Software firms transition from methodical to ‘agile’
Agrowing number of central Indiana tech firms use a software-development process called agile, which is characterized by quick production cycles, flexibility and simultaneous feedback.
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Local digital ad agency to offer free industry training
Fishers-based Statwax said it’s launching a free academy this fall to help professionals get certified in Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
High Alpha Studio launches software-tracking startup
The newest portfolio company for the venture studio is called Zylo. It helps enterprises track all of their software subscriptions.
With new Carmel HQ, tech firm aims to move beyond rocky past
Publicly traded Determine Inc. generated fanfare when it announced it was moving its headquarters here and adding 24 jobs to the 35 already here. But many investors have been betting against it for years.
Ontario Systems acquires Washington-based software firm
One of Indiana’s oldest software firms has acquired a Vancouver, Washington, company that specializes in making software for state and municipal governments.
Local tax-appeal software firm acquired by San Diego company
AppealTrack, a six-year-old Indianapolis-based firm, has been acquired by San Diego-based software developer Tax Compliance Inc., the companies announced Wednesday.
High-tech jobs surge in Indianapolis, report says
Indianapolis saw high-tech software and services employment grow 18 percent from 2012 to 2014—the eighth-fastest rate among the 30 cities surveyed, according to CBRE Research.
Firms put new software engineers on training fast track
A new trend in tech companies toward in-house apprenticeships for new employees reflects an increased desire to orient entry-level programmers without taxing veterans.
Coveted cloud consultancy Appirio shuns talk of sale
Appirio Inc., a global cloud-consulting firm that transplanted to Indianapolis last year, might soon get a few acquisition offers. A wave of buyouts has swept through the so-called “cloud services” sector in recent years, including International Business Machines Corp.’s deal on March 31 to acquire Bluewolf Group LLC for $200 million. Appirio is one of […]
Coding clubs target girls, minorities while they’re children
A few not-for-profits and at least one university have rolled out coding programs they hope will alter some of the somber statistics on the lack of diverse populations in technology careers.
Not everyone in tech wants venture cash
It’s immensely difficult for tech firms to quickly build and sell technology software or hardware without a sizable venture war chest. Nevertheless, at least a few central Indiana firms have managed to grow at a healthy pace without trading equity stakes for cash.
Carmel-based Stratice aims to be Amazon of health care
Carmel-based Stratice Healthcare LLC wants to take the concept of electronic prescribing for drugs and extend it to most of the rest of the health care system.
Return Path among outside tech firms bullish on Indy
Out-of-town technology companies are putting down roots here and growing fast. They’re looking to tap into relatively fresh talent pools and to capitalize on what cities like Indianapolis don’t have—a high cost of doing business and intense employee poaching.
Ontario firm to acquire CTI Group for $22.5 million
A Canadian software firm has signed an agreement to acquire CTI Group Holdings Inc., one of the smallest publicly traded companies based in Indianapolis.
Indy unit key part of multi-pronged Salesforce strategy
Salesforce.com is using its Indianapolis-based Salesforce Marketing Cloud division as the springboard for a nascent business line that company officials believe has the potential to grow rapidly for years to come.
Equity firm buys software developer Ontario Systems
The software producer, one of the state’s oldest, was acquired by Washington, D.C.-based Arlington Capital Partners for an undisclosed price.
Software firm Emarsys lands $33 million in new funding
The Austrian software firm, which established its U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis in July, plans to use the money to fuel aggressive growth in North America and Central America.
New tech startup hub to open in Carmel
Presidents of two Carmel-based companies are teaming up to offer co-working space to local startups, particularly those in software and technology.
SmarterHQ gobbles up venture funds
SmarterHQ, an Indianapolis software firm, is quietly becoming one of the area’s top destinations for venture capital, fueled by surging sales for its personalized marketing software.
Startup now giving Interactive Intelligence big boost
Interactive Intelligence CEO Don Brown invested three years ago in a startup formed by an exiting employee. Last year, Interactive bought that startup–OrgSpan–and the move is starting to pay off.