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NetSocket Raises $9.2M

NetSocket, a provider of network service assurance solutions for unified communications (UC), has secured $9.2 million in Series B funding. The round was led by new investor Venture Investors, with participation by existing investors Sevin Rosen Funds, Silver Creek Ventures and Trailblazer Capital.

The capital will be used to accelerate the launch of a new solution, aimed at the Software Defined Networking (SDN) market, says the company.

Jim Adox, managing partner at Venture Investors, will be joining the board of directors at NetSocket.

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