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CDW buys education technology advisory firm in Virginia

Mar 16, 2021 2:41 PM - Linciolnshire-based CDW Corp. said Tuesday it has acquired Amplified IT, an education-focused consultancy that brings a blend of technical skills and knowledge to the K-12 and higher education markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
DeVry to offer two new internet tech certificate programs

Mar 17, 2021 3:37 PM - DeVry said it is expanding its certificate program offerings to include Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) to underscore the university's mission to prepare learners to thrive in an ever-changing digital workforce.
Invest in afterschool STEM programs to prepare the medical science leaders of tomorrow

By Kenny Riley
Mar 15, 2021 1:57 PM - We know after-school programs are uniquely suited to the kinds of sleeves-rolled-up activities so key to STEM education.
SigmaTron reports rebound in revenue, profit

Mar 10, 2021 3:03 PM - Elk Grove Village-based SigmaTron International Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, Wednesday reported its revenues increased to $71.5 million for the fiscal year third quarter, up from $67.4 million for the same quarter in 2020. Net income for the quarter was $249,268 compared to a net loss of $217,039 for the same period last year, the company said.
Schaumburg company helps improve National Mall security

Mar 9, 2021 2:42 PM - Convergint Technologies Tuesday announced the activation of a $3.3 million security system donated to the National Park Service, which will boost safety and situational awareness for the National Mall and surrounding monuments and memorials.
Microsoft behind plan for data centers in Hoffman Estates

By Eric Peterson
Mar 9, 2021 2:36 PM - Microsoft has been named as the previously anonymous company behind a proposal to build a pair of 207,000-square-foot internet data centers in Hoffman Estates.
Constable: When pandemic gets tough, we reach for this

By Burt Constable
Mar 9, 2021 6:06 AM - Humans might be able to go about a month without food. We probably wouldn't be able to last a week without water. But during this pandemic, there is one thing Illinois residents can't go two days without.
3-D technology company hires new CEO

Mar 4, 2021 2:45 PM - Skokie-based Azul 3D, a developer of leading-edge 3-D printing technology, Thursday announced the hiring of Paul Decker as chief executive officer. Decker took over the post March 1.
CMC Materials to acquire International Test Solutions

Mar 1, 2021 1:56 PM - Aurora-based CMC Materials Inc. Monday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire International Test Solutions Inc., a Nevada company that designs and produces products used to optimize semiconductor testing processes.
CLC plans to turn former Gurnee Loew's into advanced technology center

By Doug T. Graham
Feb 26, 2021 5:20 AM - College of Lake County officials presented a closer look at their plan to turn the former Lowe's store at Rollins Road and Grand Avenue in Gurnee into the college's first Advanced Technology Center. It is designed to be a place for students to earn degrees in machining, manufacturing, welding, fabrication and industrial maintenance.

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