DC Tech News
Fri, Aug 23
Here’s what 3 CEOs had to say about what makes their team dynamics unique
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
We talked with local startup leaders about how their teams are different and how they keep their employees happy.
Applied Insight wins award to provide cybersecurity services to US Air Force
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Tysons-based company will use the $16 million task order to provide its Air Mobility Command with cybersecurity and information assurance services.
2U’s CFO Catherine Graham is retiring after 7 years with the edtech company
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
She will continue to oversee 2U's fiscal year-end reporting requirements until April 2020, or the appointment of her successor.
Thu, Aug 22
Aperiomics just closed a $1.8M Series A
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
This major funding raise comes after the biotech startup recently relocated its headquarters to Sterling, Virginia.
These DC-area orgs are looking for your vote to secure SXSW panels
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
You can "vote up" these proposed panels for South by Southwest 2020 through Friday, Aug. 23.
Nominate an outstanding dev for the inaugural DC RealLIST Engineers
Technical.ly DC | Julie Zeglen
Technical.ly is honoring community members who show technical aptitude, community leadership and collaborative practices. Tell us: Who's "real" in your orbit?
Wed, Aug 21
Excella is partnering with BEAM Diagnostics to develop a medical app
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Excella has been selected as the primary tech partner to develop BEAM's medical mobile app to help prevent alcohol misuse.
Capital One is set to acquire KippsDeSanto & Co.
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Tysons-based KippsDeSanto said it will be acquired by the large commercial bank for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition deal is expected to officially closed by the end of this quarter.
People, tools and process: How a fully remote team works
Technical.ly DC | Margaret Roth
Marylander Bill Dixon shares the lessons he’s learned leading the customer support team at Zapier, a fully remote, 2012 Y Combinator graduate.
Tue, Aug 20
REQ acquired a West Coast-based performance marketing agency
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The digital marketing and brand agency will add San Diego-based Internet Marketing Inc.'s enterprise performance advertising, earned media and social media capabilities to its portfolio.
BAE Systems is launching a Robotic Operations Center in NoVa
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The McLean, Virginia-based center will be used to customize and deploy robotic software for U.S. defense and intelligence communities.
This Week in Jobs: Now in Euros
Technical.ly DC | Alan Neuhauser
Plus Technical.ly’s Super Meetup in D.C.
Mon, Aug 19
Mayor Bowser and OCTO announce the DCx Challenge semifinalists
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Three semifinalists have been selected for the challenge. They will now transform their submissions into prototypes for the chance to win or split up to $20,000 in award cash.
DroneUp was awarded a contract to provide drone services to the public sector
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
DroneUp will use the first-of-its-kind contract to provide drone services to all state agencies, institutions of higher education and other public sector entities in Virginia.
Cofense is providing security awareness training to CNA
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The partnership comes as part of CNA CyberPrep, the latest addition to CNA’s suite of cyber liability insurance products designed to help companies take a holistic approach to cyber threats.