Software Development

Executive Inc.: Vincit CEO Ville Houttu sees potential for tech firm to grow in Arizona

February 1, 2023

When Vincit CEO Ville Houttu moved from Finland to California to launch the company’s U.S. subsidiary in 2016, he had ambitions of tapping into a new market ripe with innovation and demand for high-end software services. The software and development company had an established presence in Finland, where it grew to more than 350 employees and went public on the Nasdaq First North marketplace. It was also named the Best Place to Work in Europe by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Intel extends performance leadership with world’s fastest mobile processor

January 9, 2023

At CES in Las Vegas, Intel announced its 13th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors that bring superior performance and experiences to mobile platforms. Intel introduced 32 new 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors with a rich suite of features and capabilities for all laptop segments.

Finland-based Vincit expands by leasing Scottsdale office space

January 5, 2023

A year and a half after the acquisition of a Valley tech company, Vincit is expanding into a new office in Scottsdale. Vincit will move into a 4,268-square-foot space in south Scottsdale at the Quad, bringing 25 employees to its new space located just southwest of Old Town. The firm first expanded into Arizona in April 2021 after it acquired Scottsdale web marketing firm Vuria Creative Technology.

14 tips for hiring your next developer

October 7, 2022

To help you hire the best developers for your tech startup, we asked tech hiring managers, recruiters, and tech business leaders this question for their best insights. From understanding the need and talent required to ensuring they can collaborate across all departments, there are several tips that would guide you in adopting best practices in hiring developers that are just right for your tech startup. Here are 14 tips these leaders followed in hiring developers for their tech startups!

GitKraken launches free Git certification for software developers at October tech conference

October 5, 2022

GitKraken, the world’s leader in premier Git tools for software developers, has just announced that it will launch a free Git certification at the organization’s GitKon tech conference this month.

GitKon is a unique, virtual conference taking place on October 11-13, 2022. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 4,000 global registrants. This year’s conference will feature 36 sessions from 39 expert speakers from notable tech companies like GitHub, GitLab, Microsoft and VS Code, Atlassian, Amazon, and more.

Arizona Small Business Association announces partnership to help small businesses in Arizona mitigate cyber risk

September 22, 2022

CyberCatch jointly announced with the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), a strategic partnership to enable Arizona’s small businesses to quickly and easily implement necessary cyber security controls for digital success. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 590,000 small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees) in Arizona, and these businesses employ nearly 43.5% of the state’s private workforce.

WebPT introduces latest integrated platform for rehab therapists’ in-house billing teams

September 16, 2022

WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, announces the general release of WebPT Billing, the latest evolution of its integrated billing solution for rehab therapy organizations supporting more than 2,000 visits per month. Used in conjunction with the WebPT EMR, WebPT Billing connects workflows throughout the practice in ways not possible with third-party add-ons. This means better data, cleaner claims, and faster reimbursements for rehab therapy practices.

Atlassian marketplace platinum partner announces DevOps tool for Jira Software

September 13, 2022

GitKraken, the world’s premier developer of Git tools for software developers, will be launching a free DevOps tool for Jira Software on the Atlassian Marketplace. As one of the first Platinum Partners to introduce a free extension for an existing Marketplace application, this announcement positions GitKraken as a leader in innovative product development for Git and Jira Software tools.

ZorroSign launches new user interface bringing best user experience to digital signatures

August 18, 2022

ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signature solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation platform: Upgrading the ZorroSign user experience and user interface with new features, security, compliance and system updates. The company’s goal is to ensure the ZorroSign application’s look and feel are the most intuitive and user-friendly digital signature experience available.

Honeywell Aerospace inks deal with Cyient to make parts for cloud-connected cockpit system

August 9, 2022

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace is teaming up with a global technology company to produce the aviation industry’s first cloud-connected cockpit system. The multiyear joint project with Cyient, a company headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is focused on the Honeywell Anthem system — a flight deck using a software platform that can be customized for large passenger and cargo planes, business jets, helicopters, general aviation aircraft and new advanced air mobility (AAM) craft.

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