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Tagboard, which helps cable giants and sports teams produce live content, lands $8M

GeekWire

Seattle-area startup Tagboard raised $8 million to boost its live production technology used by sports and entertainment companies. Founded in 2011, Tagboard launched more than a decade ago, helping teams such as the Seattle Mariners find and display fan social media content at their stadiums during games.

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Report: Seahawks trading Russell Wilson to Denver, ending historic Seattle chapter that eclipsed sports

GeekWire

The trade, first reported Tuesday by NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissoro, would send Wilson to the Broncos for a “massive haul” that includes multiple first-round draft picks, plus additional picks and players. Wilson has been a fixture of the community beyond sports, making a mark in technology, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

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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Facebook’s new fantasy sports-like prediction games let you blast your boldest picks to everyone you know

The Verge

Screenshots of Facebook’s fantasy sports. Facebook is adding fantasy sports-like prediction games that will let users guess what’s going to happen in sports, TV shows, and pop culture. The first game available is Pick & Play Sports, a daily sports prediction game it made in partnership with Whistle Sports.

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About WayIn: A Social Media Intelligence Company

CTOvision

This social intelligence company integrates content into new experiences for consumers and also provides enterprises with new ways to deliver value from social media. WayIn provides an ability to aggregate, curate, integrate and measure social content and data in real-time. Source: About Wayin - Our History and Mission.

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5G networks are blazing fast – charging needs to keep up

TM Forum

The hype around 5G has largely focused on network speed but communications service providers (CSPs) know that a different kind of speed is even more important: Speed of innovation. These include in-app ordering (84% say they plan to continue), home delivery (82%), shopping via social media platforms (80%), and more.

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Ex-Blue Origin engineer launches social club and gear rental platform for outdoor enthusiasts

GeekWire

To do so, Gearhouse is relying on a two-sided business in which it serves as a both a social meeting place and a gear rental spot. Growth and a desire for a more social setting landed the business on Capitol Hill with the opening of the Basecamp Cafe / hangout / rental location at 800 E. in a former AT&T Lounge location.

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