Integrate Appoints David Tomizuka to Chief Financial Officer

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

Golf software co. Digital Caddies inks deal with Troon

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 conference showcases local gamer culture October 9th-11th

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

Startup Ufree makes hanging out with friends a breeze

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 makes its mark at Phoenix Fashion Week – slideshow

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

AZTB named "50 Must-Read State and Local IT Blogs" by StateTech Magazine

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

Telesphere CEO Clark Peterson Wins 'Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year' Award

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

Gadgets for the Guru

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

Tucson Tech + Business Expo coming October 16th

The Arizona Technology Council will be hosting the first Tucson Tech + Business Expo on October 16, 2013, bringing together a diverse group of Tucson-based technology, software, and manufacturing companies. Some of the featured guests will be Raytheon, Universal Avionics, National Instruments, Honeywell and B/E Aerospace, who will be presenting their business requirements to an … Read more