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Node, commonly called Node.js, is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime for executing JavaScript on servers. It matters in enterprise contexts because it supports concurrent, networked applications, aligns with cloud-native practices, and enables organizations to use one language across frontend and backend development.

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  • Most covered: Aviz Networks, DEEP, Nvidia

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