Technology

Galactic Dungeon Studios: Galactic dreams

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June 7, 2018

Galactic Dungeon Studios LLC's 750-square-foot tiered space at 7 S. Stevens downtown would indeed have a dungeon vibe, if it weren't for the large windows, and walls filled with colorful gaming and pop culture art and memorabilia. It's a fitting co

Itron inks contracts far afield

Company takes on work for Mississippi, New Zealand utilities

May 24, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. says it has signed contracts for new projects with two utilities, Gulfport, Miss.-based Mississippi Power, and New Zealand-based Network Waitaki Ltd. Although Itron declined to disclose the value of either contract, the comp

Sesh Technologies grows with cannabis industry

Spokane manufacturer has two machines, plans more

May 24, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

As the cannabis industry continues its rapid expansion, manufacturing companies across the country are clamoring to develop new technologies to meet the needs of growers, producers and consumers. One such company is Sesh Technologies & Manufacturing LLC,

Developing an APP-etite with WildRide

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May 24, 2018

Treva Lind

WildRide Inc., a new Spokane venture created by recent Gonzaga University graduates, serves up a twist on culinary adventures. Hope Morgan and Chloe Sabo are among five Gonzaga seniors who co-founded the business providing a free smartphone app for users

Avista plans $165M meter upgrade

Using Itron technology, about 450,000 devices to be replaced in phases

May 21, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based Avista Utilities is partnering with Liberty Lake-based meter technology manufacturer Itron Inc. to install smart meters throughout Avista's Washington service territory in a $165 million project scheduled to begin next fall, the utility comp

Collabra Technology looks to grow following merger

TourFactory, Proxio combo leads to global platform

April 26, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

TourFactory, a Spokane company that developed virtual home tours, has merged with Proxio Inc., a global marketing and networking services company based in Santa Clara, Calif. The two have combined to form a new software company known as Collabra Technolo

Powering up: Northwest Renewables

Spokane energy installation company gains traction, owners say

April 26, 2018

Samantha Peone

General contractor Gavin Tenold and electrician Harlan Heise formed Northwest Renewables LLC in 2016 because they saw solar and backup battery installation as a growing market. Now, the co-owners project the company's revenue will jump in 2018 to $1.3

Flexhibit expands, rolls out mobile STEM product

Company now located in old Savage Land Pizza

April 26, 2018

Samantha Peone

Spokane Valley-based IQ Smart Interactive LLC, which does business as Flexhibit, has launched Flexcart, a line of portable science center exhibits designed for hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning in schools, says Coleen Qui

Schweitzer Engineering plans big new building in Midwest

Facility near Purdue University could employ 300 people

April 19, 2018

Pullman, Wash.-based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. says it plans to build a 100,000-square-foot electrical power and research facility near Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. that could generate 300 or more jobs there. The Schweitzer

Data protection law might have far reaching impact

Most companies aren't ready, IT consultant says

April 12, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Some cybersecurity experts are focusing their attention on the European Union's soon-to-be-implemented General Data Protection Regulation, which could have a big effect on how businesses worldwide handle data privacy. 'I believe that the majority of