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Comcast Remains Dedicated to Closing the Digital Divide

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For more than a decade, Comcast has been dedicated to closing the digital divide. Achieving digital equity is at the heart of the work we do because we know how life-changing a reliable home Internet connection can be in today’s digital economy. Broderick D.

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Celebrating Women's History Month and Digital Safety

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The unique Surf Smart badge program, started in 2011, was designed to address issues like this and has already reached over 350,000 Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in over 44 countries. Drive digital innovation and accessibility by using WAGGGS’ brand-new global digital community platform, Campfire. Expand Surf Smart 2.0

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Comcast Awards More Than $4.3 Million in 2022 To Advance Digital Adoption, Skills Training in Philadelphia

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million in grants in 2022 to 30 nonprofit organizations across Philadelphia that support digital adoption and skills training for residents. Each organization offers programming aimed at connecting residents and businesses in Philadelphia to the Internet and building digital skills. Benefits Data Trust.

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Inclusion Requires Interoperability: Why All Digital Financial Services Should be Interoperable

James Militzer

While advances in technology bring new opportunities for efficiency and growth, if we’re not careful, these advances can leave behind those with fewer resources who cannot access these new tools, exacerbating the digital divide that still persists around the world. Briana Marbury is the President and CEO of the Interledger Foundation.

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FedEx Helps Small Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape

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Since 2011, Lola Snacks has given back to local community food banks by donating their healthy energy bars to support local anti-hunger organizations. However, she did not stop there. This year, the company has committed to a goal of producing net zero waste without buying wind or solar offsets.

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Leveraging Digital Resources and Training for Small Business Growth and Community Benefit: The Power of Small Business

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In 2011, AEO found that if one in three microbusinesses were to each hire a single employee, the U.S. In today’s digitized economy, there is a low barrier to entry to becoming self-employed, and the option offers an attractive path toward financial independence for those seeking a flexible alternative to traditional employment.

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Innovating for the Future: How to Future-Proof Supply Chains To Craft More Efficient, Agile and Sustainable Logistics Solutions

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For example, after the 2011 earthquake in Japan, Orkestra notes that Toyota revamped its supply chain, diversifying its suppliers to recover more quickly from subsequent disasters. By connecting every link in the chain—from procurement to distribution—companies can achieve real-time visibility and anticipate disruptions before they escalate.