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Virtual social network IMVU raises $35M from China’s NetEase and others

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The line between social networking and gaming is increasingly blurring , and internet incumbents are taking notice. NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in China (behind Tencent), is among a group of investors who just backed IMVU, an avatar-focused social network operating out of California.

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

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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 By January 2021, the new events-focused version of twine was up-and-running, offering a set of professional networking tools for event owners.

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The extraordinary synergy of wi-fi and 5G in enterprise networks

CIO

Network reliability and availability are among the many reasons why enterprises are augmenting Wi-Fi networks with 5G. However, enterprise network reliance on Wi-Fi technology has remained unchanged for a long time; Wi-Fi technology itself was invented in 1997. 5G networks help enable that speed and access. Here’s why.

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Private 5G networks are sparking innovation at the edge

CIO

A crucial component to simplifying the edge experience is the network itself. Compared with their predecessors, private 5G networks offer faster speeds, lower latency, enhanced security, and the ability to connect a vastly greater number of edge devices. To learn more, visit us here.

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Zuddl raises $13M for its simple but powerful virtual events platform

TechCrunch

But everyone’s already gotten a taste of virtual events, and their many ups and downs. The tech side of things can get remarkably complicated, and it’s hard to make a virtual show more compelling/interactive/engaging than a YouTube video would be. Zuddl , a virtual events platform, has raised a $13.35

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How transportation agencies can maximize infrastructure investments with network modernization

CIO

However, the vast amount of data these systems collect requires a robust network infrastructure to ensure the data is captured quickly and securely. Agencies have installed several types of IoT devices on roadways, including smart cameras and video sensors.

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Hybrid working: network managers need to take care of unfinished business

CIO

Today, the need for long-term solutions means that hybrid working is one of the top three trends driving network modernization – as reflected in the 2022-23 Global Network Report published by NTT. The burden on the network grows even as some employees start returning to the office. The network was never built for that.

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