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Event networking app Grip raises $13M, as pandemic forces events to stay virtual

TechCrunch

With offline events now firmly moved to online for the foreseeable future, startups in the networking space had to pivot fast in the face of the pandemic. One of those was Grip , previously better known as a networking app for physical conferences (including TechCrunch Disrupt, at one point). million people.

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Twine raises $3.3M to add networking features to virtual events

TechCrunch

Twine , a video chat startup that launched amid the pandemic as a sort of “Zoom for meeting new people,” shifted its focus to online events and, as a result, has now closed on $3.3 So the company shifted its focus to the familiar events space, with a specific focus on online events which grew in popularity due to the pandemic.

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IT Leadership – and Networking – Take Center Stage at FutureIT Event Series

CIO

This was our first in-person conference in 2023, and it was going exactly as planned: Participants were engaged and networking. In all of our surveys, networking is always one of the top two reasons attendees come to our events (the other is the content), but often we don’t see them doing it. That’s right. Sound exciting?

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Huawei’s Vision for Intelligent Networking Unveiled at GITEX Global 2023

CIO

GITEX Global 2023 witnessed Huawei’s impactful presence, as the tech giant delved into the future of intelligent networking. This landscape presents significant challenges for enterprise campus networks in terms of bandwidth, user experience, and network maintenance. Gbps, ensuring a seamless wireless experience.

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Salesforce debuts Zero Copy Partner Network to ease data integration

CIO

Streamlining third-party data connections Dubbed the Zero Copy Partner Network, the new ecosystem brings together ISVs and SIs in an effort to get rid of the custom integrations and complex data pipelines previously required to integrate and move data from Salesforce to external data warehouses and vice versa.

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The use cases for a private wireless networks are many and increasing

CIO

Whether an enterprise’s use cases demand 4G LTE connectivity or the unprecedented speed and low latency of 5G, private wireless networks are helping keep devices, networks, and people connected and able to share and access data in real or near-real time.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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