ScanSource appoints Rachel Hayden as Chief Information Officer
June 9, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Rachel Hayden as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and Funding
June 8, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces AICG, Bird Dog Deals, and Validide Corporation being accepted as Member Companies and approved for grant funding. In addition, Carolina Diagnostic Solutions, Dynamic Flow…
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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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PunchListUSA names Min Alexander Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
May 19, 2021
PunchListUSA, the first online real estate platform digitizing national home inspection data, repair estimates and service orders for consumers, announced the appointment of Min Alexander as its new Chief Executive Officer…
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PCT LTD conveys current status of OTC QB uplisting efforts
May 4, 2021LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD reports that its application to have its common stock quoted on OTC Markets, “QB” level, has been declined due to OTC’s requirements for PCTL…
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ClaimLogiq named a Top Workplace in South Carolina
May 4, 2021
Healthcare Tech Company Adds to a Long List of Achievements in 2021 CHARLESTON, SC –ClaimLogiq, a leading healthcare software and technology company in cloud-based payment integrity solutions, announced that it…
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KIYATEC announces investment from Seae Ventures and
May 3, 2021
Names Co-founder and Managing Partner Jason Robart to its Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc announced that it secured a $2.5 million investment from Boston-based healthcare service and…
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With $9 million contract award, Life Cycle Engineering continues supporting the U.S. Navy’s Mobility Fuels program
May 3, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $9 million contract (including a base period and two option years) by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Under this…
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A Conversation with John Falk, Founder & President, Vigilent Labs
April 30, 2021
In October 2020, Vigilent Labs announced that it is investing more than $104.6 million and will create over 400 new jobs at its state-of-the-art COVID-19 test manufacturing facility in the…
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SCRA invests in Land Intelligence, Inc.
April 27, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, second investment of $200,000 in Land Intelligence, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is a technology- enabled business offering software solutions…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces distribution agreement with Citrix
April 19, 2021
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS). Under…
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Blackbaud CMO Catherine LaCour named one of the 2021 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology
April 16, 2021
Blackbaud announced that its Chief Marketing Officer Catherine Cook LaCour has been named one of the 2021 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by DiversityFirst™ and the National Diversity Council. The award…
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Vigilent Labs forms strategic partnership with Seroclinix and Davenport Aviation
April 14, 2021
Enables Vigilent Labs to distribute COVID-19 test kits and digital health credentials to government organizations through GSA schedule Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company that provides solutions…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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SCBIO CEO Konduros accepts new leadership position, COO Erin Ford appointed interim CEO by SCBIO Board of Directors
April 7, 2021
Exiting CEO credited with reinvigorating organization, building team and investor base to “take South Carolina life sciences to an entirely new level”; SCBIO to conduct national search for new CEO…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and funding
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted…
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Immedion hires Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for Columbia and Charleston
March 31, 2021
Immedion LLC, a premier provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Wilsen Villareal as Network Operations Center Manager for their Columbia and Charleston locations. As such, Wilsen will be…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack
March 30, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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Palmetto elevates Chief Technology Officer Jared Wray to co-founder
March 25, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, announced today that it is acknowledging the transformational, multi-year business contributions of Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) Jared…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Director
March 23, 2021
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Matt Bell was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc. Bell replaces Russell Cook who…
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Nautic Partners and VC3 management partner to complete recapitalization of VC3
March 17, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC. & PROVIDENCE, RI – Nautic Partners announced that in partnership with VC3 management, it has finalized the recapitalization of the VC3 family of companies. VC3 is a market-leading…
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Tallo creates $10,000 scholarship for high school senior impacted by the pandemic
March 17, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With half of Americans having experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic, Tallo, the nation’s premier online platform for connecting students…
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Executive Buyer
March 8, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC /BUYING APPLY FOR THIS JOB About Vendr Vendr is on a mission to eliminate friction in the SaaS sales process. Today, buying SaaS feels similar to buying a…
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Vendr announces $60 million Series A to fuel the future of SaaS buying
March 8, 2021
Vendr, the SaaS buying platform, today announces a $60 million Series A led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from existing investors Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Sound Ventures, Garage Capital,…
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IT-oLogy and City of Columbia collaborate to provide IT training for veterans
March 4, 2021
In partnership with the City of Columbia, IT-oLogy will offer a limited number of scholarships to qualifying U.S. military veterans to participate in a three-day, live instructor-led, virtual IT certification…
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PCT LTD announces settlement of litigation
March 4, 2021
LITTLE RIVER, SC – -PCT LTD announces it has resolved its dispute with Annihilare Medical Systems, Inc. and two of its former employees. Gary Grieco, PCTL’s Chairman, stated, “We are…
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ClaimLogiq co-founder joins Forbes’ inaugural Next 1000 class
March 4, 2021
ClaimLogiq co-founder and Executive Vice President Janene Hill has been named to Forbes’ first-ever Next 1000 class. Hill joins the first 250 notable entrepreneurs from around the country and across…
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Avreo welcomes Nick Murillo as Vice President of Channel Partner Sales
March 4, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avreo, Inc., a developer of healthcare workflow solutions, announced today that Nick Murillo has joined the company as the Vice President of Channel Partner Sales. With…
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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies
March 2, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Eric Hester, Umbrella Technology Group
February 25, 2021
Many IT companies come in with big promises, a good start, and then disappear until you have problems. Eric Hester founded Umbrella Technology Group with the idea of creating something…
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Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2021
$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…
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Vikor Scientific and Quantgene partner to launch SerenityTM – ground-breaking advancement in precision genomics, personalized medicine
February 19, 2021
Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…
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SCRA announces investment in drone-related startup, UASidekick
February 16, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in UASidekick, Inc., a Greenville-based drone software company. UASidekick became an SC Launch Member Company in…
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Pozyx opens office in Greenville to support U.S. growth
February 10, 2021
POZYX, pioneers in accurate positioning solutions with ultra-wideband (UWB), is opening a dedicated U.S. office to support its growth in North-America. With a physical presence in Greenville, South Carolina, Pozyx…
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Vigilent Labs kicks off production of COVID-19 test kits at its new North Charleston headquarters
February 9, 2021
Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company that provides solutions for the detection, identification and assessment of health and bio-threats, has completed and shipped its first major order…
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Mark Morgan, President of Intelisys, a ScanSource Company, recognized as 2021 CRN® Channel Chief
February 8, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Mark Morgan, President of Intelisys, a ScanSource company, to its 2021 list of Channel…
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ClaimLogiq awarded Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner status
January 29, 2021
Microsoft recognizes ClaimLogiq as a leader in Data Platform software and technology solutions CHARLESTON, SC – ClaimLogiq, a privately-owned healthcare payment integrity software and technology company, announced today that it…
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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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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies
January 26, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…
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ScanSource to announce second quarter fiscal year 2021 results February 2, 2021
January 19, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that it plans to release second quarter fiscal year 2021 results for the period ended December 31,…
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SIOS Technology Corp. and its employees contribute more than $5,000 to Feeding America
January 19, 2021
SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, delivered on its employees’ commitment to giving back to the community and contributed more than $5,000 to Feeding America,…
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SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy
January 12, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…
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Harry A. Huge, Honorary Consul for Estonia in SC, to receive 2020 Global Vision Award
December 23, 2020
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced the esteemed 2020 Global Vision Award will be given in honor and remembrance of the late Harry Arthur Huge, Honorary Consul of the Republic…
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City of Charleston acquires Charleston Tech Center parking garage
December 21, 2020The Charleston Digital Corridor and its development partner, Iron Bridge Capital Partners, announced the successful completion of the Charleston Tech Center parking garage and subsequent acquisition of the same by…
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“Create Opportunity Columbia” workforce development initiative launches with Midlands Technical College
December 9, 2020
Create Opportunity Columbia believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. This initiative was developed to create opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to become professional software engineers…
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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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A Conversation with Keith Coker, CEO, Green Cloud Technologies
November 19, 2020
Founded in 2011 by accomplished entrepreneurs from Greenville, Green Cloud Technologies is one of 63 South Carolina-based companies included in the 2020 Inc. 5000 of Fastest Growing Companies in America.…
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RedSail Technologies, LLC positioned to buy PioneerRx® to transform community pharmacy
November 18, 2020
RedSail Technologies, LLC, has signed an agreement to acquire PioneerRx, LLC. The transaction is currently undergoing a standard regulatory review and will close upon receipt of approval. PioneerRx, an innovator…
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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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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., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Steve Jones will join…
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