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Sony plans Blu-ray disc boost at Indiana factory
Sony officials plan to spend $72 million on new and upgraded equipment at its western Indiana factory, with most of that going toward Blu-ray disc manufacturing.
Health care providers opening to technology
Some health care system are finally allowing online scheduling.
BISHOP: Warsaw’s orthopedics whizzes will master biologics
Industry cluster in northern Indiana has adapted to every other change in health care, and will absorb tissue regeneration, too.
Brightpoint CFO leaves with $2.75M pay package
Anthony Boor, who joined Brightpoint in 1998 and served as the company’s chief financial officer since 2005, left the company on Tuesday. He received separation pay totaling $2.75 million.
Eastgate redevelopment reaches crucial crossroads
Lifeline Data Centers, which bought Eastgate in 2008, plans to invest $10 million into the property this year if the Department of Public Safety moves forward with plans to lease 78,000 square feet.
Do-not-call list may expand to cell phone users
Indiana residents who use only their cell phones will be able to add those numbers to the state's do-not-call registry to block unwanted telemarketing calls under a bill awaiting Gov. Mitch Daniels' signature.
Tech firm Slingshot expanding, plans 114 more jobs
Indianapolis-based Slingshot SEO Inc., founded by three friends from Zionsville High School, plans to expand operations in Indianapolis, adding 114 more employees by 2013, economic development executives announced Friday morning.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Fast-growing firm handles ascent
Michele Meyer, a former Air Force brat, piloted CSCI Consulting to 850 percent revenue growth over four years. So, why is her advice to "start small"? What obstacles await when a firm takes off?
Verizon retirees coming to city to protest executive pay
The Association of BellTel Retirees Inc. will press the board of Verizon Communications Inc. to tighten standards for executive pay when the New York company holds its annual meeting in Indianapolis this week.
Brightpoint’s earnings surge on smartphone sales
Brightpoint Inc., a distributor of wireless phones, said Thursday that its earnings increased more than sixfold as the growing demand for smartphones meant that more higher-priced devices passed through Brightpoint's facilities.
Ivy Tech says it’ll save $18M with IU computer pact
Indiana University agrees to let Ivy Tech store computer records on its system, an agreement that help Ivy Tech avoid building its own data center.
Profit, revenue up at Interactive Intelligence
The Indianapolis business-communications software firm on Monday reported revenue of $47.7 million in the quarter ended March 31, up 36 percent from the same period last year. Profit was $3.1 million.
ExactTarget attracts another $30M in venture capital
The Indianapolis tech company said it will use the funding to make key acquisitions, expand in new and existing markets, and accelerate development of its interactive marketing technology.
Pet website enables owners to book kennels
Indianapolis startup looks to become the Expedia of pet travel.
One-third in Indianapolis use cellphones only
Estimates released Wednesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that 33.5 percent of adults in Indianapolis, which encompasses Marion County, use cellphones and lack traditional wired telephones.
School district to take science instruction online
Students in a central Indiana community will soon get their science instruction online instead of through textbooks, but the technology will come at a price.
Battery maker drops Indianapolis president
Battery maker Ener1 Inc. has fired Chief Operating Officer Rick Stanley, who was also president of the company's Indianapolis-based operation, EnerDel Inc.
Shelbyville uses new incubator to lure tech firm Tyros
A company that will soon become Shelbyville’s newest corporate resident has a nifty, high-tech idea to help schools, leagues and sports associations connect with sports referees and officials.
Software firm seeks to reorganize as holding company
Interactive Intelligence Inc. will ask shareholders at its next annual meeting to vote on a proposal to reorganize the software firm under a new holding company called Interactive Intelligence Group Inc.