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Brisanet teams up with Microsoft to expand Internet coverage in the Northeast
Brisanet Telecom has partnered with Microsoft to expand its network infrastructure and bring connectivity to the Brazilian Northeast . It is estimated the project will impact around 11 million people ,
supporting the social and economic development of the region . It will last for three years and will bring connectivity to rural and urban areas in the Northeast of Brazil . Coverage will be focused mainly on schools , basic health units , community centers , associations , farmers and less privileged areas .
The initiative aims to increase high-speed Internet coverage and support the sustainable development of the region , through digital access such as : digital literacy , telemedicine , access to technology and job creation , in addition to promoting economic opportunities for the most vulnerable populations .
Roberto Nogueira , Brisanet ’ s CEO , said : “ Providing quality access to all Northeasterners is a challenging plan , but one that is part of Brisanet ’ s purpose . This partnership with Microsoft directly contributes to our search for technological development in the region , in order to impact the social and economic area of several cities in the Northeast . We are taking opportunities and investments through digital inclusion , moving the economy and creating jobs .”
German Otalora , leader of the Microsoft Airband initiative for Latin America , said : “ By working with Brisanet to extend highspeed Internet access to 11 million people , we are making significant progress toward Microsoft ’ s global commitment to expand highspeed Internet access to 250 million people by the end of 2025 and narrowing the digital divide .”
CDW recognized as Americas partner of the Year at Pure Storage partner forum
CDW was recognized by Pure Storage as its ‘ Americas Partner of the Year ’ during the organization ’ s annual
Global Partner Forum . This annual award is presented to a Pure Storage partner organization located in North or South America that exceeds target goals for sales , new customer acquisition and market share growth for Pure Storage ’ s storage and data management solutions during the previous year .
“ The success of our partners is the success of Pure . As a 100 % channel-centric company , we prioritize providing our partners with resources that make their lives easier , while empowering them to exceed their goals and business expectations ,” said Wendy Stusrud , Vice President of Global Partner Sales for Pure Storage .
“ Congratulations to all of this year ’ s Global Partner Forum award winners . We ’ re honored to work with innovative and resilient organizations across the channel , and excited to see the progress we will make together this year .”
CDW has also been honored three times at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise ( HPE ) 2023 Partner Growth Summit .
The company was named Global Solution Provider of the Year and North America Solution Provider of the Year by HPE and was also recognized as Consulting Partner of the Year by Zerto , a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company .
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