Michael J. Dunn will step down as executive vice president and dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin, a position he has held for the past 12 years. He will become a distinguished professor in the Medical College's Department of Medicine once a replacement is...
The state's projected $1.6 billion deficit has some calling for a tax increase, but what impact would that have on Wisconsin's ability to grow the economy? Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still, noting the link between taxes and entrepreneurial climate, advises lawmakers not to push the...
The world is advancing on the United States in terms of high-tech science and engineering talent. If the U.S. is going to retain its technological and competitive edges, it must move beyond its skill and drill approach to education and leverage the power of computer...
Cytochroma, Inc., and aOvaTechnologies, two life-science companies with Madison ties, have entered into a license and supply agreement to commercialize products that treat patients with chronic kidney disease....
How does an organization like TDS Telecom build a culture of innovation, and therefore encourage process improvements? We asked new CEO Dave Wittwer for the answer, and he noted that it's part of a reorganization where employees understand that process improvement is part of their...
Before too much of the New Year passes, DEMO Letter columnist Chris Shipley wanted to share some additional reader predictions for 2007 and beyond. These forecasts pertain to business intelligence, which could be shaken more than stirred in the forthcoming years. ...
Corporate officers and directors have been found personally liable for IP infringement if they intentionally, actively, and knowingly assist in the corporation's infringement. To minimize those risks, Madison attorney Gina Carter, in this inaugural edition of IP Law, explains the circumstances and scenarios that lead...
The French hybrid-battery unit of Johnson Controls has entered a contract to develop a plug-in, lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a standard household electrical outlet. The plug-in will be developed for a Saturn hybrid vehicle manufactured by General Motors. ...
A United States District Court in Wisconsin has affirmed a 2006 damage verdict against Abbott Laboratories for infringing on a patent held by Innogenetics, a Belgian-based biopharmaceutical firm. In the fall of 2006, a Wisconsin jury had awarded $7 million to Innogenetics. ...
Compatibility issues and required computer upgrades will make adoption of the new Microsoft Windows Vista enterprise operating system a "slow go" in 2007 and perhaps even 2008, according to Wisconsin technology officers. While the system has its strengths, they advise IT departments to watch...