Wearable health tech startup teleScrypts expanding pilot to Africa

A Phoenix-based med tech startup is working to provide healthcare access for low resource communities, starting with a pilot community in Tanzania. TeleScrypts is piloting with 5,000 of the last hunter gatherers called the Hadza population in Tanzania. This is the first mobile health platform they have used according to founder Omron Blauo. “At teleScrypts our … Read more

Top 10 most funded Arizona tech companies 2015

What Arizona companies brought home the bacon for their company? Here are the Top 10 funded tech companies for 2015 that came out of Arizona.     We’ve been following them all year, learn more about these companies below and more news about startups raising capital at AZ Tech Beat. 2015 AZTB headlines for Top … Read more

New CrunchBase report shows female founders on the rise

Anyone that has been paying attention to the challenge women face in the tech industry knows there is a gap in the representation of female founders and engineers. While local CEOs such as Blake Irving, GoDaddy, are pushing for change by placing more females in C-suite positions and leading girls in tech efforts, there is … Read more

Boomtown on-demand tech support service expands to Phoenix

Video contribution Shane Rymer & Thomas Hawthorne Your server just went down, customers can’t access your website and all business stops – but it doesn’t have to. With one swipe on your smartphone, you can get connected with a tech specialist and, BOOM, you are up and running in no time. Boomtown an on-demand tech … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Tech for your Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day is upon us and this year think about getting your significant other something other than chocolate or a bouquet of flowers. Instead of a jewelry bracelet, opt for something more practical, like a sleek Bluetooth portable speaker or iRobot-we have a range of gifts. Still needing a Valentine? We also found a new dating app on … Read more

Scrunch and crunch your data pain-free with HipDash by eyefire

HipDash by startup company eyefire is smart analytics dashboard that’s helping business owners make smarter decisions faster with the help of easy to use, automated, real time performance metrics. The idea grew out of CEO Jeremy Bowman and Chief Marketing Officer Woods Davis’ frustrations with their former national real estate services company. Their business was successful, … 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

Hundreds of AZ Entrepreneurs Turn Out For Techiepalooza at ASU SkySong

If last night was any indication, Arizona’s tech scene is about to bubble over with young entrepreneurs, new startups and the watchful eyes of big investors. As we mentioned earlier this week, Techiepalooza is a networking event that brings the Phoenix entrepreneurial and tech community together. The event ran from 4pm-11pm last night, and upon arriving, I … Read more

Join AZ Entrepreneurial Rock Stars at Techiepalooza: Thursday, June 7

While you [probably] won’t see Perry Farrell or the Red Hot Chili Peppers there, this week’s Techiepalooza is definitely still worth a visit. Join ASU Venture Catalyst and a sizable group of partners/sponsors (see below) for a networking event that brings the Phoenix entrepreneurial and tech community together. The event will showcase some of the hottest … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Gameday edition

It’s gameday and you take out an awesome tech gadget to show your friends at your team’s pregame celebration. “HOW COOL,” they’ll say! Gear up for football and tailgating season with these awesome gadgets from grill and beverage accessories to bluetooth speakers with high quality sound.   Case Coolie By using a double layer of … Read more