Technology

Baker files $240M economic development bill

Baker is seeking to incentivize the construction of new housing near public transit, maintain broadband service in Western Massachusetts, grow manufacturing jobs and support key technology industry clusters centered around the work being done on university campuses.

Q&A: Clark marijuana graduate plans to advocate for research

In February, Jennifer Roy, founder of Worcester marketing firm Jen Roy PR, was in the first class to complete the Clark University graduate certificate program for cannabis regulatory affairs.

🔒Q&A: Triton Technologies is protecting against the next wave of cyber attacks

Triton Technologies CEO Trave Harmon sits down with WBJ Editor Brad Kane as the company looks at new growth in protecting against cyber attacks, and expands into the marijuana market.

Framingham’s Veloxint receives $5M grant for metal tech

Framingham startup Veloxint has received a grant to develop and scale next-generation nanocrystalline metal alloys.

State police preparing for distracted driving crackdown

State police will deploy extra officers to Massachusetts roadways starting Sunday, multiplying law enforcement presence as a new distracted driving law kicks into effect.

ReWalk reduced annual losses 28% in 2019

Marlborough medical device manufacturer ReWalk Robotics Ltd. on Thursday announced it lost $15.6 million in 2019, an improvement over the $21.7 million it lost in 2018.

Virtusa posts 6.5% rise in revenue, as profits stay flat

Virtusa Corp., a Southborough information-technology company, saw a 6.5% rise in revenue in the third quarter to hit $335 million, compared to the third quarter 2019, the firm announced late Thursday.

🔒Young workers can fuel medtech

It’s not easy to find a well-paying job with benefits when you lack a college degree or years of experience. It can be even harder if you’re new to the U.S.