Parchment Teams up With Ellucian to Enable Touch-Free Automation and Expand Integration Options

The Scottsdale-based electronic transcript exchange platform Parchment recently announced their partnership with Virginia-based Ellucian, a provider of educational electronic solutions. The partnership will allow touch-free automation between the Parchment Send service of Parchment Exchange and Ellucian’s ERP platforms, including Banner, Colleague and PowerCampus. “Ellucian and Parchment already serve more than 200 shared higher education clients. … Read more

Imprezzio, Maker of AgentsAlly, Acquires Racing Snail

Imprezzio Inc., a software solutions provider out of Spokane, WA, recently acquired local software company Racing Snail, “a Cloud-based tool which allows insurance agents to analyze sales data for the agency and independent producers using a variety of metrics.” Imprezzio is the maker of AgentsAlly, a business management and analysis software. President Russell Page says, … Read more

University Advancement Roundup: ASU a top Incubator, Wildcat & Pac-12 new website, Alexandria co-working network expands

ASU Venture Catalyst named one of the top business incubators in the world The University Business Incubator Index (UBI) for 2013 indicated that Arizona State University Venture Catalyst was named one of the top university business incubators in the world; it was ranked 18th on their list of the Top 25 Global University Incubators and … Read more

The Shed Rocks the House With Their Latest Software

If you’ve heard of the music festivals Country Thunder, The Voodoo Experience, Cavendish Beach, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, among others, Gingerbread Shed’s technology is most likely behind the scenes. Gingerbread Shed, a winner for one of the six $250,000 Arizona Innovation Challenge grants awards for Spring 2013, concentrates on music festival ticketing, digital … Read more

Startup Aims to Help the Autistic Community

There are many entrepreneurs in Arizona, and though this is not a “high-tech” startup, this inspirational story is one to be told…it’s about a man who didn’t let his disability inhibit an opportunity to start a business. Matt Cottle, Founder of Stuttering King Bakery, was diagnosed with highly-functioning autism (HFA), and since he could work, … Read more

Cheers! BarVision Teams up With SceneTap

TGIF! A full pour, an over-pour or an extra shot, are some things people might hope for from the bartender after a long week at work. However, that won’t happen as long as BarVision’s technology is in charge. BarVision is a pouring and liquor management system designed to help bars or restaurants manage their “pour … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru

The iP4 Boombox by iHome features SRS TruBass digital signal processing technology and five adjustable EQ sliders. Additionally, the iP4 provides exceptional sound with its Class “D” amplifier combined with 4” carbon composite woofers and 1” dome tweeters. This retro boombox’s dock is compatible with any iPhone or docking iPod and has FM radio and … Read more

Aspect Software Acquires Orlando-based Voxeo Corp. for $150 million

Aspect Software will acquire Orlando-based Voxeo Corp. for $150 million, in order to expand its high-tech operation. Aspect Software is the leader in call-center software and a global provider of customer contact, workforce optimization, back-office optimization and Microsoft platform solutions. More specifically, it is a $450 million global IT and services firm focused on providing … Read more

Xerocraft Co-working Space Expands to 4,400-Sq. Ft.

After being cramped in a 900-square foot facility for over three years, Xerocraft, a Tucson-based, non-profit, co-working space for makers and tinkerers are stretching their legs and moving into about a 4,400 square foot facility in downtown Tucson to accommodate their growing numbers and equipment. Jeremy Briddle, Xerocraft’s treasurer, shares the milestones leading up to … Read more

inData Hires Software Architect David Gallivan

inData, a software and consulting company that develops programs designed for trial attorneys, announced their hiring of software architect David Gallivan to lead development efforts. Gallivan has over 20 years of experience in software development. He has been involved with ImageTag, Republic Project, Bright Spot Media, eInstruction, Cuclone Commerce and SalesLogix. inData also provides software … Read more