Thursday, October 9, 2025 Dear ITC Members and Newsletter Subscribers, As autumn settles in across Idaho, fresh ideas and collaborations are taking root in our tech community. October is a time to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together while looking ahead to new opportunities, events, and innovations shaping what’s next. Here’s how the Idaho Technology Council is continuing to build momentum this season:
2025 Hall of Fame Gala & Idavation Awards – October 16
This year’s theme, Uncharted Brilliance, celebrates the innovators shaping Idaho’s future. Join us as we honor the spirit of exploration, celebrate excellence in leadership and innovation, and recognize the extraordinary impact of those charting tomorrow’s course, today.
ITC Members Tech Ambassador Committee - October 22
Come join us for the next Tech Ambassador Committee Meeting. A dynamic gathering of members who are shaping the face of Idaho’s tech ecosystem through hospitality, connection, and leadership. High-Tech Connect Networking at Hawley Troxell - October 28
Come join us for our monthly networking event series designed for tech professionals, recent graduates, entrepreneurs and adjacent industries.
We hope to see you at one of our events this month—and don’t forget to Join us! For the Hall of Fame Gala on October 16th! "We love it when our friends become friends." Warm regards, Diane Temple, President & CEO
Betsy Davies, Vice President of Operations Tim Munkres, Mentorship Coordinator |
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ITC Board Retreat - Planning the future impact of the Idaho Technology Council across the state of Idaho. |
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2025 Hall of Fame & Idavation Award Finalists |
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Join us October 16th
To celebrate our Award Finalists and Welcome our Hall of Fame Inductee
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Welcome new individual member, Becky Webb.
Becky is the Senior Director Regional Sales at Maximus. You can find out more about Becky by CLICKING HERE to visit her on LinkedIn |
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INTRODUCING Kurt Temple Client Director
Technologent DESCRIBE THE BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION YOU WORK FOR:
Technologent is a women-owned, WBENC-certified and global provider of Information Technology solutions and services for Fortune 1000 companies. With our internationally recognized technical and sales team and well-established partnerships between the most cutting-edge technology brands, Technologent powers your business through a combination of foundational IT disciplines: Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Security. Together with Professional Services, Financial Services, Service Provider Solutions and our people, we’re paving the way for your business operations with advanced problem-solving that isn't just reactive, but forward-thinking and future-proof.
Technologent is the premier global edge-to-edge IT services company that delivers agile solutions for accelerating digital transformation. We bring inspiration and innovation to every organization. WHAT SETS THIS BUSINESS APART FROM OTHERS IN THE INDUSTRY?
At Technologent, we place your specific business requirements and desired results at the center of each solution. Our primary goal is to simplify technology and focus on a solution, not just a product. With our proven methodology, best-of-breed tools and extensive product certifications, we help you and your IT organization architect, integrate and maintain a secure high-performance business infrastructure. The goal of every Technologent employee is to provide solutions that solve our customers’ biggest, most important technology issues.
READ MORE CONNECT WITH KURT |
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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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High-Tech Connect Networking Event |
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Join us on October 28, From 5pm to 7pm |
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Explore our Digital Masterclass Series with partners Verizon Digital Ready |
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With our signature event coming October 16th, we will not have a spark series this month.
Join us for our November ITC's SPARK SERIES! Save the date November 20th |
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This is an educational initiative designed to strengthen Idaho’s tech ecosystem through monthly, expert-led online sessions.
Whether you're a tech professional, entrepreneur, or investor, the Spark Series offers the knowledge and connections needed to navigate and grow within Idaho’s evolving tech landscape. |
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Join us on November 20th, at 12pm MT |
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SheTech Fall 2025, October 16th
SheTech Explorer Day is a FREE, one-day career discovery day. Women Innovators is looking for volunteers to help with setup, wayfinding, Tech Challenge leadership, workshop facilitation, TechZone booth hosting, and general day-of help! Volunteers can join us for a few hours or the whole day! |
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Hackfort Happy Hour at Hap Hap Lounge
Raymond Kramer |
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WiTECH is more than a conference. It’s a catalyst where real allies come together, practical skills are shared, and women are inspired to own their strengths and reach their full potential as leaders in tech.
At WiTECH, bold ideas spark action, connections grow into collaborations, and leaders, innovators, and allies drive change that expands opportunities and shapes the future of tech.
Because when women lead in technology, everyone wins. Teams grow stronger, products become more inclusive, and solutions solve the problems that matter most. Together, we are shaping a future we are all excited to build. |
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Join us for an exciting in-person event where you can dive into the world of automation. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone! |
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Every Tuesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST, SOFWERX provides a platform for Industry and Academia to showcase their innovative capabilities.
Participants have the opportunity to present their solutions in 30-minute time slots to USSOCOM and other interested government partners, fostering collaboration and potential partnerships. Don't miss this chance to share your expertise and connect with key decision-makers!
SIGN UP HERE |
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FedTech Startup Studio – Seeking Aspiring and Experienced Entrepreneurs |
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FedTech's Startup Studio connects breakthrough technologies from federal and university labs with driven entrepreneurs ready to bring them to market. Through an immersive, months-long program, participants are guided through the lean startup model while navigating the unique challenges of commercializing federally funded innovations. REGISTRATION INFORMATION HERE |
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Check out our new jobs page for ITC Members!
We would love to work with your recruiter to keep our tech talent in Idaho. |
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AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers
By Ananya // September 23, 2025 M.I.T Technology Review
Some AI chatbots rely on flawed research from retracted scientific papers to answer questions, according to recent studies. The findings, confirmed by MIT Technology Review, raise questions about how reliable AI tools are at evaluating scientific research and could complicate efforts by countries and industries seeking to invest in AI tools for scientists.
FULL ARTICLE HERE
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| Nvidia to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, linking two artificial intelligence titans
By Deepa Seetharaman and Akash Sriram // September 23, 2025
Reuters
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), in partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and Frontier Credit Union, is launching a new chapter in workforce development and STEM education. This joint effort includes constructing the Future Tech Building, and creating the BEA Applied STEM Institute and Frontier Credit Union’s STEM Scholarship initiative. The facility will be formally known as the Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in partnership with Frontier Credit Union.
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| Cisco rolls out chip designed to connect AI data centers over vast distances
By Stephen Nellis // October 8, 2025 Reuters
The P200 chip, as Cisco calls it, will compete against rival offerings from Broadcom (AVGO.O). It will sit at the heart of a new routing device that the company also rolled out on Wednesday and is designed to connect the sprawling data centers that are located over vast distances and which train AI systems.
FULL ARTICLE HERE |
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NEW MEMBER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (ITC MAP)! |
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What is the ITC MAP Our MAP program provides members of the ITC with discounts and member services for all your business needs! BIO Services Program
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the first organization to contribute to this program. For no fee, ITC members can participate in the BIO Services Program. This is an amazing opportunity for those in the BioTech space or just looking for a cost-savings program to join! Member Benefits on NetSuite
NetSuite is a unified, cloud-based business management platform helping tens of thousands of customers across the globe automate core processes and provide real-time visibility into operational and financial performance.
Organizations of all sizes and across dozens of industries run on NetSuite and its applications for finance, supply chain management, customer relationship management (CRM), human resources, professional services, ecommerce, and more.
Interested in Contributing
Think you have a program that could benefit ITC members? If you are interested in contributing to the MAP program, please reach out to Diane Bevan at diane@idahotechcouncil.org for more information. Please note: you must be a member to participate or create a discount.
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GET INVOLVED WITH THE ITC |
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Interested in becoming more involved? Please consider joining the newly formed Idaho Technology Ambassador Committee, where you will have the opportunity to assist in planning and execution of events, meet new and existing members, and become the welcoming arm of the ITC.
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ADVERTISE IN ITC's TECHWIRE NEWSLETTER |
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TECHBRIDGE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM |
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Dear Tech Leaders,
We’re excited to introduce TechBridge, a new mentorship initiative by the Idaho Technology Council. Our goal is simple: to connect Idaho’s tech students with experienced professionals like you, bridging the gap through mentorship, resources, and industry.
Through TechBridge, you’ll have the opportunity to guide aspiring tech talent—especially students from underrepresented, at-risk, and in-need backgrounds—by providing industry insights, professional connections, and access to essential resources. Why Become a TechBridge Mentor?
Idaho’s tech industry is growing fast, but many students face barriers to entering the field. We would love to have you as part of this program! Thank you for considering this opportunity to mentor and advocate for Idaho’s tech community. Your leadership will make a lasting impact! Best, ITC Team |
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