Commentary

Technology convergence - namely IT and clinical medicine - will happen in ways that we cannot even imagine, according to MedTech Futures columnist Ogan Gurel. While we don't yet know the form, Dr. Gurel believes it's only a matter of time before this convergence is...

E-mail, part of the first generation of Web technologies, might be crumbling under its own weight, according to columnist Paul Gibler. In this edition of Buzz Networks, Gibler provides 583 reasons to question whether e-mail is really the best way for businesses to connect with...

Tech-based economies aren't just for big cities, and that point will be demonstrated at the forthcoming Lake Superior Region Technology Conference, according to columnist Tom Still. In this edition of Inside Wisconsin, Still explains how Wisconsin's beautiful northwoods will make a difference in the knowledge...

Cities that initially got sold on Wireless Fidelity or "Wi-Fi" are finding out the hard way that they need more, much more, according to columnist and high-speed broadband proponent James Carlini. In this edition of Carlini's Comments, he buries municipal Wi-Fi as a huge disappointment...

In his continuing series on early-stage companies, columnist Joe Boucher has covered many of the financing means for new businesses. For many ventures, both new and established ones, real estate is the most expensive asset to finance, but in this edition of Early Stage, Boucher...

With apologies to filmmaker Michael Moore, Wisconsin is no "Sicko" when it comes to quality healthcare, but there is always room for improvement, according to Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still. One case in point is a new and improved data-management and claims-processing system for Medicaid....

In a post 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina environment, and with frequent warnings about more domestic terrorist attacks, one would think states, counties, and municipalities would be prepared for emergencies, including the deft use of technology. That's not necessarily so, according to columnist James Carlini, and...

Magazines and think-tanks are busy with their annual summer ritual - their “best places” rankings - and their ratings of Wisconsin's business climate are mostly negative, according to Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still. The mediocre-to- poor business rankings are a cause for concern, especially because...

All of us at some point during our careers have worked with someone who is unpleasant, difficult to get along with, and maybe even has undermined our efforts, stolen our ideas, or taken credit for our work. Even worse is working in an organization with...