Michael and Laura recap one of the biggest months in TechWire's history, surpassing readership numbers during the height of the Amazon HQ2 craze. The team gives a rundown of the surprise 2 weeks PTO for Epic Games employees and the highest ranked vacation spots in NC (as determined by Air BnB). The ink has finally dried on the IBM and Red Hat deal and the CEO weighs in on what that could mean for current and future employees. We also talk about the hottest show in streaming right now, Stranger Things. Front Seat of Innovation Honoree: nCinoThey were recently recognized as the best place to work in North Carolina by Glassdoor. Sponsor: Johnson Automotive Group