April 20, 2024
Technology/Innovation
accesso® Partnership with Google to Provide New Booking Capability for Its Clients
accesso® Named a Supported Scheduling Partner in Things to Do Vertical
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Published on 10/15/2018
Florida-based Harris Corporation to merge with L3 Technologies -- expands to 8th largest Florida company
Combined company, to be named “L3 Harris Technologies,” will be headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.
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Published on 10/15/2018
Takeoff Technologies Partners With Sedano's Supermarkets to Launch the World's First Robotic Supermarket
Takeoff Technologies, an eGrocery solution that empowers retailers to attain profitable online growth by leveraging automation at a hyperlocal scale, today announced the launch of the first automated hyperlocal fulfillment center, referred to as the world's first robotic supermarket in partnership with one of the largest Hispanic grocers in the U.S., Sedano's Supermarkets.
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Published on 10/4/2018
Innovative University Partnerships Advance the Fintech Landscape in Florida
As the “Fintech” industry's need for employees with advanced IT and cybersecurity skills grows, locations that can provide such a workforce are becoming hotbeds for the industry.
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Published on 9/28/2018
Innovation Center Opens at Lockheed Martin in Orlando
Necessity sparks invention at the Innovation Center, now open at Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) facility in Orlando, Florida. In this 6,500-square-foot space, employees are empowered with the technology and tools to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
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Published on 9/26/2018
INRIX Identifies U.S. Corridors Best Suited for Highly Automated Truck Deployment
Despite its comparatively short length, I-95 (Jacksonville to Miami) ranked the best commercial corridor as a result of its very high freight volumes and low congestion levels.
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Published on 9/18/2018
CE Power and Power Grid Engineering Merge and Form New Holding Company
The combination results in an industry leading provider of power engineering and field services
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Published on 9/6/2018
Behind the scenes at Florida Trend: The making of Florida Trend's September 2018 cover
Photographer Matthew Coughlin was assigned to shoot Ken Ford, the founder of Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) for the September 2018 Cover of Florida Trend Magazine. Here is a short "making of" video Matthew took.
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Published on 8/29/2018
Droning on
Florida companies, entrepreneurs and schools are all-in as commercial use of drones skyrockets.
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Published on 8/28/2018
Florida Aquarium uses prosthetics to save rare leafy seadragons
Near-threatened species couldn't stay upright due to developmental issue, gets first-of-its-kind prosthetic device to survive
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Published on 8/23/2018
Magic Leap One: The Time Has Come
Calling all developers, creators and explorers – Magic Leap One Creator Edition is now available. Brace yourself because a universe of creative possibilities is expanding right in front of you.
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Published on 8/8/2018
VOXX Automotive Forms Strategic Partnership with UniKey
Collaboration to Bring Easier, Smarter, More Secure Phone-as-a-Key Capabilities to Global Automakers, Fleet Operators and Consumers
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Published on 7/13/2018
AT&T and Magic Leap Form Exclusive U.S. Consumer Relationship to Expand the Future of Spatial Computing
AT&T's Investment in Magic Leap Focused on Distribution, Content, Network and Technology
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Published on 7/12/2018
Rocket Lab to expand launch capability with US launch site
US orbital launch provider Rocket Lab has today confirmed plans to expand its launch capability by developing a US launch site, with four US space ports shortlisted to launch the Electron rocket.
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Published on 7/11/2018
Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Gatan from Roper Technologie
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and Roper Technologies, Inc.(NYSE: ROP), a leading diversified technology company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire Gatan, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper, for approximately $925 million in cash. Gatan is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes.
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Published on 7/2/2018
Validity Inc., Global Leader in Data Quality, Opens New Office in Tampa
Company will hire 75 new local employees by the end of 2018
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Published on 6/27/2018
Sunrun Brings Affordable Solar, Backup Power And Jobs To Florida
Following a Public Service Commission decision, Sunrun is expanding clean, reliable and affordable energy to households across the state as hurricane season approaches
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Published on 6/7/2018
Tech Data's sales up 22 percent for first quarter of 2018
Net sales were $8.5 billion, an increase of 22 percent compared to the prior-year quarter
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Published on 6/1/2018
Pratt & Whitney Announces Significant Investment in West Palm Beach Facility
WEST PALM BEACH -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced an investment of up to $100 million in its existing West Palm Beach facility that will create up to 215 new jobs by 2022 supporting the company's defense programs. The announcement was made with Florida Governor Rick Scott, officials from Palm Beach County, and approximately 100 of the nearly 1,300 current employees of the Pratt & Whitney facility in attendance.
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Published on 5/23/2018
Pratt & Whitney to Create 215 New Jobs and Expand in Palm Beach County
Pratt & Whitney, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, will be expanding its site in Palm Beach County and creating 215 new jobs. In addition to these new jobs, since 2012, Pratt & Whitney has created 300 jobs for Florida families and employs a total of more than 1,300 Floridians.
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Published on 5/23/2018
FAU Tech Runway® reveals its largest class
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway ® hosted its 2018 Launch Competition and Demo Day on May 10 at the Research Park at FAU, revealing its sixth and largest class, “Venture Class 6.”
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Published on 5/14/2018
Boeing to Acquire Leading Aerospace Parts Distributor KLX Inc. to Enhance Services Business Growth
Boeing will acquire KLX Inc. for $4.25 billion; Positions Boeing to compete and win in $2.6 trillion, 10-year services market
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Published on 5/1/2018
Buckle Up, Prime Members: Amazon Launches In-Car Delivery
Millions of Prime members with Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Volvo cars can now use Amazon Key to have their Amazon packages delivered inside their vehicle parked at home, work or near other locations in their address book.
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Published on 4/24/2018
Tech Data Announces Leadership Succession
COO Rich Hume to Succeed Bob Dutkowsky as Chief Executive Officer in June 2018; Dutkowsky to Become Executive Chairman
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Published on 4/19/2018
Greenway Health expands Tampa headquarters, will add 100 high-wage jobs
Governor Rick Scott announced today that health information technology and services provider Greenway Health is expanding its headquarters in Tampa. The company will add another 104 new high-wage jobs to its Westshore district location and invest $1.8 million in the project.
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Published on 4/17/2018
