Verizon Business, in collaboration with Nokia, is heading to
Chicago to showcase the latest technologies driving business
innovation and powering business growth at the first Innovation
Session of 2024. This invite-only event will follow a curated
program highlighting the transformative impact of 5G and other
applications through immersive demonstrations of current and
forward-looking use cases.
“We’re excited to bring our Innovation Sessions back to Soldier
Field, showcasing Verizon Business’ commitment to pioneering
advancements in connectivity,” said Jonathan Nikols, SVP, Global
Enterprise Americas, Verizon Business. “Our upcoming Innovation
Session in Chicago serves as a platform to explore the
transformative potential of next-generation technology,
demonstrating how our solutions drive innovation across various
industries. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with our
latest technologies firsthand, experiencing the power of
connectivity to redefine experiences.”
At the iconic Soldier Field, Verizon Business is transforming
its Innovation Sessions, which have brought together business
leaders across the US over the past two years, to reflect its
commitment to fostering innovation across various technologies
beyond 5G. These sessions will continue to serve as a hub for
industry and public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, and small
business owners to explore groundbreaking solutions.
Guest speakers will include Derek Mayer, Deputy Special Agent in
Charge, Chicago Field Office, US Secret Service; Christopher Amon,
Special Agent in Charge, Chicago Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Justin Stahl, VP of Information
Technology & Information Security Officer, Chicago Bears; Duane
DeVries, Chief, Bureau of Counterterrorism, Chicago P.D.; Julie
Giese, President, NASCAR Chicago Street Course; Scott Lawrence,
Chief Product Officer, Verizon Business; Jonathan Nikols, Senior
Vice President, Global Enterprise Americas, Verizon Business;
Maggie Hallbach, President of Verizon Frontline; Danny Johnson,
Director of Product Marketing, Verizon Business; David De
Lancellotti, Senior Vice President, Private Wireless Global Sales,
Nokia; and Jason Elliott, Head of Strategic Marketing, Nokia.
On-site demonstrations will include Real-time Communications, 5G
Connected Devices, ThingSpace Sense, 5G Warehouse Automation,
Verizon Business Assistant, and more.
"We're delighted to join forces with Verizon Business for this
year's Innovation Session at Soldier Field,” said; David De
Lancellotti, Vice President of Enterprise Campus Edge Business at
Nokia. "Nokia’s market-leading private wireless and industrial edge
solutions are enabling enterprises with a range of Industry 4.0 use
cases. Partnering with Verizon Business underscores our shared
commitment to driving technological innovation and unlocking the
full potential of connectivity solutions. Together, we are
pioneering the power of advanced networks like 5G, showcasing how
these innovations are contributing to the digitalization of an
array of industries and transforming the way we live, work, and
connect. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our
partnership, and we're excited to demonstrate the tangible impact
of our joint efforts at this iconic venue."
The event will be held at Soldier Field located at 1410 S.
Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 on May 1, featuring
prominent executives including Scott Lawrence, Chief Product
Officer, Verizon Business and Jonathan Nikols, Senior Vice
President, Global Enterprise Sales - Americas, Verizon
Business.
Visit Verizon Innovation Sessions to learn more.
Verizon’s Commitment to ChicagoOver the last
decade, working through nonprofit partners and a suite of programs
and resources, Verizon Innovative Learning supports digital equity
and inclusion within education for under-resourced communities
across the country.
Additionally, all educators and students have access to Verizon
Innovative Learning HQ, our free next-gen online education portal
that provides XR content, professional development, and lesson
plans. To date, Verizon Innovative Learning has reached over 7
million students. In Chicago in particular, Verizon Innovative
Learning has reached 6 schools and over 17K students.
Verizon also offers free online resources through Verizon Small
Business Digital Ready, designed to help SMBs grow their business,
including learning courses, 1:1 coaching, webinars, virtual and
in-person networking events with industry experts on topics ranging
from customer care, employee experience, pivoting business during
changing economic conditions and leveraging social media for
growth. There are over 12,000 small businesses in Chicago that are
Small Business Digital Ready users.
Through Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business
plan, Verizon has a goal to provide 10 million youths with digital
skills training by 2030 and to support 1 million small businesses
with digital skills training by 2030.
Supporting first responders who serve
IllinoisLast year alone, the Verizon Frontline Crisis
Response Team responded to nearly 80 separate requests for
mission-critical communications support from close to 50 different
public safety agencies in Illinois, including those in and around
the Chicago metropolitan area, delivering 300 Verizon Frontline
solutions to Illinois first responders on the front lines.
During 2023, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team helped
enable mission-critical communications capabilities for first
responders during emergency situations across the nation by
delivering nearly 7,100 Verizon Frontline devices and
solutions.
These solutions ranged from mobile hotspots, routers and smart
devices to deployable satellite solutions, such as Satellite
Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs) and more.
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand,
emergency assistance during crisis situations to government
agencies and first responders on a 24/7 basis. This support is
provided at no cost to local agencies and represents a continuation
of Verizon Frontline’s 30-year commitment to partnering with public
safety.
Putting Chicago residents in charge With
Verizon’s myPlan, customers can pay for only what they need.
Everyone gets to customize their own plan, so each person or family
member gets what they want and everyone can save. Pick your plan.
Pick your perks. It’s that simple.
And customers get even more value when
they combine myPlan with Verizon 5G Home Internet. 5G Home Internet
offers broadband connectivity using Verizon’s 5G wireless network,
providing ultra-fast internet that's ready for what comes next.
With our 5G Home Internet, which starts at $35 per month with Auto
Pay and select 5G mobile plans, there are no long-term contracts,
no data caps or hidden fees. For customers looking to learn more
about bundling their home internet and mobile plans, visit:
https://www.verizon.com/discounts/phone-home-internet-bundle/
Verizon is committed to providing
households access to high-quality connectivity and reliable home
internet without data caps, and does not believe that income should
be a barrier to accessing it. With Verizon Forward, qualifying
customers can access Verizon Home Internet for as low as $20 per
month and a new, limited-time offer brings the cost down even
further. Learn more about Verizon Forward and the offer here:
https://www.verizon.com/discounts/verizon-forward/.
About the Innovation Sessions Verizon’s
Innovation Sessions 2024 launches in Chicago with additional
upcoming events in New York City in June, Washington, D.C. in
September, and a final stop in Los Angeles in December. The events
cover a range of themes, including Managed Venue, Fixed Wireless
Access, Private 5G, and Mobile Edge Compute.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in
2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and
communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a
presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0
billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services
and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, and security.
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