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Manufacturers Loosen Budgets To Make Tech Upgrades
July 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic may have brought manufacturing to a halt, but that hasn’t stopped these same companies from investing in software upgrades and technology initiatives to stay competitive. The Wall Street Journal reported companies such as Xylem Inc., the New York water technology company, SPX...

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Microsoft Serves Developers Bigger Slice Of Revenue Pie
May 09, 2018

Microsoft has announced that it is changing its revenue structure so that developers can earn more with their apps in the Microsoft Store. “Microsoft Store continues to evolve to be the best destination for Windows 10 users to discover and download Microsoft-verified applications that deliver...

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Bridging Speech and Loyalty with Voice Activated Rewards
September 19, 2017

The voice-activated assistant is gaining currency with consumers. Use of the devices is growing like gangbusters. Research from eMarketer shows that as many as 35 million Americans will use voice-activated hardware at least once monthly this year, up 128 percent from last year. The two dominant players...

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Tech Center: Mexico City Tech Scene Rises Up
August 22, 2017

Technology that has the ability to transform cities has given power to how people live their everyday lives. Whether it’s autonomous vehicles streamlining public transportation, city 311 apps to help its citizens instantly report potholes and broken street lights to be fixed, or installing contactless...

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Tech Center: Pittsburgh Takes On Tech
August 08, 2017

Pittsburgh has contributed a plethora of everyday items and services that many may take for granted. The city’s contributions to the country in addition to being the base of America’s steel industry, the city was also the birthplace of the beloved Mr. Rogers, McDonald’s Big...

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Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar
July 25, 2017

Known for its delicious poutine, beer and scenic views, Montreal is more than just a place for New Englanders to go for a weekend escape. With an underground network of shopping malls and restaurants, totaling approximately 20 walking miles, Montreal’s retail scene has been thriving...

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Tech Center: Milwaukee Moves Up Tech Food Chain
July 11, 2017

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for its breweries and scenic views,  has long been heralded as the place to go to relax and have a “cold one.” Home to Miller Brewing, Joseph Schlitz Brewing and Pabst Brewing, Milwaukee has a long history with serving up beer in...

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Tech Center: Salt Lake City Taps Into Its Tech Startup Vibe
June 14, 2017

When the state of Utah comes to mind, a tech startup hot spot isn’t necessarily the first image that appears. Oddly enough, over the past few years its state capital of Salt Lake City has slowly grown its tech startup sector. With low taxes, cheap...

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Tech Center: Beijing’s Rising Tech Scene
June 01, 2017

The capital of China, Beijing, brings many great things to the table outside of its culture. While many may associate ancient temples or tourism with the city of Bejing, there is so much more to the area as a whole. Over the past few decades, Beijing has...