Raul G. Medina

AE @hyphasolutions | Cellular + satellite connectivity for fleets & mobile operations | Enterprise Sales | IoT | AI | Digital Transformation | Yoga

[Hypha @hyphasolutions]

Does our Hypha tech hold up? We let our staff go to town! 👟🔨

Hypha can handle your toughest field operations. Built for the front line... built to last. 🛡️

#HyphaTech #Hypha #Innovation

[Hypha @hyphasolutions]

Please join us in welcoming Gabriella Griffiths, Account Executive (Utilities), and Kavon Seaton, Account Executive (Transportation). We’re excited to have them on board!

#MeetTheTeam #Hypha #HyphaUSA #Transit #Transportation #Telecommunications #Starlink

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In Germany, select supermarkets have introduced a thoughtful innovation for dog owners: pet parking pads.

These are modern, temperature-controlled and ventilated kennels installed near store entrances, allowing dogs to rest safely and comfortably while their owners shop inside. Developed by companies like DogSpot, the pods are designed to be secure, hygienic, and low-stress for pets. Owners can lock and unlock them conveniently via a smartphone app or a store-issued code.

The system helps prevent common risks such as dogs being tied up outside in bad weather or left in hot cars. The kennels maintain a pleasant climate year-round and feature transparent panels so dogs can see their surroundings, helping to reduce anxiety.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Scientists have discovered that the fungus Aspergillus tubingensis, isolated from a landfill in Islamabad, Pakistan, can rapidly break down polyurethane, one of the world’s most durable plastics. This material is widely used in insulation, furniture, footwear, coatings, and synthetic leather, and it typically persists in the environment for hundreds of years.

In laboratory tests, the fungus colonizes the surface of polyurethane films, secreting enzymes that disrupt its chemical bonds. Scanning electron microscopy revealed clear signs of degradation, including cracks, pits, and surface erosion. Within just two months in liquid culture, the plastic films were broken down into smaller fragments, with near-complete degradation observed.

This represents the first reported case of A. tubingensis degrading polyurethane. The process is an example of mycoremediation, the use of fungi to clean up environmental pollutants. Other fungi have also shown the ability to use plastics as a primary food source, even in low-oxygen landfill conditions.

Researchers are now exploring the potential of fungal enzymes for large-scale applications, such as bioreactors, to help address the global plastic waste crisis. If scaled effectively, these biological approaches could offer a practical, low-cost method to reduce the billions of tons of persistent plastic accumulating worldwide.

[Khan, S., et al. (2017). Biodegradation of polyester polyurethane by Aspergillus tubingensis. Environmental Pollution, 225, 469–480. DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.03.012]

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

#proudGraniteFamily #Pride2023 #BostonPride2023 #BostonPride #DEI https://t.co/jRwZUpvPlt

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

This is an effort that we started last year here at Granite. Raising the #PrideFlag here at our HQ in Quincy and across our 13+ offices across the country.
Proud to be part of the Granite Telecommunications family during #pride2023 #pridemonth #GraniteTe…https://t.co/nVZeUufRQx

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

This is how #BringyourDogtoWorkFriday looked for us today at Granite Telecommunications https://t.co/CQDw4TgNAF

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

Proud to have a supportive team, and culture to make our company better for everyone.
#team #culture

#DEI #DiversityInitiatives #CorporateDiversity #GraniteTelecommunications #Teamwork #CommitmenttoDEI #DiversityandInclusion #C…https://t.co/kfSrbtjnmj https://t.co/qRLHH9WJP0

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

#DEI #Inclusion #PositiveActivism #bethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld #Change #Activism #Culture #CorporateCulture #PositiveChanges #ChangingaCulture #Diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion https://t.co/rBONGWcU1W

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

As an agnostic SD-WAN MSP across North America, this is exciting news for Granite as we continue strengthening our portfolio of services and partnerships. #SDWAN #IoT #Technology #networkoperations #NetworkServices #Networks #networksecurity #networkasas…https://t.co/sqIf9tb4LN

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

I am proud to share some of our continued accomplishments at Granite on DEI, Mental Health, Safe Spaces, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and, most importantly cr,eating a collaborative culture that welcomes everyone.

#diversity #…https://t.co/Yk0px7wYvy https://t.co/a3nDsH60rh

[Granite Telecom @GraniteTelecom]

IN THE NEWS: @BosBizJournal Names Boston's Power 50 and we are excited to share Granite's CEO Rob Hale makes the list!

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[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

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@iamcalbano your leadership is sooooo inspiring.
Thank you for being there as our cheerleader, year after year! https://t.co/FMY4tPq0WO

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

https://t.co/8mO8Ip4Szf #pies

Got pie? Do you want to have your pie and eat it while helping others? Especially those who cannot get a Thanksgiving meal of their own?
Please support #PieInTheSky and @communityserv on our annual fundraiser

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

Furthermore, to wrap up #hispanicheritagemonth via GraniteChannels and HITEC. #

#hispanicheritagemonth2022 #diversityandinclusion #diversity #equity #inclusion #HispanicsInTech https://t.co/btb16Eeks7

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the Hispanic-American Dream

#Hispanic
#hispanicamericans
#LatinX
#LatinXHeritagemonth
#Diversity
#diversityandinclusion
#BusinesCaseforDiversity
#Leadership
#TheAmericanDream
#TheAmericanDreamisEveryonesDream https://t.co/UoQDdhrYID

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

Meanwhile here at Granite Telecommunications, we are wrapping up our #HispanicHeritagemonth2022 celebrations after hosting the one and only Maria Hinojosa, President of The Futuro Media Group, who shared her insights on #LatinX tre…https://t.co/1DzjFpHXIa https://t.co/KWKOzPGKhi

[Channel Dive @ChannelDiveNews]

.@GraniteTelecom’s Raul Medina outlines leadership roles in DE&I aren’t tied to job titles. And all types of leadership are needed. https://t.co/PMPUAQuB0M

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

#GraniteLeadership #DEI #diversityandinclusion #Diversity Granite Telecommunications is a Telecommunications and a DEI Leader https://t.co/7C5R0Ohsmo

[Raul G. Medina @raulmedina]

@GraniteTelecom is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

[Channel Partners (Now Channel Futures) @Channel_Online]

.@GraniteTelecom’s Raul Medina outlines leadership roles in DE&I aren’t tied to job titles. And all types of leadership are needed. https://t.co/A3cRlIhtTd