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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Published on February 09, 2026

How Prosodica Engineers Built an AI System to Evaluate Customer Calls Fairly and at Scale

Senior Data Solutions Engineer Ankush Rastogi explains how Auto-Evaluation was created using AI reasoning and cross-functional collaboration to preserve human context in quality reviews.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on February 04, 2026

Quantum Rise Expands Footprint With Dhauz Acquisition

The move will help Quantum Rise expand the reach of its AI consulting services and establish a presence in Brazil.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on February 03, 2026

22 Consulting Firms in Chicago Helping Businesses Make Decisions

These consulting firms in Chicago help businesses evolve, grow and make crucial decisions.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on February 02, 2026

What It’s Like to Build a Tech Career at McMaster-Carr: Ownership and Long-Term Growth

Engineering leaders share how a generalist model and a culture of trust and innovation help technologists grow while powering industrial e-commerce.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on January 30, 2026

ACCO Brands Completes Acquisition of EPOS for $11.7M

By adding EPOS, the company expands its offerings to include wired and wireless professional audio solutions.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on January 30, 2026

How McMaster-Carr Builds High-Impact Engineering Teams

Director of Software Engineering Justin Wedell shares how clarity, trust and long-term thinking empower engineers to innovate at McMaster-Carr.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on January 29, 2026

How a Caterpillar Director of Analytics Drives Team Success Through Measurable Goals

Director of Analytics Charlie Wood explains how he sets measurable goals, keeps teams aligned and builds momentum at Caterpillar.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on January 21, 2026

Renterra Raises $9M Series A, Plans to Grow Team

The company provides operating software for equipment rental businesses.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on January 20, 2026

More than 7,000 Tech Companies Call Chicago Home: These Are the 20 You Should Know

From logistics startups to corporate icons that are launching innovation labs, these companies show how diverse Chicago’s tech scene really is.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on January 20, 2026

8 Companies You Need to Know About This Month

These companies show that despite a rocky time in the industry overall, Chicago tech is thriving.

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