Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Software development company bringing 150 jobs to Baton Rouge

Rural Sourcing, a software development firm based in Atlanta, plans to open a development center in downtown Baton Rouge, officials announced today. 

Legal profession changes adopted during COVID likely to stay

Some of the practices the legal profession adopted to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19 may continue to be common after the pandemic is over, attorneys say.

Shop the Area brings Waitr-like experience to Baton Rouge clothes shopping 

Holiday shopping coupled with Baton Rouge traffic can be a nightmare, but a new delivery service aims to make things easier.

Dawn of a digital era: Baton Rouge restaurants taking advantage of new tools

Through the Toast app and site, diners can now order take-out from a slew of local restaurants, including The Chimes, Elsie’s Plate & Pie and Hannah Q Smokehouse. Toast and similar services integrate seamlessly with Google and Google Maps, so when a customer searches for a restaurant, they will be prompted to “Order Online.”

PitchBR finalists to compete next week 

The CEOs of three Louisiana startups will be grilled on their business plans and development potential next week in the PitchBR finals, marking Nexus Louisiana’s first in-person pitch event since before the pandemic.  

Local cryptocurrency Game Coin completes security audit

Game Coin, a digital currency founded by Baton Rouge entrepreneurs, has officially completed its security audit, the company announced today. 

Culturalyst platform launched to support Louisiana arts

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Division of the Arts today announced the launch of a new platform called Culturalyst, which is designed to bridge the gap between artists and consumers.

LSU selected to apply for cybersecurity operations designation

The National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, or CAE-CO, recently selected LSU as the sole university allowed to apply for CAE-CO designation this year, LSU announced Monday.

Inadequate digital infrastructure blocking advances at chemical facilities

Digitalization and AI technologies are more important than ever in the industrial space, but panelists at Reuters Events’ recent 2021 Downstream USA Conference in Houston say progress is being hindered by an inadequate digital infrastructure.

Baton Rouge-based PreSonus acquired by Fender 

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Baton Rouge-based PreSonus Audio Electronics, an audio recording software and hardware manufacturer founded in 1995.