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Last week, @Google announced plans to invest up to $50 million in African early- and growth-stage startups via its Africa Investment Fund, ramping up efforts to support more businesses on the continent.
Google sets up $50M fund to invest in African startups
Google plans to invest up to $50 million in African early- and growth-stage startups via its Africa Investment Fun...
techcrunch.com
.@Facebook renewed its ambitions to connect the world by outlining its plans to bring speedy internet access to hard-to-reach places.
Facebook Renews Its Ambitions to Connect the World
The social media behemoth outlines plans to bring speedy internet access to hard-to-reach places.
www.wired.com
As part of its effort to bring 100-gig service to the Mid-Atlantic region, @comcast Business launched a $28 million project to expand its network across four states.
Comcast Business drops $28M on network upgrades in 4 states
Comcast Business revealed a two-year $28 million project to expand its network across four Mid-Atlantic states is we...
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.@okta announced that the company had reached 100 percent renewable electricity for its global offices and employees’ work-from-home consumption in fiscal year 22, and launched the Dynamic Work Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Study
Okta reaches 100% renewable Electricity for global offices
Dynamic work environment shows per employee emissions reduced twenty-one percent – Okta reaches its renewable electricity goal ahead of target
sustainabilitymag.com
The Labor Department awarded @Verizon $887 million to substantially modernize its legacy communications and information technology capabilities.
Labor Department Awards Verizon $887M to Radically Revamp IT Backbone
No other Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions selections are planned by the department.
www.nextgov.com
With an 80 percent increase in female drivers this year, @Uber partnered with Dress for Success to provide women who work for the company with career resources and workshops.
Uber partners with Dress for Success to help women further their careers
Officials with Uber said they've seen an 80% increase in female drivers since the start of the year.
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