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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The analyst noted that AMD is now behind all major open-standard AI networking ecosystems.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
TwitchCon is celebrating its 10th anniversary with three days of live streaming, networking, workshops and a Q&A with its CEO.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The new systems will be scaled entirely using Broadcom’s Ethernet and other networking gear, giving the company an edge over smaller rivals such as Marvell Technology and challenging Nvidia’s InfiniBand networking solution.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
TwitchCon is celebrating its 10th anniversary with three days of live streaming, networking, workshops and a Q&A with its CEO.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The new systems will be scaled entirely using Broadcom’s Ethernet and other networking gear, giving the company an edge over smaller rivals such as Marvell Technology and challenging Nvidia’s InfiniBand networking solution.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/networking. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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