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The 10 Hottest Networking Startups Of 2021 (So Far)
Gina Narcisi
With hybrid cloud and edge networking top of mind, here are 10 enterprise networking upstarts MSPs should know about that are making their mark on 2021 so far.

Stateless Inc.
CEO: Murad Kablan
Networking startup Stateless Inc. is bringing to the table an enterprise software platform that offers virtual network functions, such as firewalls and load balancers, which can be offered as-a-service.
The five-year-old company, which is venture-backed, announced a partnership with PacketFabric, a provider of on-demand connectivity for hybrid and multi-cloud IT, in April. Stateless recently introduced Cloud Connect-as-a-Service offering, which can help enterprises connect to multiple hybrid clouds with not physical devices, according to the Boulder, Colo.-based company.