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Meter, a Networking Start-Up, Raises New Funds

New York Times

12-06-2025

Business
New York Times

Meter, a Networking Start-Up, Raises New Funds

As Silicon Valley has obsessed over artificial intelligence, significant attention has been paid to technology underpinning it: advanced computer chips, large language models and so on. Less has been devoted to the pipes that help deliver A.I. — networking equipment. But that has been changing, as companies and investors see the potential of improving relatively prosaic equipment like switches and access points to supercharge A.I. offerings. The latest sign is that Meter, a San Francisco-based start-up that sells packages of networking equipment, plans to announce on Thursday that it has raised $170 million at a valuation of more than $1 billion. The round, which was led by the venture capital firm General Catalyst and includes backing from the likes of Microsoft and Sequoia Capital, is further evidence that for many in Silicon Valley, networking is becoming a hotter investment focus. 'Networking is an overlooked, yet crucial, aspect of the world's tech infrastructure,' said Hemant Taneja, General Catalyst's chief executive, who led the firm's investment in Meter. 'Networking spend is expected to grow massively in the next few years because of A.I. needs, and yet current networks are one of the biggest blockers' to growing A.I. computing power. To be fair, networking is already a big business: Cisco, the heavyweight in the field, has a $254 billion market capitalization, while Arista Networks has a $118 billion market cap. Those incumbents haven't been standing still either, with Cisco announcing this week that it was introducing a new generation of switches to keep up with huge data flows from A.I. services. But Meter has drawn significant support — among its early backers were Sam Altman of OpenAI; Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn co-founder; and Diane Greene, the former Google Cloud chief executive — with its promise of a new business model for the networking business. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.

India.com

11-06-2025

General
India.com

Smart Meter

How to Watch USA Swimming National Championships: Live Stream, Ledecky, Walsh, Smith, Douglass, TV Channel

Newsweek

03-06-2025

Entertainment
Newsweek

How to Watch USA Swimming National Championships: Live Stream, Ledecky, Walsh, Smith, Douglass, TV Channel

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The fastest swimmers in the United States will take center stage at the Swimming National Championships starting Tuesday at the Indiana University Natatorium, and you can catch all of the action with Peacock. Katie Ledecky reacts after winning in the Women's 1500 Meter Freestyle Final on day five of the Phillips 66 National Championships at Indiana University Natatorium on July 01, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Katie Ledecky reacts after winning in the Women's 1500 Meter Freestyle Final on day five of the Phillips 66 National Championships at Indiana University Natatorium on July 01, 2023 in Indianapolis, to Watch USA Swimming National Championships Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET Stream: Peacock (WATCH NOW) As the top swimmers in the nation start to gear up for the World Championships, the USA Swimming National Championships will serve as a trial run to see which competitors will secure a spot on the national team. The 2028 Summer Olympic Games are still a ways off, but it is never too early for the athletes to start to be recognized as some of the most worthy candidates to make the team, and winning this sort of competition can go a long way in doing so. Katie Ledecky, Gretchen Walsh, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Torri Huske, Simone Manuel, and Bobby Finke are some of the names to keep an eye on throughout the event. Ledecky has established herself as a staple on the national team, winning 14 Olympic medals (nine gold) during her historic career. She is showing no signs of slowing down. Live stream USA Swimming National Championships: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

1.13 million electricity smart metres installed across Oman

Observer

27-05-2025

Business
Observer

1.13 million electricity smart metres installed across Oman

MUSCAT: The rollout of smart electricity meters across the Sultanate of Oman crossed the 75 per cent mark at the end of last year, with the project on track to achieving 100 per cent coverage before the end of this year, according to the Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC). Both NEDC, with a mandate covering all the governorates of Oman (with the exception of Dhofar) and Nama Dhofar Services (which is responsible for Dhofar Governorate), successfully installed 1.130 million smart meters across their respective jurisdictions as of December 31, 2024. The initiative, first launched in 2021 as part of the National Meter Reading Project, is key to the government's goal of driving the digital transformation of energy management. The pace of smart meter deployment has also picked up in recent years. 'NEDC's installations surged from 244,088 meters in 2021 to 1,008,958 meters in 2024, while Nama Dhofar expanded from 10,815 smart meters to 121,596 smart meters over the same period. The deployment rate saw a significant boost, rising from 26 per cent in 2022 to 46.17 per cent in 2023, and reaching 75.48 per cent in 2024,' NEDC — part of Nama Group — noted in its 2024 Annual Report. Significantly, meter reading performance — a source of customer unease over billing accuracy in the past — has now reached an impressive 96.17 per cent, said NEDC, citing the ongoing meter replacement drive as key to enhancing accuracy and reliability. 'By replacing outdated meters with modern, high-precision units, the company significantly improved meter reading efficiency, minimised discrepancies and proactively identified potential sources of energy loss,' the utility stated. Furthermore, to help address challenges associated with manual meter reading, particularly where existing analogy meters are installed within the locked premises of customers, NEDC says it has begun integrated advanced metering solutions into its operational framework. These measures have resulted in higher accuracy, reduced operational inefficiencies, and enhanced overall service quality, it pointed out. Also making headway is the implementation of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, centring on the deployment of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems to modernise infrastructure, optimise operational costs and minimise losses. 'This initiative enhances real-time data collection, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy in meter readings, and improved customer engagement through access to real-time consumption data. Additionally, it supports cost reduction efforts by streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery,' it added. A cornerstone of Oman's digital transformation strategy, the National Smart Meter Programme aims to replace analog meters with 1.2 million advanced smart meters before the end of 2025. Besides enhances billing accuracy, the devices empower consumers with real-time data to manage their energy use more efficiently. It also strengthens network performance by minimising power losses and enabling data-driven maintenance and planning. Beyond operational gains, the programme supports the development of smart cities, promotes energy efficiency and contributes to economic growth by optimizing energy use and supporting renewable energy integration.

Misery Meter activated, more 100s ahead — Your 9-Day Forecast

Yahoo

23-05-2025

Climate
Yahoo

Misery Meter activated, more 100s ahead — Your 9-Day Forecast

It's time to fire up the 'Misery Meter' for 2025. We've crossed the 100 degree line today making this our first triple-digit day of the year! We are in for another triple-digit day for Friday. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast: TONIGHT: The skies will be clear, and the winds will slowly die down in the night. The SW winds will range from 5-20 mph early in the evening and will turn calm overnight. The low will be 69. FORECAST: Friday will be sunny with slightly stronger, hot breezes. SW winds will range from 10-25 mph, and the high will be 101. Saturday will be partly cloudy and moderately windy with a high of 96. The west winds will gust near 30 mph (no dust). Sunday will be sunny with moderate winds. The west winds will gust near 35 mph, just below the level needed for blowing dust. Sunday's high: 92. Memorial Day Monday will be partly cloudy and 95. The winds will be light. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of isolated late day t-storms. With a high of 97, expect the best chance of storms to be east of El Paso. Wednesday will bring a similar chance of isolated late day t-storms. Wednesday's high: 98. Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high of 100. Friday will be sunny and very hot with a high of 104. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.