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Company: Comcast Business, Philadelphia, PA
Nomination Submitted by: Finn Partners
Company Description: Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, WiFi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Most Innovative Company of the Year - 2,500 or More Employees
 Nomination Title: Comcast Business
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since January 1 2020, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Comcast Business started as an offshoot of Comcast’s well-known residential brand in 2006 – now it’s one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. The Division has consistently seen double-digit revenue growth each year – from $265 million in 2006 to over $8 billion at the end of 2020.
From providing internet to mom-and-pop shops to servicing franchises across the nation, Comcast Business has become a technology leader in the small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), mid-market, and enterprise spaces. Comcast Business has the largest, fastest, reliable network to more small businesses than any other provider and is now one of the leading services providers to the enterprise market — building, implementing and managing custom communication networks for Fortune 100 businesses as well as the federal government.
Today Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2020 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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Recent highlights for Comcast Business include:
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Completing the acquisition of Masergy, a pioneer in software-defined networking and cloud platforms for global enterprises, accelerating Comcast Business’s growth serving large and mid-size companies, and expanding its global secure networking capabilities plus 50+ points of presence in cities around the world
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Closing the acquisition of Defined Technologies, LLC, expanding Comcast Business’s rapidly growing position as a premier provider of connectivity and communications solutions to government agencies
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Launching Comcast RISE, an initiative that strengthens and empowers small businesses owned by women and people of color. RISE has awarded nearly 8,000 businesses in 590 cities across 34 states with grants, marketing, and technology upgrades
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Introducing 1,000+ WiFI-connected “Lift Zones,” a multi-year program to enable low-income students to connect to distance learning at a secure local community center so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy.
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Introducing several new technologies, including Comcast Business Mobile, a new wireless service specially designed for the needs of small businesses. Applying the unique approach of Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile offers the most reliable 5G network nationwide and flexible data options on the most popular devices
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Partnering with Versa Networks to extend ActiveCore to deliver SASE services
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Awarding five contracts from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) totaling $343M covering 35 states.
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Winning eight American Business Awards® in 2021 for innovation, collaboration and social networking, and B2B products, including the Gold Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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A combination of vision, leadership, and industry experience have enabled Comcast Business’s rapid growth path, positioning the company to continue growing and innovating in the small business, mid-market, enterprise, and government segments.
Comcast Business' newly defined purpose is to prepare every business for what’s next with a human touch. This purpose ties together the company’s leadership in technology which is core to who they are – but also the fact that Comcast Business has the best team serving businesses with expertise and empathy. The company’s “human touch” speaks to how they can out-human the competition, their entrepreneurial spirit, and the team’s bias toward action.
The culture at Comcast Business is one that moves quickly, giving it the spirit of a fast-moving startup company within a larger corporation. Comcast prides itself in creating a positive environment for employees, which is why it was recognized by Fortune as the 21st best company to work for on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list.
For investors, Comcast has performed well across the board, highlighted by another strong performance from cable, which posted its third consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, while adding the most quarterly customer relationships in our company’s history.
The company continues to execute on its vision to serve customers well and create new products and services that allow Comcast Business to move into new markets.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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The attachments and supporting materials include relevant examples of how Comcast Business is transforming businesses large and small.
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