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Verizon showcases 5G innovations for healthcare at HIMSS 2023 in Chicago from April 17-21.

Verizon Business will demonstrate its healthcare solutions at Booth #4048, highlighting how 5G and reliable connectivity can revolutionize care delivery. Scott Lawrence, Senior VP, noted the importance of partnerships with healthcare organizations to enhance diagnostics and treatment. Key offerings include a connected hospital framework, AI chatbots for patient engagement, and advanced telehealth solutions. Demonstrations will feature augmented reality in surgery and intelligent collaboration tools for first responders, reinforcing Verizon's role in the digital transformation of healthcare.

Verizon is waiving call, text, and data charges for postpaid customers in Arkansas, impacted by recent tornadoes, from April 3 to May 3, 2023. This initiative aims to support residents as they recover from severe weather, alleviating concerns about mobile device usage during this challenging time. Customers in affected Arkansas zip codes will see automatic credits for any overages incurred once their billing cycles close. Verizon's Vice President of Consumer Sales expressed commitment to aiding those in need. Additionally, customers can donate to relief efforts for tornado victims via text.

Verizon announced the inaugural Small Business Digital Ready Summit to take place in San Diego on April 13, 2023. This all-day event aims to support small business owners through networking opportunities and educational workshops. In partnership with Luminary, the summit will connect participants with local entrepreneurs and industry experts. The initiative is part of Verizon's commitment to support 1 million small businesses by 2030 as outlined in their Citizen Verizon plan. Additionally, from now until May 12, 2023, small businesses can apply for a $10,000 grant by completing requirements in the Digital Ready program.

Verizon Business has appointed Jonathan Nikols as Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise, Americas, effective immediately. He will focus on evolving the enterprise segment while reporting to Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer. Nikols brings nearly two decades of industry experience, including leadership roles at HP, AT&T, and Polycom. He aims to drive growth and innovation in 5G connectivity and solutions for enterprise customers. Verizon generated $133.6 billion in revenues in 2021, positioning itself as a leader in technology and communications services.

Verizon has secured a significant contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) valued at over $2 billion to develop and maintain the agency's next-generation communications infrastructure. This 15-year agreement will support mission-critical applications across the National Airspace System (NAS), enhancing air traffic management for over 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers daily. The new enterprise network will improve dynamic service provisioning, security, and user experience while replacing the older FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure contract.

Verizon Business has been awarded a 5-star rating in CRN’s 2023 Partner Program Guide, recognizing its commitment to channel partnerships for over 5,000 partners in the Verizon Partner Network. This annual guide evaluates vendors on various criteria including training, support, and marketing resources. Wendy Taccetta, SVP of Small & Medium Business Solutions, emphasized the company’s focus on providing tools and resources to drive partners’ success. In 2022, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion, underlining its strong market position as a leading technology and communications provider.

Verizon has recently completed significant upgrades to its network in Grand Rapids, MI, enhancing coverage and capacity. Key improvements include the deployment of seven new macro and eight small cell sites, resulting in 74% of the population now covered by 5G Ultra Wideband. The addition of C-band spectrum will increase capacity from 100 MHz to 200 MHz, providing faster speeds and accommodating more users. RootMetrics reports that Verizon is unbeaten in all performance categories within the city, with median download speeds rising by 210% to peak at 410 Mbps.

Verizon Public Sector has secured a significant $2.5 billion task order under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program to modernize data and voice technology for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This 12-year contract, initiated in August 2020, is projected to save HHS approximately $700 million over its lifespan. The EIS task order streamlines contracts, enhancing efficiency and serving as a model for future federal contracts. HHS's swift adoption of the EIS demonstrates its strong contracting capabilities and showcases a significant advancement in federal communications infrastructure.