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Cybersecurity startup Guardio, now with 1M users of its browser extension, raises its first funding: $47M led by Tiger Global

TechCrunch

Some say that antivirus software that you install on your PC may have run its course when it comes to the next generation of computing in the cloud. “Attackers have adapted and they have shifted abuse to browser mechanisms, versus the old days of exploits or attacks on people’s operating systems,” he said.

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Nowports raises $16M to build the OS for LatAm’s shipping industry

TechCrunch

The investment brings Nowports’ total raised since its 2018 inception to over $24 million. Its software and services track freight shipments from ports to destinations across Latin America. And, Nowports pledges to shippers that its digital management software will keep track of each container. . Nowports raises $5.3

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Nomod raises $3.4M seed to allow merchants accept payments without hardware

TechCrunch

One, most of them are excluded from various payment ecosystems globally due to their size, and two, getting hardware from providers can be expensive. . Payments will act as the company’s flywheel to acquire a merchant base and build out a financial operating system, founder and CEO Omar Kassim told TechCrunch.

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Virtual meeting platform Vowel raises $13.5M, aims to cure meeting fatigue

TechCrunch

Vowel is launching a meeting operating system with tools like real-time transcription; integrated agendas, notes and action items; meeting analytics; and searchable, on-demand recordings of meetings. In 2017, Harvard Business Review reported that executives spent 23 hours in meetings each week.

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AppDev 101: 9 Reasons Why You Should Use Agile Software Development

Datavail

In 2001, a group of expert software developers created the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. That document started a movement in the software development world and many teams now use the Agile software development approach. What is Agile Software Development? Benefits of Agile Software Development.

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Make a resolution to clean up your digital act? Here’s how

The Parallax

If you want to channel those feelings into getting safer in 2018, follow these seven steps, garnered from how-tos we’ve published this year, to better secure your digital life. Step 5: Keep your software up-to-date. That includes the operating system, the programs and apps that run on it, and the aforementioned Internet of Things.

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Navigating Mobile App Testing: Unveiling Benefits, Conquering Challenges, and Embracing Best Practices

Trigent

Mobile applications have become essential for smooth operations in today’s business landscape. Positive user experiences increase user satisfaction and encourage positive reviews. Increased App Reliability : Rigorous testing ensures the app functions as expected across different devices, operating systems, and network conditions.

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