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Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks

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Transcelestial is on a mission to make the internet more accessible by building a network of shoebox-sized devices that send lasers to one another, creating a fiber-like network. This brings Transcelestial’s total raised since it was founded in 2016 to $24 million. Transcelestial plans to enter the U.S. and anywhere on earth.”

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Nigeria’s Mono raises millions to power the internet economy in Africa

TechCrunch

Three months later, the startup has a different mission: to power the internet economy in Africa and has closed $2 million in seed investment towards that goal. Compare the payments market now with 2016, when Paystack and Flutterwave just started. “The way I see it, our market is not that big.

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2016 Internet of Things (IoT) Predictions

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To help IoT solution providers define their 2016 product roadmap, here are some of INSIDE Secure’s top IoT predictions for the year: IoT hype will become reality. In 2016 there will be a growing number of authentic success stories where the IoT provides real value to consumers and enterprises.

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Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report 2016

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Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Mary Meeker delivers her annual internet trends report in the video below. (We She says "easy growth is behind us" as the newest internet users are coming from less developed and less affluent countries. Michael Johnson. We recommend downloading the entire report here ).

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Mimao mejora la atención al cliente gracias a la integración de sus plataformas digitales

CIO

Es más, sólo en 2023, más de 14 millones de personas recurrieron a Internet para comprar ropa, accesorios y calzado, unas cifras que, lejos de remitir, seguirán incrementándose en los próximos años.

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Starry’s SPAC part of Chet Kanojia’s mission to shake up broadband

TechCrunch

Eight years after starting Starry to change the way the home internet is delivered, CEO Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia announced this week that the company completed its special purpose acquisition with FirstMark Horizon Acquisition Corp. You can read more about Starry’s origins in a 2016 interview with Kanojia.

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WIT Connect: The Internet of Things – New Opportunities, New Risks

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Women In Technology Presents: WIT Connect: The Internet of Things - New Opportunities, New Risks. Thursday, October 20, 2016. The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating unprecedented opportunities for business innovation and personal convenience. Register here: Internet of Things WiT.Connect Registration. Bob Gourley.

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