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Tech News

Tech News articles are straightforward news stories. They provide facts and details about happenings, announcements, and events in Utah's tech sector that the TechBuzz editor and founders consider newsworthy and important for the ecosystem to be aware of.

Tech News   -   Nov 18, 2020 Skill Struck Innovates Coding Instruction for Kids
Skill Struck Innovates Coding Instruction for Kids

School districts across the country, especially in rural areas, struggle with finding and retaining competent computer science teachers. During the pandemic it has been even harder, says, Parker Gentry, CEO of Skill Struck. Schools then have to deal with the twin problems of high turnover rates in computer science teachers

Tech News   -   Nov 15, 2020 Dsco Rocks It with an Acquisition by CommerceHub
Dsco Rocks It with an Acquisition by CommerceHub

CommerceHub announced today its acquisition of Dsco which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CommerceHub, based in Albany NY. While specific deal terms of the acquisition have not been publicly disclosed, the transaction represents a meaningful and successful exit for DSCO’s founder Jeremy Hanks, its shareholders, team members,

2020: $30+ Billion in Exits...So Far
Tech News   -   Nov 19, 2020 2020: $30+ Billion in Exits...So Far

These are unique times. 2020 has been a surreal year. The world is gripped by an pandemic that most people thought (hoped) would be abating by now. More and more people are working from home...if they are lucky. Many have seen their jobs evaporate and many businesses are struggling

by Mark Tullis
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Tech News   -   Nov 19, 2020 2020: $30+ Billion in Exits...So Far
2020: $30+ Billion in Exits...So Far

These are unique times. 2020 has been a surreal year. The world is gripped by an pandemic that most people thought (hoped) would be abating by now. More and more people are working from home...if they are lucky. Many have seen their jobs evaporate and many businesses are struggling

by Mark Tullis
Tech News   -   Nov 18, 2020 Skill Struck Innovates Coding Instruction for Kids
Skill Struck Innovates Coding Instruction for Kids

School districts across the country, especially in rural areas, struggle with finding and retaining competent computer science teachers. During the pandemic it has been even harder, says, Parker Gentry, CEO of Skill Struck. Schools then have to deal with the twin problems of high turnover rates in computer science teachers

by Mark Tullis
Tech News   -   Nov 15, 2020 Dsco Rocks It with an Acquisition by CommerceHub
Dsco Rocks It with an Acquisition by CommerceHub

CommerceHub announced today its acquisition of Dsco which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CommerceHub, based in Albany NY. While specific deal terms of the acquisition have not been publicly disclosed, the transaction represents a meaningful and successful exit for DSCO’s founder Jeremy Hanks, its shareholders, team members,

by Mark Tullis
Tech News   -   Nov 10, 2020 Motivosity Answers Manager's Needs During Pandemic
Motivosity Answers Manager's Needs During Pandemic

Motivosity’s latest release changes the way managers lead their teams through the pandemic. As the pandemic drags on, managers are faced with finding new tools they can use to engage remote team members. Motivosity’s new Lead product represents such a tool. Lehi-based Motivosity recently released Lead, a SaaS-based

by Mark Tullis
Tech News   -   Nov 09, 2020 Adobe Announces Intent to Acquire Workfront for $1.5 Billion
Adobe Announces Intent to Acquire Workfront for $1.5 Billion

Adobe announced Monday its intent to acquire Lehi-based Workfront for $1.5 billion. The deal is expected to finalize in the beginning of 2021 assuming no problems with regulatory scrutiny.  Workfront founder and Chairman of the Board Scott Johnson had this to say of the acquisition: “I’m thrilled to

by Austin Craig
Tech News   -   Nov 03, 2020 AI Dungeon Takes Off With Groundbreaking AI
AI Dungeon Takes Off With Groundbreaking AI

A Wizard, a Gamer, and a Robot Walk Into A Tavern 🧙‍♂️🤓🤖 You’re WeirdBeard, a sorcerer living in the kingdom of Larion. You have a staff and a spellbook. You finish your long journey and finally arrive at the ruin you’ve been looking for. You’ve come here searching

by Austin Craig
Tech News   -   Oct 29, 2020 Bootstrapped eLearning Brothers Brings Content and Technology Together to help Companies put their Training Online
Bootstrapped eLearning Brothers Brings Content and Technology Together to help Companies put their Training Online

As a part of our TechBuzz Bootstrap series we are pleased to share the story of American Fork-based eLearning Brothers. When Shawn and Andrew Scivally started their company, it didn’t occur to them to seek outside funding. “We knew how to build online training,” said Andrew. "We didn’

by Mark Tullis
Tech News   -   Oct 26, 2020 JUMP Exits Stealth, Announces Advisory Board
JUMP Exits Stealth, Announces Advisory Board

Can VR pioneer James Jensen, co-founder of The VOID, reinvent location-based VR again? The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted some more than others. One industry hardest hit is location based entertainment, including Disney, who just a year ago was considered unstoppable. For only the third time in history, Disney unexpectedly closed

by Austin Craig
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