TiE Arizona’s 2014 Rapid Fire Pitch competition is about to heat up! The group just announced the 15 startups that will be presenting at its Oct. 21st event. Here’s a look at the select few who were able to make it through the first round of elimination. Allbound: A mobile SaaS application that enables groups … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the classroom of the future might look like? Well, there may be fewer chalkboards and many more video games. In Arizona, several institutions, businesses and educators are working to bring games to the forefront of education. One of those initiatives is Arizona State University’s (ASU) Center for Games and Impact, which studies the ways … Read more
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced that Beth McMullen, vice president of IT for Avnet, Inc., was selected as one of STEMconnector® 100 Diverse Corporate Leaders in STEM. McMullen was honored in the STEMconnector® publication featuring top executives who have demonstrated a commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and diversity initiatives. … Read more
If you’ve ever had to visit multiple physicians, hospitals or specialists for medical attention, the drama of getting your records sent over can be an exhausting process. Fortunately, the cloud is providing more healthcare providers the ability to share ones’ medical history and save the patient time and grief. One company that is making headway in … Read more
SkyTouch Technology, provider of the most widely used cloud-based property and rate management platform, with more than 5,700 successful installations in hotels worldwide, is pleased to welcome Steve Randle as its new Vice President of Technology Delivery. Randle will use his expertise to lead advancements in the SkyTouch Hotel OS platform while delivering quality business … Read more
Kickstarter can be the perfect place to get funding and build hype for your new project or startup. However, it can also be a harrowing landscape of trolls and challenges. Here are ten tips to help you weather the storm and get you on the path to Kickstarter success. Present yourself well- Before you launch … Read more
The future of war is here and Arizona State University has teamed up with New America, a Washington D.C. based think tank, on an initiative that aims to analyze and address the difficulties of dealing with modern warfare. The Future of War project studies the changes in warfare from a variety of perspectives, but the … Read more
The higher education system in Arizona continues to top the charts across the nation. Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU) and The University of Arizona (UA) remain dedicated to offering outstanding academics as well as providing a safe and engaging college campus environment. According to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, about 20 … Read more
Startups, start your engines! TiE Arizona’s Rapid Fire Pitch event is almost here, where fledgling businesses will have two minutes to pitch their ideas in front of an industry panel and live audience. Applications for the event were open until last week. Only 15 startups will be selected from that pool of entrants to pitch … Read more
For a long time, technology has been known as the field of the future. Nearly every day, there is breaking news about some new gadget, app or other piece of technology that works to solve a problem in society. However, like most industries, technology has not bridged the gender gap. In an effort to change this, … Read more