Emarsys North America parent lands $22.3M investment
This financing will be used to “fuel innovation in artificial intelligence and data science, and accelerate growth at Emarsys,” the company said.
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Video-email tech firm to expand Broad Ripple headquarters
Covideo sells software that enables businesses in the auto industry, real estate industry and more to manage video messages it sends customers and prospects through email.
‘Gig’ economy heats up in Indy
A swelling throng of Indianapolis workers is part of the so-called “gig-economy,” which denotes the matchmaking between independent contractors and consumers over technology platforms.
Angie’s List board departures followed push by activist
A Washington, D.C.-based investor who had wanted two longtime board members of Angie's List Inc. to quit got his wish in early October.
Jones, wife to launch company that helps small firms with apps
AppHappens is a subscription service that gives clients a continually updated, branded smartphone application for engaging their customers.
IU’s new data science degree taps into hot health care market
The new degree blends such disciplines as biostatistics, computer science and informatics to better understand issues related to health care cost and quality.
Tech firm DemandJump prepares move into new downtown offices
DemandJump joins software firms ReturnPath and Emarsys, which are on the 11th floor and 13th floor, respectively, at Market Tower.
Indy cloud-consulting firm Appirio to be acquired for $500M
An India-based infotech company plans to buy Appirio Inc., which moved its corporate headquarters from San Francisco to Indianapolis last year.
T-Mobile fined $48M over slowing ‘unlimited’ data plans
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that the wireless carrier had a policy to slow down the speeds of its heaviest data users.
Oesterle joins board of utility-tech startup MeterGenius
The former CEO of Angie’s List Inc. has accepted an invitation to sit on the board of a startup launched by a former Angie’s List employee.
Software-as-a-service firm Zylo lands $3.3M in funding
Zylo, launched by Indianapolis-based High Alpha Studio earlier this year, received funding from three well-known names in the local tech community.
Social analytics firm Geofeedia hit by data crackdown
The Chicago-based tech firm, which has pledged to hire hundreds of employees in Indianapolis by 2020, suddenly is facing a game-changing threat to its business.
Interactive investor files class-action suit against $1.4B sale
In a federal lawsuit, a Maryland-based shareholder claims the $60.50 per-share offer for Interactive Intelligence by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories undervalued the local software firm.
T2 Systems co-founder to take it easy following 22-year run
Mike Simmons, who has stepped down as CEO of the parking-management-software firm, now plans to focus on board work, angel investing and a few of his hobbies.
UPDATE: Salesforce plotting real estate changes
The company's lease in the Gauranty Building, 20 S. Meridian St., will expire in the first quarter of next year, while a lease for the Century Building, 36 S. Pennsylvania St., runs until 2021. "Salesforce has no plans to vacate the Century office at this time," a spokesperson said.
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute picks chief scientific officer
Rainer Fischer most recently served as senior executive director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology in Germany. The institute is part of the largest applied science research organization in Europe.
Real estate tech firm plans 48 jobs in Indianapolis
A Chicago-based real estate technology firm plans hire almost 50 people at a new office in Indianapolis after receiving an infusion of venture capital and potential tax breaks from the state, the company announced Tuesday.
Deadline looms for mandatory 10-digit dialing in 317 area code
People trying to complete a local phone call with seven digits on or after Oct. 15 will hear a recording prompting them to retry the call with the 317 area code included.
Salesforce to buy marketing startup Krux for about $700 million
The cash-and-stock deal is the latest acquisition by Salesforce.com Inc. in a strategy to expand its products against growing competition from bigger rivals.
Indy-based T2 Systems selling to private equity firm
Mike Simmons, one of the parking software company’s co-founders, said Thursday he will step down from his position as CEO following the closing of the deal.