Technology business news from the Southeast states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee in support of a regional Community of One.
Posted April 21, 2021 Source: Data Center Post Birmingham AL: Sport AI will “democratize the fantasy sports analytics process to help the expert and the serious player, but also help the beginner… understand sports analytics.”.
Atlanta GA: Itential, which raised a $20 million Series B, automates the maintenance and management of enterprise companies’ cloud, physical or hybrid networks.
Nashville TN: In a statement, Oracle said it’s meeting demand for its cloud product by building new digital hubs in cities with well-educated workforces and that draw top-tier talent.
Cary NC: This round includes an additional $200 million strategic investment from Sony that builds on the already close relationship between the two companies.
Highland Heights, KY: A new esports facility at Northern Kentucky University has opened doors for students to competitively play video games and receive scholarships.
Miami FL: Papa, the elder tech company that offers care and companionship to seniors, announced a $60 million Series C bringing its total raised to date to $91 million.
Atlanta GA: Deliveries of the first ten Beta electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (or eVTOL) vehicles begin in 2024, says UPS, which has an option to buy 150.
Sunrise FL: Monaker Group announced that Reinhart Interactive TV, a Monaker-funded strategic partnership, has acquired a leading Interactive TV supplier, Hotplay
Charlotte NC: Phoozy, maker of thermal capsules for mobile phones and other small tech accepted an offer of $500,000 for an 8% stake in the company from Greiner and Herjavec.
Atlanta GA: DC BLOX, a leading provider of interconnected multi-tenant data centers throughout the Southeast secured funds from Bain Capital and Post Road Group.
Tampa FL: Opswat would appear to be primed for growth when taking into account the recent spate of attacks on critical infrastructure including electricity, gas, and water systems.