New Consortium Targets Statewide Fiber Network

Nearly two dozen internet service providers in Indiana are teaming up to create a statewide fiber network. The consortium, known as Hoosier Net LLC, aims to invest millions of dollars to boost broadband infrastructure, internet access and reliability. ... Read More

Vibenomics Closes on $12M Series B Round

Indianapolis-based retail audio advertising startup Vibenomics has closed on a $12.3 million Series B funding round. The company says it will use the funding to launch additional Audio-Out-of-Home networks in more grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores throughout the country. ... Read More

Summit Panel: Role of Green Manufacturing

Rolls-Royce North America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell believes companies are generally embracing the idea of green manufacturing, reducing their carbon footprint, and adopting sustainability goals. However, Bell says there is a distinction between those that are giving “lip service because it's the acceptable, expected thing to do,” and those that are really investing in it.... Read More

Greenlight Guru Acquires Zionsville Company

Indianapolis-based Greenlight Guru has acquired Vertex Intelligence, a data science company headquartered in Zionsville. While financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, Greenlight Guru says the Vertex team will serve as the foundation of its in-house data science department.... Read More

Allison to Play Role in U.S. Army Fuel Efficiency Efforts

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) says it will develop propulsion systems to support the U.S. Army’s conversion to more fuel-efficient tactical wheeled vehicles, which could initially generate more than $150 million for Allison’s defense end market. The Army launched its Common Tactical Truck program to replace more than 7,000 heavy trucks.... Read More

Growth in Indiana’s Tech Workforce

The Technology Councils of North America has released the results of a study that examines the migration of technology workers in the post-pandemic world, and Indiana is near the top of the growth list. ... Read More

Hoosier Ed Tech Company Acquired

An education technology company headquartered in Putnam County is under new ownership. Standard for Success, which has developed a software platform for teacher evaluation, program assessment and graduation pathways tracking, has been acquired by Texas-based Education Advanced Inc.... Read More

Startup to Establish Crypto Mining Facility in Sullivan County

A Kentucky-based cryptocurrency startup is looking to transform a portion of the Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County into a crypto mining facility. AboutBit LLC says it is investing $50 million in the project, which will create up to 15 high-tech jobs with the potential for more once the facility is online.... Read More

TechPoint Says Funding Will Help Adults Enter Digital Workforce

TechPoint, the state initiative to grow Indiana’s technology ecosystem, has received a $750,000 gift from Microsoft Philanthropies to help upskill career-changing adults who want to enter the tech workforce. The nonprofit says the funding will allow it help guide adults towards skills-focused training, as opposed to a traditional college degree.... Read More