WRAL Tech Wire

 AT&T seeks freedom from monopoly rules in Internet era

The U.S. telephone network the Bell System built and ran for almost a century is dying, replaced by technology that propels Internet messages. Rules underpinning that old order should expire with it, AT&T says.

 A sweet project: IBM, Mars, other scientists unravel cacao DNA

The candy maker uses IBM supercomputer and works with Clemson, other universities as well as the federal government in $10 million project that could lead to better producing tree that is source for chocolate.

 S.C. economist bets recession is over but ‘road ahead looks pretty bumpy’

Bruce Yandle at Clemson University, sees good news in unemployment numbers, housing and manufacturing index. But he doesn’t expect unemployment to drop until first half of 2010.

 S.C.-based SensorTech lands $200K in funding from S.C. Launch

 First Carolina Photonics & Optics Investor Conference set at Duke June 3

 Clemson, consortium to build biofuels pilot plant

Facility, which will test use of switchgrass for cellulosic ethanol, will be in North Charleston.

 AT&T Plans $110M in Upgrades to N.C., S.C. Wireless Networks

 New S.C. Angel Network Hires Clemson Grad as Managing Director

Upstate Carolina Angel Network plans first meeting with presenting firms on April 18.

 AT&T Collaboration Gifts Clemson $2.4 Million

 Bio Pacemaker? South Carolina Recruits Acclaimed Cardiology Researcher

Three universities utilize $5M grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield foundation to launch program focused on developing bio-based heart pacemaker.

 Sixteen Startups from across Carolinas, Tennessee to Present at InnoVenture

Fifth annual venture, innovation conference set for March 25-26 in Greenville, S.C.

 InnoVenture Picks 16 Companies to Present at Venture, Technology Conference

Fifth annual two-day event focusing on innovation is set for March 25-26 in Greenville, S.C.

 Clemson Picks SciQuest for Online Procurement Service

 Progress Energy Designates $650,000 for SC Launch! Program

Partnership is designed to foster entrepreneurship across South Carolina.

 Alltel Offers Wireless Broadband in Several S.C. Markets

 Carolina Photonics Consortium Hands Out $50,000 in Grants

Five research projects at member universities offer variety of potential commercial advancements in use of light technology.

 In S.C., a Major Midlands Success Is in the Making Under the Radar

SwampFox: Variety of initiatives demonstrates a strong commitment to a ‘continuum of innovation.’

 Watch Out – Mortgage Problems Will Continue to Be Drag on Business

The Economic Situation: Sub-prime blues are a bigger problem than expected, says former Clemson University business dean.

 A Tale of Two Education Cultures: How to Create $500M Per year in Public Value

SwampFox: Challenges in education have tremendous economic consequences if they are not met.

 Accunetix Takes Home Student Business Team Honors in Five Ventures

Update: Group of Duke students looks to commercialize diagnostic technology. Kiyatec tops overall competition.