aztechbeat The founders of Metropia have launched Smartrek a traffic demand management app that can predict vehicular traffic flows using real-time traffic data and predictive algorithm to provide travelers with the clearest routes and future departure times to help alleviate traffic congestion and pollution citywide. Users of the apps can earn credit for items by choosing … Read more
Integrate, the first closed-loop marketing software and media services provider, today announced the appointment of David Tomizuka to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tomizuka brings 20 years of experience in finance, operations, business development and acquisition with publicly traded, privately held and founder backed companies. Prior to Integrate he served as Managing Director for the investment … Read more
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Digital Caddies, a unique GPS mobile golf information system, has signed a contract with Troon, the largest golf management company in the world, and will install their newest product The Player’s Network. The Player’s Network is a tablet-based technology platform installed on golf carts that allows users to improve guest experiences and in turn build … Read more
Future Is Games or (FIG) is an organization dedicated to promoting educational and cultural growth using games as a medium. FIG will take place October 9th through 11th at Phoenix Convention Center and strives to expand and reach business ideals. Zachary Snader, Director of Future Is Games, shares, “We will be hosting a showcase of local products related … Read more
Ever wanted to hang out with friends, but weren’t sure who was available? Instead of sending out that dreaded mass text, Stephen Ost, founder of Ufree, wants to make it even easier to find out which of your friends are available to hang out the moment you open the app. Ost is a graduate of … Read more
Google Glass, a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display, made an appearance at the 2013 Phoenix Fashion Week-proving that fashion and technology go hand in hand. Models dressed in the Gents clothing line rocked the Google Glass eyewear down the runway. Blending this progressive designer with wearable technology made for a great addition to … Read more
AZ Tech Beat, Arizona’s premier online news source for the high-tech industry, has been named one of the “50 Must-Read State and Local Government IT Blogs” by StateTech Magazine! Nominations were provided by StateTech readers from around the country and finalists were chosen by StateTech editors. This year’s list included media mainstays and hyperlocal blogs, … Read more
The Arizona Technology Council has named Telesphere CEO Clark Peterson as the recipient for the 2013 “Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year” award. The award will be presented at Arizona’s premier industry event, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Nov. 14, 2013. Telesphere, a provider of Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) … Read more
The BioLite CampStove allows campers to feed themselves while staying green and keeping connected. Campers can cook their meals by placing renewable biomass, such as the twigs and pinecones that can be collected near the campsite, into the BioLite stove to create a fire. Additionally, the 8.25-inch by 5-inch stove converts the heat from the … Read more