The Innovation Edge: A conversation with James Barrood
Jim Barrood hosts a conversation with Kim Case, executive director of the Research and Development Council of New Jersey, and State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, a physicist at Princeton University. They discuss New Jersey’s history...
American Innovators Network launches N.J. chapter, names Merino president
The American Innovators Network (AIN) launched a New Jersey chapter Sept. 30 to elevate the voice of the start-up community and smaller tech builders in state policy conversations.
Carlos Iván Merino, an advocate for...
State Labor Department announces $1.5M available to spur scientific research and innovation
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced Sept. 29 the availability of $1.5 million in grant funding through the Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP), which supports technological and...
NiCE appoints Comstock as CX Product & Technology president
NiCE announced the appointment of Jeff Comstock as president, CX Product & Technology, effective Oct. 1. Comstock will report directly to NiCE Chief Executive Officer Scott Russell and will join the company’s Executive Leadership...
CoreWeave announces expanded agreement with OpenAI up to $6.5B
CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler, announced an expanded agreement with OpenAI to power the training of its most advanced next-generation models. The contract value of this deal is up to $6.5 billion.
“We are proud to...
Wakefern implements Birdzi’s platform to boost promotional outreach
Birdzi, a comprehensive customer intelligence and engagement ecosystem in the supermarket industry, announced that Wakefern Food Corp. will implement Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach.
“From the beginning,...
Klearcom opens Boonton office with 20 new jobs planned
Klearcom, a leading provider of global contact center testing solutions headquartered in Waterford, Ireland, announced that it has established its first base in the U.S. with the opening of a new office in Boonton....
Ciena to buy Nubis Communications of New Providence for $270M to grow data center...
Ciena Corp., a provider of high-speed connectivity, said Sept. 22 that it agreed to buy New Providence-based Nubis Communications, a privately held company, for $270 million in an all-cash transaction.
As part of the...
L&T Technology Services partners with MIT Media Lab for AI-led advancements
L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a global leader in AI, digital and ER&D consulting services with an office in Edison, announced a multiyear membership agreement with the MIT Media Lab, one of the world’s most...
RoboCon New Jersey returns to Bridgewater Commons
RoboCon New Jersey, the region’s largest public robotics event, will return to Bridgewater Commons on Sept. 27 and 28, inviting families and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enthusiasts of all ages to experience...
