Flagler Technologies Acquires Allied Help Desk Services
This week Flagler Technologies, a South Florida-based provider of IT solutions across multiple verticals, announced the acquisition of Allied Help Desk Services, a Tennessee-based provider of top-tier support solutions to MSPs, IT Teams, Private Equity, Call Centers and ISPs.
With a successful background at three regional MSPs, Allied Founder & CEO Dustin Stewart started his company in 2022 with the goal of helping support centers identify what matters most to their success, measuring their performance, and then setting plans for improvement.
According to the official press release, Allied’s reputation for creating managed service solutions and streamlining processes were important deal drivers in the transaction, as was the fact that Allied has a seasoned team of professionals based here in the United States.
“Allied understands the pivotal role of technicians working with companies. They have created a service that is producing solutions as well as future technology leaders and we are excited about what this brings not only to our company, but to our clients.” – Ken Wagner, VP of Sales at Flagler Technologies
Recognized as one of Florida’s fastest-growing technology companies, Boca Raton-based Flagler serves clients across multiple industry verticals including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and government.
For more information, visit flagler.io.
AWS Plans To Invest $11 Billion In Georgia Infrastructure
This week Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Amazon subsidiary that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis, has announced plans to invest an estimated $11 billion investment to expand its infrastructure in the State of Georgia.
According to the official press release, the new venture will be focused on supporting cloud computing and AI technologies which will help to strengthen Georgia’s growing reputation as an innovation hub.
AWS’ VP of Economic Development Roger Wehner says Georgia officials have created an attractive business environment where companies like Amazon can make billion-dollar investments with confidence:
“We are delighted to expand our infrastructure into Georgia with this planned multibillion-dollar investment, which we expect to create more than 550 well-paying jobs and drive significant economic growth for the state. State and local leaders have cultivated an environment that enables companies like AWS to make bold, forward-looking investments.” – Roger Wehner
Amazon has invested over $18 billion in Georgia since 2010 and contributed an estimated $20 billion to the state’s GDP, according to the announcement.
For more information, visit aboutamazon.com.
LocatorX Moves Headquarters From Atlanta To Orlando
This week LocatorX, a leading provider of secure IoT sensors and data intelligence for the aerospace, defense and pharmaceutical sectors, announced the company is moving to back to Florida where it was originally launched a decade ago.
Founded in Jacksonville in 2014, LocatorX moved the company’s headquarters to Atlanta where it has operated for the past decade. The company says it has now reached an inflection point in its growth which was a motivating factor in the decision to relocate back to Florida.
LocatorX has relocated to NeoCity, the 500-acre technology district in Osceola County that combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and facilities that provide a collaborative environment for smart sensor, photonics, and optics research and development.
“NeoCity places us at the epicenter of semiconductor innovation and provides access to talent from surrounding universities. Having our headquarters collocated with such entities as BRIDG, imec, Plug and Play, and SkyWater Technology will create the environment to keep us on the cutting-edge.” – LocatorX CEO Chester Kennedy
For more information, visit locatorx.com and neocityfl.com.
LineVision Deploying Advanced Grid Technology In Georgia
LineVision, the maker of patented non-contact sensors that unlock additional capacity on existing power lines, is partnering with Georgia Power to increase grid capacity, flexibility and reliability in the State of Georgia.
The announcement marks the first phase of investments that Boston-based LineVision is making in Georgia’s power grid under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program.
When making the official announcement, LineVision CEO Hudson Gilmer emphasized the timing of the grid enhancements to support Georgia’s ongoing manufacturing boom:
“We’re excited to partner with Georgia Power to unlock additional capacity on Georgia’s grid to support the state’s advanced manufacturing renaissance. Georgia is a perfect example of how utilities can make smart, low-risk investments in the grid today that can have a huge impact on their service area’s economic growth for years to come.” – Hudson Gilmer
According to the official press release, the LineVision sensors will “enhance grid flexibility, improve the resilience of the power system against extreme weather and ensure Georgia communities have access to affordable, reliable electricity when and where they need it.”
For more information, visit linevisioninc.com.
Borusan Pipe Making $68 Million Investment In Panama City
Borusan Pipe, a leading global manufacturer of steel pipes serving a wide range of industries, has announced a landmark investment in the company’s large diameter pipe manufacturing facility in Panama City, Florida.
Borusan’s $68 million investment in the Florida plant will add cutting-edge pipe-forming technology that can form flat steel plates into a variety of shapes and smaller diameter pipes with thicker walls to meet higher global standards.
When operations commence in 2027, Borusan Pipe will be “the only U.S.-based pipe manufacturer using this advanced technology, catering to industries including oil and gas transportation, offshore projects in the Gulf of Mexico, and renewable energy infrastructure such as wind power,” according to the official press release.
Texas-based Borusan Pipe US acquired the Berg Pipe facilities in Panama City and Mobile, Alabama in 2023. The Panama City facility was founded by Berg Pipe in 1979 and the Mobile plant commenced operations in 2008.
For more information, visit borusanbergpipe.com.
KORE In-Vehicle Solution Wins Connected Car Product Of The Year
This week Atlanta-based KORE, a leading developer of mission critical Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services, received the 2025 IoT Breakthrough Award for the “Connected Car Product of the Year.”
KORE’s award-winning In-Vehicle Video (IVV) solution combines IoT dash cams and AI technology that gives fleet managers continuous and detailed visibility into fleet operations.
The KORE IVV dash cams allow organizations to establish accident fault and facilitate effective driver coaching via a centralized platform that tracks and visually monitors the fleet.
In addition, the AI component of the IVV can notify fleet headquarters whenever drivers are dozing off or engaging in distracting behaviors like smoking and texting while driving.
One major benefit for companies and fleet managers is the fact that driver awareness of an in-vehicle video system is proven to reduce distracting behaviors, collision frequency and, ultimately, insurance costs.
For more information, visit korewireless.com.
ReddWare And Zwipe Introduce Biometric Access Control Solutions
This week Florida-based ReddWare and Norway’s Zwipe announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced biometric access control solutions. The move comes as Zwipe is transitioning away from the payment card business and moving aggressively into access control solutions.
According to the official press release, “ReddWare’s Enterprise Systems Integrators will receive access to both Zwipe’s biometric access cards and ReddWare’s deployment engineering services. The solution implements two-factor authentication through integrated biometrics, eliminating separate fingerprint reader requirements.”
Zwipe President & CEO Robert Puskaric says the strategic partnership with Apopka-based Reddware will be a major step forward in “the deployment of Zwipe Access cards in the United States.”
Founded in 2020, ReddWare specializes in IoT hardware solutions and customized computer hardware for the surveillance and physical security industry.
For more information, visit reddwareinc.com.
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