Cox Communications has unveiled a new pilot program with the city of Las Vegas to deploy one of the first Managed Private Networks (MPN) launched by a U.S. city to facilitate Smart City use cases. Together, Cox and the city will leverage Citizens' Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to power Smart City solutions that deliver insights into visitor attendance and after-hours … [Read more...] about One of Nation’s First City-Led Managed Private Network Initiatives Launched by Cox With City of Las Vegas
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Restarting TechnologyThe Future Flickers Into View
Faced with a bulky office computer, any technician worth their salt begins by telling the frustrated user to try turning the computer off, then back on again. But how will that strategy work when it’s the entire tech economy that’s turned off, then back on again, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane? The screen is flickering to life, and while the picture of the … [Read more...] about Restarting Technology
Cox Permanently Increases Speed to 50 Mbps for Its Connect2Compete Low-Cost Internet Program
Cox permanently increases speed to 50 Mbps for its Connect2Compete low-cost internet program Company also offers Federal subsidy for internet service through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Cox Communications has announced that the increased internet download speed introduced at the onset of COVID-19 for its low-cost internet package Connect2Compete is now … [Read more...] about Cox Permanently Increases Speed to 50 Mbps for Its Connect2Compete Low-Cost Internet Program
City of Las Vegas Launches Smart Curbside Management Corridor with Cox
IoT Business Line of Cox Begins Pilot Traffic Management Solutions for a Safer Downtown LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – Cox Communications announced it has initiated a pilot partnership with the city of Las Vegas to trial its smart curbside management solution from Cox2M, aimed at reducing downtown traffic congestion. The goal of the Las Vegas pilot is to reduce traffic … [Read more...] about City of Las Vegas Launches Smart Curbside Management Corridor with Cox
Education OutlookBig Issues and Hard Work for K-12
A whiteboard on the wall in the office of Dr. Kristen McNeill reminds visitors — and McNeill — to exercise patience and grace each day. The message is likely to be needed in coming months as schools around Nevada work through a multitude of issues to get on their feet after the COVID-19 pandemic, said McNeill, superintendent of the Washoe County School District (WCSD). “We’re … [Read more...] about Education Outlook
Cox Supports AFAN and LGBTQ Center of So. Nevada in Recognition of World Aids Day
In honor of World AIDS Day and Cox's commitment to equality and diversity, the company donated $10,000 to AFAN - Aid for AIDS of Nevada and $10,000 to the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, serving the LGBTQ+ community of Southern Nevada. For information on these nonprofits, visit afanlv.org and thecenterlv.org. … [Read more...] about Cox Supports AFAN and LGBTQ Center of So. Nevada in Recognition of World Aids Day
Cox Donates $100,000 to the Salvation Army
Cox Communications recently presented $100,000 and 100 frozen turkeys to The Salvation Army to help the nonprofit provide support to Southern Nevada families in need. “Cox has been an amazing community partner of The Salvation Army for years, and we are extremely grateful for their support, especially this holiday season with so many facing food and housing insecurity due to … [Read more...] about Cox Donates $100,000 to the Salvation Army
Cox Honors Four Southern Nevadans This Hispanic Heritage Month
Cox Communications is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, 2020, by honoring four Southern Nevadans who are making a difference in our community. Honorees include Nevada Senator Yvanna Cancela; East Career and Technical Academy Principal Darlin Delgado; Cox Director of Human Resources Nileen Knoke and Salvation Army Director of Social … [Read more...] about Cox Honors Four Southern Nevadans This Hispanic Heritage Month
Cox and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Partner to Award Grants to Support Clark County School District Teachers Engaged in Virtual Teaching
Cox and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation have teamed up to help support Clark County School District (CCSD) educators with grants that upgrade their technology as they teach students through distance learning. Cox will provide selected teachers with complimentary high-speed internet service for up to nine months to cover the 2020-2021 school year. The Vegas Golden … [Read more...] about Cox and the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Partner to Award Grants to Support Clark County School District Teachers Engaged in Virtual Teaching
Cox Donates $135,100 in Protective Masks to UMC
Cox Communications donated $135,100 in protective masks to University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. The donation comes from the James M. Cox Foundation and includes 45,000 filtered and 25,000 surgical masks for COVID-19 emergency response efforts. “COVID-19 remains a major concern in Nevada and particularly Clark County,” said Cox Business Vice President … [Read more...] about Cox Donates $135,100 in Protective Masks to UMC
Annual Cox Back-To-School Fair Goes Virtual for 2020
The annual Cox Back-To-School Fair, the longest running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada is going virtual for 2020. The online fair address is www.coxbacktoschoolfair.com and the site is filled with information and resources for students and families. Cox worked with community partners and organizations to provide the same quality and quantity of … [Read more...] about Annual Cox Back-To-School Fair Goes Virtual for 2020
Cox Donates Surplus of Protective Shoe Covers to UMC
Cox Communications has donated 5,000 protective shoe covers to UMC. A brief handoff took place Friday afternoon between Cox technicians and UMC staff while observing social distancing and crowd guidelines. The donation is a result of an update to Cox’s procedures last week and in response to the Vegas Chamber’s call to its members … [Read more...] about Cox Donates Surplus of Protective Shoe Covers to UMC
Cox Announces Plans to Support Residential Customers in Need during Coronavirus Pandemic
Company is increasing speeds, offering free technical support and implementing additional resources to its low-income service for those in greatest need ATLANTA - Cox announced additional plans to support residential customers during the coronavirus pandemic. Cox is upgrading internet speeds for select residential packages and implementing a variety of other changes to … [Read more...] about Cox Announces Plans to Support Residential Customers in Need during Coronavirus Pandemic
Teen and Youth Cox Innovation Labs open at Southern Highlands Boys & Girls Club
Cox Communications has donated and installed two Cox Innovation Labs at the Southern Highlands Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, located at 10900 Southern Highlands Pkwy., in Las Vegas. The Teen Cox Innovation Lab and Youth Cox Innovation Lab include laptop and desktop computers, furniture, software, virtual reality headsets, podcast station, 3D printer, … [Read more...] about Teen and Youth Cox Innovation Labs open at Southern Highlands Boys & Girls Club
Cox Communications Marks 20 Years of Giving to the Salvation Army
The 1,500 employees of Cox Communications, Las Vegas have supported The Salvation Army each November/December with a food drive since 1999. Earlier this month, 15,000 non-perishable food donations were collected and made available to clients of The Salvation Army through HOPE Pantry located in their Family Services offices, 1581 N. Main Street. Food insecure families are able … [Read more...] about Cox Communications Marks 20 Years of Giving to the Salvation Army
Coming Up…Multiple Generations in the Workplace
Nevada businesses are operating in a unique era. People are living longer, healthier lives, and therefore they’re not leaving the workforce as soon as they once did. As a result, there are currently four generations working together, bringing unique strengths to the workplace, as well as new challenges. In some ways, people working together are simply people working … [Read more...] about Coming Up…
Helping Our Brothers and Sisters Receives $25K from Cox Charities Golf Tournament
Cox Charities, the fundraising arm of Cox Communications, Las Vegas, donated $50,000 in proceeds from its annual golf tournament to Helping Our Brothers and Sisters and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The Cox Charities Golf Tournament, presented by Findlay Automotive Group, was held at TPC Summerlin. Helping Our Brothers and Sisters, HOBS, is a nonprofit dedicated to … [Read more...] about Helping Our Brothers and Sisters Receives $25K from Cox Charities Golf Tournament
Cox Technology Center Opens at the Shade Tree
Cox Communications, Las Vegas has donated and installed a Cox Technology Center at The Shade Tree, a 24-hour accessible shelter designed to specifically meet the needs of women and women with children in crisis. “The simple dignity of having a place to safely work on a computer to create a resume, conduct research and connect to resources is tremendously meaningful for the … [Read more...] about Cox Technology Center Opens at the Shade Tree
Cox Technology Center Now Open at the Salvation Army
**PRESS RELEASE** Cox Communications has donated and installed a Cox Technology Center at The Salvation Army’s Owens Social Services Campus, located at 35 West Owens Ave. The Cox Technology Center at The Salvation Army, valued at approximately $10,000, is part of the organization’s Vocational Training Program and provides program participants and other shelter residents … [Read more...] about Cox Technology Center Now Open at the Salvation Army
Gorman Sophomore Defines American Experience to Win National Student Competition
WASHINGTON D.C. and LAS VEGAS - C-SPAN’s award-winning, state-of-the-art, 45-foot customized Bus will visit Bishop Gorman High School on April 10 at 9:45 a.m. PT to honor sophomore Zander Clifton for his third place win in C-SPAN’s StudentCam, an annual national student video documentary competition. In partnership with Cox Las Vegas, C-SPAN will present a StudentCam … [Read more...] about Gorman Sophomore Defines American Experience to Win National Student Competition