FAA clears Verizon, AT&T to turn on more 5G cell towers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it took the steps after receiving details from the telecommunications companies about the location of wireless transmitters.
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Indianapolis-based SEO firm Demandwell lands $5M in seed funding
Demandwell, which offers search-engine-optimization software, says the investment will help it reach growth goals that include tripling its revenues and headcount over the next year.
Apple’s holiday iPhone sales surge despite supply shortages
Apple shook off supply shortages that have curtailed production of iPhones and other popular devices to deliver its most profitable holiday season yet.
The Freedom Forum podcast: Angel Henry, author of ’Dents in the Ceiling’
Host Angela B. Freeman talks with Angel Henry, author of “Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women & Allies Need to Breakthrough,” which tells the stories of 30 women of color who have survived and thrived in tech and corporate America.
United States warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
U.S. companies that use semiconductors are down to less than five days of inventory—a sharp drop from 40 days in 2019. The chips used in the production of automobiles and medical devices are especially scarce.
California-based crypto startup to open central Indiana office
Anchorage Digital, founded in 2017, plans to open a physical office in the Indianapolis area and hire another 10 people here by year’s end.
Indiana, others sue Google, saying it invades users’ privacy
The lawsuits are the latest in a raft of legal salvos against the tech giant, whose search engine accounts for an estimated 90% of web searches worldwide.
Q&A with Matthew Fecher, providing the building blocks for electronic music
The software developer moved to Denver, where he organized music festivals, and Atlanta, where he co-founded AudioKit Pro, a company that makes apps used on Apple’s mobile operating system. But he came back to Indianapolis last year.
Intel chooses Ohio for $20B chip facility amid global shortage
The Intel project is the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio’s history, state officials said. The facility is expected to create 3,000 company jobs and 7,000 construction jobs, while supporting tens of thousands of additional jobs for suppliers and partners.
Tech firm Ironclad lands $150M in investment, plans to grow Indianapolis office
Ironclad, which allows users to negotiate, sign and manage online contracts, established a local presence when it acquired Indianapolis-based PactSafe a year ago.
Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in United States
Airlines had canceled more than 320 flights by Wednesday evening, or a little over 2% of the U.S. total, according to FlightAware.
High Alpha startup Castiron lands $6M in seed funding
High Alpha launched Castiron in October. The startup offers a platform for culinary artisans to sell their products, connect with customers and run their businesses.
AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
The companies said they will launch 5G or fifth-generation service Wednesday, but they will delay turning on 5G cell towers within a 2-mile radius of runways designated by federal officials.
Cummins enters joint venture to boost production of natural-gas-powered vehicles
The agreement between Cummins and Texas-based Rush Enterprises will help Cummins bring natural-gas-powered commercial vehicles to market.
Longtime TechPoint CEO Langellier to step down in May
Mike Langellier has been the president and CEO at Indianapolis-based TechPoint for nine years. The organization will launch a national search for his replacement.
Fishers-based Vibenomics signs audio deal with grocery chain Hy-Vee
Vibenomics, which offers music, advertising and audio messaging for retailers nationwide, says its audio will be heard in the Iowa-based grocery chain’s stores beginning Feb. 15.
Indianapolis-based Chuqlab offers crime-fighting transcription tech
Founded in 2019, Chuqlab offers transcription technology for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and operators of jails and prisons. The company recently received a state incentives offer based on its hiring plans.
Carmel-based GyanSys acquires Vancouver-based Salesforce partner
With the acquisition of British Columbia-based Groundswell Cloud Solutions, GyanSys now has more than 250 employees who work in the firm’s Salesforce practice.
Carmel-based DriverReach lands $7.5M in equity funding
DriverReach, founded in 2016, offers a platform that makes it easier for customers to hire commercial truck drivers. The company said it plans to use its additional funding on hiring and product research and development.
Hoosier technology sector shatters investment record
TechPoint, the state’s not-for-profit tech accelerator, said the state saw more than $958 million in venture capital investment last year, which is nearly triple the previous record set in 2019.