Greenlight Guru growing quickly making software for medical device makers
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Co-conspirator in bribery scheme aims to avoid slammer
With the help of friends and family who wrote letters in his support, the first defendant avoided prison time. The second, who's also casting himself as a model citizen who exercised bad judgment, is hoping for the same outcome.
Amazon, Buffett, Chase team up to cut health care costs for workers
News on Tuesday that Amazon was forming a new company with JPMorgan Chase and Warren Buffett’s big-pocketed Berkshire Hathaway sent shock waves through the health care industry.
Governor, key lawmaker differ on tech taxation exemptions
A House committee voted Thursday to fulfill half of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s request: It would exempt “software as a service” from sales tax for businesses, but individuals would have to pay a fare.
Indy-based startup matches parkers with underused spaces
FlexePark has five lots—three in Broad Ripple, one in Mass Ave and one in Bloomington—that are available to parkers for $4 to $10 during evening and overnight hours.
Comcast internet growth makes up for cord-cutting defections
The nation’s biggest cable provider lost video subscribers for the third straight quarter, but 350,000 customers signed up for broadband service, helping the company top sales and earnings estimates.
Local tech startup Zylo lands $9.3M in venture funding
Zylo, which helps companies manage their cloud computing software subscriptions, has secured its second big round of funding—including investments from big names in the world of cloud computing.
With $20M infusion, health analytics software firm plans to hire 100 by 2020
Indianapolis-based Springbuk expects to grow by leaps and bounds after landing a big package of venture capital.
Indy a top spot for Amazon HQ2 if home prices guide its choice
If Amazon wants to locate its HQ2 in the most-affordable spot for housing, there’s an obvious choice: Pittsburgh. But Philadelphia and Indianapolis aren't far behind.
Hogsett says Amazon bid focuses more on quality of life than sites, incentives
The mayor also told IBJ that the city is “prepared to look at anything and everything” that would help it secure Amazon’s planned second U.S. headquarters—as long as any action is fiscally prudent.
Amazon heats up fight for HQ2: Here’s how 20 contenders stack up
Now that Amazon.com Inc. has whittled down the list of cities it’s considering for its second North American headquarters, here are some pros and cons of the places on Amazon’s very long shortlist.
Officials say city’s selection as Amazon HQ2 finalist already a victory
Local government officials and economic development experts expressed excitement Thursday about the selection of Indianapolis as a finalist for Amazon’s second headquarters, while acknowledging there’s a long way to go to land the grand prize.
UPDATE: Apple to build second campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge
Apple said it plans to build another corporate campus and hire 20,000 workers during the next five years as part of a commitment to the United States that will be partially financed by an upcoming windfall from the country’s new tax law.
Panel advances bill to exempt some software from sales tax
Advocates say removing Indiana’s sales tax on many service-based software transactions would be a step in the right direction for the state’s growing tech industry.
Facebook unveils sweeping changes, says engagement might fall
Facebook Inc. said it is making major changes to its flagship social network, shifting users’ news feeds back toward posts from friends and family and away from businesses and media outlets—a transition that is likely to mean people spend less time on the site.
Work gets underway at Fishers tech lab even before official opening
The Indiana IoT Lab is already fielding calls from companies big and small that want help developing internet-connected devices to enhance their brands.
Indy software firm plans downtown expansion, 65 jobs
A fledgling Indianapolis-based software company co-founded by the former CEO of Compendium Software plans to expand its space in the Union 525 building within the next few weeks.
Intel says chip-security fixes leave PCs only slightly slower
Intel Corp. published a table of data Wednesday showing that older processors handled typical tasks 10 percent slower at most, after being updated with security patches.
Tax, education, broadband bills top legislative priorities for tech industry
Gov. Eric Holcomb is asking lawmakers to clarify that the state’s sales tax doesn’t apply to software provided on the cloud. But that’s not the only tech-related legislation introduced at the General Assembly.
Apple says all Macs, iPhones, iPads exposed to chip flaw
Apple Inc. said all Mac computers and iOS devices, like iPhones and iPads, are affected by chip security flaws unearthed this week.