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Online Education and the Importance of Telecom
Seeing the silver linings in the COVID-19 cloud that has hovered over us since the beginning of the year can be challenging. Yet, it’s important to note that high-speed internet service is allowing millions of individuals to remain employed by working at home and it’s supporting our children as they return to school. Nevertheless, challenges…
Read MoreJamila Lewis Consultant of the Quarter
Congratulations to our Consultant of the Quarter, Jamila Lewis. Over the last two years, she has worked for NextGen on two different assignments as a Project Coordinator, supporting the Albuquerque/El Paso market. When choosing to nominate Jamila for our Consultant of the Quarter, Dillon, Jamila’s recruiter, said, “I helped Jamila get her first job in…
Read MoreInterview with NextGen Leadership Series: Michelle Cadena
Changes to the workplace bring on new challenges and can sometimes leave us wondering what will happen next. Our leadership team at NextGen is familiar with changes in the workplace and have a collective goal to see our company succeed. When we transitioned to working from home in mid-March, we didn’t know what to expect.…
Read MoreWhat is CBRS and Why Should You Use It?
If you are in the telecom industry, chances are you have heard of an up and coming radio frequency spectrum called the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, or CBRS. Not to be confused with Citizens’ Band, carriers can look forward to extending their coverage of their 4G and 5G networks. Here is what you need to…
Read MoreInterview with NextGen Leadership Series: Julie Pieters
2020 has been an interesting year full of changes and that term we have all heard, “the new normal.” At NextGen, our leadership team has remained consistent and committed to ensuring that we are given the tools needed to thrive, even while working from home. We transitioned in mid-March to working remotely, and since then…
Read MoreInterview with NextGen Leadership Series: Jonathan Langley
As we navigate through unprecedented times in business, we often look to leadership for advice, guidance, and support. At NextGen, our leadership team has been leading the way for employees, clients, and communities. We transitioned to working from home in March and have been moving forward ever since, with a focus on staying connected and…
Read MoreHow the Unknown is Driving Telecom Work Environment Trends and for the Better
In the last decade alone, telecommuting grew by 115%, and only 4.3 million workers were employed remotely, or 3.2% of the whole workforce. Small companies were twice as likely to hire full-time. In the past, 44% of companies worldwide refused to go remote. More work from home opportunities are now available than ever, but how…
Read MoreNational Association for Business Resources Names Spring 2020 List of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation
June 26th, 2020 — The National Association for Business Resources has released their Spring 2020 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation. (See following list of honorees.) The 2020 Spring National winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized…
Read MoreReopening the Telecom Market
What’s the Telecom Industry’s “New Normal” after COVID-19? How will it impact the Telecom Industry Workforce? That’s both the challenge and the opportunity that companies are struggling with as they plan their emergence from the business model impacts of COVID-19 – along with the huge increase in technology dependence. Before this virus, 5G, smart cities,…
Read More5G and Its Global Impact
No matter where you go right now, you’re bound to hear about 5G, especially on social media. 5G is the newest iteration of global wireless technology. This new tech provides the fastest Gigabit per second (Gbps) with less slowdown and optimum connectivity. With 5G, the device capabilities are endless, allowing data exchange to happen everywhere.…
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