Broadband Infrastructure recapitalizes for growth
Broadband Infrastructure Inc., the parent company for Carolina Underground Solutions LLC and Absolute Technology LLC of Greer, is being recapitalized with a $3.5 million deal from Coastal Carolina National Bank of Greenville.
Synnex Corp. launches new Canadian service
Synnex Corp., a business process and IT services company, has launched Synnex Stellr in Canada.
SCRA accepts 3 new companies into SC Launch
SCRA has accepted three new client companies into its SC Launch entrepreneurial program. Charleston-based Wander, which created the Rayka social recommendation platform, was accepted, as were companies from Cayce and Aiken.
BoomTown to open office in Fort Mill
Real estate marketing software platform BoomTown plans to open its second S.C. office outside of Charlotte. The company is based in Charleston and has other offices in Atlanta, San Diego and San Francisco.
S.C. National Guard building cybersecurity facility
The facility will be built at the University of South Carolina Aiken campus near the Savannah River National Laboratory Advanced Manufacturing Center. It aims to spur collaboration between government and private-sector cyber experts.
USC School of Law to hold ransomware training
The National Cybersecurity Legal Institute reports more than 950 organizations were victims of ransomware attacks in 2019, with an estimated $9 billion in damage. The training session will be held March 5.
Professor honored for work educating next generation of automotive engineers
A Clemson University automotive engineer who teaches students many of the skills they need for careers in robotics and self-driving cars is winning an award that recognizes him as one of the nation's top young engineering educators.
IT service provider opens office in downtown Charleston
TeamLogic IT has opened a franchise in downtown Charleston. TeamLogic provides support to businesses that do not have an IT department and collaborates with the IT departments of companies that need additional support.
Immedion partners with Veeam for advanced backup solutions
Immedion LLC, a provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, today announced enhanced backup services through an expanded partnership with Veeam Software.
Alorica expanding in Charleston County
Customer relationship management company Alorica plans to expand its Charleston County operations with a $1.2 million investment that’s expected to create 300 new jobs. The expansion is slated to be completed by the end of 2020.
Alcami Corp. to expand North Charleston operations
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturer Alcami Corp. plans to expand its North Charleston operations with a $17 million investment. Alcami plans to add approximately 6,000 square feet to its facility at 4221 Faber Place Drive.
Cybersecurity presents serious, potentially expensive business issue
Experts say businesses must be vigilant in protecting information belonging to them and to clients. Threats can range from individual hackers to governments and cost companies an average of $3.9 million a year, according to one insider.