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New hires, companies and HQ moves: Tampa Bay's tech scene in August
From new companies launched to expansions and headquarter upgrades, we’ve got the rundown of what you missed.
Great Place to Work® Names KnowBe4 One of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ in 2022, Ranking #7
2022 marks the fifth consecutive time KnowBe4 has ranked within the top 10 on this list
St. Petersburg has #1 Parks System in Florida: 77% of Residents Live 10 Minutes or Less from a Park
The Sunshine City’s 168 parks throughout the city support the active outdoor lifestyle of those who work, live, and play in St. Petersburg. In the latest ParkScore Index by the Trust for Public Land, St. Pete was ranked the top park system in Florida and 14th nationally, with 77% of St. Pete residents living within …
Accenture Expands Strategy Capabilities with Acquisition of The Beacon Group
NEW YORK; Sept. 8, 2022 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired The Beacon Group, a growth strategy consultancy firm serving Fortune 500 companies across technology, aerospace, industrial, healthcare and life sciences industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Tampa Bay software company closes biggest acquisition deal in its 30-year history
The company’s 100+ employees have grown with the latest deal.
Helios Tech's flywheel strategy maintains momentum despite cooling market
Nearly 70% of Helios’ capital expenditures went toward acquisitions over the last five years.
Accenture Report Details How New Technologies Are Enabling Industrial Companies to Bring Products to Market Faster
NEW YORK; Sept. 8, 2022 – A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) details how new technologies are helping industrial enterprises compress the time it takes to design, develop and deliver products to customers, also known as “speed to market.”
Metaverse startup to open St. Pete office
A company creating a metaverse world – where people can livestream sports, engage with their favorite teams and acquire real estate around stadiums and arenas – will be establishing a St. Pete hub. “We’ve known web3 and the metaverse are taking off very well in South Florida, but we have a network of connections in …
HFS Ranks Accenture the No. 1 Industry 4.0 Service Provider for the Second Time in a Row
NEW YORK; Sept. 7, 2022 – HFS Research (“HFS”) has named Accenture (NYSE: ACN) the overall winner in its Top 10 Report 2022 for Industry 4.0 services. The recognition follows Accenture’s top position in the previous HFS Industry 4.0 ranking, published in 2019.