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Cloud and Mobile – Enabling the Small Business

Eric D. Brown

I just finished reading an article written by John Mason titled When Small Businesses Use Cloud and Mobile to Go Global ” over on IBM’s Smarter Planet Blog. The cloud brings a great deal of value to organizations, but even more-so to small businesses. I absolutely agree with this.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Net neutrality is the principle that governments have put in place directing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to treat all internet traffic the same. Due to the recent decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which resulted in the repealing net neutrality, ISPs will now have control of internet usage.

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Comcast extends free Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot access through the end of 2020

The Verge

Comcast is also extending its offer for 60 days of free internet service to new customers on its Internet Essentials tier, which is designed for low-income customers. The ISPs promised not to terminate services for residences or small businesses that were unable to pay their bills because of the pandemic, and to waive late fees.

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Beyond pays $4.5M to acquire Zulily brand, plans to relaunch flash sale site later this year

GeekWire

He became famous for helping turn around failing small businesses when he starred on CNBC’s The Profit , which aired for eight seasons from 2013 to 2021. billion in 2023, down 19% year-over-year, and a net loss of $308 million. Lemonis was named executive chairman of Beyond last month. Active customers grew 9% to 5.6

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- Net Neutrality? But Affordability?!

Chief Seattle Greek Blog

The FCC and a large portion of the nation are wringing our collective hands about net neutrality. And, as cool new applications such as high-definition video develop, the gaps will only widen, and even more Americans will be left in the dust of the Net. Net neutrality is important. But most cable companies are equally disliked.

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Porch makes $35M acquisition; reshuffles board; revenue up 200%; loss grows; PPP loan forgiven

GeekWire

Its quarterly net loss widened to $16.3 Porch connects homebuyers to movers, insurance providers, TV/internet companies and others, and collects transaction fees on sales it facilitates. Small Business Administration in June. million, exceeding analysts’ expectations. million, vs. a loss of $6.3 million a year ago.

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Seattle cybersecurity startup Rubica shuts down after running out of cash

GeekWire

.” Rubica began as a research-and-design project focused on advanced cybersecurity within Concentric Advisors, a company that provides physical and digital security to prominent and high-net-worth families. In 2016, Concentric spun out its cyber division to become Rubica.