Boatwright joins BoomtownROI sales team
April 4, 2022
Lillian Boatwright has joined the BoomTown sales team as Sales Operations Manager out of their Charleston, SC headquarters. A native of Upstate SC, Lillian attended DW Daniel High School and…
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Kopis to help host first TechSlam ‘N Eggs in Greenville
March 28, 2022
Tech developers, entrepreneurs and consultants from across the Southeast will be attending the first Flywheel TechSlam ‘N Eggs to be held in South Carolina. TechSlam will be held on Wednesday,…
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Spectrum waives charges for customer calls to Ukraine through end of March
March 2, 2022
To help customers communicate with friends and family impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, Spectrum today announced it is waiving charges for all calls to Ukraine for Spectrum Voice® and…
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TD SYNNEX announces date, theme and location for 2022 Share the Magic Greenville annual celebration
February 23, 2022
Share the Magic to expand in 12th year from five TD SYNNEX markets to seven across North America TD SYNNEX announced today its Share the Magic annual fundraising celebration in…
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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia
February 14, 2022
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…
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ScanSource, Inc. names John Eldh as President
February 9, 2022
Eldh to champion ScanSource’s hybrid distribution growth strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced today that John Eldh has been named President…
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In nostalgic nod to Saturday morning cartoons, Bugs Bunny and friends arrive at Upcountry History Museum
February 7, 2022
On Saturday morning, February 12, 2022, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, and Tweety Bird won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for sixth consecutive year
February 2, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this…
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With new “Digital Next” strategy, DartPoints closes gaps at the edge
February 1, 2022
Sweeping New Strategy Enables Edge Ecosystems for Enterprises, Carriers, and Cloud and Content Providers DartPoints, the leading digital infrastructure provider enabling next-generation applications at the edge, unveils its “Digital Next”…
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What’s in store for IoT in 2022?
January 14, 2022
By Kevin Wentzel, Kopis The IoT industry went for a wild ride last year as there was a major slowdown in innovation and products getting to market due to chip…
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Kopis’s ERP team honored as one of the industry’s best
December 29, 2021
One of the Southeast’s leading software companies, Kopis, has been recognized as one of Bob Scott’s 100 Valued Added Reseller (VAR) Stars from ERP Global Insights. The selection of mid-market…
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Kopis honored with Best in Business Award
December 10, 2021
One of the Southeast’s leading software companies, Kopis, has garnered another award for its business acumen. Kopis was honored with a Best in Business Award for Most Innovative Company this…
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Willio.com offers most complete, easy-to-use online estate planning platform
November 15, 2021
Willio marries expertise and expedience to make estate planning more accessible, cost-effective for broader range of people Greenville, S.C. based Willio.com, the only online estate planning tool developed by a…
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Mailprotector hires Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales
November 12, 2021
Mailprotector, a global cloud-based B2B email security, compliance and encryption company, announced today that it has named Nathan Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales. In addition to leading the Mailprotector…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU Team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led…
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Kopis develops SMB Launch Platform for Fast ERP Transitions
November 8, 2021
Leading software developer Kopis has created a new platform designed for small businesses that want to transition to an ERP without spending thousands of dollars. The Kopis SMB Launch Platform,…
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STORY launches new website
October 6, 2021
One of the region’s leading digital marketing agencies has launched a new website for itself. The new website for STORY can be found at storyagency.co and features services such as…
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ABii the Robot in Laurens 55
September 29, 2021
Partnering with Van Robotics and the South Carolina Department of Education, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced participation in a research project that features ABii, a desktop-size robot.…
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IoT Reference Platform solves common engineering roadblocks
September 13, 2021
Cary, NC – Three leaders in IoT design and solutions have come together to deliver an all -in-one, comprehensive IoT Reference Platform. Internet of Things (IoT) design engineering firm, Connected…
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Kopis named to SC Biz News Roaring Twenties list
September 9, 2021
Kopis has been named as one of the twenty fastest growing small companies in South Carolina in 2021 as part of SC Biz News’ annual Roaring Twenties List. Roaring Twenties…
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Tina Zwolinski, CEO of workforce gaming apps company skillsgapp, appointed to Skilled Trades Alliance Academic Advisory Council
September 9, 2021
Tina Zwolinski, CEO of soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp, has been appointed to the Academic Advisory Council of the Skilled Trades Alliance, a national non-profit of public…
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SYNNEX and Tech Data complete merger to become TD SYNNEX, a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem
September 2, 2021
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) and Tech Data Corporation announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company is now TD SYNNEX, led by Rich Hume as CEO. Dennis Polk,…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 27, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year, Initiates annual financial outlook for FY22, Announces new $100 million share repurchase authorization GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:…
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ScanSource names channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 10, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president of Intelisys,…
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ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business
August 3, 2021
Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the promotion of Tony Sorrentino to President,…
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Mailprotector expands team and talent base by eight, adding two Vice Presidents
July 14, 2021
Mailprotector, a Greenville, SC-based cybersecurity company, announced today that it has promoted three and hired six additional employees. Among these, Mark Glowacz and Greg Aiken have been named Vice Presidents.…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for seventh consecutive year
July 13, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This marks the…
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Kopis adds new module to its Adept software focused on growing businesses
July 9, 2021
Kopis, one of the Southeast’s premier software developers, is rolling out a new module for its Adept platform that aims at removing the complexity of creating new projects in Microsoft…
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First-ever “National Barcode Day” to be celebrated on June 26
June 24, 2021Barcoding, Inc., Datalogic, and ScanSource, Inc. Commemorate Creation of the Revolutionary Barcode in 1974 Three pioneers in the barcoding industry have come together to co-sponsor the first-ever National Barcode Day…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet access to Upstate Rural South Carolina
May 20, 2021
Partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative invests more than $150 million to help to bridge the “digital divide” Utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op…
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Integrated Biometrics, LLC
April 30, 2021
Integrated Biometrics, LLC (IB) designs and manufactures FBI-certified fingerprint sensors for law enforcement, military operations, homeland security, national identity, election validation, social services, and a wide range of commercial applications.…
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Kopis named fourth Top Workplace in South Carolina
April 30, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2021. To earn this honor, workplaces are evaluated by…
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Kopis launches new website with help from Engenius
April 22, 2021South Carolina’s leading tech company, Kopis, partnered with Engenius, a local web design and digital marketing company, to launch a new website. “Kopis is such an amazing company and we…
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Quitchet adds Travel Time filter to it’s list of innovative features
April 6, 2021
To keep its place on the cutting edge of real estate technology, the national real estate app Quitchet has recently added a new Travel Time search filter. Now, real estate…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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South Carolina-based TechStyles mixes textile roots with revolutionary ideas
March 16, 2021
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Leveraging decades of manufacturing experience, TechStyles is launching as a reimagined form of textiles that is creating new product solutions that are meeting the demands of an…
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SC-based business launches Facebook Groups alternative
March 12, 2021
Social Strata, a provider of online community software for nonprofits, businesses and other organizations, today announced the launch of Crowdstack, an independent group space that combines the functionality of Facebook…
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Green Cloud Technologies acquires Cascade Defense and rebrands company Green Cloud Defense
March 5, 2021
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, has closed on the acquisition of Cascade Defense, a full-service managed security service provider (MSSP) in Spokane, Washington. The acquisition…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for fifth consecutive year
February 4, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this year’s list…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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BASF donates $5,000 to Project Lifesaver
January 13, 2021
BASF’s Converse, South Carolina location has donated $5,000 to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office to aid Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by…
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STORY wins Gold Marcom award for website work
December 21, 2020
A website redesign done by STORY has won Gold in the annual Marcom Awards. The honor was for the work STORY did with Sexton-Griffith Home Builders in Easley. The approach…
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Tina Zwolinski, CEO of skills-based gaming apps training company skillsgapp, appointed to Fostering Great Ideas board
December 1, 2020
Tina Zwolinski, the CEO and co-founder of skillsgapp, the first company in the skills-based training sector to offer customized gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z gain middle skills for…
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Immedion welcomes Alex Craft as Sales Executive for Greenville and Asheville
November 19, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced today the hiring of Alex Craft for the position of Sales Executive. In his new role, Alex will represent Immedion’s products…
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ScanSource announces new Chief Financial Officer
November 18, 2020
New CFO brings strong SaaS solutions experience for next phase of strategy and growth ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced that Steve…
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Joi social selling tool launches WeFunder campaign
November 13, 2020
Booster TV, a Greenville-based software company, announces the launch of its public fundraising on WeFunder, allowing any member of the public to become a shareholder. Booster is the team behind…
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Kopis lands at number 12 on South Carolina’s 25 fastest growing companies list
November 11, 2020
Premier software developer Kopis has moved up one spot from last year in the list of the Palmetto State’s fastest growing companies list. This SC Fastest growing program is presented…
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National real estate app launches in Greenville
October 21, 2020
An app designed to streamline the home buying and selling process has launched exclusively with listings from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors. Quitchet allows buyers to access accurate direct…
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