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Microsoft relocates to larger office downtown

Microsoft relocates to larger office downtown Microsoft recently relocated its Iowa office from West Des Moines to a larger facility located at 1408 Locust St., Suite 102 in Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines.…
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Website names IP Pathways to list of tech elite

Website names IP Pathways to list of tech elite Urbandale-based IP Pathways was named to CRN’s second annual list of the Tech Elite 250. Companies on the 2012 Tech Elite 250 list are IT Solution…
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Startup Weekend event draws more participants and ideas

More than 100 people attended Startup Weekend at StartupCity Des Moines. More than 40 people pitched business ideas, and out of those ideas participants formed 16 teams with the intent of turning their concept into …

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EntreFest! conference set

The fifth annual EntreFest! conference is scheduled for March 8-9 in Ames. EntreFest!, developed at the University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center through its MyEntre.Net program, connects small business owners with capital, technical assistance …

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FBI chief spotlights cybercrime

The nation’s top law enforcement official said Thursday that cybercriminals are becoming a threat that rivals terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, CNNMoney reported.

“Terrorism does remain the FBI’s top priority, but in the not too-distant-future we …

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Aggressive IPO stance by Yelp

Yelp Inc. priced its initial public offering of Class A common stock at $15 a share, above the expected price range, valuing the U.S. consumer review website at nearly $900 million, Reuters reported.
Today’s offering …

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New initiative:Connected


What does it take to be a well-connected wireless community?

Cities and counties across the state will have the chance to find out through the new Connected community engagement program launched by Connect Iowa and …

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EBay expects smartphones to dial up growth

EBay Inc. forecast robust growth in its mobile commerce segment as the online commerce and auction site expects more people to shop and pay via smartphones.

The company has been making a particularly strong push …

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Chinese company sues over iPad name

A Chinese firm trying to stop Apple Inc, from using the iPad name in China has launched an attack on the consumer electronics giant’s home turf, Reuters reported. Proview International Holdings Ltd. recently filed a …

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Technology Association announces award finalists

Technology Association announces award finalists   The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the finalists for the 2012 Prometheus Awards, given to businesses and individuals that are best using technology. The winners will be announced…