Philanthropist Michael Cudahy's financial support has vanished and some faculty are skeptical, but the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee remains committed to creating a science research facility and business park in Wauwatosa. The development is a big part of Chancellor Carlos Santiago's campaign to attract research dollars and...
Merge Healthcare Incorporated (NASDAQ: MRGE), a health IT solutions provider, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2009. “Our focus on the integration of our two acquisitions in the third quarter has driven a financial performance that exceeded our expectations.” said Justin Dearborn CEO....
The marketplace for IT leadership continues to be volatile. The Forbes Global 2000 saw numerous senior-level IT seats change hands or disappear over the first six months of 2009. Information officers are grappling with issues ranging from budget constraints to increased regulatory scrutiny. These and related...
The technology M&A marketplace is set for a rebound, driven by a convergence of higher stock prices and a willingness among buyers to "loosen the purse strings" after months of cash conservation. So says Jeff Bistrong, managing director with the middle-market-focused investment bank Harris Williams...
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a $208 million contract to the firm for Intellectual Property services for up to 10 years. Beginning this month, the firm will be responsible for performing contested proceedings work in the areas...
In a health-care debate characterized by partisan bickering, most lawmakers agree on one thing: American medicine needs to go digital. When President Obama designated $19.5 billion to expand the use of electronic medical records, former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said it was one of only...
The LA City Council voted unanimously to “Go Google,” approving a $7.25 million contract to outsource the city's e-mail system to Google's cloud and transition some 30,000 city employees to the cloud over the coming year. This approval mark is significant for the city of...
There's plenty of enthusiasm for Madison being a “Silicon Valley of the Midwest”. If only money wasn't a factor. Quick, spot the similarities: Silicon Valley, New York City, and….Madison, WI? Let's see. Smog levels aren't quite the same. Slight differences in population base, local cuisine,...
Gov. Jim Doyle flew around the state last week to announce the expansion or relocation of 10 tech-based companies, the news raised a question that is harder to answer than one might imagine: How many technology companies and tech jobs does Wisconsin have? ...
Madison - The Wisconsin Technology Council and Forward Wisconsin will work together to raise the state’s profile as a good place to do business through exposure at targeted conventions, trade shows and exhibitions, leaders of the groups announced Friday. The partnership includes Forward Wisconsin’s major support...