Tampa Bay Wave adds 15 tech startups to 2023 TechDiversity Accelerator Cohort
Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit technology accelerator for entrepreneurs, has announced the 2023 TechDiversity Accelerator, sponsored by the Nielsen Foundation. This program consists of 15 from across the United States, and around the world, including companies from Spain, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, New York and Oregon, according to a statement. The TechDiversity Accelerator is designed for
Twos app changes what it means to ‘write things down’
The Twos app was designed to revolutionize the way people write things down, an almost innate human practice. Parker Klein and Joe Steilberg, the Twos app’s creators, believe that there is much room for improvement and, in today’s digital age, they have a strong point. The Twos app’s platform not only makes writing things down
What’s keeping Tampa Bay’s tech industry awake at night?
No matter what industry you work in, technology is no doubt a part of your day-to-day business operations. It is rare to find an industry, or profession, that doesn’t, in some way, shape or form, use technology. In an effort to stay on top of trends, and provide our readers with intelligence to help you
5 cybersecurity procurement tips for any business
By Sean Marcil, managing partner at CirrusTel In 2020, we had to send our employees home and figure out how they would be able to continue to perform their jobs, virtually, overnight. There was no time to go through the normal procurement cycle, do a proof of concept or truly vet a solution before it
Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business partner to launch FinTech|X 2022 Accelerator Program
When it comes to tech, the Tampa Bay region is developing a highly sophisticated, and robust, ecosystem to attract top tech talent and nurture forward-thinking startups that make impactful contributions to the industry. After Forbes Magazine named Tampa as the leading emerging city for tech, it seems the world took notice of the tech innovation
How PBX-Change harnesses voice and internet technology to help Lions Eye accomplish its mission
By Rebekah Nault, Business + Community Development, PBX-Change Inside a 1907 cigar factory in Ybor City is the largest eye bank, tissue recovery and ocular research center in the world. The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research secures over 5,000 donors annually, making it possible for more than 60,000 transplant patients to receive life-changing
Reimagining home insurance through the lens of technology
The burgeoning insurance technology industry is currently riding a second wave of startups and Bruce Lucas, former chief executive officer and co-founder of Heritage Insurance Holdings, is poised to accelerate to the crest with his newest venture, Slide. Known colloquially as “Insurtech,” the innovative reimagining of insurance through the lens of technology began only four
Synapse Summit prepares to take over Amalie Arena Thursday
Thursday, February 17, might as well be known as Synapse Day in Tampa Bay. With more than 150 speakers lined up, Amalie Arena will be packed with more than 300 exhibitors and the Synapse Summit expects more than 5,000 people in attendance. In addition, Synapse says more than 800 accredited investors and venture capitalists will
Can you confidently say that you understand cloud computing?
By Christopher J Moyer Sr, founder, president & CEO of SME Solutions Group Most business leaders know the basics and hear “cloud” often. Businesses resist moving from traditional servers to the cloud because they don’t fully understand it. They fear the risks, and costs, of investing in new technology but are unaware of the positive
Exclusive: Jason Caras talks IT Authorities’ big acquisition
IT Authorities, a Tampa-based managed service provider and managed security service provider, recently announced that it has been acquired by WidePoint Corp. (NYSE American: WYY), a publicly-traded company that provides trusted mobility solutions, telecom lifecycle management, and access, and identity management services to government entities and Fortune 100 companies. WidePoint serves the Department of Defense,
To SMART or not to SMART is the question in 2021?
By Bill Heinz, vice president and co-owner, PBX-Change Is it realistic for consumers, be they business or residential, to expect that quality reliable Internet be available like other utilities? Is it time we considered the Internet as a utility just like power and water? These are the questions that service providers, developers and management companies
Synapse Summit showcases the Sunshine State’s business ascendance
Like the rest of the country, Florida has had a challenging year. The state’s first coronavirus restrictions began more than a year ago. Companies, statewide, have had to adjust to a changing business environment. The Sunshine State has met its enterprise challenges, drawing companies nationwide, since the coronavirus began. Like Texas, Florida has become a
