AZ tech companies take home Stevie Awards

The 12th Annual American Business Awards, also known as Stevie Awards, that recognize outstanding performances and the people behind them in the workplace worldwide. The awards have been split up into two ceremonies. One occurred on June 13 in Chicago, leaving an Arizona company with one Stevie. The other ceremony, set to occur in San Francisco … Read more

Uber's Steve Thompson to discuss UX/UI design at PHX Tech Talk – July 15

On July 15, Steve Thompson, general manager for Uber Phoenix, will speak at PHX Tech Talk and discuss software development for Uber’s new UX/UI design and the ever-growing development of the company. Thompson will also delve into balancing external product development with internal product development in order to simplify the large influx of Uber’s data. “Uber’s been … Read more

Black Diamond Advanced Technology expand to 25,000-foot facility in Chandler

Black Diamond Advanced Technology, an Arizona-grown company that designs and manufactures wearable/mobile tactical computing systems for a variety of conventional and special operations missions, has begun work on its new 25,000-square-foot facility in Chandler. “It’s an exciting time at Black Diamond,” said Jeff Dyster, vice president of Engineering and Business Development. “This year has seen … Read more

Illumin8 founder shines as AZ 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Arizona District Office has named Jeff Kunowski, founder of Illumin8, a company that specializes in backlit LED signage, as Arizona’s 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. “I was very excited to learn that I was selected to win this award,” Kunowski said. “I started Illumin8 as an individual but … Read more