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August News: Cyber-Agricultural Future, Iowa Tech Leaders to Know in EdTech, Musco’s Global Impact

| View in browser Photo Credit: Iowa State University INNOVATION Iowa State Scientists Usher in Cyber-Agricultural Future ISU CALS: Iowa State researchers, led by Asheesh “Danny” Singh and Soumik Sarkar, are pioneering cyber‑agricultural systems (CAS)—a new discipline that combines areas of expertise to address significant agricultural problems and create opportunities for smart, connected farms. Learn more  ➞ On the Move ▸  Dave Ashton announced as new Shareholder at Holmes Murphy ▸  Scott Murphy joins Dentons Davis Brown as Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Special Counsel ▸  Matt Parmenter announced as new Shareholder at Holmes Murphy ▸  Nate Sepich starts new role as AI Platform Engineer at RTX Photo Credit: Novy ACHIEVEMENT Novy Enters Creation Stage on First Portfolio Company Novy: Novy, the Cedar Rapids-based venture studio, has entered the Creation stage on its first portfolio venture: a purpose-built solution for emergency medicine scheduling. This marks a pivotal milestone in Novy’s six-stage process and commitment to solving pain points through building innovative healthcare software. Learn more ➞ LEADERSHIP Iowa Tech Leaders To Know ▸  EdTech  Meet the Leaders ➞ TAI Member Achievements 🏆  DHI Group, Inc. Acquires AgileATS to Expand ClearanceJobs’ Market Leadership in GovTech Recruiting   🏆  Growers Edge Acquires FarmTest to Help Retailers and Manufacturers Deliver Proven Product Performance 🏆   Principal Financial Group recognized with 2025 Newsweek AI Impact Award in Financial Services Category Share Your News ➞ Photo Credit: Musco ACHIEVEMENT Musco’s Global Impact Musco: This weekend, the Iowa State Cyclones will play in Dublin under a state-of-the-art LED system by Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa. Fresh off an announcement of another major Ireland project at Croke Park, Musco shows how Iowa innovation shines worldwide. Learn more: Aviva Stadium project  ➞ Croke Park project ➞ Upcoming Member Events 🗓️ Aug. 26 — Enabling Enterprise Agility at the Edge with T-Mobile   🗓️ Sept. 4 — IA Women in Tech Happy Hour Submit Your Events ➞ Iowa Tech Jobs Retail Systems Analyst @ Fareway Stores, Inc. 📍Johnston, IA   Database Administrator III @ Palmer Group 📍Des Moines, IA   Cybersecurity Engineer @ Shive Hattery 📍Cedar Rapids, IA   Systems Analyst - University Advancement @ UNI 📍Cedar Falls, IA Job Openings ➞ Connect With Us You are receiving this email because you opted in on our website or registered for a past TAI event.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get TAI and Iowa Tech News delivered to your inbox. Technology Association of Iowa, 500 E Court Ave., #140, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Manage preferences |
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