Tag: Technology & Telecom

APEI Involved in New $140 Million Manufacturing Institute

The initiative will allow APEI to grow its current manufacturing presence.

NanoMech to Expand with Land, Global Campus in Springdale

The new factory will incorporate cutting edge assembly lines, laboratories, and the latest in security, environmental and safety systems.

SFC Fluidics Earns Grant for Brain Injury Monitoring Technology

Fayetteville-based medical device and diagnostics company SFC Fluidics has been awarded $1.5 million to further develop its monitoring system for severe brain injury patients.

A Whole New World

Under a new agreement with AT&T Inc., Bentonville-based TeleComp is now a retailer of bandwidth, essentially making the tech firm a newfangled phone company.

Overwatch Mobile App Could Change Gaming Industry

Created by 17-year-old CEO Josh Moody, Overwatch attempts to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor gaming.

UA Research Aims To Assist Retailers With New Technology

Researchers work to develop a risk-assessment tool to assist with mobile point-of-sale technology.

CEOs Learn to Deal With Technology Dependence

We begin 2014 with a look at how a few business leaders in Northwest Arkansas rely upon their devices and how they manage their time in light of and in spite of todays hyperconnectivity.

NWA Startup Cup Announces Winners

Turner Light Covers, Solgave Animal Solutions and Storage in Motion filled the top spots in the annual competition.

NWA TechFest Brings Information System Professionals to Fayetteville

Nearly 40 national and international experts are scheduled to speak during the NWA Techfest Jan. 31 at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville.

Nerdies Aims to Open in 1Q 2014

Brad Harvey of Fayetteville plans to open Nerdies, a gaming hangout/learning hub/techie lab for self-proclaimed nerds at the corner of Mountain Street and College Avenue.

Nothing But Net

EquityNet has crystallized its reputation on a national level as the go-to experts for online equity crowd funding.

University of Arkansas, NanoMech Install Prestigious R&D 100 Award

The plaque signifies NanoMechs inclusion in R&D Magazines 2013 list of the years top technological innovations.

Northwest Arkansas Council Drafts Ambassadors to Spread News

Participants use social media accounts to promote news that reflects positively on the region.

Bezos the Brilliant

Was Amazons public announcement on drone deliveries just a clever strategy to drive Cyber Monday sales?

APEI Announces $4.2 Million in New Research Contracts

Sen. Mark Pryor attended an announcement Monday in Fayetteville.

Startup Community Meets Up For the Weekend

Twelve teams competed Nov. 15-17 for $10,000 in prizes and the chance to participate in Global Startup Weekend, sponsored by Google.

Bella Vista Inventor Trusts in IsoTruss

Larry Robertson recently acquired exclusive worldwide rights to an incredibly strong and lightweight building material that he believes will change the world.

Layoffs Looming at Bentonville Call Center

A call center operated by Georgia-based computer software company NCR will close at the end of November, leaving more than 100 employees out of work.

Shiloh Technologies Sold To Atlanta Company

Britt Fogg, who founded the business in 1994, will remain president of the company, which is expected to hire several additional employees for its Rogers office.

Three Local Companies Ranked On Prestigious Inc. 5000 List

Fayetteville-based capSpire is the fastest growing private company in Arkansas.

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser