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Inside INnovation: TechServ
A central Indiana tech company says it is making a difference by providing the health care, higher education and public safety sectors with the data-driven tools needed for success. TechServ Corp. President Sunny Lu Williams explains how the IT solutions management firm is growing its global footprint.

Women & Hi Tech Celebrating 20 Years in Indy
Nonprofit Women & Hi Tech is marking its 20th year in Indianapolis. The organization is celebrating by awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships and grants to women in Indiana studying in the STEM fields. Plus, they are getting ready for the third annual "Ignite Your Superpower" STEM day.

Mira Awards 2019: Tech Educator of the Year
Ariel Crawley is a dedicated leader, mentor, and advocate for the Ivy Works program at Ivy Tech Community College...it’s a unique partnership with Indy Women in Tech. Learn how this Tech Educator of the Year forges relationships with students and companies and the impact she is having on the tech community.

Mira Awards 2019: Innovation of the Year
Innovative Neurological Devices has created an affordable medical device that treats anxiety, insomnia and depression without using drugs. Their flagship product, Cervella, earned the Innovation of the Year Award. CEO Bart Waclawik explains how the headphones seamlessly integrate treatment electrodes allowing patients to receive treatment anywhere at any time.

Mira Awards 2019: Tech Scale-Up of the Year
Indiana’s tech initiative TechPoint honored the best in Indiana technology and innovation at its 20thAnnual Mira Awards. The annual gala took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 1,400 attendees, which was the largest total in the program's history. The honorees came from a list of over 100 companies, organizations and individual nominees.

Carvana Aims to Boost Greenfield Economy
The associate director of communications for Arizona-based Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) says the company's new vehicle inspection facility in Greenfield will be a boon for the local economy. The online auto retailer opened the 130,000-square-foot facility Tuesday. Amy O'Hara says they already have about 100 employees and when the facility comes to full capacity, it will employ some 500 workers.

120WaterAudit Wins Global Pitch Competition
Zionsville-based 120WaterAudit LLC is adding to its list of accolades. The cloud-based water testing and services platform took the top prize in a pitch competition as part of the ImagineH20 global accelerator, which featured a dozen other companies from five countries. Megan Glover, founder and chief executive officer of 120WaterAudit, says being able to present in front of 30 industry professionals in San Francisco was a huge boon for her company.

Study: Rural Broadband Offers Billions to Indiana's Economy
A study from an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests Indiana could benefit significantly from having improved rural broadband access. "Unlocking the Digital Potential of Rural America" says Indiana could add more than $2 billion to its GDP each year if the entire rural community had broadband services. The study was conducted by the Chamber Technology Engagement Center.

Women in Tech: Little Nugget
It’s a tech startup created by a mom for moms. Little Nugget helps you personalize, organize and treasure your favorite family moments all through an app. Guest Host Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder of the Startup Ladies talks with CEO and Founder of Little Nugget, Carrie Griffith about how every aspect of the app was designed with love and a passion for documenting life as it happens.

Women in Tech: Little Nugget
It’s a tech startup created by a mom for moms. Little Nugget helps you personalize, organize and treasure your favorite family moments all through an app. Guest Host Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder of the Startup Ladies talks with CEO and Founder of Little Nugget, Carrie Griffith about how every aspect of the app was designed with love and a passion for documenting life as it happens.

'State of IoT' to Showcase Indiana's IoT Strength
The Indiana IoT Lab is releasing its first State of IoT report. The Fishers-based lab, which is also celebrating its first anniversary this month, says the nearly 100-page report focuses on the core economic pillars in Indiana: manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Jason Pennington, executive director of the Indiana IoT Lab, says the report features more than 20 companies coming together to speak to the business climate for connected technologies in central Indiana.

Cummins, IMS Partner For Centennial
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. has announced a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The five-year collaboration will feature an increased presence for Cummins at the famed oval track, including a pre-race parade lap at this year's Indianapolis 500 featuring all five of Cummins' historic race cars together for the first time.

Infosys Celebrates Indy Anniversary
Earlier this week, India-based IT company Infosys celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Technology and Innovation Center in downtown Indianapolis’ One America Building. Mary-Rachel Redman was there and has details on the tech giant’s continued growth in Indiana.

Infosys Celebrates One Year in Indy
India-based Infosys opened its first Technology and Innovation Hub in Indianapolis a year ago. The information technology company celebrated its first anniversary in Indy Wednesday along with Mayor Joe Hogsett. Rick Cardwell, vice president and head of the Midwest region for Infosys, says the company has already hired 500 people for the $9 million hub, located in the OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indy, on the way to its goal of adding 3,000 jobs by the end of 2023.

Canvas Part of Industry-Changing Acquisition
Indy-based Canvas has clients ranging from startups to the Fortune 500...in Silicon Valley, the coasts and France...and is now part of an industry-changing acquisition. CEO Aman Brar is here to explain how the deal could mean more growth and jobs in Indiana.

Next Level Connections Broadband Program
Governor Eric Holcomb has unveiled the largest single state investment in broadband...the $100 million Next Level Broadband grant program. Indiana’s Director for Broadband Opportunities explains how it can help “bridge the digital divide” in rural areas statewide.

Kerauno to Make Indy Global HQ, Add Jobs
Indianapolis-based tech company Kerauno is detailing growth plans in the city. The company, which specializes in communications workflow software, says it will invest more than $5 million to establish its official headquarters in Indy and create up to 112 jobs by 2022. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says Kerauno plans to move into a new office location, more than doubling its space, within six months.

LaMothe: 'Terrific 2018' for Indiana Tech Companies
The chief executive officer of an Indianapolis-based venture capital firm says investment in Indiana tech companies had a “terrific 2018.”“I was very encouraged by TechPoint’s report,” said Chris LaMothe. “The fact that they (TechPoint) are doing this quarterly report really tracks what’s going on in Indiana, and I think it is beginning to show Indiana can be a competitor.”

Indiana-Israel Collaboration Targets Innovation
Indiana and Israel have taken the latest step in a collaborative effort to propel innovation through private sector partnerships, inviting Hoosier and Israeli companies to submit joint research projects focused on developing high-tech solutions in the agbiosciences and cybersecurity sectors.

Purdue Touts Milestone For Startups
Purdue University is celebrating a milestone in startup creation reached last year. The university says it has reached 223 startups with more than $350 million in funding and investments generated, as well as more than 300 new jobs. In an interview with Inside INdiana Business, Purdue Research Foundation Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Placemaking Greg Deason said the rise in startup activity followed a challenge by President Mitch Daniels shortly after he took office.

Tech Census Reports Offer Insights Into Talent
Powderkeg, a national network for talented tech pros and fast-growing companies, has been busy collecting data from emerging tech hubs around the country. Founder Matt Hunckler shares new insights into recruiting and retaining tech talent in Indiana and across the Heartland.

Langellier: Internship Program a 'Talent Pipeline'
The head of the state’s technology sector initiative says a new extended internship program addresses a big challenge in traditional internships. TechPoint and IUPUI last week announced the Xtern Semester program, which gives seniors the ability to continue their paid internships with Indy tech companies when they return to class in the fall. Chief Executive Officer Mike Langellier says the traditional internship model doesn’t really work for the students or the employer.

Dept. of Labor Honors Eleven Fifty
Fishers-based Eleven Fifty Academy says it is the first in Indiana and one of just a few in the nation to be recognized by the U.S. Department of labor as a software development apprenticeship program. The department is taking part in a ceremonial signing with the academy this morning at Eleven Fifty's headquarters in Launch Fishers.

Microsoft Bringing Rural Broadband Effort to Indiana
Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to expand the Microsoft Airband Initiative to several new states next year, including Indiana. The effort, in which the company works with local partners to make broadband Internet access available to more people in rural communities, launched in 2017 in 13 states.

Google Gives Big Boost to Prison Coding Program
A prison coding program that was introduced to Indiana earlier this year is getting a boost. Google.org has announced a $2 million grant to California-based nonprofit The Last Mile, which provides technology and business skills training for inmates. The funding will support, in part, the launch of Indiana's first coding program for incarcerated juveniles at the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility.

Hallett: Acquisition Opens 'Whole New World' to KAR
The chief executive officer of Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. (NYSE: KAR) says the acquisition of Belgium-based CarsOnTheWeb continues KAR's transformation into a global technology company. Jim Hallett says the deal for the online auction company also ensures a "strong international presence as we continue to grow beyond North America." KAR already has a presence in the United Kingdom after acquiring two UK-based companies over the last few years.

Online Platform Aims to Boost Entrepreneurs, Investors
The chief executive officer of The Startup Ladies in Indianapolis says a new online educational platform will serve as a boon for entrepreneurs and investors. Startup Study Hall Online will provide access to the organization's executive mentors from anywhere in the country. The membership-based platform was announced Tuesday as part of The Startup Ladies' fourth anniversary luncheon in Indy.

ITIA Bringing Tech Voice to Statehouse
More than 90 tech leaders from around the state have joined forces to launch the Indiana Technology & Innovation Association. The group’s co-chair shares its mission to push for policies to ensure the state has a strong infrastructure for tech companies to start, enough capital to grow and a pool of talent to sustain and scale.

Group to Bring Tech Voice to Statehouse
Some of the biggest names and businesses in Indiana's tech sector are coming together to launch an organization to advocate for the industry with state leaders. The Indiana Technology & Innovation Association says it will push for policies to ensure the state has a strong infrastructure for tech companies to start, enough capital for them to grow and enough talent for them to sustain and scale.

Infosys Hub to 'Reskill' Workforce
India-based Infosys, which today broke ground on a $35 million U.S. Education Center in Indianapolis, says the campus will prepare the American workforce for the technology jobs of the future. "Continuous learning and reskilling are core components of Infosys' DNA," said Chief Operating Officer UB Pravin, adding the company will use the facility on the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal site to train 10,000 new American hires.

Lafayette Town Hall: Wabash Heartland Innovation Network
You’ve heard of Silicon Valley and Research Triangle, but what about Data Decagon? The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network is hoping to coin the term by partnering with 10 counties and making it the global epicenter for digital agriculture and next-generation manufacturing.

Forbes Calls Indiana 'Center' of AgTech Scene
Forbes Media Editor-In-Chief Steve Forbes says hosting the ForbesAgTech Summitin Indianapolis for the first time puts the global event at "the center of it all." The event features dozens of entrepreneurs and leaders in the field at all levels from farmers to innovators. When asked why Indianapolis is the right place for the event, Forbes told Inside INdiana Business Mary-Rachel Redman "the question is not why, but why not?"

Tech Tying Two Innovative Fishers Spaces Together
As construction continues on The Yard at Fishers District, which will feature a culinary incubator, the founder of another nearby innovation space, the Indiana IoT Lab's John Wechsler, says technology will shape the future of the culinary scene. The incubator is one part of the $110 million mixed-use community, which will include hotel, retail, residential and dining properties. Wechsler says the culinary incubator is on pace to open in about a year.

Celebrity Chef Stumps For Tech at Indiana IoT Lab
During a visit Thursday to Fishers, a celebrity chef says the future of cooking involves embracing technology. Robert Irvine delivered a presentation at the Indiana IoT Lab and says high-tech advances and the growing availability of home food delivery will never put bricks-and-mortar restaurants out of business, but it will cause changes that restaurateurs must deal with. He said the top chefs in the country are already investing in the non-traditional.

Dorsey: SportsTech Accelerator 'Enormous Accomplishment'
One of Indiana's biggest names in technology says a newly-announced multi-million-dollar accelerator is a key opportunity for the state to blend its strengths in tech and sports. Indiana Sports Corp. Board Chair and High Alpha founding partner Scott Dorsey says Techstars SportsTech Accelerator Powered by Indy can impact the state's sports organizations "in a profound way" in areas from big data science to esports and virtual reality.

Sports Tech to Fuel New Accelerator
A group of sports organizations is making a big bet on sports tech through a three-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with a worldwide entrepreneurship network. The Indiana Sports Corp., NCAA and Pacers Sports and Entertainment are among the founding partners of a sports tech accelerator that will launch in Indianapolis with the backing of Colorado-based Techstars. ISC President Ryan Vaughn said the accelerator will help Indiana build a brand as a global sports technology leader.

Codelicious Secures Nearly $1M in Funding
An Indianapolis-based computer science curriculum startup has closed on a new round of funding. Codelicious has secured $940,000 in funding, nearly double its goal of $500,000. The company says it will use the money to scale up sales and marketing efforts, build out intellectual property and add critical personnel, though specific jobs numbers were not given.

Rural Broadband at Center of New State Position
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has named Scott Rudd as the state's new director of broadband opportunities. Crouch says Rudd will work closely with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help farmers and farm businesses keep up with advancing technology and help rural communities find ways to attract reliable and affordable high-speed Internet.

Salesforce Begins Pathfinder, Reorganization Efforts
Salesforce.com Inc. is underway with the first cohort of its Pathfinder Training Program that is part of the tech giant's ongoing Indianapolis growth. The company is partnering with Deloitte to provide business and technical training to Ivy Tech Community College students and Hoosier veterans looking to become Salesforce administrators and developers.

Eight IN Startups Going to TechCrunch Disrupt SF
Director of gBeta Indy discusses Indiana's presence at the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt SF. Chelsea Linder says there will be eight Hoosier startups representing the state at the Tech Disrupt conference in San Francisco, September 5-7. Last year's event drew 5,000 attendees and more than 1,200 investor-founder meetings with 500 startups from around the globe.

'Project High Note' Aims to Strike Chord With Visitors
The chief executive officer of Fishers-based Vibenomics Inc. says new contracts with the Indianapolis International Airport and Downtown Indy Inc. will have a ride-reaching impact. The company, which used to be known as Fuzic, will create "an all-encompassing, engaging environment" for travelers at the airport and people on Georgia Street in the city's downtown through custom music and messaging.

Major Renovations Complete at Salesforce Indy HQ
Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) executives have debuted the final unfinished portion of its Indianapolis regional headquarters. The Ohana Floor, a hospitality and event area for employees, customer and partner functions, is located on the 47th floor of Salesforce Tower in the center of downtown Indianapolis. Saleforce says nonprofit and community organizations can host events in the space free of charge on weeknights and weekends.

Apartment Complex to Get Makerspace
The Maker Youth Foundation is taking its makerspace concept out of schools and into a once-troubled apartment complex. Leadership from the foundation explain how the learning and creativity lab will work, and if the concept could be a statewide and, perhaps, national model.

HQ2 Competitor Exchanges Thoughts on Workforce
The mayor of another major city competing for the Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) second headquarters is discussing some techniques he says Indianapolis could employ to land the tech giant and other economic development investments. Boston's Marty Walsh, whose city, like Indianapolis, is among 20 finalists vying for the so-called HQ2, says setting in motion ample training opportunities and streamlining city processes are keys.

Inside Infosys Foundation's Pathfinders Institute
Teachers typically take a break from school in the summer, but hundreds went back to the classroom to learn about computer science at the inaugural Pathfinders Summer Institute. We explain how the Infosys Foundation is attacking the digital divide in the classroom.

Funding Boosts Kenzie Academy Growth
A $4.2 million investment round has tech training school Kenzie Academy Inc. gearing up for growth. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco and has its first campus in Indianapolis, is looking to expand its learning tracks and, eventually, its number of campuses. Co-founder Chok Ooi says Kenzie Academy oversubscribed on its second seed stage of funding and had to ask some investors to dial down their backing.

Cook, Fishers Mayor Discuss Leadership, Entrepreneurship
An event Wednesday at the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers showcased one of Indiana's highest-profile life sciences companies. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness hosted Bloomington-based Cook Group Inc. Chairman Steve Ferguson and Cook Group President Pete Yonkman for a discussion on executive leadership. Yonkman says the event offered an opportunity to learn more about innovation and entrepreneurship at the IoT lab and nearby Launch Fishers coworking space.

Elevate Ventures in Global Spotlight
Elevate Ventures is getting some global attention for its work in building entrepreneurial and innovation focused cultures and investing in start-up and early stage companies. CEO Chris LaMothe shares insight on being named to the top 10 list of investors and service provider in 2017.

Indiana Fiber Network Details Major Infrastructure Investment
The Indiana Fiber Network is rolling out a $50 million plan to increase capacity and broadband access reliability statewide. CEO Jim Turner explains the need for big infrastructure investment and gives us a glimpse at the future of broadband.

ClearObject Collaboration Acts as 'Accelerator'
The chief executive officer of Fishers-based ClearObject Corp. says a new partnership with UI Labs' Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago will broaden the Internet of Things-focused company's global presence. John McDonald says the collaboration will provide access to university and industry talent, expertise and connections.

Levementum Promotes Burton to CEO
The board of directors for Arizona-based Levementum, which has an office in Indianapolis, has appointed a new chief executive officer. Michael Burton, who previously served as senior vice president for the company, will begin his new role in June. Levementum provides digital marketing, eCommerce and Internet of Things consulting services. Burton joined the company in March 2016 after serving as director of services for Salesforce.

16 Tech Taps Former LDI Exec For COO
16 Tech Community Corp. has named Emily Krueger chief operating officer. She previously served as vice president of administration for Indianapolis-based LDI LTD. The organization is the operating entity of the high-profile, 60-acre 16 Tech innovation district coming together on the city's near west side. Krueger will help lead development efforts.

Fishers Town Hall: From Launch Fishers to IoT Lab
He’s been a leader in getting entrepreneurial infrastructure into place. In 2012, John Wechsler started Launch Fishers in the basement of Fishers Library, and over the years expanded it to more than 50,000 square feet of space. His next big idea: the Indiana Internet of Things Lab-Fishers.

'Risk-Taking Females' Team Up For 500
An Indianapolis women's tech organization is partnering with IndyCar driver Pippa Mann to shine a spotlight on opportunities for women in STEM and entrepreneurship careers. Women & Hi Tech President Audrey Taylor, who also founded Indianapolis-based information technology firm netlogx, says it's a natural partnership with a female entrepreneur who is "blazing a trail" for women in racing and STEM.

Feminine Hygiene Product Wins 'Next Launch' Competition
A sustainable feminine hygiene product developed by a Fishers High School student took the $25,000 first place prize in Wednesday's "The Next Launch" competition at the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. The event drew business ideas from students from eight high schools throughout the Midwest. The Rob Rubin School for the Entrepreneur at Culver Academies helped organize the event.

'Next Launch' Fueling Student Innovation
Students from eight high schools throughout the Midwest are today competing for $40,000 in prizes at "The Next Launch" at The Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. The Rob Rubin School for the Entrepreneur at Culver Academies helped organize the event. Director Alex Kurrelmeier says the goal is to make the competition national to address "a huge need for entrepreneurial development at a high school level."

I-Corps Program Targets Entrepreneurs Statewide
Purdue is launching an I-Corps program across the state in partnership with Elevate Ventures to help early stage startups commercialize their technologies. Find out how this National Science Foundation program aims to boost entrepreneurship and economic development.

Mira Awards: Tech Company of the Year
The 19th annual Mira Awards is where you’ll find Indiana’s very best in technology and innovation in one room! And we were backstage to capture it all. TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier recaps the star-studded night and insight into the shinning stars including… Tech Company of the Year: Salesforce.

Jones: Infosys Announcement 'Catapults Us'
One of Indiana’s best-known tech entrepreneurs says the question following Thursday's jobs announcement from Infosys is "how will it play out?" The India-based company is planning to create a total of 3,000 jobs between its U.S. Education Center at the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal and its existing downtown Technology and Innovation Hub at OneAmerica.

Infosys Campus Plans Go Beyond Buildings
The new Infosys U.S. Education Center at the former Indianapolis International Airport terminal site will include more than office space. Ultimately, officials revealed at a news conference Thursday in Indianapolis, it could more closely resemble the type of live, work, play campus found in the company's other major global locations.

State's Largest Hackathon Targets Public Safety
Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT lab will this weekend host what organizers call Indiana's largest hackathon. This year's At&T #IoTCivicHack will focus on public safety solutions. Fishers Police Chief Mitch Thompson says new, cutting-edge technology ideas are especially helpful in an industry where "we tend to surround ourselves with other professionals that are in public safety and we all tend to think alike."

Purdue President Weighs in on District Development
Purdue University has announced another private employer's plans to locate to the 450-acre Purdue Discovery Park District and create hundreds of jobs in the coming years. Washington-based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc., led by President Ed Schweitzer, a Purdue graduate, says it will build a 100,000 square-foot electric power research facility in multiple phases.

Levementum Scores Funding, Sells Off Product
Arizona-based Levementum, which has a growing presence in Indianapolis, says it has raised an additional $4 million in funding, led by Inoca Capital Partners. Chief Executive Officer Doug Guilbeau also says the company has sold its SugarCRM practice so it can focus on its Salesforce products and becoming "the top digital consultancy focused on consumer engagement."

Levementum Raises $4 Million, Sells Off Product
Arizona-based Levementum, which has a growing presence in Indianapolis, says it has raised an additional $4 million in funding, led by Inoca Capital Partners. Chief Executive Officer Doug Guilbeau also says the company has sold its SugarCRM practice so it can focus on its Salesforce products and becoming "the top digital consultancy focused on consumer engagement."

Wechsler Sees IoT Lab Network
The founder of the Indiana IoT Lab, which opened last month in Fishers, says he envisions a "loose federation of labs throughout the state." During an interview at the Inside INdiana Business Launch Fishers Bureau, John Wechsler says labs throughout the state would focus on regional strengths, such as plastics engineering and precision agriculture.

Indiana Holds First HS Pitch Competition
The state's inaugural high school pitch competition is in the books and a team of students from Noblesville High School have taken the top prize. Educaid, which created board games designed to help Hoosier students learn business concepts such as marketing and management, beat eight other finalists to win $10,000, one year of college tuition at a state college or university, mentoring services and internship opportunities.

Indiana Women's Prison Cuts Ribbon on Inmate Coding Program
Officials celebrated the beginning of The Last Mile, a program designed to teach inmates at the Indiana Women’s Prison coding skills they can use once they are released. Founded in 2010, Indiana is the first state outside of California to adopt the San Francisco-based non-profit that has seen 100 percent of its graduates secure employment upon release with a zero percent recidivism rate.

Analysis: Tech Jobs on The Rise, Many Going Unfilled
New figures released by a global technology industry association suggest job totals in Indiana's tech sector are growing at a slightly higher clip than the average state. CompTIA says tech jobs make up 5.5 percent of the state's workforce, ranking Indiana 21st in the U.S. with over 181,000 workers. Tech job postings are on the rise in Indiana, the organization says, increasing 34 percent from 2016 to 2017 and bumping the state to reach nearly 36,000.

Women Educator: Codelicious
Codelicious is a woman-led, tech company that develops and licenses educational curriculum for teaching problem solving and analytical thinking through coding. Guest Host and Pharm CEO Erin Albert talks with CEO Christine McDonnell about the startup’s aggressive growth plans.

Aggressively Organic's Presence, Ambition Expanding
A central Indiana indoor agriculture company is growing its footprint. Aggressively Organic creates hydroponic, micro-growth chamber technology to grow produce for what it says is "less than the cost of a large pizza." The less-than-one-year-old company is currently located at Launch Fishers and it will next week open a 40,000-square-foot facility elsewhere in the Hamilton County city.

Indy Tech Company Octiv Acquired
Indianapolis-based sales technology company Octiv is being acquired by a Colorado company. Conga, which Octiv Chief Executive Officer David Kerr calls "the leader in the end-to-end intelligent document solution space," will add Octiv's platform to its automation suite. Kerr says Octiv's Indianapolis operation will remain local, adding the company will "accelerate investment in innovation."

Infosys Creating Talent in 'Hidden Jewel'
As India-based Infosys looks to fill thousands of openings at its tech and innovation but in Indianapolis over the next few years, the company's president says the onus is on the tech giant to create its own talent. During a Studio(i) interview, Ravi Kumar said, "It's myopic if you actually look at just the market and say, 'This is the talent pool available.'"

Infosys Tech Hub Aims to Grow Indiana's Tech Profile
The president of India-based Infosys (NYSE: INFY) says the company's new Indianapolis Technology and Innovation Hub will organically create tech talent that is currently not available. Ravi Kumar joined Governor Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to cut the ribbon on the hub at OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indianapolis which he says could help make Indiana the tech hub of the Midwest.

'Major Spread' to Spotlight Indy Tech
AOL co-founder Steve Case's Rise of the Rest tour stop in Indianapolis last fall is paying more dividends. Launch Fishers co-founder John Wechsler says relationships from that event have led to a planned multi-page spread on the Indianapolis area's tech ecosystem in California Sunday magazine in the coming weeks.

Mira Award Nominees Cover Tech's Wide Spectrum
More than 100 nominees have been announced for this year's Mira Awards. More than 200 applications for individuals, companies and organizations -- a record total -- were submitted in categories including New Startup of the Year, Innovation of the Year and Rising Star. Inside INdiana Business creator and host Gerry Dick is a nominee in the Community Champion of the Year category.

Levementum Riding Indy's Tech Wave
The senior vice president of Arizona-based Levementum says the presence of Salesforce and a "fantastic talent pool" have made Indianapolis a great spot for the customer relationship management firm to grow. Michael Burton says the company will move to a new Indianapolis location this summer after outgrowing its current home at The Union 525 downtown. Early last year, the company detailed plans to add 175 jobs by 2021.

Pacers STEM Fest to Showcase 'New Wave' Jobs
The Indiana Pacers and Conexus Indiana are this weekend joining more than 40 business, nonprofit and education partners for STEM Fest 2018 in Indianapolis. Thousands of participants, ranging from elementary students to recent college graduates from more than 100 schools throughout the state, are expected to attend. Bryce Carpenter with Conexus says the event will expose students to the "new wave" of STEM jobs.

Anchor Tenants Sign on With Indiana IoT Lab
The Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers has revealed the inaugural class of businesses setting up dedicated office suites at the soon-to-open property. Mayor Scott Fadness says the space, which is the first of its kind in the state, positions the city to "lead the way for innovation" in Indiana and beyond. In addition to eight office suites, 50 members have joined and will use the coworking and prototyping amenities on-site.

Training Academy Touts Tech Hot Spot Connections
The founder of Indianapolis-based coding school Kenzie Academy says a packed reception this week attended by big names like Governor Eric Holcomb and leaders from the business community demonstrates how the state and city are embracing the tech community. Chok Ooi says he touts the support to his connections in the Silicon Valley.

Zionsville Coworking Space Expanding
A Zionsville coworking space is expanding. zWorks is adding a second building to its arsenal that will include eight rooms, three of which will be specifically reserved for startups. "We are really excited to be growing," said Kate Swanson, executive director of zWorks. "

Date Set For IoT Lab Opening in Fishers
Ten weeks and six days. The exact amount of time remaining before the Internet of Things Lab in Fishers will officially open its doors March 21. The first of its kind in the state, the goal of the nearly 25,000 square-foot lab is to give IoT companies and innovators a space to collaborate.