The beginning of a whole new round of Wisconsin economic growth.
Six months ago I wrote an article which the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published, entitled “Barron’s Article Knocks the Rust Off State Manufacturing Outlook,” that recounted the predictions of a hedge-fund manager named...
SAN FRANCISCO – The sign hanging over the Badger state pavilion at the annual BIO convention proclaimed, “Wisconsin – Room to Breathe.” But you had to visit the New York State exhibit to breathe gardenia-scented oxygen at that state’s “oxygen bar.”...
Almost by accident, I find myself on what must surely be a quixotic quest for the perfect mobile headset. Over the past few months, I have tried the best designs from Plantronics, Shure, and Etymotic Research. Each of the products I've tried has great strengths...
You’ve heard the drumbeat about IT project failure rates. You’ve probably heard mention of all the usual suspects like the lack of sponsor support, poor requirements and scope definition, lack of business relevance or bad communication. What might not be so apparent in all of...
MADISON – Wisconsin’s technology industry is often compared unfavorably to the tech-based economy in Minnesota, a state with more venture capital investments, more college graduates and a long history of spinning out entrepreneurial companies. For the most part, our Minnesota envy is justified – but...
MADISON – Be honest: Everything you know about nanotechnology is from that GE television ad in which the nerdy professor meets the super-model, and within the space of about 30 seconds they fall in love, get married and produce a nerdy baby wearing eyeglasses....
CHICAGO – Lots of wireless Internet routers at homes and businesses are still as secure as the Titanic was unsinkable, writes adjunct Northwestern professor James Carlini in an update about hackers who are targeting and exploiting your wireless service with more ease than ever before....
Before I discuss the fact that the State of Wisconsin has failed to enforce its own state energy source priority statutes, I probably need to explain the Gomer Pyle joke....
Memorial Day marks the starting gate to summer. It is the harbinger of picnics and beach parties and family vacations. The fashion-conscious know that from now until Labor Day white shoes are "in." The workday gets a little shorter. Kids are out of school. In...
Even in the digital age, pen and paper play a critical role in creating an effective web site....