Work gets underway at Fishers tech lab even before official opening
The Indiana IoT Lab is already fielding calls from companies big and small that want help developing internet-connected devices to enhance their brands.
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Indy software firm plans downtown expansion, 65 jobs
A fledgling Indianapolis-based software company co-founded by the former CEO of Compendium Software plans to expand its space in the Union 525 building within the next few weeks.
Intel says chip-security fixes leave PCs only slightly slower
Intel Corp. published a table of data Wednesday showing that older processors handled typical tasks 10 percent slower at most, after being updated with security patches.
Was $115M Anthem settlement deft lawyering or dud?
Class action lawyers who negotiated a $115 million settlement with the insurance giant over its 2015 data breach are seeking $38 million in attorney's fees.
Indianapolis-based software firm BidPal changing its name
The philanthropy software firm said the name change reflects the company’s growth beyond mobile bidding services into an integrated fundraising technology business.
Tax, education, broadband bills top legislative priorities for tech industry
Gov. Eric Holcomb is asking lawmakers to clarify that the state’s sales tax doesn’t apply to software provided on the cloud. But that’s not the only tech-related legislation introduced at the General Assembly.
Apple says all Macs, iPhones, iPads exposed to chip flaw
Apple Inc. said all Mac computers and iOS devices, like iPhones and iPads, are affected by chip security flaws unearthed this week.
Tech startup SnapShyft to hire 20 employees this year
Founded in 2016, the Indianapolis-based company created an app that matches food-service establishments with professionals seeking work.
Tech vets Godfrey, Hill jump into operations at Lumavate
Local tech industry entrepreneurs and investors Bill Godfrey and Mark Hill expect their day-to-day involvement to take the Carmel-based software-as-service firm to the next level.
Infosys, Salesforce Tower, IoT lab among year’s biggest local tech stories
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Trust Fund, which designates $250 million for venture capital, also made our list.
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
In addition to apologizing, Apple said it will cut the price of a battery replacement by $50 through next year.
Analysts cut IPhone X forecasts, citing lukewarm demand
Apple has been counting on a redesigned 10th anniversary iPhone to boost shipments as its market value advances toward $1 trillion.
New coding school will let students pay with share of future income
More than half of the students in Kenzie Academy’s first coding class—launching in January—will finance their education using income-share agreements, a concept that has been lauded by Purdue President Mitch Daniels.
From autos to universities, here’s what the tax overhaul means for most industries
Its impact will spread far and wide starting next year, highlighted by a cut in the corporate rate to 21 percent, fully allowable deductions for capital expenses and lower levies on repatriating overseas profits.
Vehicle parts maker plans $7M tech center in Fishers
Thyssenkrupp Steering will create 64 new jobs and plans to move existing positions from its operations in Indianapolis to the new location at Exit Five Parkway.
Technology consultant adding 116 employees to local workforce
Moser Consulting Inc. plans to spend more than $1.5 million at its local headquarters to accommodate the expansion.
FCC votes along party lines to end ‘net neutrality’ rule
The FCC vote is unlikely to be the last word. Net neutrality supporters threatened legal challenges, with New York's attorney general vowing to lead a multistate lawsuit.
Indianapolis software firm planning to hire 102
The 5-year-old company said it will spend about $2 million to improve its existing 10,000-square-foot downtown office.
Former Eleven Fifty Consulting employee files discrimination suit
Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones maintains the woman’s allegations that the consulting firm treated her unfairly and hoped to use her to perpetrate fraud are without merit.
Formstack’s new Colorado office not expected to slow Indy growth
Indianapolis-based software-as-a-service company Formstack announced this week that it plans to open an 8,300-square-foot office in downtown Colorado Springs that will hire 55 employees.