ParkX reaching milestones one parking meter at a time

It used to be, stop what you are doing and sprit back to the car and feed the meter before you get a ticket or towed. Today, you can add coins through your smartphone. ParkX (formerly Park Genius), a mobile app that allows motorists to pay remotely for parking, was developed by students from the … Read more

12 companies join Startup Tucson Accelerator program

Startup Tucson announced 12 new Tucson companies joining the Small Business Association (SBA) funded Accelerator Program. The second group of Thryve Next growth accelerator program startups will begin their 8-week intensive training Monday. “We’re working with them to revisit the underlying fundamentals of their business models,” Startup Tucson CEO Justin Williams said. “We are looking … Read more

WebPT acquires management software company Therabill

Medical record solution WebPT acquired Illinois-based Therabill, a web-based practice management software for therapists, pathologists, and behavioral health specialists. The acquisition will create an all-in-one software solution for the rehab therapy community. “WebPT + Therabill is more than just a best-of-breed EMR and billing solution; in addition to combining our two systems, we’ll continue to … Read more

AZCI announces 7 new startups

The Arizona Center for Innovation (AZCI) announced seven new technology startups joining the innovation center. “AzCI programs and facilities have created a dynamic environment that inspires, encourages, and empowers new entrepreneurs, leading to new business growth here in Tucson,” Tech Launch Arizona Vice President David Allen, Ph.D. said. AzCI has a program called Mentored Launch, … Read more

.WTF? GoDaddy releases quirky domain gTLDs

Gone are the days of .com’s monopoly over domain name extensions. Now, there are hundreds available for purchase including extensions like .club, .news, and even .wtf. “At GoDaddy we have over 310 [domain extensions] launched so its been a busy year for everyone here,” GoDaddy senior director of product marketing Theresa Geraghty said. “The customers … Read more

Next generation of Navajo Code Talkers turn code writers

Video contribution Xavier Smith & Science Foundation Arizona Using their sacred language to send and receive information, the Navajo Code Talkers were instrumental in the success of every Marine assault in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945 during the Second World War. These Code Talkers served in six divisions in the Marines, including parachute units … Read more

Five finalists chosen for Smart City App Hack

Contribution from Chloe Nordquist This past weekend, Hackers descended on the City of Phoenix for the Smart City App Hack, a global program launched in Barcelona this year to empower people to create apps and solutions for cities around the world. The mission was to build an app that provides a solution to one of … Read more

The Startup Journal: Investing early in analytics

Video contribution from Xavier Smith Answering the who, what, when, where and why someone uses your product comes down to having awesome analytics. This information will be especially important when founders seek out advertisers and investors for money. For founders, gathering metrics early in their life cycle is one key to future success, so much so … Read more

Women in tech initiatives reach international heights

Bust out the capes and computers! Women in tech campaigns and initiatives have emerged and built awareness on the national stage. Only 26 percent of professional computing occupations in the 2014 U.S. workforce was held by women, according to the National Center for Women and Information Technology. The sheer shortage of women in the tech … Read more