University of Wisconsin scientists are known for their robust research, and now they have a computer network to match. The university has launched a new research network that is one million times the capacity of a typical home broadband connection. ...
Smart labeling technology might not get as much attention as electronic medical records, but it is one of the answers to reducing medical errors that drive up the cost of and drive down the efficacy of healthcare. A Milwaukee software developer has launched a healthcare...
Madison's Quintessence Biosciences has taken another step in the development of its lead cancer-fighting drug. The company announced that it has met two preconditions set by the Food and Drug Administration for the drug to be tested on cancer patients, and testing could begin early...
University of San Francisco business professor Oren Harari acknowledges that it's a provocative point, but he believes companies in all industry sectors would do well to take a page from Madonna and Willie Nelson. Before you develop images of businesses executives mimicking either, please note...
DeForest, Wis. - Wisconsin's first large-scale biodiesel plant has officially opened with a capacity to produce 20 million gallons per year. Sanimax Energy will operate the plant and produce 60,000 gallons of biodiesel per day from a variety of different raw materials, including beef tallow. The...
Websites come and go, writes DEMO Letter columnist Chris Shipley, but to stand the test of time they must make the most out of the consumer's limited time and attention. Otherwise, to paraphrase Andy Warhol, all they will have is 15 minutes of fame....
As part of his tax awareness campaign during the month of April, State Sen. Ted Kanavas is blasting higher phone taxes proposed by Gov. Jim Doyle. The tax increase is part of the proposed 2007-09 state budget. ...
For companies that are hunting for that sometimes elusive angel or venture capital, it all comes down to the term sheet, according to Private Placements columnist Matt Storms. He devotes the latest installment of this capital raising advice column to the finer points of the...
It's difficult to find attorneys in Wisconsin who are willing to comment on the stem cell patents held by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, but WTN has located a couple of patent experts who have some encouraging news from WARF's perspective. Despite a strong challenge...
There may be fewer and fewer excuses for Wisconsin companies that are not actively pursuing college students for IT jobs. A team of students from Madison Area Technical College fared well in recent cyber defense competitions, showing they are ready to meet the growing need...