Webroot acquires Oregon security firm
Broomfield-based cybersecurity startup Webroot announced Tuesday that it has acquired Securecast. The Portland, OR-based security firm developed a virtual training program to educate people about security issues like malware, phishing and ransomware. The acquisition lets Webroot take its security offerings to the next level and strengthen the weakest link in cybersecurity: humans. [Denver Post]
8 Colorado tech companies make the Inc. 500
Inc. Magazine released its 2017 list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the nation, and Colorado tech claimed a noteworthy eight of the top 500 spots. Rankings are based on revenue growth from the last three years and the list includes a range of both young, hungry startups and more established industry leaders. Colorado companies on the list included Choozle, DirectDefense, SelectHub and others. [Built In Colorado]
Kansas City-based Red Nova Labs expands into Downtown Denver
Red Nova Labs, which builds websites and develops cloud software for the self-storage industry, recently opened an office in Downtown Denver’s Modworks coworking space. Since launching in 2009, Red Nova has grown to serve more than 3,000 customers worldwide. With the move to Colorado, the company hopes to tap into the local talent pool and grow its dev and engineering team. [Built In Colorado]
DigitalGlobes lands $83M contract with Australia’s Department of Defence
This week, DigitalGlobe said it signed a four-year, $83 million deal with the Australian defense department as part of its Direct Access Program. As a DAP partner, the Australian Department of Defence will be able to access and download real-time imagery from DigitalGlobe’s constellation of satellites to support its defense and intelligence missions. [Press release]
Jim Franklin joins Boulder-based Yonomi’s board of directors
IoT app startup Yonomi announced this week that local tech leader, investor and mentor Jim Franklin joined its board of directors. Franklin served as CEO of SendGrid and has held a number of executive positions at major tech firms. His entrepreneurial experience will help Yonomi continue growing its free mobile app for connected devices. [Press release]
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