High Alpha portfolio company raises $3.5 million
Pattern89, formerly known as Quantifi, intends to use the latest round of funding to expand its marketing efforts, scale its platform, and grow its data science, sales, and marketing teams.
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Airport board approves $21.4M land sale for Infosys campus
The airport will sell 132 acres to the city of Indianapolis in phases over the next several years. In turn, the city will sell the property to Infosys for pennies so it can create a $245 million training campus.
Perceivant’s digital course work finds following at 14 colleges
Leaders at locally based Perceivant hope to move to the head of the class with a platform they say offers a unique blend of customization and two-way communication between students and their instructors.
Microsoft co-founder, sports, media owner Paul Allen dies at 65
Fellow billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said “personal computing would not have existed without” Paul Allen, who died as the world’s 27th richest person, with a fortune of $26.1 billion.
Insurer Anthem agrees to pay record $16M for massive data breach
The nation’s second-largest health insurer has agreed to pay the government a record amount to settle potential privacy violations in the biggest known health care hack in U.S. history, officials said Monday.
High Alpha venture studio launches worker-safety software firm
Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha on Tuesday announced the start of a new cloud-based software firm that plans to market business-safety applications to reduce and prevent injuries for maintenance workers.
Deal with national pharmacy spurs tech company’s growth
An Indianapolis-based company has signed a deal with national mail-order pharmacy GoGoMeds that officials project will help double its local workforce—to about 250—within five years.
Software firm Perq raises $5 million from tech heavyweights
The company’s founders used millions of dollars in capital from their original company—which offered print and direct-mail services—to launch a software division.
Amazon warehouse workers lose bonuses, stock awards as they get raises
The online retailer upped its minimum wage to $15 and raised other warehouse wages by $1 per hour, but employees learned Wednesday that there’s a tradeoff.
As Sirius XM CEO, Indy exec reshaping in-car entertainment
The company is spending millions of dollars to broaden its foothold as internet connectivity becomes the norm in vehicles, opening up a wealth of opportunities for enhanced entertainment, marketing and data services.
Fishers technology services company acquires Carmel-based competitor
Technology companies Ultimate Automation and Electronic Evolutions have merged to form Ultimate Technologies Group, which will be headquartered in the Fishers Nickel Plate District.
With 5G, providers think wireless can challenge cable for home internet service
Verizon’s 5G Home service, which provides an alternative to cable for connecting laptops, phones, TVs and other devices over Wi-Fi, launches Monday in four U.S. cities, including Indianapolis.
Conexus Indiana hires two execs to lead tech, workforce initiatives
One executive is expected to help Indiana companies continue their transition into next-generation digital technologies. The other will develop and direct programs that help secondary and post-secondary students, as well as adult workers.
IBJ Podcast: How an IU student turned her beekeeping hobby into a star startup
Ellie Symes, CEO of The Bee Corp., talks with host Mason King about being a young entrepreneur, taking risks and pivoting when you have to to make your company stronger.
Facebook says 50M user accounts affected by security breach
The attackers gained the ability to "seize control" of those user accounts, Facebook said, by stealing digital keys the company uses to keep users logged in.
Appeals court affirms ruling that IBM owes Indiana $78 million
Indiana’s Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a judge’s ruling that IBM owes Indiana damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
Purdue professor, son want to make you healthier with orange corn
Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn has been bred to include more carotenoids, a set of key nutrients that provide color to vegetables and plants and help protect the eyes.
Sirius to acquire Pandora in $3.5B online radio deal
The combination will help Sirius XM expand beyond an audience that largely listens to the satellite radio company’s programs while driving.
UPDATE: Developer lands first office tenant for Bottleworks project
An Indianapolis-based company that launches tech firms said Thursday it would move its office from the 14th floor of the historic Circle Tower on Monument Circle to the Bottleworks District in summer 2020.
Pacers, Salesforce team up to engage fans with customized data, marketing
The two organizations said Thursday they will use artificial intelligence and cloud technology to analyze fan behavior and respond with more customized email and social media engagement.