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UCSC researchers are taking on the coronavirus challenge on multiple fronts
By Tim Stephens UC Santa Cruz April 2, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image source: UC Santa Cruz) From developing diagnostic tests to conducting surveys of infection prevalence, campus researchers are doing what they can […]
Baskin Engineering appoints first program director for student excellence, engagement, and inclusion
By Karyn Skemp Baskin School of Engineering March 31, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo source: Baskin School of Engineering) Dr. Carmen Robinson will be responsible for developing new programs and expanding existing ones that […]
CCBC compiles broadband resource list to assist Central Coast residents during pandemic
Sarah Vickers-Webb Production & Editorial Assistant Santa Cruz Tech Beat April 1, 2020 — Santa Cruz Consortium addresses increased broadband needs, and shares links to discounted service for qualifying low-income households Dedicated to improving broadband […]
Santa Cruz Software Announces AEM Support for Two New Products at Adobe Summit 2020
(Contributed) March 31, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA LinkrUI and Dynamic Templates Now Support Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Santa Cruz Software, a global leader in software development for cross media content publishing, today announced it […]
Coronavirus: Alternative Payments to Cash and Paper Checks
(Source: Paystand Blog) March 31, 2020 — Scotts Valley, CA (Image source: PayStand) Options to protect your business, employees, and customers The coronavirus outbreak is forcing many businesses to rethink how they accept payments. Merchants […]
MBARI Works at Unlocking Ocean Biology
By Elaine Maskin Marine Technology News March 31, 2020 — Moss Landing, CA (Photo: MBARI’s long-range AUV on board the research vessel Paragon in Monterey Bay. Credit: MBARI) “Ecogenomic” sensor solution produces results Gathering biological data […]
Poly Supercharges Microsoft Teams Experience with UC Headsets for Smart, Simple Collaboration
(Contributed) March 30, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Poly adds to its Microsoft Teams certified wireless Bluetooth headset portfolio to help remote and officer workers stay connected from anywhere Plantronics, Inc. (“Poly”), has announced Voyager […]
Turbo Systems hires former Looker CMO Jen Grant as CEO
By Ron Miller TechCrunch March 30, 2020 — Campbell, CA (Photo above: Jen Grant, previously CMO at Looker is the new CEO at Turbo Systems. Source: Looker.) [Editor’s note: Jen Grant tells the story in […]
Cabrillo College Makerspace Begins Production of 3-D Printed PPE Masks and Face Shields for Santa Cruz County Medical Providers
(Contributed) March 27, 2020 — Aptos, CA Deemed essential, the Cabrillo College Makerspace is staying open to produce PPE masks and face shields (Photo above: Payson McNett and his daughter model the PPE masks he […]
Federal covid-19 stimulus package doesn’t seem to stimulate broadband, much
By Steve Blum Tellus Venture Associates March 26, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo source: Tellus Venture Associates) Even by Washington, D.C. standards, $2 trillion is a lot of money. By those same standards, though, […]