New Looker feature enhancements for the data-driven workforce
By Pedro ArellanoDirector of Looker Product Marketing, Google Cloud August 18, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Last November, we announced our latest software..
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Monterey Bay Aquarium launches free online courses for students
(Source: KSBW) The classes are free and so far 25,000 people have already signed up. Parents may be looking for some extra resources. To help, the Monterey Bay..
How Covid-19 is Redefining the Contact Center
(Source: Poly blog) August 18, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA For the majority of the year 2020, organizations have lost their ability to deliver in-person..
Poly Appoints Dave Shull President and Chief Executive Officer
(Contributed) (Photo above: Dave Shull, President and Chief Executive Officer, Poly. Contributed.) Telecommunications and Technology Veteran Brings 15 Years of..
GeekSpeak’s Lyle Troxell Celebrates 20 Years of Hosting
Source: Geek Speak August 13, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Episode: Motivations of Podcasting and Fretless Instruments This week on Geek Speak, host Lyle Troxell..
UCSC partners with CSUMB for postdoctoral training and mentorship program
By Tim StephensUC Santa Cruz August 13, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA & Monterey, CA (Image above: clockwise from top left: CSUMB Associate Professor of..
Jane Technologies’ Secret Sauce
By Sue DehnamMG Magazine August 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo credit: Jane Technologies) How the Santa Cruz-based cannabis consumer platform became one of..
UC Santa Cruz’s Baskin School of Engineering Waives its GRE Requirement
By Rose MiyatsuBaskin School of Engineering August 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA All seventeen of UCSC’s graduate engineering programs are temporarily waiving..
Santa Cruz Works Presents Tools for Productivity and Security on Sept 2
(Contributed) August 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA HubSpot, Exceed AI, Contrast Security, RD Concepts, Cyberus, Emanate Tools for Productivity & Security..
Santa Cruz and Virtual Planet Technologies launch phase two of the Sea Level Rise Explorer Santa Cruz interactive experiences
(Contributed) August 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Users interactively raise sea levels and watch in real-time the potential impacts on top of hyper-realistic 3D..
An Open Letter to Coworking: It’s Time to Think Bigger
By Cat JohnsonCat Johnson Blog August 10, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image credit: Cat Johnson) Why Cat Johnson is embracing the opportunity for coworking to..
A Salinas school district fights online misinformation, trolls and hate speech with tech-focused education
By Marielle AguezaMonterey Bay Now August 11, 2020 — Salinas, CA (Photo above: George Lopez leads AUSD’s digital citizenship programs and lesson plans...
Ontera spins out Nooma Bio, Inc.
(Contributed) August 11, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA New startup poised to disrupt long-read genomics and epigenetics by productizing dual-nanopore technology..
Growers Insight & CropTrak Build Strategic Alliance to Increase Innovation Adoption for Food Companies
(Contributed) August 11, 2020 — Salinas, CA Partnership will help food production clients make informed, real-time business decisions improving..
Levered Learning Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
(Source: Levered Learning) August 6, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA EdTech company seeks to build a grassroots community with people passionate about equitable access..
Look For the (Biotech) Helpers
By Sarah Vickers-WebbDirector of ProductionSanta Cruz Tech Beat August 7, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Local startups provide optimism and hope at Santa Cruz..
This Salinas kindergarten teacher is getting creative with social media platforms
By Angelaydet RochaThe Californian August 6, 2020 — Salinas, CA (Photo credit: Ben Cogswell) Ben Cogswell, a tech-savvy Bardin Elementary..
Paystand launches Zero Card, the industry’s first B2B Corporate Expense Card
(Contributed) August 6, 2020 — Scotts Valley, CA Paystand calls Zero Card “the most versatile epayable ever,” as the payer network grows 4x and surpasses..
How Poly’s Technology is Helping Redesign the Office for a Safer Return
By Chris MossSales Chief Technology OfficerPoly August 5, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Introducing virtual watercoolers & low-touch conference rooms If..
Why Code Naturally ditched online summer camps and switched to one-on-one tutoring
By Mackenzie BaughmanExecutive Director, Code NaturallySpecial to Santa Cruz Tech Beat August 5, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Ed-tech company abandons idea of..
B2B Digital Payments Stats for Merchants to Know in 2020
By Daniella BourguettsPaystand August 4, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image credit: Paystand) The COVID pandemic has forced businesses to rethink payments methods..
Why you should get involved in the data revolution
Carrie Browde Certification Program CoordinatorLooker August 4, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Equip yourself to understand what’s happening, analyze the..
Cloud Brigade invited as beta participant in new Amazon Web Services Community Builders program
By Allison DarinCloud BrigadeSpecial to Santa Cruz Tech Beat August 4, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Cloud Brigade Founder Chris Miller reveals exciting news Amazon..
Western Growers AgTech Center Announces First International Partner
(Contributed) July 30, 2020 — Salinas, CA Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology expands global reach with partnership from Canadian..
How Can Technology Enhance Social Connection during a Pandemic?
By Sarah Vickers-WebbDirector of ProductionSanta Cruz Tech Beat July 30, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Join faculty and graduate students from UCSC’s Center..