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May 24, 2023

Ignite Digital Services Establishing Charleston County Headquarters

Ignite Digital Services, a leading digital technology solutions company, today announced plans to establish headquarters in Charleston County. The company's $966,426 investment will create 135 new jobs.

Ignite Digital Services is an operational consulting company, providing program integration and data management services to commercial and national security customers. As a certified global UiPath Premier Public Sector Partner, Ignite Digital Services uses modern technology and effective business solutions to ignite digital transformations across the industry. UiPath helps to fast-track portfolio innovation and enhance product capabilities for clients looking to harness automation and robotic process automation (RPA).

"The state of South Carolina and the Charleston metropolitan area provide the ideal environment for Ignite Digital Services to expand its operations and client portfolio. The region offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts a wide pool of technology talent, both of which support the city and our organization's rapid growth. We appreciate the work done by the Governor and Secretary of Commerce to drive the innovation economy in this area and are excited for this new opportunity to expand Charleston's technology community," said Ignite Digital Services Chief Executive Officer Marc Murphy.

"We are thrilled to celebrate Ignite Digital Services' establishment in Charleston County. Their investment and creation of 135 new jobs will undoubtedly propel our local economy forward. Charleston County welcomes and supports the growth of Ignite Digital Services, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community and beyond," said Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III.

Located at 1505 King Street in Charleston, Ignite Digital Services is leasing a facility for its new Charleston headquarters. With current operations in San Diego, C.A., Norfolk, V.A., Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, L.A., the company plans to expand across all locations and expects the most significant growth in the Charleston location.

Hiring is underway; visit the company's careers page for employment opportunities.

May 17, 2023

Your Logo’s Great! How’s Your BRAND?

I have run a branding agency for nearly 10 years and worked for the largest advertising agencies in the world for the 20 years before that. After nearly 30 years of working with small startups and Fortune 500s, this much I know for sure - Your company's logo and name don't matter nearly as much as people think they do.

After all, there are very successful companies with awful names; there are countless unsuccessful companies with great names.

Naming products and companies is pretty simple:

Make it easy to remember.
Make it easy to spell.
Make sure it can be trademarked.
Make sure it suggests why it exists or the experience you want your customers to enjoy.

That's it.

Don't spend too much time thinking about your company's name or logo for that matter. After all, there are very successful companies with awful logos; there are countless unsuccessful companies with great logos.

Is Nike's logo as incredible as people say it is? Why?
Is Apple's logo pure genius? Why?
Starbucks?
McDonald's?
Amazon?
Target?

If we wanted to, we could make the case that none of these logos have amazing design; however, they have somehow come to be recognized as world-changing brilliant. The truth is that the "brilliance" of these famous logos comes from the communication and messaging that consistently surrounds them - not the design itself; their brilliance stems from the fact that each of these logos stand on a thoughtful and defined brand strategy. A great brand strategy sets your organization up for success by ensuring that your organization gets remembered in the right way by the right people. With a remarkable brand strategy, creating a remarkable logo and brand is easy.

Editor note:

If you're interested in talking about your company's brand strategy - including names and logos - schedule 30 minutes with David Kelbaugh, president of Tacklebox Brand Partners. He is happy to offer complimentary office hours and "pick my brain sessions" at the Flagship to members and friends of the Charleston Digital Corridor. dkelbaugh@tacklebox.us.com / calendly.com/dkelbaugh

May 15, 2023

CDC Tech Life Podcast Episode 25 features Amanda Sheridan, Founder - Bag Valet

Episode 25 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Amanda Sheridan, Founder of Charleston SC-based Startup Bag Valet. Amanda talks about how her return to the workforce led to the inspiration behind Bag Valet and shares her plans for the future of the venture.

This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They're dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston's business climate.

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Apr 19, 2023

CDC Tech Life Podcast Episode 24 features Ben Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Charleston, SC Animation Studio Moondog Animation.

Episode 24 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Ben Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Charleston, SC Animation Studio Moondog Animation. Ben talks about how Moondog is continually exploring new technologies to help their customers deliver rich, interactive experiences and shares his journey in coming from France to the Charleston area to start the venture.

This episode is brought to you by Google. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Their Berkeley County, SC Data Center represents a total investment of $2.9B and demonstrates their long-term commitment to the region and state.

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Mar 29, 2023

Interloop Expanding Charleston County Operations

Interloop. an innovative software company, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Charleston County. The company's $100,000 investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years.

Interloop helps mid-market companies become more data-driven with the implementation of advanced data technology. The company combines a full-stack data platform along with data engineering service expertise to break down data silos, providing automated insights for clients. The company offers a portfolio of services in data strategy, data pipeline management, data modeling, dashboard development, artificial intelligence, and governance and observability.

With current operations located at the Charleston Tech Center at 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 200, Interloop's expansion will allow the company to increase operations and provide additional training programs. By investing in its knowledge worker training program, Interloop can train and support interested candidates in the data engineering and data science fields.

The expansion is currently underway. Individuals interested in joining the Interloop team should visit the company's careers page.

Mar 28, 2023

CDC Tech Life Podcast Episode 23 Features Ignite Digital Services CEO - Marc Murphy

Episode 23 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Marc Murphy, Founder of Ignite Labs and CEO of Ignite Digital Services. Marc shares his journey as an entrepreneur and technology leader in Charleston and talks about his latest venture; Ignite Digital Services. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

This episode is sponsored by Carepoint. For more than 20 years, Carepoint has been providing pharmacies with best-in-class systems and solutions based on the most advanced technologies and processes. Visit them at Carepoint.com to learn more.

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Mar 27, 2023

Blackbaud Rejects $71/Shr Offer From Stakeholder Clearlake

Blackbaud Inc on Monday rejected a buyout offer from its largest shareholder Clearlake Capital, saying it was undervalued in the approach that pegged the software maker at $3.78 billion. Read more:

Mar 23, 2023

Ignite Digital Services Certified as Global UiPath Premier Partner

Ignite Digital Services, an operational consulting company serving the national security sector, recently elevated its certification standing with UiPath to become a UiPath Premier Partner. A leading enterprise automation company, UiPath helps fast-track portfolio innovation and enhance product capabilities for Ignite Digital Services clients looking to harness RPA and automation.

"Becoming a UiPath Premier Partner bolsters our framework for RPA innovation," shares Ignite Digital Services CEO Marc Murphy. "This partnership allows our clients access to UiPath's leading technology capabilities within the construct of our industry-driven consulting knowledge. Together, clients can expect end-to-end business solutions that unlock digital transformations."

The UiPath Business Automation Platform delivers fast, resilient, automation-fueled transformation within a single platform. The company is helping organizations around the world become faster and more agile in the face of increased demand and rapidly changing environments. It addresses significant time and value challenges with other technologies that propose customers must lift and shift their old systems to the new platform to receive any value. Instead, the UiPath Business Automation Platform provides the process automation efficiency and improved employee and customer experience with the existing technology that is in place – at a hugely different speed and cost proposition.

This enables more sophisticated automations with AI capabilities such as document understanding and provides sophisticated analytics to measure the business impact of automation. This pervasive 'automation first' approach is proven to be both substantial and transformative and is allowing everyone – from RPA Developers and Testers to Citizen Developers and Business End Users – to collaborate and put automation squarely at the core of everyday work.

"Automation is increasingly vital to customers across industries, and the national security sector is no exception," adds Todd Schroeder, VP, Public Sector at UiPath. "Arriving at the transformational process outcomes and improved experiences with the existing technology footprint has never been offered to Government previously and is a true modernization methodology gamechanger. Ignite Digital Services brings the capability and expertise to blend our innovative technology offerings with its insight to bring enhanced solutions to the marketplace."

To explore Ignite Digital Services' work in the automation and RPA fields, visit www.ignite-digital.com. For more about UiPath, visit www.uipath.com.

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Jun 12, 5:00PM - 10:00PM

Charleston Summer Hacks - Generative AI Hack

INTRODUCING CHARLESTON SUMMER HACKS!

Have you been looking for a simple way to get more plugged in to the Charleston Tech Community? Tired of going back and forth between your home office and the beach all summer? Or have you been looking for a good excuse to learn and play with the latest technologies? (It's all moving so fast, isn't it?)

The Charleston Summer Hacks are a community-run hackathon in Charleston, South Carolina, and co-hosted by the Charleston Digital Corridor at the Charleston Tech Center. A 5-hour in-person hackathon focused on fostering innovation and collaboration to contribute to the growth of Charleston, South Carolina as a thriving technology hub.

The event brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, creating an inspiring environment to collaborate and develop innovative solutions to a specific problem. Our mission is to educate, empower, and enable individuals to join or grow their careers in the local tech industry and connect with likeminded builders.

Charleston Summer Hacks will be held on 3 separate days in the summer of 2023:

Monday, June 12 from 5pm-10pm - Generative AI Hackathon
Wednesday, June 21 from 5pm-10pm - Hack for Good
Wednesday, June 28 from 6pm-8pm - Awards and happy hour event

Each of the two events are separate hackathons and you will work on separate projects, so if schedules don't allow you to make both, just join the one you can!

You can find the second event here.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM CHARLESTON SUMMER HACKS GENERATIVE AI HACKATHON?

Charleston Summer Hacks offers a unique perspective on the positive potential of generative AI. Join us for this first of two unforgettable five-hour hacking sessions with five days after to continue collaborating and hacking with your team (as much or as little as your team would like) before submitting your project.

Build: Turn your aspirations into tangible achievements! Unlock the potential of AI at the hackathon across diverse domains. Embrace the capabilities of AI to address complex challenges, be it in healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and beyond. Charleston Summer Hacks - Generative AI hack - is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and explore new ideas with the latest technology.

Connect: Collaborate on a project with our community of technologists, creatives, professionals, and students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels and create meaningful connections and expand your professional network.

Learn: Come together with teams that possess the foundational knowledge to generate extraordinary ideas, develop remarkable applications, and explore the realm of cutting-edge technologies. Expand your understanding of AI and acquire invaluable experience in harnessing its potential.

At our event, inclusivity and diversity are of utmost importance. We place a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all participants. Our community and Code of Conduct are designed to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels respected and valued.

We deeply value imagination, ingenuity, kindness, and the shared vision of our participants. Together, we strive to create an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and meaningful connections. Furthermore, we actively promote the creation of open-source assets and tools, empowering creators beyond the boundaries of our immediate community.

Join us in this inclusive and diverse space, where we celebrate uniqueness and nurture a culture of mutual support and inspiration. Together, let's embark on a journey of creativity and cooperation that extends far beyond the confines of our event.

We can't wait to meet you and witness your incredible journey as you Hack for Good!

Learn more and register HERE.

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Jun 21, 5:00PM - 10:00PM

Charleston Summer Hacks - Hack for Good

INTRODUCING CHARLESTON SUMMER HACKS - HACK FOR GOOD!

Charleston Summer Hacks will be held on 3 separate days in the summer of 2023:

Monday, June 12 from 5pm-10pm - Generative AI Hackathon
Wednesday, June 21 from 5pm-10pm - Hack for Good
Wednesday, June 28th from 6pm-8pm - Awards and happy hour event

Each of the two events are separate hackathons and you will work on separate projects, so if schedules don't allow you to make both, just join the one you can!

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM CHARLESTON SUMMER HACKS, HACK FOR GOOD?

Hack for Good harnesses the positive potential of our participants to focus on greater good of our community by using new tools like generative AI. Join us for this second of two unforgettable five-hour hacking sessions with five days after to continue collaborating and hacking with your team (as much or as little as your team would like) before submitting your project.

Build: Turn your aspirations into tangible achievements! Unlock the potential of AI at the hackathon across diverse domains. Embrace the capabilities of AI to address complex challenges, be it in healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and beyond. This is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and explore new ideas with the latest technology to contribute to the good of society!.

Connect: Collaborate on a project with our community of technologists, creatives, professionals, and students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels and create meaningful connections and expand your professional network.

Learn: Come together with teams that possess the foundational knowledge to generate extraordinary ideas, develop remarkable applications, and explore the realm of cutting-edge technologies. Expand your understanding of AI and acquire invaluable experience in harnessing its potential.