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Sports Illustrated publisher Maven raises $24M to help Seattle media tech startup expand

GeekWire

Maven , the Seattle-based media company that publishes Sports Illustrated, raised an additional $24 million to help fuel expansion and reduce its debt. The publicly-traded company used security purchase agreements via private placements of convertible preferred stock. Maven CEO Ross Levinsohn. Maven Photo). It landed a $5.7

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Disney is placing its bets on sports streaming and the metaverse

The Verge

Disney today reiterated its commitment to expanding its sports streaming portfolio, with Disney boss Bob Chapek confirming that the company is bidding for the NFL Sunday Ticket. Disney also plans to innovate its product around sports-centric features and its still-vague metaverse plans. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Seattle nonprofit wants to help all students love math, using school programs and in-person exhibits

GeekWire

That’s where music, art, technology, history, science and sports come in. The museum exists as a nonprofit that offers math programs to schools and other community organizations on a sliding-scale payment system. ” Now, the 11-person organization is busy applying for grants and securing funding from donors. Technology.

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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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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 21, 2024

GeekWire

… Read More Washington state launches program to cut costs of new and used EVs for low-income residents Washington leaders on Tuesday announced a $45 million program aiming to make electric vehicles more affordable for the state’s low-income residents. … Read More

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Your Enterprise has too many Cyber-ish People

CTOvision

Cyber has been called the ultimate team sport: CIOs, CTOs, SysAdmins, Software Developers, CISOs, threat teams, red teams, testing groups, etc. It seems more like a jobs program that moves headcount from one part of the enterprise to the expensive nerdy-side. By John Scott. etc, but really should it be?

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Avalara co-founder leads new advisory firm helping companies create digital assets

GeekWire

Rawlings is betting that sports teams, music stars, and other established entities will jump into the “metaverse” and sell SEC-registered digital securities, or “tokens” — with Blu Canary facilitating the process. It offers crowdfunding advisory services, SEC registration with regulated partners, and more.

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