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UT: 2019 Tax Rebates Bring Nearly 10,000 New High-Paying Jobs

In 2019, 20 companies participated in Utah's Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) tax rebate program, creating 9,643 jobs.

Expert Says Despite Advances, Network Infrastructure Sector Faces Areas of Stagnation

Expert Says Despite Advances, Network Infrastructure Sector Faces Areas of Stagnation

2019 witnessed many changes in the network infrastructure globally, but several areas are stagnating in comparison with the IT industry overall.

Auto Industry Outlook

Auto Industry Consolidations, Collaborations to Continue in 2020, GlobalData Says

Collaborations and consolidation in global auto industry will continue in 2020, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Report Says $8.5 Billion Have Been Lost Due To Blockchain-Related Hacks

Report Says $8.5 Billion Have Been Lost Due To Blockchain-Related Hacks

Almost $8.5 billion have been lost in blockchain and crypto-related hacks in the last years, according to a recent report released by PreciseSecurity....

Boeing to Suspend Production of 737 Max in January

Boeing to Suspend Production of 737 Max in January

In January, Boeing will suspend production of the 737 Max, the company announced recently. The plane was involved in two fatal crashes.

Transportation

World’s Largest Gathering of Transportation Professionals Jan. 12-16, in D.C.

More than 13,000 people are expected to gather for the Transportation Research Board’s 99th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Jan. 12-16.

Strategic IT Firm Says Cybersecurity Remains Top Trend for 2020

Strategic IT Firm Says Cybersecurity Remains Top Trend for 2020

Cyberattacks are one of the fastest growing crimes in the world, so businesses need to up their cybersecurity plans in 2020, according to Matrix Integ...

VA: Virginia to Launch Office of Offshore Wind, Direct $40M to Port Project

VA: Virginia to Launch Office of Offshore Wind, Direct $40M to Port Project

As a part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s new budget for Virginia, the commonwealth will see the establishment of the Office of Offshore Wind – a first for Vi...

SC: Statewide SC Codes Initiative Expands, Providing Free Coding Education

SC: Statewide SC Codes Initiative Expands, Providing Free Coding Education

The S.C. Department of Commerce's Office of Innovation is expanding SC Codes, a statewide program to provide free access to coding education for all r...

Digital Factory Revenues to Jump to $375 Billion in 2030: ABI Research

Digital Factory Revenues to Jump to $375 Billion in 2030: ABI Research

Technology investments in the industrial and manufacturing sector are set to jump from $59 billion in 2019 to $375 billion in 2030, according to ABI R...