November 10, 2020 - Chicago, IL: The
Chicago Connectory today announced that it has officially become partners with Lumen,
a technology leader that delivers hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and
security solutions to customers around the world.
The Chicago Connectory is the first
Midwest innovation space, founded in 2017. Developed by Bosch and 1871, the co-creation space is
completely dedicated to the Internet of Things ( IoT), inspiring innovation and
collaboration for small businesses and start-up firms to build Chicago’s IoT
community.
In
partnership with the Chicago Connectory, Lumen will provide internet services and
expertise to support the digital demands of businesses and consumers. In
addition, Lumen will host Tech Talks discussing relevant technologies and workshops
to help startups with their technology needs.
“My team and I are excited to partner with the Connectory as
our purpose statement and fundamental reason for Lumen’s existence, is ‘to
further human progress through technology. Where better to put those
words into action than where we live: Chicagoland. Similarities in our missions
make this partnership highly integrated as we’re aligned and focused on
startups, and the IoT community. Our team is committed to support the
Connectory’s community and serving businesses with our platform capabilities.”
– Erec Fink, Lumen VP & GM Chicago
“We are
excited to take the first step in Chicago to grow our synergies with Lumen and
support the IoT innovation ecosystem with exciting new technologies and
resources coming from both our organizations. Additionally the Global
Connectory network will allow this partnership to grow into other regions to
add value to our co-innovation communities” Dennis Boecker, Connectory Founder
and Global IoT Innovation VP
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About the Chicago Connectory
The
Chicago Connectory opened its doors to the world of the Internet of Things
(IoT) in May 2017. The idea of building and
creating a space for the IoT community to meet and collaborate and provide them
with the best resources for their success was developed between both Bosch and
1871. It is the first Midwest innovation space dedicated completely to the
Internet of Things (IoT). Click below to learn more.
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About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our
belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live
and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in
more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for
applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver
amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose further human progress through technology. Click below to learn more.
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