Technology

Oct 1, 2025

Game of drones: FCEDC’s upcoming drone competition pits the best against the best in military and regional technology

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is preparing to host its first drone competition taking place on Oct. 8-9 at The Range Complex in Cumberland County. There’s an open call out for drone enthusiasts across the c ...

Sep 26, 2025

Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract ...

Aug 28, 2025

FCEDC to host first-ever premier drone competition

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is excited to host a first-of-its-kind drone competition. Through partnership with NC Innovation, America Makes and The Range Complex, the two-day event is set for Oct. 8-9, at The ...

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License Plate Recognition: The New Standard for Business and Community

Posted Oct 2, 2025
Security threats are no longer limited to doors and windows. Vehicles are often at the center of crime—whether it’s theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. That’s why businesses and homeowners associations (HOAs) across the country are turning to l
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Jul 23, 2025

NGA, XVIII Airborne Corps successfully tests new AI tool

A member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Warfighter Support Office monitors the real-time data feed as the drone collects data over the Army’s training setup, as part of testing a prototype capability known as the GEOINT AI/ML Based ...

Jun 19, 2025

NC startup Active Defender hosts safety summit & demo day

One of the speakers at the event was former FBI agent Rob DePriest. Photo provided by Active Defender. Active Defender, an industry leader in school safety solutions and emergency communications, brought educators, parents and public safety prof ...

Jun 18, 2025

NC TECH now accepting awards applications for 2025

The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) and presenting sponsor, Cherry Bekaert, is now accepting applications for the NC TECH Awards, the state’s premier technology awards program. Applications will be accepted through July 25. Finalists ...

Jun 12, 2025

Local leaders learn to apply AI like an expert at Power Breakfast

From left to right: Jaron Cayton, Faith Hatton, Dr. Sambit Bhattacharya, Karly Pavlinac, Ashlee Russell and Marty Cayton. Photo by GFBJ.At today’s Power Breakfast entitled Applied Intelligence - The AI Revolution in Business, four local professionals ...

Jun 12, 2025

High-Speed internet projects announced in 26 Counties, 10,076 households & businesses

The office of NC Governor Josh Stein has announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. “Good partnerships between our c ...

May 29, 2025

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is