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Today, Palo Alto-based start-up Five Across introduced a new instant messenger system, called InterComm. At first blush, another IM system may seem redundant, silly and unnecessary. After all, AOL, MSN, and Yahoo already capture the vast majority of consumer IM users. What can a newcomer...

MADISON—Sonic Foundry Inc., a Madison-based media solutions company, announced Tuesday that in third-quarter 2004 they have for the first time exceeded $1 million in sales. This reflects the dramatic upturn the company has taken in growth strategies, having increased its revenue by 250% from last...

MADISON, Wis. — With the University of Wisconsin System and the state's Department of Administration on the verge of creating two separate statewide networks, Gov. Jim Doyle has stepped in and asked them to combine their efforts....

I confess: I'm a right-brain guy in a left-brain world. Images and visions are more real to me than abstractions, I see the future more easily than things that are right in front of my face....

Large backorders and new product pipeline provide positive outlook

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. -- Supercomputer manufacturer Cray Inc. plans to lay off workers at its Chippewa Falls plant in reaction to a second-quarter loss. However, the company has a recorded a significant increased order backlog...

MADISON – Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday that he has established a new Governor's Small Business Technology Transfer Award. The award will recognize the achievements of small businesses in Wisconsin that have succeeded in taking an idea and developing a business....