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Technology

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • January 25, 2024
Startup accelerator program aims to transform climate technology

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is launching its next startup accelerator, which will focus on innovations in climate technology, sustainability and resilience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 22, 2024
Cable giant invests $22M in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch projects

Cable giant Comcast has completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2024
Canadian biometrics firm buys Tampa software ID company

Toronto-based biometrics security company BioConnect has acquired Silent Partner Technologies Inc., a Tampa-based software company.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 4, 2024
Area tech startup using AI for better accounting raises $120K

Pezzi, a tech startup in Tampa and Sarasota that uses AI to create accounting software for small businesses, has raised $120,000 from undisclosed investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • December 5, 2023
Tampa software firm, with eye on AI, rebrands a subsidiary

Tampa-based software company Accusoft has rebranded its subsidiary OnTask to Docubee.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • December 1, 2023
Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 29, 2023
Tech company laying off 102 employees in Lakeland

InteLogix sent a letter to the state saying the cuts were in response to a client cutting back.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 16, 2023
$20M St. Pete tech hub project looks to deliver 1,200 new jobs

The ARK Innovation Center will also feature a large window "eye" peering into St. Pete.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 8, 2023
St. Pete manufacturer buys high-tech recycler

Jabil aims to recover valuable components as consumers use more and more "smart" items.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 4, 2023
Manatee bioscience firm chairman, former top Pfizer exec, replaces CEO

Peter Corr has been with Lakewood-Amedex for three years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 1, 2023
Prominent Swiss biomedical firm chooses Pinellas for major US expansion

IMT Analytics Inc. expanded its operations into the U.S. with a new sales and service center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 25, 2023
Tampa digital firm announces record Q3 earnings

Homee, a digital platform for insurance companies, is growing fast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Chelly Conley, 32

KnowBe4's director was hired to install a diversity and inclusion program.

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  • By Alex Walsh
  • October 12, 2023
Stephen Tracy, 35

An IT executive focuses on growing stable of fellow leaders.

  • Class of 2023
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