networking
noun
net·work·ing
ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 
1
: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions
specifically
: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business
… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment … —
Hal Lancaster
Hal Lancaster 2
: the establishment or use of a computer network
He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.
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Following the Ticketing, Usher Legend of Live, and Agents Panels in the morning, the AEG Sponsored Luncheon will allow leaders and attendees to come together by creating a space for networking and discussion in a relaxed, professional setting.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The company’s new Blackwell architecture is driving a fresh product cycle, supported by expanding partnerships with major hyperscalers and rapid adoption of Spectrum-X networking, which extends NVDA’s influence across the entire data center stack.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Key features include compute power via virtual machines and serverless functions, diverse storage options, managed databases like Azure SQL and Cosmos DB, and robust networking tools.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Azure is a cloud computing unit that offers a wide range of cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, analytics and AI.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The company’s new Blackwell architecture is driving a fresh product cycle, supported by expanding partnerships with major hyperscalers and rapid adoption of Spectrum-X networking, which extends NVDA’s influence across the entire data center stack.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Key features include compute power via virtual machines and serverless functions, diverse storage options, managed databases like Azure SQL and Cosmos DB, and robust networking tools.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Azure is a cloud computing unit that offers a wide range of cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, analytics and AI.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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