MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand
September 23, 2021
Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…
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Cyberwoven wins 2021 National American Advertising award for PBS “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage”
July 20, 2021Cyberwoven was awarded a Gold American Advertising Award on Friday, June 11, during the American Advertising Federation’s 2021 National Awards Gala, for “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage,” an interactive website…
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Cayce honored for special achievement in mapping technology
July 19, 2021
The City of Cayce earned high praise for its Geographic Information System (GIS) by Esri, the global leader for location intelligence. The city received Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS for…
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Truematter welcomes junior content strategist Jessica Fields to the team
July 13, 2021
Truematter (truematter.com) welcomed Jessica Fields as the newest content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Jessica’s background in written communication and community leadership has given her an enthusiasm for…
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Inaugural Cloud Availability Symposium hosted by SIOS Technology to address key application high availability clustering and data protection opportunities
July 12, 2021
September 22-23, 2021 Virtual Event Now Accepting Call for Papers SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the premier Cloud Availability Symposium,…
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Truematteer promotes Bailey Lewis to Director of Content Strategy
June 24, 2021
Truematter promoted Bailey Lewis as the Director of Content Strategy for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Bailey leads strategic UX efforts for truematter’s large, complex user experience projects. Her approach…
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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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DigitalLM
June 21, 2021
DigitalLM is a full-service digital strategy firm dedicated to empowering Lifestyle Medicine professionals. We advocate for the power of lifestyle change by providing turnkey digital solutions, affordable marketing services and…
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DPX Technologies continues business expansion despite economic climate from the pandemic
June 2, 2021
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, continues with business expansion. This expansion includes the development of new product lines for proteomics and genomics testing and the…
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DPX Technologies awarded over $250,000 in Phase I SBIR funding
April 5, 2021
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, receives over $250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project. The…
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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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SIOS Technology promotes Margaret Hoagland VP, Global Marketing
March 29, 2021
Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…
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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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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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SIOS Technology Services, Solution Architects, and R&D teams rake in top industry certifications
March 3, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and SAN MATEO, CA – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced its Professional Services, Solution Architects, and Research and…
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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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Richland Library adds new option for checking out items
February 10, 2021
Richland Library is making it easier for customers to browse and check out items during their next visit. We’re now offering mobile self-checkout at our 13 locations. To get started,…
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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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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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“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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UofSC announces upcoming Apple authorized campus store
November 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced a partnership with Apple Inc. to open an Apple Authorized Campus Store (AACS) in early 2021 in the heart of the Columbia. This store…
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Immedion promotes Justin Fianchino to Sales Executive for Columbia and Charleston
November 10, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced the promotion of Justin Fianchino to Sales Executive for their Columbia and Charleston locations. In his new role, Justin will represent…
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CompTIA ITF+ exam prep for high school students is now offered at IT-oLogy
October 21, 2020
IT-oLogy is now offering online, instructor-led exam preparation for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification for high school students in grades 11 and 12. Students will not only gain access to…
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IT-oLogy expands services to include K-12 private tutoring
October 14, 2020
IT-oLogy is now offering private tutoring workshops for K-12 students in various information technology subjects. Students will be taught by one of IT-oLogy’s certified instructors during a two-hour virtual workshop.…
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Smart Reef system to be installed off S.C. coast
October 8, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University to generate offshore and marine information in real time The initial blocks of a sensor-laden “Smart Reef” system capable of gathering…
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Midlands Technical College Commissioner honored
October 6, 2020
Midlands Technical College Commissioner Honored; Diane Sumpter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from business group The United States Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has honored Midlands Technical College Commissioner Diane Sumpter.…
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IT-oLogy selected as a 2020 InnoVision Education Award finalist
October 5, 2020
IT-oLogy is one of three finalists selected for the InnoVision Education Award this year. The InnoVision Education Award is awarded to an organization that demonstrates an innovative application of technology…
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DPX Technologies announces a new INTip™ size exclusion chromatography product line
October 2, 2020
Columbia, SC – DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, announces the development of a new product line for size exclusion chromatography. The technology is patent-pending and…
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InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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IT-oLogy among 2020 InnoVision Awards finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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Five Points Association launches new website showcasing the treasures of Five Points
September 9, 2020
The Five Points Association today announced the official launch of their updated website: fivepointscolumbia.com. The overhauled site includes additional features and information and will remain up-to-date with upcoming events, news,…
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Digital Economy Ecosystem program will bring technology training and innovation to rural communities
August 31, 2020
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) has received a $129,281 grant from the USDA’s 2020 Rural Business Development Grant program. With this new funding, SCORH will collaborate with…
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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020
Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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Kopis named as one of the Best Places to work in South Carolina
July 23, 2020
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot on the 2020 list of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News…
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VC3 named one of the Best Places to Work for the eleventh year
July 21, 2020
VC3, a leading IT solutions provider, was named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This is the eleventh year VC3 has been named to the…
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SIOS Technology named to the “2020 Best Places To Work in South Carolina” list by South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
July 20, 2020
SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application availability, announced that the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) has named…
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SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer
July 16, 2020
Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…
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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
July 15, 2020
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…
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IT-oLogy announces new strategy and services
July 6, 2020
The global pandemic has reinforced and refueled the urgency of IT-oLogy’s mission to promote, teach and grow a diverse IT workforce in South Carolina. The nonprofit, currently located at 1301…
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DPX Technologies supports higher education and research with grant program
June 30, 2020
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumable products for sample preparation, has awarded over $400,000 to researchers over the last several years. This amount is a combination of product donated…
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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control
May 13, 2020
Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…
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truematter LLC
May 6, 2020
We plan, evaluate, test, and create interactive, human experiences for any screen. Our work aligns with the way real people approach technology, which improves efficiency, productivity and user satisfaction time…
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Truematter welcomes content strategist Tracie Dawson to the Team
May 6, 2020
Truematter welcomed Tracie Dawson as a full-time content strategist for the Columbia, South Carolina team. Tracie’s experience writing and teaching has given her a dedication to practicing user empathy. With…
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IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade speaks about COVID-19 and cyber security
April 26, 2020
IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on cyber security on NPR’s South Carolina Business Review with Mike Switzer. With the pandemic forcing more companies and their…
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Hard times challenge us to innovate
April 16, 2020
By Jerry Bellune A friend of ours was looking for a birthday gift for her teenage daughter. Amazon was backed up in deliveries. She found what she was looking…
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Angela Gardner joins Hill Electric as Director of Business Development and Marketing
April 3, 2020
Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both…
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Online tutoring for SC students
March 31, 2020
By Katie Ritchie Do you have a child or grandchild who’s out of school? The South Carolina State Library wants to help. The library is giving students, parents, and…
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Work safer from home
March 24, 2020
By Katie Ritchie Are you or a loved one working from home? Covid-19 has moved many industries into unfamiliar territory — telecommuting. This puts many businesses at risk for…
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Don’t fall for Corona virus scams
March 17, 2020
By Katie Ritchie Worried about the Corona virus? Even if you’re only stressed about the toilet paper hoarders, fear of world events can make you vulnerable, according to the…
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