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Analysts have pointed to similar moves across the sector in recent months.<\/p>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;This is a pivotal moment for the industry,&#8221; said one analyst familiar with the matter. &#8220;Companies that can execute well on both product and operations will be the ones that come out ahead over the next few years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p> said one analyst familiar with the matter. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The development comes amid a wave of activity across the broader market, with several companies announcing similar initiatives in recent weeks. Market watchers expect this trend to continue through the remainder of the year as competition intensifies.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next<\/h2>\n<p>Stakeholders will be watching closely to see how this plays out over the coming quarters, with several follow-up announcements expected before the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pulsegrid nearly shut down twice in its first two years. 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