power of stories which bring to life the value and impact; I love hearing stories about how our programs help employees realize their capabilities and feel like they belong at Keysight. You can ask what they’ve learned, what their biggest takeaways are, and ideas for how to improve the program. These conversations will provide detailed insights to help ensure your professional development program is effective and can also serve as testimonials to attract new participants or create new mental models of what is possible. Professional development as a business imperative We often get asked to share externally what we are doing at Keysight, I think in large part because our leaders and people are personally invested and involved in what we do, it’s not an HR thing, and we believe that there are many opportunities for Keysight to grow. In fiscal year 2022, Keysight continues to be focused on improving representation with a goal of having 35% of our new hires be women and ensure women have an opportunity to work in tech and contribute to innovate alongside breakthrough technology innovators working to connect and securing the world. We’ll also work to improve access to our women’s professional development and culture programs based on employee feedback. Finally, we will continue to evaluate our HR policies, procurement practices, and office facilities with an inclusion lens to ensure we continue to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. Supporting women’s career advancement is not just a nice thing to do, but a business imperative. Employees, customers, and investors from across the industry want to support companies that value diversity. By creating professional development programs across the career journey that set up women for success in the STEM fields, technology companies will foster a culture that treats individuals of all backgrounds with dignity and respect. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Keysight Technologies on 3blmedia.com

March 28, 2022 11:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

Qualcomm

At Qualcomm, we believe we can help address the environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change by working together across all sectors of society. In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These new targets build on our existing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal and includes interim 2030 science-based emissions reduction targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. Below, Angela Baker, Qualcomm’s Chief Sustainability Officer, discusses our commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2040, why the Company has made this a priority, and the roadmap to achieve our goals. What does it mean to achieve net-zero? Net-zero means a state in which a company’s value chain results in no net-accumulation of Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) in the atmosphere and no net-impact from other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This includes our direct operational GHG emissions such as from manufacturing processes at our three fabs and our cogeneration plants, our purchased utilities, primarily electricity, and our upstream and downstream value chain, which includes direct and indirect supply chain, business travel, waste generated in operations, and more. Why did Qualcomm decide to commit to net-zero? Our net-zero goal and commitment to SBTi reflects our belief that environmental sustainability provides significant social and economic benefits that require collective action and leadership from Qualcomm and other corporate citizens. We are also responsive to our stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, investors, employees, governments, and communities where we operate, who also see addressing climate change as important to the long-term success of our Company. Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals? Why commit to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)? While the Paris Agreement sets out to achieve net-zero by 2050, we have always been a Company that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and believe we can get there sooner. Our technologies can play a key role in how society addresses the climate crisis, and we continue to explore how we can contribute in the coming decades. We set interim goals and committed to the SBTi’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C because we believe it is important to ensure that our targets are aligned to the latest climate science, validated by a third party, and that progress is reported annually. SBTi is the leading partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) that defines and promotes best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets. What is your strategy for reaching net-zero by 2040? Our strategy to meet these targets includes transitioning to renewable energy via long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in regions where we have the greatest footprint, decarbonizing our operations, working with suppliers to reduce their emissions and a minimal amount of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offsets for residual emissions. How can Qualcomm technologies be used to address the climate crisis? The wireless industry and cellular connectivity are connecting everyone and everything which can have numerous environmental benefits that contribute to addressing the climate crisis. They can create efficiencies, reduce power consumption of computing and consumer electronics, and help close the digital divide, among other advantages. For example, our technologies offer innovative ways to maximize the performance of devices, while reducing the amount of energy they use. Snapdragon platforms, which power a wide range of devices, are industry-leading in their power consumption optimization, enabling longer battery life and increasing the time the device can be in use before recharging. 5G technologies and products will be instrumental in driving an environmentally sustainable future. We’re working with our partners and customers to reduce emissions footprints, conserve resources and harness the sustainability benefits of 5G globally. We recently released a report which highlights the economic and sustainability benefits of 5G with a call-to-action for joint efforts by industry and government to accelerate 5G adoption. The report showed that the rollout of 5G in the U.S. is expected to: Create as many as 300,000 new green jobs by 2030 Enable the reduction of 374 million metric tons of GHG emissions - equivalent to taking 81 million passenger vehicles off U.S. roads for one year Save 410 billion gallons of water - the equivalent of water usage in 4+ million homes Reduce pesticide usage by 50% with the use of unmanned aerial vehicles Increase fuel efficiency by 20% through management systems enabled by C-V2X Learn more about our environmental responsibility and our net-zero ambition in our latest Corporate Responsibility Report. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

March 25, 2022 12:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

T-Mobile Unleashes Innovators to Drive 5G Forward

T-Mobile

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 25, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In an event from T-Mobile’s new innovation center, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) executives unveiled a series of moves and partnerships called 5G Forward, all designed to accelerate 5G developer innovation. The Un-carrier is already America’s 5G leader, with the country’s largest and fastest 5G network, and now T-Mobile is leveraging its network lead to take 5G experiences to the next level. Executives announced DevEdge, T-Mobile’s new developer platform; the Tech Experience 5G Hub, a new state-of-the-art innovation center; new T-Mobile Accelerator participants; venture funding for two growing companies; and strategic partnerships with Disney StudioLAB and Red Bull, to develop new 5G-powered experiences for fans. Taken together, these moves will strengthen the 5G innovation ecosystem and help unleash creators to build the 5G future. “T-Mobile’s leading 5G network is already having an incredible impact, changing the way people use their smartphones and disrupting industries like home broadband. And it can do so much more,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “But the Carriers have created unnecessary hurdles that stifle 5G developer innovation. Today, we’re here to break down those Carrier Barriers with a series of customer-first moves that make it easy for innovators everywhere to build a future that will benefit everyone.” To truly deliver on the potential of 5G, innovators need two things. First, they need a transformative 5G network that’s available nationwide. They won’t build for incomplete networks that only work for some people, some of the time. That’s why T-Mobile has blanketed the country with the largest and fastest 5G network. Second, they need the Carriers to get out of the way. Building on 5G should be easy, but wireless developers run into Carrier Barriers that stand in the way. They’re forced to navigate a maze of hoops and hurdles with limited support, inaccessible experts, unclear pricing and certification that takes an eternity. And even if they clear all those hurdles, their solutions are trapped within the limited coverage of the Carriers’ lackluster 5G networks, making widespread adoption next to impossible. That’s what 5G Forward is all about. T-Mobile is dismantling the barriers to innovation. Introducing T-Mobile DevEdge Today the Un-carrier launched T-Mobile DevEdge, a new developer platform that democratizes access to the network, making it fast, easy and simple for any developer to create connected solutions. With DevEdge, developers of all kinds will be able to: Connect any number of devices to the T-Mobile network effortlessly. Access a wide array of pre-certified modules, chipsets and devices and take advantage of streamlined certification processes to reduce time to market. Leverage APIs and OpenSource projects that unlock insights into device performance and create opportunities to improve the user experience. Collaborate with other developers and get access to real-time support from T-Mobile’s renowned network experts. T-Mobile is also launching its first Developer Kit that will enable developers to connect to the network immediately with no strings attached. There’s no out-of-pocket costs, testing hardware or lengthy build time. And the first 1,000 Developer Kits are ON US! Visit devedge.t-mobile.com to sign up for DevEdge and to get a Dev Kit ON US, when they’re available this summer! But this is just the start for DevEdge. Developers can access amazing solutions today, most of which rely on real-time data from the Un-carrier’s LTE network. In the coming months T-Mobile will unlock new DevEdge features and capabilities, all to enable developers to build on its 5G network. Fueling the Innovation Ecosystem 5G innovation can come from anyone, virtually anywhere. So T-Mobile has created an ecosystem to meet innovators where they’re at – from ideation to incubation, prototyping and beyond. Today the Un-carrier is expanding its arsenal of facilities and programs that help fuel the 5G future. The Tech Experience 5G Hub is a brand-new 24,000 square foot technology innovation center, located just outside of Seattle and right next door to T-Mobile’s National Technology Lab. At the 5G Hub, partners of all sizes can access new 5G capabilities before they’re broadly deployed and work alongside T-Mobile engineers. Learn more about the 5G Hub at techexperience.com/5G-Hub. The T-Mobile Accelerator, T-Mobile’s incubator for 5G innovators, is the lead 5G partner in North America for Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer Platform. And now, T-Mobile has teamed up with Deutsche Telekom and five new partners – Beem, VictoryXR, Mawari, Volucap and Immersiv.io – to build new consumer experiences for AR glasses. For additional details on the T-Mobile Accelerator, visit t-mobileaccelerator.com. T-Mobile Ventures, the Un-carrier’s 5G-focused fund, is investing in SignalWire and Spectro Cloud. SignalWire is an early leader in Software-Defined Telecom, enabling voice, video and messaging APIs for developers to create modern communications applications. Spectro Cloud is a Kubernetes enterprise management platform. To connect with T-Mobile Ventures, visit t-mobile.com/business/ventures. Demonstrating Today What’s Possible Tomorrow Finally, T-Mobile announced two new marquee partners using the Un-carrier’s transformative 5G network in breakthrough ways. Disney StudioLAB - T-Mobile is joining the StudioLAB Innovation Program, partnering with Disney to develop advanced storytelling capabilities using 5G. The companies will explore new immersive fan experiences like Mixed Reality and Virtual Presence. They’ll also test new, more efficient ways to capture, produce and distribute content from the studio and remote locations. Red Bull – T-Mobile and Red Bull are expanding their partnership, bringing live action sports viewership to the next level. With 5G-powered drones and cameras, the companies plan to deliver new simultaneous multi-stream experiences to fans. 5G cameras mounted to athletes’ helmets put fans in the driver’s seat, giving them a first-person view of the action in real-time, while 5G-powered drones provide a unique view from above. T-Mobile has a network built for innovation. Today, it’s re-writing the rules of wireless, once again, to push 5G Forward. For more information on 5G Forward, visit t-mobile.com/5GForward. Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news. # # # T-Mobile is America’s largest 5G network. Fastest based onmedian, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q4 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Free Developer Kits available for a limited time, while supplies last. About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, 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, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https://www.t-mobile.com. Media Contacts T-Mobile US, Inc. Media Relations MediaRelations@T-Mobile.com Investor Relations Contact T-Mobile US, Inc. investor.relations@t-mobile.com https://investor.t-mobile.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

March 25, 2022 10:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

T-Mobile Gives More Than $1 Million in Funding to 25 Small Towns Across the Country

T-Mobile

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Last April, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced T-Mobile Hometown Grants, a $25 million, five-year initiative to support the people and organizations who help small towns across America thrive and grow by providing funding to kickstart important new community development projects. Hometown Grants are given every quarter to up to 25 small towns. Today, we’re excited to announce the next group of 25 Hometown Grant winners: Fairfield, Ala.: Repair the swimming pool in the Jerry D. Coleman Community Center which will make it accessible to the entire community; establish a new swim team for our youth and provide water aerobics for our senior citizens. Northport, Ala.: Connect visitors and businesses to the history and charm of Downtown Northport with a modern public access Wi-Fi network. Selma, Ala.: Redevelopment and activation of Selma's Riverfront Park & Amphitheater Area –– one of the city's most significant parks overlooking the Alabama River and the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge. King City, Calif.: Renovate and remodel a downtown building to serve as a future visitor center and small local history museum and archive. Lake Wales, Fla.: Enhance Downtown Linear Park to create a welcoming public gathering space with trees and Florida friendly plants. Kunia Village, Hawaii: Upgrade the seventy-five-year-old electrical system of the Kunia Village community center/gymnasiums. Rexburg, Idaho: Create a dynamic performing arts venue in the heart of downtown with an outdoor stage, concert lighting and surround sound speaker system. Rock Island, Ill.: Install field lighting for youth baseball diamond and multi-purpose field to complete renovation of historic Douglas Park to provide recreation and sports opportunities for the community. DeKalb, Ill.: Fund public art projects to enhance community spirit and promote local arts and culture. Fairfield, Iowa: Fund the next three slab foundations for the Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity neighborhood on North 12th Street in Fairfield, Iowa. Cambridge, Md.: Fund computers for the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Intergenerational Center that will serve senior citizens, children, individuals with disabilities and residents of the town. Owatonna, Minn.: Create a new Makerspace and Teen Space at the Owatonna Public Library. Mendenhall, Miss.: Pave a walking trail at Mendenhall Sports Plex and install four pieces of gym equipment to provide a low-impact aerobic workout for the citizens of the community to reduce rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Taos, N.M.: Revitalize the Taos Center for the Arts’ Gallery courtyard into a multi-factional space that improves access and directs water run-off away from the Gallery into a dry riverbed feature. Village of Potsdam, N.Y.: Develop and construct an open pavilion adjacent to Ives Park. Town of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Convert one of the existing baseball fields into a softball field to better accommodate the Town of Poughkeepsie Girls Little League Softball program. Kings Mountain, N.C.: Create ADA access points into the garden/program area making the garden open to the public (it is currently a demonstration garden only), a garden shed and a pavilion for programs and activities. Ponca City, Okla.: Acquire and operate a synthetic ice rink in downtown Ponca City, with funds raised to support other Ponca City Main Street initiatives, increase tourism, and create community connection. Borough of Hatboro, Pa.: Improve the town’s Central Plaza with seating, lighting, new sidewalks and information to improve the pedestrian amenities in the area. Kutztown, Pa.: Build an outdoor fitness court that will be part art gallery, part outdoor gym and point of pride for the community. Hearne, Texas: Renovate the Smith-Welch Memorial Library with interior updates of the public library facility, including a new floor plan, furniture, flooring and more. Los Fresnos, Texas: Build a permanent covered stage and paved roadway at the Rodeo grounds that will help bring more concerts and other events to the community. Robstown, Texas: Enhance local park that will include building the first concrete walking trail with a lighted path to provide an easily accessible, healthy outdoor activity for the community. Kingwood, W. Va.: Create a nature-themed playground along the West Virginia Northern Rail-Trail to encourage outdoor play. Village of Kimberly, Wis.: Revitalize downtown corridor and preserve the hometown atmosphere by adding planter boxes and planting flowers and shrubs. “Since we launched T-Mobile Hometown in April 2021, the Un-carrier has given more than $3.3 million to support projects that are strengthening economic opportunity in small towns in 35 states and it’s been amazing to see how local leaders and businesses are using these funds to transform their communities,” said Jon Freier, President, Consumer Group at T-Mobile. “Today, we’re honored to add another 25 small towns to the list of communities we support, and we look forward to announcing 25 more every quarter through 2026.” Towns across American with a population of fewer than 50,000 people are eligible for Hometown Grants. Every small town with a vision for how to make their community even stronger than it is today is encouraged to apply. To select Hometown Grant recipients, T-Mobile works with Main Street America and Smart Growth America, two organizations that have decades of experience helping build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. Together, they assess applications from small towns based on level of detail and completeness, potential community impact, project viability and other factors. "The T-Mobile Hometown Grants provided to these communities represent a commitment to investing in historic assets, community gathering places, and the expansion of facilities and technologies for residents,” said Smart Growth America’s President and CEO Calvin Gladney. “Smart Growth America applauds these efforts as we continue to support scores of towns and cities in rural places." “We’re proud to work with T-Mobile and Smart Growth America to support these innovative projects in rural communities across the country” said Main Street America’s President and CEO Patrice Frey. “These grant recipients represent the creativity and passion for place we’ve long seen in Main Street communities, and we are excited to see how the projects positively impact these areas in the coming years.” Commitment to Rural America Hometown Grants are part of the Un-carrier’s massive 5-year commitment announced in April 2021 to bring 5G to rural America, open hundreds of new stores and support economic development in small towns by providing $25 million in funding. In addition, the Un-carrier unleashed T-Mobile Home Internet, a new broadband service available to more than 10 million rural households across the country. It’s all part of our goal to ensure all Americans — from big cities to small towns and rural communities across the U.S. — have access to all the latest products, services and technology. For full details on how to submit a proposal for Hometown Grants, visit https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants. For more information about T-Mobile's commitment to small towns, visit T-Mobile.com/AcrossAmerica. Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news. ### 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, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit:  https://www.t-mobile.com. About Main Street America Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for over 40 years. Today, it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $89.57 billion in new public and private investment, generated 687,321 net new jobs and 154,435 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 303,836 buildings. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit www.mainstreet.org. About Smart Growth America Smart Growth America envisions a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient. We empower communities through technical assistance, advocacy, and thought leadership to realize our vision of livable places, healthy people, and shared prosperity. https://smartgrowthamerica.org/. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com

March 24, 2022 04:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

Renault Reduces CO2 Emissions Using Cadence CFD Technology

Cadence Design Systems

In response to the huge environmental pressure to reduce CO2 emissions, Renault pushes to optimize the efficiency of every component of their vehicles to the maximum. Alain Lefebvre, Fluid Systems Simulation Expert at Renault, explains why they use Cadence CFD for the optimization of pumps, turbochargers, fans, and more. They work on all available energy solutions on the market: internal combustion engines, hybrid engines and electric vehicles. For more information on Cadence Automotive end-to-end CFD solutions: https://numeca.com/index/ automotive-transportation Watch the video here. About Cadence Design Systems Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications, including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, industrial and healthcare. For seven years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more at cadence.com. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Cadence Design Systems on 3blmedia.com

March 23, 2022 04:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Ericsson Publishes 2021 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report

Ericsson

In 2021 Ericsson introduced a new vision to improve lives, redefine business and pioneer a sustainable future. Building on decades as a sustainability pioneer, the company has made a strong commitment to fulfilling this vision through its own efforts and through working across and beyond the ICT ecosystem. This focus is reflected in Ericsson’s latest Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights its 2021 performance across the areas of responsible business, environmental sustainability and digital inclusion. “Our sustainability-driven solutions and partnerships create real impact for our customers and our stakeholders,” says Heather Johnson, Ericsson’s Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. “But they also create value for society, whether by enabling the reduction of emissions across industries, creating more energy-efficient networks or helping to bridge the digital divide. We made significant progress towards our sustainability goals in 2021, and we are now setting even more ambitious targets for the future.” Performance and highlights Net Zero: In 2021 Ericsson set a long-term ambition to be Net Zero by 2040 across its value chain. To meet this ambition, Ericsson will work towards 1.5°C aligned climate targets set by the Paris Agreement. The first major milestone is to achieve Net Zero emissions from the company’s own activities by 2030 – as well as reducing emissions by 50 percent in its portfolio and supply chain also by 2030. Energy performance: To meet customer expectations and help the telecom industry reach Net Zero, Ericsson has developed innovative solutions that enable operator networks to use as little energy as possible while managing expected growth in data traffic, meeting the needs of both current and future 5G networks. In 2021, Ericsson achieved 36% energy savings from delivered Ericsson Radio System radios versus the legacy portfolio, surpassing the company’s approved Science Based Target of 35 percent one year ahead of schedule. During 2021, Ericsson also launched a series of ultra-light Massive MIMO radios that are 10 percent more energy efficient than the previous generation. Digital inclusion: The digital divide continues to be a key challenge to global economic development with roughly 2.9 billion people still offline. With innovative technologies and services, Ericsson and its partners and customers are pioneering new ways to connect societies and improve lives. In 2021 Ericsson continued its partnership with UNICEF in support of the Giga initiative, helping to map schools and assessing their connectivity in 35 countries by the end of 2023. Ericsson also made a commitment to positively impact one million children and youth by 2025 by providing access to digital learning and skill development programs as part of the World Economic Forum-aligned EDISON Alliance 1 Billion Lives Challenge. Corporate responsibility: Ericsson continued its focus on health, safety and well-being in 2021, including a robust COVID-19 response that included a focus on employee mental health and access to vaccines in places where they were not easily accessible. In 2021 there was an increase in work-related fatalities compared to 2020, in contrast to the decreasing trend of recent years. The company has declared this unacceptable and is more committed than ever to Target Zero – a goal of zero fatalities and lost workday incidents. Ericsson launched its revised Code of Business Ethics, which defines both the company’s ethical principles and its expectations of responsibility across the value chain. The company also added integrity as one of its four core values as well as publishing a report on the human rights impact of 5G. Ericsson's Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report is part of the Company's Annual Report and externally assured by an independent third party. It is also produced in accordance with GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Reporting Framework. Get highlights from the 2021 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

March 23, 2022 02:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO engineered the extraordinary 5G signal solution in Find X5 Pro with better, faster and stronger experience

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 23 March 2022 - By 2025, 5G networks are expected to serve one-third of the world’s population. As part of its never-ending strive for perfection, OPPO develops 5G smartphone solutions that provide an unparalleled experience, offering users with stable, uncompromised 5G connections for maximum enjoyment. Laying the foundations The quality of a smartphone’s signal is determined by its antenna, and its positioning within the phone itself. In 2020, OPPO released a groundbreaking 360-degree Antenna Design in Reno 3： where the antenna is arranged along the outer frame of Reno 3’s frame, allowing a better signal regardless of whether it was held horizontally or vertically. The 360-degree Antenna Design in OPPO Reno 3 This was particularly important for gamers, as many AAA smartphone titles are played horizontally to maximize the use of the screen. In regular phones without such a novel solution, gamers may suffer from poor signal, slower speeds and lag, giving them a noticeable competitive disadvantage. Adapting to life But sometimes, users may still experience dropped connections, low signal, and lag while they are on their phones in challenging environments like parking lots or trains. In those challenging environments, the Power Amplifier (PA) plays a critical role in amplifying a smartphone’s signal enough to provide users with a strong and stable connection. Most phones only have one PA for a corresponding frequency band, and it’s up to this single PA to choose the most suitable of four antennas in a phone to receive the signal. The flaw in this design is that there is a large burden placed on the PA itself, in addition to a delay. That’s because it takes time for the PA to decide which of a phone’s four antennas is best when gamers change grip from horizontal to vertical. One single Power Amplifier causes delay In order to combat this issue, OPPO’s engineers worked on a solution that expertly blends software and hardware to improve the layout of the antennas, as well as including not one, but two PA components. After a year of engineering, the Dual PA Four-way Connection System was first launched in OPPO Find X5 Pro, positioning it well ahead of any competition. Dual PA Four-way Connection System ensures perfect 5G signal This innovative system is driven by a crucial component which is developed by OPPO Research Institute - Fast Matching Algorithm. It enables the phone to select the PA that’s most suitable for sending and receiving signals at any given time automatically. Not only does this massively increase the efficiency of the PA system itself, but their location also corresponds closely to their respective antenna bands, improving both the quality of the signal, as well as power consumption. Dual PA Four-way Connection System applied on 4G bands Moreover, OPPO also applied Dual PA Four-way Connection System on 4G bands. Signal that’s both powerful and fast, with silky smooth video, streaming and gaming experiences without any lag or stutter to be seen. According to laboratory data, Find X5 Pro sees far fewer freezes with lower latency, even in extremely weak signal scenarios — specifically 30% less latency and 50% less freezes compared to the previous generation Find X3 Pro. Striving for perfection OPPO has always placed importance on quality communication, and this was cemented further by establishing a communication standards team in 2015. More recently, OPPO has spent the past few years actively promoting the development and adoption of 5G around the world, in addition to submitting 5G communication standard patents in more than 30 countries and regions around the world. In fact, in 2021, OPPO became one of the top ten companies in the world for holding one of the highest numbers of 5G-specific patents. Despite its world-leading innovation with Reno 5G and Find X3 Pro (the first commercial 5G-supporting and 5G-standalone handsets in Europe), along with, of course, Find X5 Pro, OPPO remains committed to more research and innovation to push industry boundaries to provide the best possible experience for its users. From working with chip suppliers to refine and optimize chips’ capability, to exploring new antenna solutions, partnerships and new possibilities beyond 5G, OPPO’s quest for excellence is always on-going. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

March 23, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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