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Meet Intel Engineer and Diné Woman Georgia Sandoval

Intel

In honor of Native American Heritage Month in November, we recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Native Americans. Meet Intel engineer and Diné woman Georgia Sandoval as she shares her background, journey to a technology career, and the impact of the Intel Native American Network Employee Resource Group. She also shares how mentors and internships helped inspire her as she achieved her goals. Tell us about your background, your family, and where and how you grew up. I am a Diné woman from the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. My maternal clan is Coyote Pass from Wheatfields, Arizona, and my paternal clan is Bitter Water. I grew up on the reservation with my three sisters and two brothers and graduated from Tuba City High School. My parents raised me with our cultural beliefs, where we spent our weekends in a sweat lodge giving thanks and attending family ceremonies. I grew up with a sweeping view of desert vistas, a gratefulness for running water and electricity, and a love for the local stray animals. I remember my dad installed a cat door at one point to allow any needy cats to get checked out by the local vet. I look back at my experiences on the reservation with rose-colored glasses because I miss the comfort of my people. Leaving the reservation to attend school hurt my soul in many ways, especially with the culture shock of no longer being in my homeland. When did you join Intel, and what is your role at the company? I started at Intel in 2016 as a software engineering intern in the High Performance Computing Group, where I worked on performance workloads validation. I transitioned to full-time in 2017 with the same group and stayed there until 2020. I’m currently an applications development engineer in the Network Platforms Group, where I enable new 5G solutions on the edge. What inspired you to pursue a career in the tech industry? I always enjoyed mathematics as a child and received encouragement from my parents and teachers. My mentors throughout my life helped me enjoy learning new subjects as well as exploring unique career paths. I joined the American Indian Science and Engineering Society in college and received my first engineering internship at their national conference. I met software engineers at these conferences and was able to ask about their job roles, which inspired me to pursue software engineering. Are there challenges/barriers/adversities you have overcome that you would like to share? Growing up on the rural Navajo Nation meant little exposure to potential careers in technology. From the start, it felt like a challenge to create a path in life: overcoming generational trauma, completing school as a single mom, understanding and addressing harassment. It took me at least a decade of self-reflection and therapy to understand that my experiences as an Indigenous woman were not normal. The greatest barrier for me was raising my daughter while attending college, looking for internships, and pursuing a career perfect for the two of us. I definitely do not look back and regret my experiences with my daughter. The adversity I shared with her shaped me into a better person and produced a beautiful young Indigenous girl. How has being part of the Intel Native American Network Employee Resource Group (INAN ERG) influenced your Intel experience? INAN is the reason I accepted Intel’s internship offer over other offers. During my decision period, INAN members reached out to me to answer all my questions about leaving the reservation. I credit those active members with allowing me to find a community within the company. What do you treasure most about Native American culture? The food, the community of tribes that see each other as family, the importance of spiritual health, knowing where my heart lies on the Navajo Nation. I grew up with the notion that I will always have a home with my clan and can return when I’m ready. I’m looking forward to that day. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Intel on 3blmedia.com

November 19, 2021 11:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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How Can Technological Innovation Mitigate Climate Change?

Ericsson

by Stephen Carson and Harald Edquist, Master Researcher, Macroeconomics When the subject of the Industrial Revolution is raised, what images come to mind? You might think of the steam engine, the expansion of the railways or electrification literally illuminating the world. For many, it’s a period that also sparks visceral reactions, with thoughts of living in a city such as Manchester, Birmingham or London in the nineteenth century, with factories spewing smog and soot into the air and dumping pollutants directly into rivers and streams. Regardless of your feelings, it’s clear that the Industrial Revolution enabled massive productivity gains and improved the standard of living for millions of people. But the gains were largely powered by the carbon-based fuels that are now destabilizing our climate. In the time of the Industrial Revolution, machines took the place of manual workers as production moved from cottages and workshops to factories. The resulting productivity gains were from relentless improvements in efficiency—or increasing outputs from the same or fewer inputs. The same process had similar effects in agriculture, transport and electrical distribution. Underlying most of these industries was coal, and then petroleum-related fuels. Technological progress and Jevons paradox Productivity gains have rebound effects as higher productivity leads to lower prices and increased demand. In 1865, the economist William Stanley Jevons observed that deploying innovations which increased the efficiency of coal-use did not result in less coal being consumed. As less coal was needed per unit of work, the demand for coal increased—a phenomenon known as Jevons paradox. He argued that contrary to common intuition, technological progress could not be relied upon to reduce consumption. This effect can be clearly seen today as improved productivity in the manufacturing of consumer electronics leads to lower prices and more demand for both consumer electronics and other products, resulting in a rebound effect: higher CO2 emissions. ICT has contributed considerably – at least 15 percent – to world GDP growth in the last decade. We are in the midst of a digital revolution, but carbon-based fuels remain integral to the economy. ICT has the potential to break the pattern of productivity linked to fuel consumption. It can be a key source for how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and work proactively to fight climate change across economic, social and environmental domains. However, the level of rebound also depends on the policy framework in effect including carbon pricing and should not be seen as an argument against productivity and efficiency per se. With policies such as subsidies on electric cars, rebound effects could be positive for the environment as more consumers shift to electric cars. Moreover, the total spending on ICT products has increased and this could lead to an inverted rebound effect as less is consumed of other products and services in a process of dematerialization. Moving together towards a low-carbon era Many developing countries are at levels of consumption lower than more advanced economies, and are working hard to reduce poverty and improve living conditions. As productivity gains reduce costs, it is not unreasonable to expect significant increases in consumption due to rebound effects. Meanwhile, in the more advanced economies, dematerialization is increasingly evident, implying that the more advanced an economy becomes, the fewer of the world’s resources will be used to maintain consumption if rebound effects are under control. Developed countries will need to aid developing countries to jump into the low-carbon era, compressing or even skipping the lag between innovation and economic impact. This will be possible as technologically advanced countries work through the myriad of improvements to general-purpose technologies, allowing the developing world to leapfrog whole generations of technology. The current CO2 situation should be viewed as a gigantic market failure. In many countries the cost of emitting CO2 has been negligible for a long period of time. If CO2 emissions had a tangible cost attached at an earlier stage, it is probable that many more innovations would have been focused on reducing emissions. Nevertheless, it is evident that the consumption of coal, oil and gas will have to be reduced. Staying one step ahead: How 5G can help reduce emissions Today, we have an advantage over the inventors of the Industrial Revolution era: we know that carbon-based fuels have an important long-lived effect on climate change. The increase of CO2 emissions leading to higher average global temperatures is a threat to the stability of our societies and of the economic system, not to mention the planet itself. Technological innovation plays an important role in addressing the challenges of global climate change. To leverage market forces in this process, policies must increasingly support regulations and treaties using bonus-malus mechanisms. Increasing subsidies on goods and services reducing greenhouse gas emissions balanced with costs tied to such emissions, are needed to secure the transition towards a decarbonized economy. 5G is likely to have large impact on productivity for the next decade. It can be viewed as a flexible innovation platform that can meet diverse user needs both for consumers and industries. Some use cases will be based on improved mobile broadband, fixed wireless and massive and critical IoT. This will likely have a direct effect on GDP. Read more Read the full report Technological innovation, productivity and sustainability. Read our blog post, Making a positive impact: how tech is helping us restore planet earth. Welcome to our smart factory of the future: let me show you around. Read more about Ericsson’s sustainability and corporate responsibility. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

November 17, 2021 10:36 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in Houston

Comcast Houston

Comcast has increased speeds for its highest-residential speed tier for Xfinity Internet – Gigabit Pro – providing an extra boost for both current and new customers in Houston. Beginning this month, Gigabit Pro speeds will increase from 2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) upload and download speeds to 3 Gbps symmetrical speeds nationwide. Xfinity is the country’s largest Gigabit network, delivering speeds faster than a Gig. Gigabit Pro uses enterprise-grade, fiber-based ethernet technology to make it possible for Xfinity Internet customers to receive symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds so you can stream or game in 4K in multiple rooms in your home. “Faster speeds will give Xfinity customers added capacity to power all their connected devices, in addition to the cybersecurity protection, in-home WiFi controls, and wall-to-wall WiFi coverage Xfinity already provides customers,” said Demian Voiles, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Comcast Houston Region. In addition to delivering the fastest speeds, Comcast provides unmatched value to Xfinity Internet customers through: Superior WiFi coverage – WiFi coverage with the xFi Advanced Gateway that is WiFi 6-capable and can deliver speeds faster than a gig, and xFi Pod s, which together creates a mesh network that reaches every corner of the home. Control connected devices – Using the Xfinity app, customers who lease an xFi Gateway have total control of their home network; manage device access, set parental controls, and pause WiFi. Advanced cybersecurity protection – xFi Advanced Security helps to protect all connected devices at the gateway level from malware and other cyber security threats. 4K streaming device with voice search – Xfinity Flex, a 4K streaming device with an award-winning voice remote to seamlessly watch and search for content from the Xfinity Stream app, Peacock, Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and other popular streaming services. Xfinity Mobile Xfinity Internet customers can get Xfinity Mobile, which combines the nation’s best 5G network with the power to auto-connect to millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country. Starting at $45 for one line, the lowest entry price for 5G unlimited data in the market, unlimited pricing for Xfinity Mobile is $80 for two lines, $100 for three lines, and $120 for four lines ($30 per line). Peacock Premium and thousands of hours of free content – Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, delivering originals, libraries of hit TV shows like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation,” plus films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. Over the last decade, Comcast has invested nearly $30 billion to build an expansive, fiber-dense network that carries an immense amount of traffic and has demonstrated extraordinary performance throughout the pandemic. The company has doubled network capacity every 2.5 years to stay well ahead of demand. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast Foti Kallergis +1 832-986-0196 Foti_Kallergis@comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

November 17, 2021 08:00 AM Central Standard Time

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NPO Kidsdoor and Qualcomm Wireless Reach Launch IT Drive Program

Qualcomm

Qualcomm, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach ™ initiative, is collaborating with NPO Kidsdoor on a new program that will provide project-based IT training in Japan. This program will improve career readiness, IT literacy, and communication skills for middle and high school students in Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward. The IT Drive program, which kicked off in September at Kyoiku Plaza Chuo in Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward, will benefit 100 middle and high school students by offering digital production and drone programming courses in the next year. “This program will combine Qualcomm's wireless technology with Kidsdoor’s experience of offering free after-school tutoring for disadvantaged children in order to provide IT education for students in need," said Yumiko Watanabe, President of NPO Kidsdoor. “Our goal is to create a society full of smiling children, where they can grow and learn, regardless of their background.” Qualcomm believes that the lack of access to educational tools and learning environments should not be a barrier to student learning. The GIGA School concept is a plan that computers will be provided for every student in Japan by March 2023. Qualcomm Technologies is promoting the use of cellular-connected PCs with LTE access to connect all students to the Internet and learning materials, regardless of whether they have internet access at home or not. “As a global leader in wireless technology, Qualcomm has been committed to improving people's lives with advanced mobile technologies and making positive contributions to social and economic development.” said Junko Sunaga, President of Qualcomm Japan. “The IT Drive program is a key milestone for Qualcomm Wireless Reach in Japan. In this program, cellular-connected PCs will be used, and we believe that the program with NPO Kidsdoor can increase career readiness and IT literacy for students in need.” The IT Drive program also aims to address the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) goal to reduce high rates of chronic absenteeism in schools by having IT Drive program participation count towards school attendance for select students. About Qualcomm and Qualcomm Wireless Reach 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. Qualcomm 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, Qualcomm Wireless Reach has benefitted more than 20 million people through 126 programs in 49 countries around the world. About NPO Kidsdoor NPO Kidsdoor is a non-profit organization whose mission is to realize a society where all children are empowered to pursue their own hopes and dreams. Japan has the highest rate of poverty among single parents of any of the 37 member countries of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), as well as an overall child poverty rate that ranks well above the OECD average. Growing up in poverty has severe impacts on children’s educational achievement, which in turn, limits their employment opportunities and future earnings perpetuating a cycle of poverty. To interrupt this cycle, NPO Kidsdoor operates free afterschool youth centers and tutoring programs for children from low-income and otherwise disadvantaged households across Tokyo and Tohoku, serving nearly 2,000 children each year. NPO Kidsdoor offers a range of services including one-on-one tutoring, specialized IT and English support, career/college counselling, meal assistance, chronically absent student support, as well as events and workshops. Through this programming, Kidsdoor works to counteract the obstacles to educational achievement created by limited financial resources and make sure that all children are empowered to pursue their own hopes and dreams. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

November 17, 2021 08:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

Comcast Increases Fastest Xfinity Internet Speeds Across Oregon/SW Washington

Comcast Oregon / SW Washington

Comcast has announced increased speeds for its highest Xfinity Internet speed tier, Gigabit Pro, that will provide an extra boost for both current and new customers across Oregon/SW Washington. Effective immediately, Gigabit Pro speeds will increase from 2 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) upload and download – or symmetrical – speeds to 3 Gbps symmetrical speeds nationwide. Xfinity is the country’s largest Gigabit network, now delivering speeds up to 3 Gbps to residential customers. Gigabit Pro uses enterprise-grade, fiber-based ethernet technology to make it possible for Xfinity Internet customers to receive symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds to stream or game in 4K in multiple rooms throughout the home. “At Comcast we understand that high speed Internet connectivity is always top of mind for students, families and others who are still navigating the pandemic,” said Matt Quantz, Vice President of Xfinity Residential Marketing for Comcast in Oregon/SW Washington. “Our commitment to continuous Internet innovation – including speed increases and capacity and reliability enhancements – continues to make our customers’ connectivity experience better than it has ever been before.” This speed increase follows Comcast’s announcement in April of this year, of increased Internet speeds for customers. In addition, the company has continued to make progress toward the 10G (gigabits-per-second or Gbps) industry initiative, which leverages new standards and technology to dramatically increase speeds. In addition to delivering the fastest speeds, Comcast provides unmatched value to Xfinity Internet customers through: Superior WiFi coverage – WiFi coverage with the xFi Advanced Gateway that is WiFi 6-capable and can deliver speeds faster than a gig, and xFi Pod, which together creates a mesh network that reaches every corner of the home. Control connected devices – Using the Xfinity app, customers who lease an xFi Gateway have total control of their home network; manage device access, set parental controls, and pause WiFi. Advanced cybersecurity protection – xFi Advanced Security helps to protect all connected devices at the gateway level from malware and other cyber security threats. 4K streaming device with voice search – Xfinity Flex, a 4K streaming device with an award-winning voice remote to seamlessly watch and search for content from the Xfinity Stream app, Peacock, Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and other popular streaming services. Xfinity Mobile – Xfinity Internet customers can get Xfinity Mobile, which combines the nation’s best 5G network with the power to auto-connect to millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country. Starting at $45 for one line, the lowest entry price for 5G unlimited data in the market, unlimited pricing for Xfinity Mobile is $80 for two lines, $100 for three lines, and $120 for four lines ($30 per line). Peacock Premium and thousands of hours of free content – Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, delivering originals, libraries of hit TV shows like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation,” plus films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. Over the last decade, Comcast has invested nearly $30 billion to build an expansive, fiber-dense network that carries an immense amount of traffic and has demonstrated extraordinary performance throughout the pandemic. Comcast has doubled network capacity every 2.5 years to stay well ahead of demand and remains committed to investing in increased Internet connectivity. ABOUT COMCAST CORPORATION:Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast Amy Keiter +1 503-407-9109 amy_keiter@comcast.com Company Website https://corporate.comcast.com/

November 16, 2021 08:20 AM Pacific Standard Time

SmartCone and CITM build Smart City IoT Data Repository to support start ups and SMEs

SmartCone Technologies, Inc.

SmartCone Technologies, Canada’s leader in IoT (Internet of Things) solutions is proud to announce its technology partnership with the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM). SmartCone is working to build a database Architecture and Platform that will capture data from all Smart Mobility Networks, both 4G & 5G elements, Intelligent IoT Nodes, C-V2X device, IoT devices and other sensors installed on the Smart Mobility Networks. Currently, there are two Smart Mobility Network sites in operation within the City of Hamilton, a public testbed located on the Mountain in the City of Hamilton, referred to as the “ Urban Test Environment ” and a private testbed within McMaster Innovation Park, referred to as the “ Office Park Test Environment ”. CITM’s Smart Mobility R&D Network (SMN) and Smart City IoT Data Repository were built to support start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business clients with product development, R&D, and testing of smart mobility and transportation solutions. As one of three CITM technology partners, SmartCone’s hardware and software became an integral part of the SMN in 2020 and is also a key component of the data repository, available in November 2021. Clients can utilize these technological resources for free, gaining access to a complex test environment that includes both 4G/5G wireless connectivity, cloud storage, IoT/Compute at the Edge capability, and a V2X platform. CITM’s ultimate goal was to design and deliver a test environment providing clients with access to real-time and cumulative data to support the development and commercialization of new technologies. As part of the multi-test environment that also includes Nokia and iSmartWays technology, Smartcone sensors provide business clients with IoT sensor data from real-world urban intersections and roadways, and delivers true compute-at-the-edge capabilities. Richard Dunda, Director, CITM noted, “As one of three technology providers of our new multi-site test environment, Smartcone not only enables the infrastructure required to provide innovators with access to real-time data from the network and cumulative data from the repository, but also the ability to run applications in a cloud based environment, facilitating both remote and on-site, live roadside testing. We are thrilled to be working alongside Smartcone, an Ontario based company, to provide technical resources that further promote innovation in the autonomous transportation sector.” Jason Lee, CEO and Founder of SmartCone Technologies “SmartCone sees CITM as a strategic partner in the development of our technology ecosystem. They are strategically located in an area that provides mobility opportunities that cover the full span of transportation from roads, shipping ports and airports. This gives SmartCone an opportunity to really shine. Their vision, knowledge and experience in helping shape platform companies is also a valuable asset as SmartCone continues to break ground in new markets. On November 16, 2021, CITM and technology partners SmartCone, Nokia and iSmartWays, will hold an informative session to learn about Ontario’s first live, multi-site, 5G R&D test network that is available to help design, validate, and advance smart transportation and mobility products and technologies. Find out more and register for the event here. About CITM About the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility The Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) is an integral part of Innovation Factory and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and scale ups developing multi-modal and integrated smart mobility technology solutions. CITM provides business and technical advisory services, online training and learning opportunities via Academy@CITM, and access to a live multi-site test environment and data repository. www.citm.ca About SmartCone SmartCone Technologies Inc. (SCTI) is a unique data sensory company that commercializes new Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies powering a wide array of sensors, edge computing, sensor fusion and artificial intelligence (AI). TheSmartCone™ solutions have been used most recently in “ Return to Work ” solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as securing dangerous work sites, controlling bicycle lane traffic, managing vehicle fleets, smart warehouses, crowd control, and more. Visit us at www.thesmartcone.com Contact Details For more information, please contact Tenille Houston +1 343-804-0727 tenille@thesmartcone.com

November 15, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight: Eye-Net to Start Pilot Project with a Leading European Cellular Service Provider

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. (“Eye-Net” or “Eye-Net Mobile”), will begin a pilot project with a leading European cellular service provider. The cellular provider will test the software development kit (SDK) configuration and the performance of the Eye-Net Protect cellular-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) accident prevention solution and intends to demonstrate it to its business partners. Upon successful evaluation, the leading cellular service provider may offer the Eye-Net solution to its customers, including municipalities, as part of its 5G cellular network solutions suite. “We believe this pilot project indicates a growing interest from cellular companies in Eye-Net’s innovative technology, as another European cellular service provider has chosen to evaluate and conduct technological demonstrations of our solution in order to offer it as a use case for 5G cellular networks,” said Dror Elbaz, COO & Deputy CEO of Eye-Net Mobile. “Our hope is that this pilot will serve as a springboard for offering our solution to smart cities throughout Europe and eventually globally, improving the probability of preventing accidents and saving lives.” The Eye-Net Protect cellular-based V2X solution is designed to protect the most vulnerable road users in real time—including pedestrians, cyclists, scooter drivers and car drivers—by providing collision alerts when the road users have no direct line of sight. Eye-Net Protect is agnostic to cellular infrastructure and seamlessly adapts to the cellular network generation. For more information about Eye-Net Mobile, please visit www.eyenet-mobile.com, or follow the Company’s LinkedIn page, Eye-Net Mobile; Twitter, @EyeNetMobile1; and Instagram channel, Eyenetmobile1, the contents of which are not incorporated into this press release. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses that the cellular provider will test the SDK configuration and the performance of the Eye-Net Protect cellular-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) accident prevention solution and intends to demonstrate it to its business partners, that, upon a successful evaluation, the leading cellular service provider may offer the Eye-Net solution to its customers, including municipalities, as part of its 5G cellular network solutions suite, that it hopes that this pilot will serve as a springboard for offering its solution to smart cities throughout Europe and eventually globally and that Eye-Net Protect may increase the chances of preventing accidents and saving lives. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 30, 2021, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration, sensor fusion and dense 3D point cloud that can be applied to diverse markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

November 15, 2021 08:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

Why C-V2X Technology Is the Safety Solution Pedestrians Need

Qualcomm

Whether headed to work, school, the bus stop or to exercise, walking is a part of most people’s daily lives, making most everyone a pedestrian. In 2019 alone, 6,205 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. 1; that’s about one person every 85 minutes 2, up 27% since 2015, and accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities 2019 3. In support of National Pedestrian Safety Month, Qualcomm Technologies is bringing awareness to pedestrian safety and reminding drivers to stay alert every time they are behind the wheel. Designing safe transportation systems that prioritize people and use technology can accommodate for human error and can decrease the likelihood of serious injury or death to pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), developments in vehicle safety have saved 27,621 lives over the past 50 years 2. Below is a timeline that shows some key milestones in pedestrian safety. Cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), a wireless technology that allows vehicles to communicate directly with each other (V2V), roadside infrastructure (V2I), and pedestrians (V2P) can actively encourage safe behaviors among drivers and other road users. Not reliant on wide area networks, C-V2X supports real-time information sharing to inform safety applications, even in highly congested environments such as urban intersections. Designed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on the road, C-V2X facilitates new applications that can help to address the unique safety needs of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (VRUs). For example, a red-light violation warning could allow drivers to avoid crashes or reduce impact forces, helping to save lives and prevent serious injuries. C-V2X also does not need clear line-of-sight to work, helping to increase visibility for pedestrians even when drivers can’t see them. Smart intersections Roadside units (RSUs) equipped with C-V2X and sensors such as cameras and radar can use 5G network connectivity and send warnings to road users equipped with C-V2X, further enhancing active safety warnings. For example, a camera can detect a pedestrian intending to step into an intersection before signaled and broadcast an alert to all vehicles in the area to make drivers aware. Having real-time awareness of pedestrian locations helps to proactively anticipate and assist drivers who could otherwise be late to respond to impending dangers in their surroundings. This real-time awareness can also help road operators dynamically manage traffic flow to accelerate the arrival of emergency vehicles in the event of a crash. Qualcomm Technologies is proud to provide technology solutions that assist in achieving zero serious injuries and fatalities on our nation’s roadways. C-V2X technology is being used across the U.S. to demonstrate how smart cities and intersections have the potential to allow all people to get to their destination safely and seamlessly. The University of Michigan Transportation Institute (UMTRI) and Michigan DOT (MDOT) recently brought their Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program to the next level with a $9.9M award from the U. S. Department of Transportation, supporting a network of more than 20 smart intersections throughout the city and a fleet of vehicles that communicate using C-V2X. Learn more. The City of Peachtree Corners is demonstrating the benefits of C-V2X communications at their Curiosity Lab in Georgia, a real world setting that serves as a model for other municipalities as they look to deploy smart solutions and programs. Learn more. School bus boarding and alighting On October 6th, people from across the nation came together for National Walk to School Day to demonstrate the benefits of walking. Less predictable and slower moving, kids and teens can take more time to cross the street, making driver awareness and pedestrian visibility crucial in school zones. According to NHTSA, injuries and fatalities among school-age children often occur on the way to and from the bus stop, or outside the school bus. From 2010 to 2019, 23% of all pedestrians killed in school-transportation-related crashes were children 5 to 10 years old 2. Audi, Blue Bird, Fulton Co. School System, City of Alpharetta, Qualcomm Technologies and Temple, Inc. recently demonstrated the safety benefits C-V2X technology can bring to school zones. RSUs were mounted to flashing speed limit signs near a school zone where they sent a direct, low-latency signal to a connected Audi, which alerted the driver with a visual warning and audible signal to slow down. Similarly, when the Blue Bird school bus extended its stop arm, the RSU alerted oncoming traffic that children may be entering or exiting a school bus. The technology can warn drivers when they’re entering an active school zone or approaching a school bus, which can possibly help prevent some of the more than 25,000 injuries and 100 fatalities that occur in school zones and at school bus stops in the U.S. annually 4. Watch the video. Work zones Work zone warnings are another use case that demonstrates how C-V2X technology can help to anticipate and mitigate potential crashes between vehicles and people on roadways. Audi of America and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), working with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, American Tower and Qualcomm Technologies, have deployed C-V2X on roadways in northern Virginia to demonstrate enhanced safety for construction workers and motorists alike. In addition to providing robust, low-latency warnings to drivers, smart vests outfitted with C-V2X can also alert roadside workers near the boundary of their work zone when vehicles are approaching. Watch the video to learn more about how C-V2X is helping construction zones be safer for vulnerable road maintenance and construction crews. When integrated into vehicles, roadside infrastructure, and specialty equipment such as safety vests, C-V2X supports alerts that can keep all road users safer. Qualcomm Technologies is dedicated to providing technology solutions that support the transportation community in building safer roads globally. For more information about how C-V2X technology can help support VRU safety, please contact Praveen Singh directly at pravsing@qti.qualcomm.com. Learn more about our automotive solutions Visit www.nhtsa.gov for safety tips and more information on safe driving practices. 1. 2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2021 3. Source: FARS 2014 and 2018 Final File; Population – Census Bureau 4. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Qualcomm on 3blmedia.com

November 09, 2021 03:21 PM Eastern Standard Time

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How Smarter Industries Can Help Decarbonize Our Planet

Ericsson

There is no question that we humans are the main drivers of climate change. Due to the way we live, the way we consume and run our industries, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has been rising extensively since the Industrial Revolution and has now reached dangerous levels. According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) sixth assessment report, climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, and some trends are now irreversible. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the report is nothing less than a "code red for humanity" and that the climate crises poses an enormous financial risk to investment managers, asset owners and businesses. "These risks should be measured, disclosed and mitigated. I am asking corporate leaders to support a minimum international carbon price and align their portfolios with the Paris Agreement. The public and private sector must work together to ensure a just and rapid transformation to a net-zero global economy." “The public and private sector must work together to ensure a just and rapid transformation to a net-zero global economy." - António Guterres, UN Secretary-General Our ability to innovate a key factor On the other hand, we humans, and our ability to innovate and find solutions to seemingly invincible problems, are key to decarbonizing our planet and limiting the amount of global warming. In the technology sector, Ericsson is leading the way by describing how innovative network performance can reduce energy use. For example, in our Ericsson Radio System, we are set to achieve a 35 percent energy saving by 2022 compared to the legacy portfolio in 2016. We are also actively decreasing the company's own carbon footprint. In 2020, we had reduced our emissions by almost 60 percent compared to 2016, and by over 70 percent in comparison to 2012. This shows that halving the emissions in less than 10 years is completely possible. Nowadays, a winning business is increasingly defined by its capabilities to minimize its carbon footprint. Here, technology innovation plays an important role – adopting a smarter, more connected business model often brings energy efficiency as a side effect. Hot off the press is an MIT Technology Review Insights whitepaper "Decarbonizing industries with connectivity and 5G", zooming in on the energy, manufacturing, and transport sectors - all three big greenhouse gas-emitting industries, but where cellular infrastructure is paramount in driving down emissions. Ramp up decarbonizing with new technologies and 5G If the energy, manufacturing, and transport sectors succeed in halving their emissions by 2030, it would have a substantial impact on meeting the goals of the Paris agreement: to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. To reach this goal, the world must undergo a tremendous transformation in energy production, where 70 to 85 percent of all electricity generated must come from renewable sources. Today, only around 25 percent of global electricity comes from renewables, according to the online scientific publication Our World in Data. But we seem to be on the right track! A report from International Energy Agency, IEA, states that renewable sources of electricity such as wind and solar grew at their fastest rate in two decades in 2020, and are set to expand at a much faster pace in coming years than prior to the pandemic. They estimate that wind and solar photovoltaic systems, the rooftop solar you can see on homes and businesses, will contribute two-thirds of renewables growth. In China alone, this would account for almost half of the global increase in renewable electricity in 2021, followed by the United States, the European Union and India. But dependence on solar and wind sources also creates challenges for electricity producers. One is the network disturbances, as renewable power generation is erratic due to weather conditions. Electricity is also difficult to store, making it important for power companies to be able to balance generation with consumption. A third challenge mentioned in the MIT technology review whitepaper is the fact that renewable energy generation sources are small and widely dispersed. Here is where cellular connectivity and 5G can make a difference. It is a key enabler in the realization of the smart energy grid due to its improved speed, ultra-low latency (which measures how long a signal takes to go from its source to its receiver and back), and its ability to connect more devices at once. Thanks to 5G, the energy sector will be able to collect data in near real-time, helping them distribute energy in a much more effective, efficient, fast, and secure way. Coupled with advanced storage technology and Artificial Intelligence, AI, in the energy sector, this will allow energy suppliers to feed huge databases from smart sensors. As a result, they will know exactly when to distribute or redistribute power and in what exact amount, leading to a secure and stable power supply and energy savings for us consumers. Smarter energy options So, what is a smart grid? The term "smart grid" describes an electrical grid that's integrated with a computerized, two-way communication network. Older electrical grids send electrical power in one direction, from a power plant to homes and offices. A smart grid provides real-time feedback on system-wide operations, power interruptions and electrical use - back to the electrical plant and power grid operators. In this context, smart meter technology is a vital component, as smart meters have the potential to generate more energy-conscious consumers and businesses by encouraging people to better manage and reduce their energy consumption. Smart meters give us a much more accurate view of exactly when energy is used and where. This means that energy retailers will know in detail and in real-time how much energy to buy and sell, which helps the grid incorporate a higher percentage of renewable electricity. Smart meters also enable the so-called "time of use tariffs", which encourage customers to use energy at off-peak times or at times of maximum renewable generation. This might mean that smart meters can turn off household freezers for a short amount of time to reduce the peak or turn electric cars on to charge on a windy night. It might mean that batteries charge up on sunny days and release their power on still evenings. Using the intelligence and real-time data provided by a truly smart energy system, we can better match supply with demand and integrate more renewable energy sources such as wind and solar into the system. These forms of generating energy create less air pollution and emit significantly less CO2 into the atmosphere. It all begins with increasing efficiency and optimization The industrial sector is responsible for over 30 percent of the global total carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Exponential Roadmap report. If large industrial companies make significant changes, industry-related emissions could be cut by 50 percent by 2030. The fact is that material reuse and recycling could make the single biggest impact on reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector, potentially accounting for nearly half of emissions reductions by 2030. According to the MIT whitepaper, enterprises and industries must therefore redouble their decarbonizing efforts with speed and precision, and it all begins with increasing efficiency and optimization. By combining fiber-fast speeds, non-stop reliability, ultra-low-latency, and superior security – 5G has already set off a wave of innovation across industries. They are critical for businesses to advance their digital transformation and improve efficiencies such as reduced energy consumption and increased recycling efforts. The fact is that material reuse and recycling could make the single biggest impact on reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector, potentially accounting for nearly half of emissions reductions by 2030. So exactly how should manufacturers and industries go about making this change? Let me illustrate how 5G connectivity can drive down costs while lowering energy usage and mitigating climate change by highlighting Ericsson's 5G smart factory in Texas. Twice this year, this plant of ours was recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's lighthouse factories, meaning: manufacturing sites that serve as role models to the rest of the world in creating profitable economic growth without increasing its environmental footprint. Our factory in Texas, which produces 5G and advanced antenna system radios and primarily serves Ericsson 5G customers in North America, is equipped with fast and secure cellular connectivity to improve efficiency and optimize our production process. We use our Ericsson's Private Network to power autonomous mobile robots for quicker routing to move materials, for a real-time digital twin to identify where performance could be improved as well as Augmented Reality, AR, for our engineers to improve operations remotely. The factory, built with 98 percent of construction materials recycled or reused, is designed to reduce energy consumption by 24 percent, indoor water usage by 75 percent, and the factory runs on 100 percent renewable electricity. Due to the closeness to our US customers, the factory also helps us reduce emissions from product transportation – which is key to delivering on Ericsson's global goal to cut airborne supply from 30 to max 10 percent. Just imagine the impact on climate change if we can implement these solutions across the plus 10 million manufacturing sites globally! Collaboration a must The MIT whitepaper also emphasized the transport sector, representing around 16 percent of global total emissions. Cars are responsible for 90 percent of air pollution in cities and contain 1.4 tons of material on average, according to EIT Climate-KIC. At the end of a vehicle's life, little of this material is recovered and re-used. However, technological advancements and environmental concerns are now driving a rapid transformation in this sector. For the world to experience less than 1.5°C of global warming, the transport sector needs to reduce its absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030. In the same period, mobility demand is expected to increase by 70 percent globally. For the industry to decarbonize and prepare for this increased mobility demand, mass transit, usership instead of ownership, electrification and circularity will be crucial, as two-thirds of emissions come from shorter trips in cities. And with circularity, I mean using cars more efficiently, shifting to fleets and coordinating ecosystems such as logistics firms, public transport operators and individual drivers more effectively. At the core of this change is cellular connectivity and the capabilities of 5G. The challenge in the transport sector is that most transportation systems are still very siloed. To spur decarbonization and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, the thing called operational intelligence - the gathering of various data feeds representing ongoing business operations and related external factors - must be shared across ecosystems. The good news is that this is a fact that industry players are already acutely aware of. Early last year, the Circular Cars Initiative, CCI, was launched during World Economic Forum in Davos. It is a private/public sector collaboration that engages stakeholders along the automotive value chain, including material suppliers, fleet operators, re-manufacturers, recycles, data platforms and regulators. Their focus is on leveraging new technologies and business models to align the automotive industry with a scenario where all transportation is connected, autonomous, shared, and fossil-free. The joint partners have three focus areas: design for longevity through sharing and pooling concepts, improved materials management, and advanced re-manufacturing, which allows products to be reused rather than go to waste and supports a circular economy. Highly utilized, circular cars are estimated to reduce carbon emissions by up to 75 percent and resource consumption by up to 80 percent per passenger kilometer by 2030, according to a calculation by CCI. "No time for delay, no room for excuses" According to MIT, 5G and cellular technology could soon contribute to an exponential acceleration of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions by enabling increasingly interconnected supply chains and networks, improving data sharing, optimizing systems, and spurring operational efficiency. For the world to halt global warming and stimulate a shift to a sustainable, circular economy, stakeholders across industries and business verticals need to adopt an approach founded on transparency and collaboration. Cooperation is needed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as called for by Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum. That is why Ericsson is engaged in events such as the UN Climate Conference – an event that has become a meeting place for companies demanding more action. Because as UN Secretary-General António Guterres so rightly says: "There is no time for delay and no room for excuses. If we combine efforts now, we can still avert climate catastrophe." Now is the time to imagine how our decisions today can impact our children, grandchildren, and future generations. Let's take a moment to reflect upon what kind of future we want to leave behind for them, and what actions we will commit to make it happen. Read the MIT Technology Review Insights whitepaper "Decarbonizing industries with connectivity and 5G.” View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Ericsson on 3blmedia.com

November 09, 2021 09:26 AM Eastern Standard Time

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