Panel advances bill to exempt some software from sales tax
Advocates say removing Indiana’s sales tax on many service-based software transactions would be a step in the right direction for the state’s growing tech industry.
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TechPoint receives $5.7 million Lilly Endowment grant
TechPoint, a not-for-profit advocacy group, plans to use the money on two programs to nurture young tech talent.
TechPoint taps former Salesforce leader McCorkle as board chairman
The not-for-profit tech advocacy group has passed the board torch to Scott McCorkle and added two other software executives to the ranks.
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.
Tech groups ally for venture capital event
Some of Indiana’s most acclaimed technology and entrepreneurial events are joining forces for a multi-day June conference, an effort aimed at boosting venture capital in a state that struggles to draw it.
Indy tech leaders make splash at South by Southwest
Several local companies and people presented at South by Southwest in Texas this week, sharing their Hoosier experiences and products with a variety of audiences at the world-renowned tech and arts confab.
Langellier: Many tech firms would be better off here
TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier spoke with IBJ about his group’s evolution, his interest in the internet of things, and why elected officials are increasingly paying attention to tech.
Report: Region has 51,000 tech jobs
Drawing on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, TechPoint’s “2015 State of Tech Talent in Indiana” report said there are 26,000 IT and non-IT positions in the tech industry, as well as 2,400 computer-related sole proprietors or freelancers.
Lilly Endowment pegs $1.4M grant for attracting tech talent
TechPoint, an Indiana technology advocacy group, intends to use the money for internship and fellowship programs that create career connections in the state.
‘Hackers’ ready for Round 2 against public-sector problems
Local software developers and other tech talents will convene Saturday to tackle challenges vexing local and state governments in the second annual Indy Civic Hack.
Dorsey, Pfledderer take on senior roles at TechPoint
TechPoint announced Friday that Apparatus founder Kelly Pfledderer has replaced chairman Mark Hill and that former ExactTarget co-founder Scott Dorsey has joined its executive team.
New workforce thrust aims to boost Indy tech expertise
Businesses and other employers can anticipate more technologically literate college graduates—and see their existing employees raise their tech game—if a new program pans out.
RFRA controversy complicates tech recruiting efforts
Tech leaders say the religious freedom law has been a burdensome headwind over the past week, making job discussions longer than necessary and injecting unease in the minds of some candidates.
Indy tech employers face vexing question on compensation
Central Indiana employers with open tech positions are having a tough time getting their interns to accept job offers. A new study questions whether the pay is adequate.
HALO startup funding surpasses $20 million mark
HALO reached the $20 million milestone after pumping nearly $1.5 million in the first half of 2014 into mobile app developer Bluebridge Digital, contract-research firm AIT Bioscience, threat-intelligence firm Emerging Threats and sales-automation software firm TinderBox.
Lilly gives $1.3M to TechPoint to launch new program
Interns in the first Xtern program will live together at IUPUI and work at 12 of the city's tech companies, including ExactTarget, Interactive Intelligence, Apparatus, HC1, Smarter Remarketer and Tinderbox.
Local 3D firm develops printer-based curriculum
To help promote interest in engineering, 3D Parts Manufacturing is working with schools to set kids loose on 3D printers. The plan also is developing into a business model.
Small biz program to tackle lack of Web savvy
The program Fight for Small will teach Indiana business owners how to wield social networks, customer review websites and the rest of the Internet to their advantage.
Battery Ventures reaping rewards from big bet on Indy
The tech VC firm recently invested $7 million in Smarter Remarketer. It previously bet on Made2Manage Systems, Angie’s List and ExactTarget.
Interactive claims top MIRA Award for second straight year
The top honor at the Mira Awards on Saturday night went to software firm Interactive Intelligence, while academia made waves in other categories at the annual technology-sector event.