The Skinny
WRAL Local Tech Wire Publisher and Editor Rick Smith dishes out tidbits from the local technology sector.
SAS reaps benefits quickly from deal for Raleigh startup aiMatch
The software giant is showcasing a new suite of "intelligent advertising" solutions for digital advertising that is built around aiMatch's online ad technology.
SAS using aiMatch technology for advertising
Lenovo's big picture focus: 'PC-plus era'
In unveiling its smart TV, the world's No. 2 PC maufacturer displays its continuing evolution beyond computers to Internet-connected devices.
Lenovo's "smart TV" on display in Beijing,
Join us to honor NC's best in tech
WRAL Tech Wire, the chronicle of high-tech, entrepreneurship and innovation in the Triangle for more than 10 years, is looking to raise a pint to the titans of tech. Join us May 24 at the Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, for the first annual Full Steam Ahead Awards!
Tech Wire to honor NC's best with 'Full Steam' awards
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, WRAL Tech Wire is launching the "Full Steam Ahead" awards which will honor 10 top individuals and five leading-edge companies in technology and life science on May 24.
Full Steam Ahead awards
Founders, investors to mix it up at Entrepreneur's Series
The first investor in LivingSocial, the founders of bootstrap-to-riches success Canvas On Demand, other investors and entrepreneurs will take the state of deal making at Southern Capitol Venture program.
Venture deals
Tablet challenge: In PC world counting 'pads,' Lenovo trails HP, Apple
Lenovo is not the world's No. 2 PC maker when "pads" or tablets such as the iPad are counted, says research firm Canalys. HP is No. 1 overall with Apple second, but Lenovo's sales continue to surge.
Lenovo's Yoga after flip to tablet
Raleigh-Cary vaults to 7th in Forbes big 'Best Cities for Jobs' list
A new report out from Forbes by the keynote speaker at an economic development forum in Raleigh next week says the private sector is leading growth in jobs.
The Triangle
IBM: Retirement plan aims to help workers and Big Blue
In an interview, IBM's director of corporate communications says the tech giant wants to help employees who are considering retirement and at the same time provide the company a "predictive forecasting capability" it currently lacks to enable IBM to better plan for the transition of losing veteran employees.
Shine on: Durham solar firm Semprius cracks MIT top 10 tech list
The startup company's leading-edge solar technology "could soon make electricity cheaply enough to compete with power plants fueled by coal and natural gas," says the Massachusetts Institute for Technology in its annual "most important technology milestones" list.
Semprius' solar panel technology
Tech Wire to honor NC's best with 'Full Steam' awards
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, WRAL Tech Wire is launching the "Full Steam Ahead" awards which will honor 10 top individuals and five leading-edge companies in technology and life science on May 24.
Full Steam Ahead awards
Look for IBM to use 'point of sale' deal to fund more job cuts
Not only are hundreds of IBMers in the Triangle area to be transferred to Toshiba as part of the "point of sale" deal, the profits will be used to fund what Big Blue's CFO describes as "workforce transformation and productivity initiatives."
Big tech companies are hiring - but primarily overseas
As unemployment remains stubbornly high in North Carolina and the U.S., a Wall Street Journal study finds that 35 large international firms, including Cisco and Dell, are hiring. But nearly three quarters of the new positions are overseas.
New jobs
IBMers lack 'intestinal fortitude' to picket?
Lack of suport for Alliance@IBM protests ignites some anger and frustration at union's website. Even a media outlet wants more Big Blue workers to speak out.
Layoffs people
NC biotech leaders like 'Bioeconomy Blueprint'
North Carolina biotech industry react favorably for the most part to the Obama Administration's "National Bioeconomy Blueprint." The plan cites five key roles the federal government can plan in fostering growth.
Biotech
'Bioeconomy Blueprint' a roadmap for industry growth?
The Obama Administration rolls out its "National Bioeconomy Blueprint," citing five key roles the federal government can plan in fostering growth. Will North Carolina's growing biotech sector benefit?