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Technology

  • By Beth Luberecki
  • March 12, 2021
Players jockey for position in booming esports sector

Forget the old-fashioned arcade. Gaming and esports is now a big business, and a combination of established companies and upstarts are using some proven business tactics to gain a foothold.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 1, 2021
Economic forecast: tech organization rethinks how it engages members

Jill St. Thomas, executive director, Tampa Bay Tech

  • Technology
  • By Akuwa Solutions Group, Inc.
  • October 23, 2020
Set Up Remote Workers to Thrive

Set Up Remote Workers to Thrive

  • Industries
Sponsored Content
  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 5, 2020
Launch pad: European software firm sees big growth ahead in region

Software development firm NIX United, which makes apps for iOS devices, has chosen St. Petersburg, Florida, for its U.S. headquarters.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 29, 2020
College design engineers give manufacturing a try

University engineering departments shifts from design to manufacturing to meet skyrocketing demand for personal protective equipment.

  • Industries
  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 24, 2020
Manufacturer of in-demand medical gear moves swiftly — with smarts

TouchPoint Medical also worked its contacts to maintain its supply chain.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 13, 2020
Pipe dreams: Sales software firm sees big potential in area

Pipedrive, a European sales software firm, expanded to St. Petersburg, Florida, choosing the Sunshine City over several other suitors.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 27, 2019
Shine bright: Patience has been a virtue for lighting technology firm

St. Petersburg, Florida, tech firm LumaStream has positioned itself as a visionary leader in power and light innovations.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Technology

Bill Lederer, chairman and CEO of iSocrates

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 25, 2019
Smart spaces: Tech firm unlocks hidden value in public venues

Tampa-based Venuetize has created a multifaceted mobile platform that helps venue operators learn, in great detail, how customers experience their spaces and events.

  • Technology
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • October 11, 2019
Firm turns complicated data into revenue streams

Harnessing the power of data means big growth potential for Fort Myers firm.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • July 5, 2019
Firm aims to grab market share behind new software patents

Sara Moola has never served in the military, but a new product made by her company, Tampa-based Visual Awareness Technologies & Consulting, could improve the effectiveness of U.S. armed forces around the world.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • May 10, 2019
In the zone: Firm banks on targeted, local approach to online ads

Conlon launched MyArea Network, a Tampa, Florida-based digital marketing company that specializes in maximizing exposure for local businesses to both tourists and residents. He plans to compete for advertising dollars with tech giants like Google, Faceboo

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 15, 2019
Amped up: PowerChord delivers hit after hit for clients

St. Petersburg, Florida, marketing firm PowerChord was founded by rock guitarist Pat Schunk, who was frustrated with buying music equipment online in the early days of e-commerce.

  • Industries
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • December 14, 2018
Company, led by veterans, focuses on key, life-saving product

SpecOps' agile approach to product development puts it in a good spot: armed to handle market demand in two price points.

  • Technology
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