IT & Networking News

» Technologies Making Huge Impacts on the Global Power Market
By: Joey Shorter, Ph.D.  Executive Director ELECTRI Foundation and NECA Director of Research Some people believe there will be little change to the worlds’ energy mix over the next...

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» Governor Jeb Bush Joins Vertical Bridge Board of Directors

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Bridge, the largest private owner and manager of communication towers and locations in the United States, today announced the appointment of Governor Jeb Bush to its Board of Directors. Governor Bush will serve as an independent...

» Construction Employers Group Hails Specialty Trades' Role in Job Growth
With the February jobs report that came out earlier this month showing more encouraging signs of growth, the Construction Employers of America highlighted the strength in the performance of the...

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» First Orion Remains Leading Source for Providing Call Complaint Data to the FTC

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Orion today announced its users filed 31% of all call complaints last year, according to the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Sentinel Network Report. Visit here for the full FTC report. PrivacyStar is the...

» ProsperWorks Adds Cloud Communications Functionality To Its Google-Based CRM

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ProsperWorks (www.prosperworks.com), the #1 recommended CRM solution for Google, today launched in-app cloud communications functionality through its integration with RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of enterprise cloud...

» SuperCom Wins Electronic Monitoring Contract in North America
NEW YORK, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (SPCB), a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, Public Safety, Healthcare, and Finance sectors is pleased to announce that it, together with and through its local partner, has secured a contract offering Supercom's...

» NECAPAC Update 3/10/17
Congratulations to the San Francisco Chapter on reaching its 2017 NECAPAC goal! Special thanks to San Francisco Chapter’s Jim Young of Young Electric for renewing his PLC membership! Personal...

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» Get the LG K20 V on Verizon today

NEW YORK, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking for a larger smartphone that still has a sleek and stylish design, you can now get the new LG K20 V from Verizon. The K20 V is available in Verizon stores and online for $168 retail price (or $99.99 with a new two-year...

» BlueParrott Inaugural Survey Reveals Top Driving Distractions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueParrott® (a brand of VXi Corporation), a leading provider of Bluetooth®  headsets for high-noise environments and the #1 headset manufacturer for the professional trucker market, today announced results of its first-ever BlueParrott Drive...

» NECA Launches Events App for 3 National Meetings
The app will automatically update with each new year’s information--download once, get all three apps on your device.

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» MetTel Brings in Former Ingram, BT Global Services Channel Executive to Expand Business Partner Ecosystem

NEW YORK, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MetTel, a fast-growing communications solution provider for businesses, has recruited channel veteran Bryan Hagedon to expand the company's business partner channel in the US West region. Hagedon will be based in Southern California where he will...

» Fleet Complete acquires BigRoad

Fleet Complete will lead the hours-of-service and electronic logging device compliance market with the acquisition of BigRoad TORONTO, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Fleet Complete®, a leading global IoT provider of fleet telematics and mobile workforce technology, continues its growth...

» Top Three 3/17/17
1. On March 16, the Trump administration released its first budget entitled, "America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again.” View NECA's Look Ahead » 2. In his most...

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» Smartphone Satisfaction Higher as Customer Homes Become More Connected, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Customer satisfaction is much higher among smartphone owners who use their device to operate other connected home services such as smart thermostats and smart appliances, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Full-Service Smartphone...

» Smartphone Satisfaction Higher as Customer Homes Become More Connected, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Customer satisfaction is much higher among smartphone owners who use their device to operate other connected home services such as smart thermostats and smart appliances, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Full-Service Smartphone...

» Microsemi Delivers Scalable Fronthaul Solution for 4G and 5G Mobile Networks

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a new mobile fronthaul solution, built on its DIGI-G4 family of Optical...

» Upcoming NECA Webinar Will Discuss Conducting Proper Job Briefings
The National Electrical Contractors Association will host a webinar on Thursday, March 23, at 1pm EST to discuss a new guide it has developed to assist members’ employees in the field to understand...

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» Statement From Advertising Trade Associations Urging Rapid Congressional Action on FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association of Advertising Agencies ("4A's), American Advertising Federation ("AAF"), Association of National Advertisers ("ANA"), Data & Marketing Association ("DMA"), Interactive Advertising Bureau ("IAB"), and...

» Innovative Mobile Solutions for Mental Health Care Launched

WHITBY, Ontario, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Mozzaz, a digital health company based in Waterloo, Ontario, are proud to formally announce the launch of an innovative mobile mental health care solution for patients....

» NECA Celebrates National Ladder Safety Month this March
The month of March is now devoted to a new campaign designed to raise awareness of ladder safety and decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities.

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