Local callers encouraged to start dialing 808
Hawaiian Telecom announced today that it will begin its transition to “ten-digit dialing” on April 24, six months before the change will be mandatory.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Technology
Hawaii Tech News archives from the Hawaii Hui network, including from HawaiiTech.com.
New Hawaii rideshare service recruiting drivers
A new, Hawaii-based, locally-owned rideshare company today launched its driver recruiting program, with a soft-launch for riders set to begin later this month.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Hawaii Thrive launches to promote Hawaii small businesses
HawaiiThrive.com, a community resource website featuring thousands of Hawaii businesses, also fosters business-to-business connections for entrepreneurs across the state.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Zippy’s kicks off COVID-19 app download campaign
Local restaurants and other businesses are joining forces to offer special discounts on food, goods and services as incentives if Hawaii residents download the app.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Hawaii Convention Center adapts to post-pandemic meeting market
The center is touting industry-leading protocols for meetings and events, and new virtual meetings packages to offer guests the convenience of attending meetings remotely.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Cloudwell Health expands WePrescribe telehealth offerings
Local telehealth service WePrescribe, which launched last year and went on to add coronavirus screening and pediatric services, has rebranded and relaunched as CloudWell Health. With the new name, the company is also adding a number of new services: connectivity to employee wellness programs, mental health counseling, and personalized health coaching for chronic disease management […]
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Central Oahu public schools adopt ‘active play’ tech
The buttons, made by Unruly Studios, can be programmed by students to to light up, make sounds, and collect points to play games like whack-a-mole, four corners, or any game of their own making.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Local IT firm Pacxa unveils new branding
The logo design, a “P” folded over, represents two sides of Pacxa: business and technology.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
‘Shakas’ remote work program selects first 50 participants
The fifty participants work in a wide range of industries, including technology, education, consulting, energy, and financial services, and 65 percent are former Hawaii residents.
Source: Hawaii Tech.
Hawaii to accept Clear Health Pass to skip travel quarantine
Starting February 18, travelers on select flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) through Delta Air Lines and United Airlines can enroll and use the Clear Health Pass system to securely link their negative COVID-19 test results to their verified identity before traveling. The pilot program, allowing a […]
Source: Hawaii Tech.