Gibson rocks and Crosley turns – the music side of CES 2014

After visiting many of the fast-paced and innovative sections of International CES, we at AZTB decided to stop and hear the music. First stop: Gibson Brands. Celebrating 120 years of tradition and innovation this year, Gibson Brands is now one of the fastest-growing global consumer electronics companies in the world and is poised for aggressive continued development … Read more

Smartpens help transfer your paper napkin ideas into the digital world

Even though I am drenched in mobile devices and gadgets, and rarely separated from my smartphone, I still continue to take notes and jot down ideas with pen and paper. The arduous part comes during from transferring of all my ideas, notes and tasks to my device. Fortunately, the solution is the smartpen and the … Read more

Tallwave selects 11 healthcare startups for High Tide

Tallwave, a commercializer located in Scottsdale, selected 11 startups seeking to disrupt healthcare as we know it and compete in the High Tide for Healthcare IT Program. Selected participants will build a Minimum Viable Business by completing modules, strengthening their viability and likelihood of obtaining seed funding. Program advancement requires completion of these milestones to reach program completion and … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru Gift Guide

AZ Tech Beat has spent all year long looking high and low for the most unique, functional, fun and interesting gadgets for our readers. Remember that one gadget you saw months back made you stop and think, “That would be a perfect gift for Sally!” We figured searching back through our archives might be a … Read more

AZ Tech CEOs honored as 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2013

Clate Mask, co-founder and CEO of Infusionsoft, and Jim Tuton, Founder & CEO of American Traffic Solutions (ATS), were recognized as two of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2013 at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit in Marana, Arizona. The private event brought together emerging and seasoned entrepreneurs from a diverse set of … Read more

AZ software cos win Inc. Magazine Hire Power Award

Inc. Magazine announced the 2013 winners of the Hire Power Award. The awards recognize the top 100 privately held companies in the U.S. that ignite the country’s economic vitality through job creation and company growth. Inc. reported that 51,327 jobs were created in 18 months by the Top 100 Job Creators. In the software category, … Read more

Incubator desarrollo adds 18 new ventures to PHX Flight Program

Desarrollo, a community-based initiative and incubator, announced 18 new ventures into their Phoenix Flight Program. Desarrollo was founded by serial entrepreneur David Rice and launched in June. Rice is in full gear as he continues to create “strategic partnerships with Arizona’s business leaders, angel to capital investors, CEOs, university presidents, foundations, and experts,” all of … Read more

nGage Labs appoints Michael Ricci to Chief Marketing Officer

nGage Labs, Inc., the leading provider of in-store shopper engagement solutions that enable retailers to recognize, personalize, and engage shoppers announced today that Michael Ricci will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer, a newly created global post reporting to CEO Rod Ford. Ford shares, “With the rapid adoption of our personalization capability we are thrilled … Read more

RIB MC2 appoints Ron Babich to CEO of North America Operations

  RIB MC2, a Stuttgart-based company and the creator of 5D Total Cost Management software for the construction industry, announced the appointment of Ron Babich to chief executive officer for its North America operations, with headquarters in Glendale, Arizona. Babich is no stranger to Arizona and the software space as he previously served as chief revenue … Read more