SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOM) today unveiled the Qualcomm®
Small Business Accelerator Program, designed to help small
businesses convert to a mobile-first work environment
necessary to thrive in today's business climate. The
comprehensive program will provide small businesses with products
powered by Qualcomm Technologies solutions, along with
collaboration tools and technical and integration support, so they
can continue to maintain operations throughout the current global
pandemic and beyond.
Qualcomm Technologies recognizes the challenges that small
businesses across the United
States face, including minority-owned, female-owned, and
veteran-owned businesses. With the launch of the Qualcomm Small
Business Accelerator Program, Qualcomm Technologies and its
ecosystem of partners have committed to provide technology
products, services and support to US-based small businesses across
various industries. Approximately 25 small businesses will be
selected and each will receive a unique selection of products and
technical support valued at up to US$25,000. Customized to the needs of the
selected small business, the program will provide a variety of
devices powered by various compute and connectivity solutions from
Qualcomm Technologies, such as Always-Connected PCs
(cellular-connected laptops), Wi-Fi systems, mobile phones,
Bluetooth enabled headsets and active mobile hotspots, along
with technical / device integration and
support. With more businesses depending on cloud-based solutions,
these connected products offer enhanced productivity and security
for small businesses.
"Small businesses are very important to the country's economic
growth and prosperity," said Cristiano
Amon, President, Qualcomm Incorporated. "Qualcomm
Technologies creates products and services that enable users to
stay mobile and connected, which will help small businesses remain
competitive as the way we work changes. The cellular-enabled
Always-Connected PCs and hotspots, payment and software solutions,
and headsets that our products power will transform the way each
business works. With the expected support of Best Buy Business,
Microsoft, and Verizon Business, the Qualcomm Small Business
Accelerator program will provide selected small businesses with an
assortment of technology and tools to help them succeed."
Our ecosystem partners, including Citrix (digital workspace
solutions), Lenovoâ„¢ (5G-enabled PCs), Linksys (Wi-Fi networking
devices), Samsung (PCs and mobile devices), Sophos (security
software solutions), and Targus (mobile docking stations) share
Qualcomm Technologies' commitment to supporting small businesses
and will play key roles in the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator
Program. Best Buy Business is also planning to provide
technical support.
"We believe in the power of small businesses and are proud to
work with Qualcomm on this program to help them thrive," said
Brett Byrum, Senior Director of Best
Buy Business. "As business owners and employees quickly adapt to
the new normal, they need tech that will help them remain
productive in many different work environments."
"We live in a world where software and the cloud have the power
to shape a wide array of industries and small businesses. From
healthcare to retail, technology adoption helps businesses move
forward. Always-Connected personal computers (ACPCs) allow us the
freedom to work remotely from anywhere with seamless connectivity
and incredible battery life. Microsoft believes connected PCs, in
combination with software and cloud services, will empower small
businesses to innovate how they transform and move their businesses
forward," said Panos Panay, Chief
Product Officer, Microsoft. "We are proud to work with Qualcomm
Technologies to support small businesses in this way."
"Our investment in this program is yet another
example of our strong commitment to small businesses. As
organizations adjust to the new normal of working remotely, the
need for mobile technologies beyond reliable connectivity is clear.
We are proud to provide businesses with the access they need
to these resources," stated TJ Fox, President of Verizon Business
Markets.
The program will help provide digital structure and transitional
support for small businesses in the US. To apply for the Qualcomm
Small Business Accelerator Program and view its T&Cs, please
submit your application here.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator
and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion
of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the
mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational
technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G,
4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new
industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and
computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and
everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and
the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with
its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research
and development functions, and substantially all of our products
and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor
business.
Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program is
a program of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries.
LENOVO is a trademark of Lenovo.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete
Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-1387
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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