Alabama legislators want the state to jump in on a growing startup industry: novel aircraft designed to quickly take off and land for short-distance travel. This technology could allow passengers to soar over traffic.
Alabama Office of Information Technology Secretary Marty Redden has announced his retirement. Gov. Kay Ivey has tapped the deputy secretary to take on the leadership role in his absence.
Walmart has announced a $350 million investment to outfit the Cullman, Ala., distribution center with automation equipment and AI-powered software systems after the city offered a tax abatement for upgrades.
Limestone County District Attorney Brian Jones is hoping a portion of the money Limestone County has received from the opioid settlement can benefit the county's court system.
The Alabama Supercomputer Authority, which provides free Internet and cybersecurity services to all schools statewide, warned the Board of Education about an increase in ransomware and phishing attacks.
Over the past three years, Ed Farm has opened K-12 learning spaces to train students in STEM, created specialized training to empower STEM teachers and provided virtual resources and tech internships at the university level.
Twenty-four founders of tech companies in Alabama endorsed the college's request for a one-time infusion of public money, advising the state not to lose a valuable part of its talent pipeline for the innovation sector.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday that $192 million in broadband funding would be awarded to the state for rural expansion efforts. The money is expected to expand coverage to an estimated 55,000 locations.
Through a new contract with Alabama Supercomputer Authority, General Dynamics Information Technology will manage high-performance computing, cybersecurity, broadband and other services at K-12 and higher ed institutions.
Secretary of State-elect Wes Allen has announced his intention to withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a collaboration between 33 states aimed at cross-checking voter registration data.
