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Tractor Zoom acquires Minnesota company

Des Moines-based Tractor Zoom has acquired Anvil App Works, a move company officials say will expand Tractor Zoom’s ag tech offerings and bring jobs to Iowa.

Tractor Zoom is a data company that helps people …

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AI, workforce added to TAI’s 2024 state legislative priorities

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced its 2024 state and federal legislative priorities. Several of the industry association’s state-level priorities remained the same from 2023, including connectivity, cybersecurity, data privacy and business growth. Additions …

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Applications open for DMACC TechWise program

The deadline to apply for the third cohort of Des Moines Area Community College’s TechWise program, which is scheduled to begin in March 2024, is Jan. 9, 2024. The training is free, and all students …

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$1.1 million raised for Roosevelt innovation, learning center

An Innovation and Learning Center will replace Des Moines Roosevelt High School’s existing library, which was built in 1962. Demolition of the library space will begin this month and construction of the new Innovation and…
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Cybersecurity webinar to feature story of DMPS ransomware attack

Heartland Business Systems is holding a webinar on Dec. 14 where Des Moines Public Schools’ Director of Technology Lisa Irey will talk about the district’s January ransomware attack. Irey will share insights on the technical …

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Soft opening for new teen tech center planned for Friday

Oakridge Studio, a center designed to provide access to technology for teenagers, will have a soft opening Friday for the public. The center, located on the lower level of Mainframe Studios, will be open from …

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Nine takeaways from our Power Breakfast on AI

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The Business Record recently hosted its third and final Power Breakfast of 2023 on the topic of artificial intelligence. The panel helped provide business leaders with practical insights so they can …

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Microsoft plans a 6th data center in West Des Moines

Microsoft Inc., the Washington-based technology giant, plans to build a sixth data center in West Des Moines, the City Council learned Monday.

The proposed data center is planned on about 103 acres on the southwest …

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Initial proposal for Iowa broadband access plan open for public comment

The Department of Management Division of Information Technology, formerly the Office of the Chief Information Officer, is requesting public comment on Iowa’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) initial proposal plan. The initial proposal includes …

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Highlights from Power Breakfast on AI

Members of the Central Iowa business community gathered Oct. 26 for the Business Record’s final Power Breakfast of the year. The topic was artificial intelligence. Photos by Duane Tinkey

As artificial intelligence has transitioned from …