Angie’s List axes 70 Indy positions in latest round of layoffs
The job cuts, which happened Thursday, are part of the company’s focus on “continued operational effectiveness,” a spokeswoman said.
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GARG: The so-called internet of things is not actually about ‘things’
The internet of things isn’t about making your toaster self-aware, it’s about making you more aware.
The quest to make Indiana an IoT hub
Business leaders and public officials say Indiana can turn its manufacturing base into an even bigger advantage by harnessing the power of the internet of things.
In Q&A, Benioff riffs on Salesforce Tower meditation rooms, Indy strategy and more
“We’ve never been more excited about Indianapolis,” the Salesforce CEO said in an interview that covered a wide range of topics, including the company’s hiring plans and new apprenticeship program.
Genesys leader: ‘We’re going to start growing again in Indianapolis’
In interview with IBJ, Genesys President Tom Eggemeier says the company is pleased with its Interactive Intelligence acquisition and plans to ramp up its local headcount.
Salesforce to train 500 apprentices in Indy by 2020
Salesforce officials said the move is part of a broader initiative to help develop the “workforce of tomorrow.”
Wisconsin accelerator laying groundwork for Indy expansion
Gener8tor, a Wisconsin-based startup accelerator, is looking to set up shop in Indianapolis within the next year. Today, there are no application-based accelerators in the area.
DeveloperTown has success helping larger firms innovate
DeveloperTown has been growing revenue about 40 percent annually over the past five years, a rate that far exceeds what leaders expected when they founded the company in 2010.
Sapp, after diagnosis for genetic disorder, follows new path
Former Octiv CEO Dustin Sapp has taken a top job with a local software company, and he’ll be working remotely when he moves to Colorado this summer.
Investors willing to bet on Angie’s List-HomeAdvisor combo as stock surges
A week after the announced acquisition of Angie's List, its shares are trading 38 percent above the offer price—signaling optimism about the forthcoming public company combining Angie's List and HomeAdvisor.
High Alpha unveils employee-engagement startup
Venture studio High Alpha on Tuesday announced its fifth portfolio company, an employee-engagement company called Structural Inc.
Comcast, Charter to cooperate as threats from wireless grow
Cable operators Comcast and Charter Communications said Monday that they will work together as they prepare to offer cellphone plans to customers.
Pressure escalates to mint tech talent after giant job announcement
A shortage of available talent to fill the thousands of jobs that tech companies like Infosys plan to offer has local leaders powwowing about ways to flood the tech pipeline.
Tech leaders claim mixed emotions about Angie’s List sale
They’re wondering if Angie’s List will be like ExactTarget, whose acquisition spawned job growth, or if jobs will erode over time. They’re also concerned about losing yet another mature, locally based tech firm with a major corporate presence.
Infosys deal happened fast; now battle begins over tech hub’s location
Infosys leaders said Indiana officials took advantage of their earlier relationship to land one of the four U.S. hubs and as many as 2,000 jobs. Indianapolis and Carmel are in the running for the hub’s short-term home.
India-based tech firm plans 2,000 jobs in Indianapolis area
In the biggest economic development agreement Indiana has reached in more than a decade, India-based technology consulting firm Infosys Ltd. on Tuesday announced plans to open an $8.7 million tech and innovation hub in central Indiana.
Mobi named Mira’s Tech Company of the Year
Mobi Wireless Management, a fast-growing, 300-person operation, secured the top honors at TechPoint’s Mira awards Saturday night.
Tech leaders say they’re pleased with Legislative session
One of the victories, tech leaders said, was the legislative green light for a toll-road fund to invest $250 million in venture capital. But the mechanism for doing so has yet to be determined.
Eleven Fifty Academy extends flagship program
The not-for-profit coding academy in Fishers is trying to meet employer needs by offering a longer coding class and then tacking on 12-week internship and 12-month apprenticeship opportunities.
Purdue ranked high among universities for technology transfer
Purdue University’s growing success at moving ideas into the marketplace has earned it high regard in a report released Thursday by an economic think tank.