Mobi named Mira’s Tech Company of the Year
Mobi Wireless Management, a fast-growing, 300-person operation, secured the top honors at TechPoint’s Mira awards Saturday night.
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IU professor leads local DataRefuge effort
The national effort involves downloading decades of federal data, including records from the the EPA and NASA, that observers think are at risk of becoming inaccessible.
Local software company makes two acquisitions
Indianapolis-based technology company TCC Software Solutions has acquired two business-consulting companies in a deal that is expected to help TCC expand into different markets.
Tech leaders say they’re pleased with Legislative session
One of the victories, tech leaders said, was the legislative green light for a toll-road fund to invest $250 million in venture capital. But the mechanism for doing so has yet to be determined.
Speedway breaking new ground with massive wireless hardware
Those driving past the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the last week, might have noticed five 600-pound ball-shaped structures towering over the 2.5-mile oval race track.
Rise in internet-connected devices creates new cybersecurity concerns
Aerospace and defense companies are working to thwart digital attacks from several sources and expect huge demand for workers in the field.
Eleven Fifty Academy extends flagship program
The not-for-profit coding academy in Fishers is trying to meet employer needs by offering a longer coding class and then tacking on 12-week internship and 12-month apprenticeship opportunities.
Salesforce sign taking shape on state’s tallest building
The San Francisco-based tech giant’s moniker atop the 48-story skyscraper replaces the Chase logo that adorned the building for years following its acquisition of Bank One.
Purdue ranked high among universities for technology transfer
Purdue University’s growing success at moving ideas into the marketplace has earned it high regard in a report released Thursday by an economic think tank.
KAR Auction acquires startup tech company for $43 million
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. said the acquisition of Chicago-based startup CarCo Technologies Inc., which does business as Drivin, will beef up its technology capabilities.
Trump order would target high-skilled worker visa program
The White House said the program is currently undercutting American workers by bringing in cheaper labor and said some tech companies are using it to hire large numbers of workers and drive down wages.
Carmel software firm plans expansion, 30 new employees
EduSource pairs its fulltime software engineers with paid student apprentices to build custom software for its clients.
Music-marketing startup catches ear of customers, investors
Launched by a car wash chain executive in December, music-messaging platform Fuzic has won more than 100 customers and the backing of former Salesforce executive Scott McCorkle.
Tech-services firm Brookfield investing $7M, adding up to 31 jobs
The company, which already employs 40 in Indiana, is upgrading its Carmel headquarters and a downtown Indianapolis data center.
Tech firms dominate highest-paying companies list
Once again, technology companies and consultancies have taken the top spots in the latest list of employers with the highest median compensation in the United States.
Email software firm 250ok plans to invest $1.6M, add 53 jobs
The company, which develops email-management software, plans to add space at its existing headquarters at 9247 N. Meridian St.
IT consulting firm plans 30-employee expansion in Carmel
The St. Louis-based firm, which provides IT services to small businesses, said it plans to move its local operations this summer into a 6,000-square-foot space at 985 N. Keystone Way.
Indiana’s tech scene has a lot of things going for it, but venture capital isn’t one
The average amount of venture capital flowing into Indiana companies per deal is the lowest in the Midwest and among the lowest in the country.
IUPUI tech-diversity program catches fire
The high school program, which targets girls and minorities, has seen expanded adoption by one participating school, and it’s raised more than $1.5 million in grants and donations over the past year.
City to spend $3.8M on website overhaul
Indianapolis officials have started a two-year process for building a “modern, mobile-friendly” Indy.gov, intended make government services more efficient and accessible.