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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on October 26, 2026

How Applied Systems Technologists Own Projects, Build With AI and Solve Complex Problems

Engineers, architects and data professionals at Applied Systems explain how they lead critical projects, build AI-powered solutions and solve complex customer problems at scale.

Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on October 23, 2026

31 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

The Windy City isn’t just a nice place to visit, it’s also a great place to live and work. Check out what the companies in this booming tech hub have on offer.

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Updated on October 23, 2026

15 Companies Hiring AI Engineers in Chicago

Discover the top employers seeking AI talent to build advanced infrastructure and solutions in the Windy City.

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Updated on October 23, 2026

12 Travel Tech Companies in Chicago to Know

Chicago is home to many travel tech giants and innovative startups.

Ashley Brownridge Ashley Brownridge
Updated on October 22, 2026

Bringg Appoints New SVP and General Manager for North America

Jeff Eissinger joins the team from Optimum to lead Bringg’s North American sales motion.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on October 22, 2026

93 Companies in Downtown Chicago You Should Know

Downtown Chicago is home to some of the world’s top tech companies. Here are a few.

Ashley Brownridge Ashley Brownridge
Updated on October 22, 2026

FourKites Launches New Supply Chain Model for Enterprises

The company’s Outcome-as-a-Service for Supply Chain model enables AI agents to solve issues directly.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on October 13, 2026

How Applied Systems Engineers Are Building AI Into Core Product Work

Learn how Associate AI Engineer Paul McSlarrow and his teammates leverage AI in their day-to-day work while managing risk.

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Brennan Whitfield Brennan Whitfield
Updated on October 12, 2026

7 Chicago Internet-of-Things (IoT) Companies to Know

From smart homes to connected healthcare, these Chicago-based IoT companies are building the technology powering a more connected world.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on October 09, 2026

73 Major Companies in Chicago to Know

Check out this list of the top companies making Chicago a vibrant tech hub.

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