How Microsoft’s outage could impact Tampa Bay businesses
Microsoft’s Azure outage revealed how deeply Tampa Bay’s business community relies on the cloud.
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is blurring the line between conversation and online shopping — and Tampa Bay business leaders should pay attention.
Tampa Bay Wave and USF team up for 2025 FinTech|X Accelerator launch
The Tampa Bay Wave and the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business are launching the fifth annual FinTech|X Accelerator on Aug. 4. The 2025 cohort will bring together a group of startups worldwide. Since its inception, the program’s alumni, including Paperstack, Viva Finance and Ascent, have raised more than $95 million and generated … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave launches second HealthTech|X Accelerator with 16 startups
Tampa Bay Wave has launched its 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator, with 16 health-focused startups from around the world, to its next program. Supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and several regional and national sponsors, the program highlights Tampa Bay’s rising status as a national hub for health care innovation. “This year’s HealthTech|X Accelerator builds on … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave names 15 startups to 2025 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort
A practical update on Tampa’s commercial real estate market with insights on rental rates lease structures and tenant costs.
Tampa Bay Wave joins $13.9 million NOAA initiative
Tampa Bay Wave has been named a key partner in The Continuum, a $13.9 million initiative funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to accelerate innovation in BlueTech, technologies focused on ocean and environmental resilience. The program unites entrepreneur support organizations across the United States to address challenges facing oceans, coastal communities and the … Read more
Tampa trucking company reports growth with AI-driven sales tools
Sun State International Trucks, a family-owned truck dealership based in Tampa, has reported a 10 percent increase in productivity, and time savings, for its sales representatives after implementing a series of SugarCRM’s sales automation services. Sun State integrated Sugar Sell, an automation tool from SugarCRM, across its operations—including wholesale, leasing, parts sales and service. The … Read more
Revolutionize Your Property with Modern Building Services
By Rebekah Nault Upgrading your facility services- including access control, CCTV, cameras, AI and radio technology- has become a simple yet powerful strategy for builders, developers and real estate professionals globally, to stay competitive. Investing in the right technology not only attracts more buyers and increases occupancy rates but also creates a safer and more … Read more
UK startup raises $7.5M, plans U.S. expansion with Tampa Bay Wave’s support
Definition Health, a UK-based health technology startup and participant in the Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech Accelerator, has raised $7.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its predictive AI platform in the United States, with Tampa Bay as a primary entry point, the company announced. Definition Health’s platform aims to improve surgical efficiency, reduce complications and … Read more
Source 1 Solutions acquires England-based IT company
Source 1 Solutions, a managed service provider specializing in enterprise IT networks, has acquired YouCall-IT, headquartered in Kent, England. With this acquisition, Source 1 will maintain full ownership, with both companies retaining their current personnel. The integration is expected to enhance YouCall-IT’s proprietary software and expand its global service capabilities. “This acquisition is a natural … Read more