Technology

HardTarget gamifies cybersecurity for wealthy families

Hands-on approach aims to change behavior, lifestyles

February 13, 2025

HardTarget Inc. launched 15 months ago to prepare affluent families against the threat of cybercrime through gamified learning activities.

Spokane area is expected to share in VC rebound

Startups in AI arena are receiving most interest from investors

February 13, 2025

Mike McLean

Early-stage funding for founders of startups in the Pacific Northwest, including the Spokane area, is expected to improve this year following a stubborn downturn in funding activity in 2023 and 2024.

Itron to modernize Italian utility's water distribution system

Liberty Lake company will work with water provider for 1.3 million residents

February 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Itron Inc. has agreed to modernize the water distribution system for utility company Publiacqua, the water provider for 1.3 million residents across Tuscany, Italy.

Governor orders creation of data center workgroup

Group will evaluate impacts, make policy recommendations

February 4, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a workgroup that evaluates the impacts of data centers on the state’s economy, tax revenue, energy use, and environment.

CDL PowerSuite acquires Tribe Media, names CEO

Startup project $4M in revenue this year

January 30, 2025

Karina Elias

CDL PowerSuite has hired Andrew Hite as its new CEO and has acquired Hite's marketing company Tribe Media Lab SPC.

2025 People of Influence: Kris Bliesner, Vega Cloud CEO

January 30, 2025

2025 People of Influence: Shane Johnson, CarbonQuest Inc. CEO

January 30, 2025

Tina Sulzle

2025 People of Influence: Kelly Fukai, Washington Technology Industry Association CEO

January 30, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Schweitzer Engineering Labs makes leadership changes

Two executives promoted while founder focuses on mentor, inventor roles

January 17, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Two Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. executives have been promoted while the company founder intends to focus on mentoring and driving innovation.