Increased cloud activity in Seattle.

Feb 23, 2016 | Technology

There is growing competition in cloud computing and Washington State has become the recognized hub of cloud services. Companies focused on big data storage and cloud platform applications are expanding their footprint in Washington. As we’ve posted in recent...

Google grows Washington State campus.

Feb 17, 2016 | Technology

Google is one of many Silicon Valley tech giants that has firmly planted their operations in Washington State. In 2004 Google recognized that it was a smart move to go where the upcoming tech talent lives.  With offices in Bothell, Fremont and Kirkland  they have now...

Got game?

Feb 16, 2016 | Technology

Thanks to Amazon Web Services, budding game designers can now tap into a new design studio to create the next Mindcraft or Angry Birds. Amazon’s Lumberyard will offer designers a sophisticated set of tools to design multi-player games on Amazon’s GameLift...

And you thought your plasma was cool.

Feb 4, 2016 | Innovation, Technology

Football is arguably America’s sport these days. Now Microsoft offers up their vision for what televised entertainment will be like in the future, thanks to the HoloLens. The device may one day be able to put you and your friends in the driver’s seat come...

Cloud computing meets clean energy.

Feb 1, 2016 | Clean Energy, Technology

Cloud computing is made possible by installations of huge servers processing the big data that allows us all to stay connected. These server farms demand enormous amounts of energy. Two Washington State companies,  Microsoft and Amazon,  are world leaders in cloud...

The cloud brightens Washington’s future.

Jan 26, 2016 | Technology

The tech industry seems to experience extreme boom and bust cycles. But Washington State has developed a position of industry leadership that gives the tech sector a stable foundation. Cloud computing, pioneered by Washington tech giants Microsoft and Amazon, has...

Virtual reality is big at tech show.

Jan 8, 2016 | Technology

The Consumer Electronics Show is the biggest world stage for up and coming technology gadgets. And, Virtual Reality has garnered the greatest attention this year. Two major players in the development of VR hardware and software content have their major development...

Connecting the future on land, in the air and at sea.

Jan 7, 2016 | Technology

Too often we are frustrated when we find ourselves ‘out of range’ and not able to connect our devices. While some may consider that a good thing at times, for business it can be a critical handicap. Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta is introducing a next...