Author: WTN News

In the early days of the modern venture capital industry, way back in the 1950s, most venture capital funds were generalists. That is, while the specific experiences and skills of the managing partners no doubt influenced the kinds of deals that interested various funds,...

Since Microsoft launched Bing, the company has been trying to position it as a 'decision engine' and not just as another search engine. Today, Microsoft is taking another step in this direction with the launch of Visual Search in Bing. For a growing number of...

Even the best seeds can take a while to germinate. A case in point is the proposal to open seven “emerging technology centers” on University of Wisconsin System campuses to better serve industry while engaging faculty and student research talent. The UW Board of Regents...

Cellular Dynamics and Sittingbourne, England-based VivoMedica have launched a consortium to validate a human cell model and analysis system, based on the firms' technologies, for preclinical cardiotoxicity testing of drug candidates. The consortium will be formally launched at the Safety Pharmacology Society 9th Annual...

Recycled glass used to make eco-friendly pavement when bottles are ground into smooth pebbles to make eco-friendly pavement that traps pollutants. Drink beer. Help the environment. That could be the message of a Wisconsin-based company, Presto-Geosystems, that manufactures eco-friendly pavement from recycled beer bottles and other glass....

Cloud computing: The very definition of cloud computing remains controversial. Consulting firm Accenture has crafted a useful, concise definition: the dynamic provisioning of IT capabilities (hardware, software, or services) from third parties over a network. Cloud computing is computing model, not a technology. In this model...

Business Intelligence (BI) projects are often the domain of large enterprises, but small to medium businesses can also benefit from BI if they move carefully. Aberdeen Group recently released a report that detailed a number of recommendations for SMBs to better leverage intelligence based on...

Some companies are developing their own business process methodologies — such as GE WorkOut and fast track decision making (FTD) — to cost-effectively streamline processes and address the rapid changes in the market. But why? Aren’t the proven Six Sigmas, Lean and other business process...

Wisconsin "gamers" will discuss the latest trends in the fast-moving online and computer software gaming industry. Gamers from World Fantasy Games, Raven Software and Human Head Studios will speak at the Sept. 22 meeting of the Wisconsin Innovation Network in Madison will discuss the...