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Technology

  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 2, 2023
Momentum builds around commercial solar energy use

Florida, despite being the Sunshine State, has seen relatively few major commercial and industrial solar energy projects materialize, but change is coming — and one company is more than ready.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 24, 2023
Maker of automatic doors moves HQ from California to Tampa

Autoslide’s relocation will create 15 jobs. The company plans to lease a 6,840-square-foot space for an office, showroom, warehouse and training facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 6, 2023
Technology industry to turn attention to environment in 2023

The big question technology is up against now is whether customers will buy into it.

  • Technology
  • By Amanda Postma
  • December 28, 2022
Tesla facility under construction boasts a smooth ride

The facility in Lealman was built on a quick timeline of seven months.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 15, 2022
Fintech company banks on consumers' values-driven monetary decisions

In a time when people increasingly look to spend money on products and services that align with their beliefs and ethics, St. Petersburg's OneEthos sees a big opportunity to monetize its data set.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 2, 2022
IT services company focuses on optimization of data in the cloud

Founded in 2021, Blue.cloud's valuation has already topped $100 million.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 2, 2022
Blockchain integration firm helps businesses prepare for Web 3.0

The founders of Tampa-based BlockSpaces have been on the frontlines of the internet's next phase for more than a decade.

  • Technology
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 28, 2022
On the heels of $4.6B sale, Clearwater cybersecurity firm launches training app

KnowBe4’s new app is meant to improve security awareness and compliance training for clients.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 14, 2022
Newly launched venture capital firm invests in football player’s company

Rayze, a fintech firm founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib, gets a boost from Financial Fitness Ventures.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 9, 2022
Climate-tech discussion to feature PODS executive

Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s latest Tech Talk Innovation Series will also virtually preview the business accelerator’s new headquarters, funded in part by Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 28, 2022
Documents reveal details of speedy $4.6B deal for tech company

KnowBe4, one of the biggest names in Tampa Bay’s hyper-growth cybersecurity industry, has agreed to be acquired by a Texas private equity firm.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 19, 2022
Tampa film, video production firm grabs spotlight thanks to work on Nic Cage film

Vū Technologies’ Las Vegas studio contributed to the production of ‘Sympathy for the Devil,’ which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2022
Clearwater cybersecurity firm to be acquired for $4.6 billion

KnowBe4 Inc. has accepted an offer made by Austin, Texas-based Vista Equity Partners; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Electric vehicle subscription service arrives in region

Steer EV, part of Toronto-based Facedrive Inc., has opened an operations hub in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Tech firm adds to leadership team with hiring of chief marketing officer

Former Amazon, IBM and Microsoft executive Tomer Zuker has joined OPSWAT, which relocated from Silicon Valley to Tampa last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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