Author: Lily Evans
A German sports technology company developing next-generation solutions in the field of game data and game technology has opened its US headquarters in Arlington. Sportec Solutions is based in Munich and maintains a long-term agreement with Major League Soccer as the official provider of live data and video assistant referee services. “We are the center of all data for the entire sport of soccer, and in that sense we are at the heart of the development of MLS in the United States,” Christian Holzer, managing director of Sportec Solutions, said in a statement. “All of that happens at our operations…
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech is ending spring practice with quarterback Behren Morton, who was limited by a shoulder injury last season and had already been named a starter in 2024.Coach Joey McGuire said Wednesday that the decision to close Morton was made with the juniors' health in mind and that they will resume soccer activities this summer.Morton was a full participant in Texas Tech's first six spring practices through Friday. He threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns in the Red Raiders' first spring scrimmage.Editor's Pick2 RelatedThe rest of the spring will be focused on finding a backup for…
There's no real reason to throw away your old laptop, desktop, or printer when there are so many ways to responsibly recycle it for free and sometimes with store credit. In some states, including California, throwing them away is actually illegal and can result in hefty fines. Additionally, disposing of such items is as easy as dropping them off at major retailers such as Best Buy, OfficeMax, Office Depot, and Staples. This is also a necessary habit. Consumers around the world throw away about five times as many devices as they get recycled, according to a new report from the…
Todd Smoak, Executive Director, Tech Solutions Todd Smoak, Executive Director of Illinois State University's Office of Technology Solutions, was recently elected to the Higher Education User Group (HEUG) Board of Directors. HEUG works to help agencies like the State of Illinois effectively manage administrative technology to improve the resident experience. They serve as voices for stakeholder concerns and priorities that impact vendors and software products for her more than 1,000 higher education institutions, including Illinois. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the organization's operations, finances, and legal compliance to ensure that the organization operates ethically, transparently, and in…
land battle A robotic combat vehicle light prototype used during soldier experiments at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California in 2023 (Savannah Baldwin/U.S. Army) Washington – The Army has not announced which companies will manufacture the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), but it has currently selected eight companies. Prototype autonomous software and processes To power the fleet of the future and fight on the battlefield. “We are excited to collaborate with best-in-class autonomy providers, software experts, and system integrators to integrate software capabilities developed through the RCV Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) into RCV full system prototypes.” said RCV Product…
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University has surpassed a milestone with the opening of its newest facility in Irving, in the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. According to a press release, the new location is near DFW International Airport and perfectly located with major subway access. The ultimate purpose of the new facility is to provide resources for Texas Tech students living in the DFW area. It also “will serve as a hub for engaging the largest Red Raider alumni hub outside of the Lubbock area and engaging with the local community and high school students.” It can also…
Aeon District, Houston's thriving 16-acre innovation hub, recently released its 2024 Community Investment Report, highlighting the organization's commitment to the community and efforts to strengthen the region's evolving technology ecosystem . The report outlined some of the organization's key initiatives for 2023, including workforce development, a critical need as Houston continues to expand its presence in the innovation and technology sector. According to the partnership's Houston Facts Report, Houston will lead all U.S. cities in tech job growth in 2022, up 45.6% from the previous year. Last year, Aeon District announced that it had selected Per Scholas as its workforce…
Marquette needs a new women's basketball coach.Megan Duffy was hired by Virginia Tech on Wednesday after leading the Golden Eagles for five seasons.”We are thrilled to welcome Coach Duffy and her husband Kevin to Virginia Tech,” Hokies athletic director Whit Babcock said in a statement. “An excellent player and coach, Megan has a tireless work ethic and a proven ability to develop talent and build successful programs. She is a proven winner and a member of our I am committed to continuing the momentum of our women’s basketball program.”Duffy compiled a 110-46 record at MU, including 64-30 in the Big…
blacksburg —Megan Duffy has been named Virginia Tech's eighth women's basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Wednesday morning. Duffy, who led Marquette University to the NCAA Tournament in her two consecutive years (2023, 2024), spent five years in Milwaukee, compiling a 110-46 record, including 64-30 in her BIG EAST play. I have accumulated a lot of achievements. Babcock and Duffy agreed to terms on a six-year contract to lead the Hokies. “I am very pleased to welcome Coach Duffy and his husband Kevin to Virginia Tech,” Babcock said. “An outstanding player and coach, Megan has a tireless…
It's only Wednesday, but there are already four notable investments in the legal tech space making news this week. Luminance Luminance, a UK-based company that uses artificial intelligence to automate contract creation, negotiation and analysis, and whose products are also used in e-discovery, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. I have procured it. The investment was led by Santa Monica-based growth-stage venture firm March Capital, with participation from National Grid Partners and other existing investors, including Slaughter and May. According to Luminance, its large, legal-specific language model spans approximately 70 countries, from global manufacturers such as…