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Technology

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 20, 2024
Pfizer to lay off 62 in Tampa

The job cuts affect employees working at the pharmaceutical company's Heights Union hub.

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  • By Laura Lyon
  • December 7, 2024
$1B St. Pete construction firm to install hundreds of EV chargers

The firm is contracting with a Maryland-based EV charging company.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 6, 2024
9-year-old from Naples named CEO of tech firm — for a day

Nova Evenson, was recently named CEO for the Day at Utah-based Gabb, which sells safephones, safewatches apps and software for kids and teens.

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  • By Laura Lyon
  • December 4, 2024
USF cybersecurity program launches $240K incubator

The first round of PhaseZero: Innovation Incubator's recipients will receive up to $60,000.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2024
Naples firm acquires 45-mile fiber optic project in DC

It's the first fiber optic purchase for ROC Venture Group, a Naples-based venture capital and private equity firm with a growing portfolio of AI-related investments.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 26, 2024
Amazon to deliver latest technology in new 650,000SF Fort Myers center

The online retail giant plans to use its latest robotics technology at the fulfillment center it will build on State Road 82.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 21, 2024
$1.9 billion IT defense contractor opens location in Tampa

The goal is to support MacDill’s SOCOM programs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota Memorial inks $160M software deal

The health system contracted with software developer giant Epic to handle its electronic medical records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 14, 2024
Tampa Bay Innovation Center announces new board appointments

Both members belong to a St.Pete investment firm

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 5, 2024
Canadian drone show company lands US headquarters in Tampa

The expansion is part of a vision for company and creative growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • November 1, 2024
Clearwater software company acquired by DC consulting firm

The firm plans to integrate the software into its current platform.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2024
AI captures history as virtual biographer in new venture

One Manatee County entrepreneur finds the solution to help people capture life stories without costly ghost writers: AI.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 3, 2024
St. Petersburg's Jabil buys New Hampshire manufacturer

The purchase of Mikros Technologies will allow Jabil to meet a demand for liquid cooling at AI data centers.

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  • By Laura Lyon
  • September 26, 2024
St. Pete 3D tech firm lands $20M investment

The goal is to continue the company’s growth trajectory with major clients

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 24, 2024
Sarasota Paradise owner invests in AI platform to develop soccer team

Audigr Group invested in PlaymakerAI through a subsidiary.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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