Open Networking Foundation News

Open Networking Foundation Billboard / Jan 11, 2021

Justin Bieber, future Shark? On Friday (Jan. 8), the superstar made a surprise appearance on ABC's Shark Tank to co-sign an entrepreneur's ergonomic office chair. In the episode, CEO Bing Howenstein walked into the Shark Tank in an effort to gain funding for his company ALL33, and used a video message from Bieber to help make his pitch to Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, and co.

Open Networking Foundation Neowin / Jan 9, 2021

Weekend PC Game Deals is where the hottest gaming deals from all over the internet are gathered into one place, every week, for your consumption. So kick back, relax, and hold on to your wallets. Epic Games Store's giveaways show no signs of stopping, with the weekly special returning in 2021 following its 15 days of freebies promotion.

Open Networking Foundation pymnts.com / Jan 8, 2021

Online FinTech startup SoFi announced Thursday (Jan. 7) that it was merging with publicly-traded Social Capital in an $8.6 billion deal that brings it instant liquidity and avoids the uncertainty of the initial public offering (IPO) process, while leaving it better positioned to take on legacy banks.

Open Networking Foundation pymnts.com / Jan 8, 2021

Well before the coronavirus crisis hit, businesses - particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - were faced with a whopping $1.5 trillion gap in available trade finance that hampered their ability to grow. Now, with survival on the line for many companies, the urgency to close the trade finance gap has grown.

Open Networking Foundation pymnts.com / Jan 8, 2021

Payment processing technology developer PayJunction has rolled out a digital invoice function for companies that harness its virtual terminal offering, according to a Thursday (Jan. 7) announcement. PayJunction says the functionality has been proven useful for companies such as law practices and veterinary clinics that have moved to curbside and virtual video sessions to help curb face-to-face meetings amid the pandemic, according to the announcement.

Open Networking Foundation pymnts.com / Jan 8, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported on Thursday (Jan. 7) as part of its Q1 fiscal 2021 results that its Retail Pharmacy USA division had $27.2 billion in sales, marking a 3.9 percent rise from the year-ago quarter, including the effect of "store optimization programs" unveiled in the past, according to an announcement.

Open Networking Foundation Disrupt Africa / Jan 8, 2021

Ventures Platform Foundation, the social impact arm of Ventures Platform Hub, has launched a call for applications for its latest incubation programme, Gov Labs - a 12-week programme for tech solutions implementing accountability and transparency within the Nigerian government's COVID-19 response.

Open Networking Foundation PRNewswire / Jan 8, 2021

NAMUTECH is exhibiting at CES for the second time this year. As a company that specializes in cloud, AI, big data, smart city, it promotes the future corporate value and introduces the digital transformation solution applied in the entire industry and presents the world that customers will experience and practical benefits.