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Modern technology is changing what is possible in Montana

March 1, 2026/

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Modes of networking, transportation, and other advances bring new possibilities for people, businesses, and our state. Just as the Great Northern Railway changed commerce in the Flathead, new tools and networks are changing what is possible in Montana.

Modern technology reduces distance, speeds collaboration, and lets local companies connect with national and global customers. Northwest Montana shows what happens when talent, capital, and community connections align.

In Columbia Falls, Lamplight Technology develops SaaS and AI software solutions. In Kalispell, GL Solutions builds software as service tools that support more than 100 government agencies across two dozen states.

 

by SUZANNE TILLEMAN University of Montana


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