- QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) recently announced the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program. These are the details.
QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) recently announced the Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program — which was designed for helping small businesses convert to a mobile-first work environment that is necessary to thrive in the current business climate. And 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.
The company recognizes the challenges that small businesses across the United States face, including minority-owned, female-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. And 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 for US-based small businesses across various industries.
About 25 small businesses will be selected and each will receive a unique selection of products and technical support valued at up to $25,000. The program — which is customized to the needs of the selected small business — will provide a variety of devices powered by various compute and connectivity solutions from Qualcomm Technologies like 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.
Qualcomm’s ecosystem of partners include Citrix (digital workspace solutions), Lenovo (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. And Best Buy Business is also planning to provide technical support.
Key Quotes:
“Small businesses are very important to the country’s economic growth and prosperity. 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.”
– Cristiano Amon, President at Qualcomm Incorporated
“We believe in the power of small businesses and are proud to work with Qualcomm on this program to help them thrive. 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.”
– Brett Byrum, Senior Director of Best Buy Business
“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. We are proud to work with Qualcomm Technologies to support small businesses in this way.”
– Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Microsoft
“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.”
– TJ Fox, President of Verizon Business Markets
