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Are you counting down the days to 2024? Less than 20 days to go. Yesterday, we shared about how Florida ranked #1 for Talent Attraction. Our research team will unpack stats for Thurs. For today in the local tech world check out what we found for you. Have news to share? We’re happy to take a look. Thanks to all those who proactively contribute!
Quick Summary
In this 48th edition, here’s the scoop:
Tech Acquisition: More on Mainline Information Systems
Tech Talent: FAMU-FSU AI “Truth” Tool Targets Deepfakes
Tech Community: Aegis Gives Back, LT41 Tours Innovation Park
Featured Partner: Trainual - Integrate Your Story
Tech Events in January
TECH ACQUISITIONS
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H.I.G. Capital acquires Mainline Information Systems | Tallahassee Reports
Mainline Information System is one of Tallahassee’s most successful home-grown businesses. Rick Kearney founded Mainline Information Systems, Inc. in 1989 and has been its CEO since then. The new owner is H.I.G. Capital, which is described as a leading global alternative investment firm with $59 billion of capital under management. H.I.G. announced that Mainline’s current management team, headed by CEO Jeff Dobbelaere, will continue to lead the Company.
Kearney built the company into Florida’s number three high-tech company, as rated by Florida Trend magazine.
Included in Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States for five years in a row
With revenues of more than $1 billion, Mainline is a leading, diversified IT solutions provider serving the infrastructure needs of blue-chip enterprises.
TECH TALENT
Image Credit: M Wallheiser/FAMU-FSU Engineering
Misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes are challenging obstacles in a world of fast-flowing information. In a new study, a team of FAMU-FSU engineering researchers led by Maryam Taeb, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, thinks that decentralized applications (Dapps) may provide a trusted platform to authenticate evidence.
Dapps are software programs that run on a blockchain or peer-to-peer network of computers and provide safeguards for verifying information.
Potentially impacts the legal industry—particularly concerning the data security and privacy concerns from the use of generative AI technology.
Taeb’s team created the algorithm to solve the current challenges of acquiring digital evidence.
Read More Info. at FAMU-FSU COE
TECH COMMUNITY
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Blake Dowling supports cure for Multiple Sclerosis | Tal Democrat
Together for a Cure MS Luncheon was an event for Multiple Sclerosis hosted last Sept. Dowling recently shared the article on his newsletter. For over 25 years the group has been gathering to provide community, wellness, education, friendship, support and fundraising to battle MS. Learn more to get involved. Aegis Business Technologies supported several non-profit organizations. Learn more about their community involvement.
Image Credit: Miron Richardson via LinkedIn
Innovation Park Visited by Leadership Tallahassee Class 41 | LinkedIn
LT Class 41 visited Innovation Park for their Program Day focused on Economic Development. They got to visit tech companies like Danfoss, and innovation centers like the MagLab and North Florida Innovation Labs. “Tallahassee a vibrant place to live, work, and play.” - M. Richardson
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OneLink for Everything Welcomes Jessica Duncan as New Director of Sales | LinkedIn
OneLink for EVERYTHING proudly announces Jessica Duncan as the new Director of Sales, reinforcing its passion for growing and hiring locally. As a Tallahassee based company OneLink is focused on being a local community business first and takes pride in its grassroots growth approach. See full announcement on their LinkedIn. OneLink is reimagining convenience for the masses by simplifying the everyday networking and conference experience process. | More About OneLink
FEATURED PARTNER
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TRAINUAL
Why did you (or your founder) start the company, when, and how? Share some notable moments and take new hires down memory lane. Companies are made of people and people support brands based on their brand story. Integrate your origin story to be part of your onboarding system. | Get Started
CityClips Co-Founder, Julia Holly is a Certified Trainual Consultant and if you have questions regarding her partnership with Trainual feel free to contact her. She has used Trainual since 2020 and saved over thousands of hours for her team and herself to train and onboard new remote team members. Email Julia - [email protected] or text at 850-443-8910.
TECH EVENTS
PLAN AHEAD
MagLab Public Tour
Jan. 17th, Wed. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST at MagLab | Learn More
Business of Healthcare Summit
Jan 26th, Fri. 8 AM EST at Augustus B Turnbull Conference | Tickets
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