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Funds For Learning Commends FCC Approval of E-rate Program Expansion to Support Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots

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New Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide with Off-Premises Connectivity for Students and Library Patrons

EDMOND, Okla., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve an expansion of the E-rate program to include support for off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services. This initiative intends to ensure that students and library patrons can access essential educational resources, even outside of school and library buildings, by providing funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services.

“Reliable internet access is fundamental to modern education, allowing students to participate fully in digital learning environments. This is a monumental step towards closing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all.”

In response, Funds For Learning issued the following statement from CEO John Harrington:

“We commend the FCC for working to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a connected world. The approval of this initiative represents a forward-thinking approach to the E-rate program, aligning it with the realities of today’s educational landscape. Learning extends outside the classroom or library to homes, while on the go, and in every community space. This move empowers schools and libraries to bridge the homework gap, providing students with the resources they need to succeed academically, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographical location.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital role of connectivity in education, and this decision makes it possible for more students and library patrons to gain internet access. Reliable internet access is fundamental to modern education, allowing students to participate fully in digital learning environments. This is a monumental step towards closing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all. Funds For Learning is committed to supporting this expansion and will continue to advocate for policies that enhance the effectiveness of the E-rate program.”

Additional details on the E-rate Program Expansion include:

Funding Allocation: The program will allocate funds based on a per-student and per-library location budget, ensuring equitable distribution of Wi-Fi hotspots and services.Wi-Fi Hotspots Only: Funding is limited to Wi-Fi hotspot hardware and services only, excluding support for cellular-enabled laptops and other multi-user wireless systems.Eligibility: Funds will be available for purchasing Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services for off-premises use, prioritizing on-premises equipment and services and incorporating various safeguards to ensure proper use and documentation.

In Funds For Learning’s 2023 E-rate Trends Report, 74% of respondents indicated that insufficient internet access to the homes of students or library patrons is a significant issue. Despite varying opinions on the best solutions, the report underscores a critical consensus among stakeholders on the urgent need for off-campus student internet access.

Funds For Learning will host a webinar on July 25th to discuss the application process, eligibility criteria, and how to maximize the benefits of the E-rate Program Expansion.

E-rate Program Expansion Webinar Details:

Date: July 25, 2024Time: 11:00 AM Eastern TimeRegistration:Link.

The Funds For Learning team is saving time for a handful of interviews on this topic over the next few days. To coordinate an interview, please contact madison.lee@finnpartners.com.

For more information on the E-rate Program and industry insights, please visit http://www.fundsforlearning.com/.

About Funds For Learning

Funds For Learning, LLC, is a compliance firm specializing in the federal E-rate funding program for schools and libraries. Funds For Learning supports E-rate stakeholders in all 50 states, helping them navigate the application process to receive support for internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity. To deliver applicant feedback to the Federal Communications Commission and Congress, Funds For Learning coordinates the annual E-Rate Trends Report. For more information, please visit https://www.fundsforlearning.com.

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Funds For Learning, Funds For Learning, 5748500483, madison.lee@finnpartners.com, https://www.fundsforlearning.com/

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Firstsource positioned as a ‘Leader’ in Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest Group

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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a leading global provider of specialist domain-led Business Process Services (BPS) and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has been positioned as a Leader in the Everest Group’s Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.

The Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix ® Assessment 2024 evaluated and classified 30 lending service providers based on their market impact, and vision, and capability, as well as scalability and client references into the three categories of Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants. Firstsource was positioned as a ‘Leader’ among service providers for achieving growth, despite challenging market conditions, offering a balanced range of services across the lending value chain—commercial, consumer, mortgage, and auto lending – providing a diverse set of clients with a complete experience, driving innovation, and investing to augment their Al-based in-house solutions suite.

Vivek Sharma, President – BFS, CMT, and Emerging Geos, Firstsource, shared, “Being recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment is a powerful validation of our focused strategy. We have deliberately chosen to limit our domains and deepen our expertise in those areas, and this recognition reinforces that commitment. Our comprehensive operations, supported by Collection and Lending Innovation Labs in the U.S. and U.K., leverage AI-driven solutions and a strategic global reach to enhance customer experience, drive operational excellence, and deliver innovation—all under one roof.

“As the lending services industry continues to evolve, our emphasis on innovation and value creation across the entire lending value chain positions us as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to future-proof their business. This acknowledgment highlights our role in driving the future of the industry and solidifies our leadership in delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients.”

Sahil Chaudhary, Practice Director, Everest Group, shared, “Firstsource’s impetus on innovation and digital solutions has helped it to drive growth, as well as making it a preferred BPS partner amid the challenging economic landscape in the lending operations market. Their well-diversified clientele across the lending value chain, combined with strategic investments in in-house AI-based solutions, has established it as a Leader in Everest Group’s Lending Services Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.”

To download a copy of the assessment, please visit: Firstsource Named a Global Leader by Everest Group Peak Matrix 2024 – Firstsource

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809) (Reuters: FISO.BO) (Bloomberg: FSOL:IN), is a specialized global business process services partner, providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, and other diverse industries. With an established presence in the US, the UK, India, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and the Philippines, we make it happen for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our real-world practitioners work collaboratively to deliver future-focused outcomes. (www.firstsource.com)

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TRIBIT will launch its 200W Bluetooth Speaker StormBox Blast 2 in mid-October

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This time, immerse yourself in the music, live for live

NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TRIBIT, a global audio brand, targets the mid-October launch of the upgraded StormBox Blast 2 portable Bluetooth speaker. Following on from the success of its predecessor, StormBox Blast, the StormBox Blast 2 now has upgraded features including a higher IP67 waterproof rating, Bluetooth 5.4 and a huge 200W output power.

Explosive 200W* Output 

Featuring an 80W subwoofer with diamond reinforcement ribs, dual 45W mid-range drivers, and two 15W silk dome tweeters, the StormBox Blast 2 delivers precise beats and notes. Its 2.1 channel design, powered by two advanced Ti amplifiers, ensures balanced and dynamic sound, while dual large passive radiators enhance the bass for deeper resonance.
*AC Power: 200W; Battery Power: 180W

Fun & Interactive Karaoke

Host a karaoke party with the TRIBIT speaker which boasts the professional-grade karaoke function with an adjustable Reverb effect! Supporting dual wired or wireless microphone connections, this party speaker enables you to sing solo or in a duet. Better still, state-of-the-art Bluetooth 5.4 ensures an optimal listening experience with TWS connectivity. What’s more fun than getting friends or family together for a good old sing song?

Customized Dynamic Lighting

The StormBox Blast 2 also features customizable dynamic lighting for a fantastic light show! The speaker can be synced to the pulse and rhythm of the song playing or users can pick a favorite color in the TRIBIT App to add a stunning touch to bars, weddings, festivals, and everything in between.

Unstoppable 30hrs Playtime

Worried about the tunes suddenly stopping mid-event? The StormBox Blast 2 has a 30-hour playtime to ensure there’s enough power to keep party goers dancing into the night! Thanks to the colossal battery capacity, the speaker can also be used to charge phones or other electric gadgets to be certain nothing will run out of juice!

About TRIBIT:

Back in 2017, TRIBIT was born with one singular focus: to inspire outdoor exploration while embracing the beauty of nature and the magic of sound. Just like stepping into a journey where melodies of innovation resonate with your soul, TRIBIT decodes the music mystery with the notes of “do re mi”.

We strive to make high-quality audio accessible to all, orchestrating auditory brilliance. So now turn up the volume on your TRIBIT and treat yourself with better beats!

Contact:
Miriam Lin
media@tribit.com 

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Linglong’s European Factory Has Achieved Mass Production

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BELGRADE, Serbia, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the middle of September, 2024, Linglong International Europe d.o.o., the first Chinese tire factory in Europe, officially started mass production. Another important project in Linglong Tire’s “7+5” global strategic blueprint has come to fruition, and the global strategic layout has started a new journey!

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić led government departments at all levels, together with Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming, industry authorities, well-known experts from universities, as well as Linglong’s global partners and media friends, to attend this grand event.

Since its launch in 2019, Linglong Europe has attracted global attention with its grand blueprint of a total investment of US$990 million and an annual production capacity of 13.62 million high-performance radial tires.

During its construction, Linglong’s European factory has deeply integrated cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, mobile sensing, industrial big data, and industrial robots. It is committed to becoming a benchmark for tire production that is safe, environmentally friendly, intelligent, automated, and green, and becoming one of the leading digital factories in the global tire industry. It has achieved full automation and digital management from the warehousing of raw materials to the delivery of finished products, greatly improving product quality and production efficiency.

Furthermore, the “green, clean, civilized, and lean” new factory model advocated by Linglong Europe will lead the industry towards a more environmentally friendly, efficient, and intelligent direction.

During their in-depth visit to the production workshops of Linglong Europe, the visiting leaders and guests all expressed sincere admiration for the factory’s high level of intelligence, unanimously acknowledging it as a model in the tire manufacturing industry that they have personally witnessed, and an “incredible factory” beyond their imagination in terms of intelligence. President Vučić emphasized during his visit, “It’s unbelievable and incredible. I feel so proud and happy.”

With the official mass production of its European project, Linglong has taken an important step in its globalization strategy in the European market. The factory will provide European and surrounding market users with an excellent driving experience through high-performance products featuring green, low-carbon, low rolling resistance, and strong handling capabilities, as well as superior services. This milestone achievement not only promotes the construction and improvement of Linglong’s overseas OE system, but also significantly enhances the competitiveness and influence of Chinese tire makers in the global market.

In August 2024, with the Linglong Europe developing rapidly, Linglong announced the launch of the Linglong Phase II expansion project in Europe. After the expansion project is completed, it will add an annual production of 1.1 million high-performance radial tires of various types, including 800,000 sets of commercial vehicle tires, 50,000 sets of engineering radial tires, 150,000 sets of agricultural radial tires, 100,000 sets of retreaded tires, and liquid reclaimed rubber, photovoltaic power generation and other projects.

At the mass production ceremony, Linglong Tire signed an additional investment memorandum with the Serbian government. The signing of this agreement is not only a full affirmation of the previous cooperation results, but also lays the foundation for the smooth progress of the European Linglong expansion project.

In the future, Linglong Tire will take the project’s mass production as an opportunity, aim at the high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road” between China and Serbia, strengthen compliance operations and safety production management, and promote future project construction with high standards and strict requirements. At the same time, the company will actively fulfill its social responsibilities, establish an excellent corporate culture image, and contribute more to promoting China-Serbia economic and trade cooperation to a higher level and promoting Chinese manufacturing to the world stage!

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