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Technology

  • 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
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Barbara Steinberg, founder, Excelerate Technology

Barbara Steinberg expects to make inroads in government agencies for Excelerate Technology financial records analysis software

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 12, 2018
Super security: Firm wants to change the login game

Super Auth, a Tampa, Florida-based tech startup, has created a password-less authentication system that uses a person’s fingerprint or facial features, inputted via his or her smartphone, to transmit login credentials to apps and websites.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 24, 2018
Proving ground: Area company reshapes the hiring process

Tampa, Florida-based startup eTeki has set itself up as a solution for hiring managers and other HR professionals who are having trouble filling IT roles with the best possible candidates.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 10, 2018
Starry startup dreams big with contractual niche

CoLabs, a Tampa-based software incubator formed in December 2017, thinks it has found a better way for businesses to handle contracts. IntelAgree is the company’s debut software-as-a-service product

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 10, 2018
Cybersecurity sector bear hugs Tampa region

With business and so many other aspects of our daily lives increasingly moving online and into the cloud, it’s never been a better time to be part of the cybersecurity industry. That’s especially true for companies and workers in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Technology
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