WRAL Tech Wire

InterCerve Is Serving Up Profits; So Is Its Spin-off nTarget

Huntersville firm brings in customers for web hosting and e-mail offerings. <b>Plus:</b> The sound of voices at Muzak soon will be VoIP with help of Computer Network Power. <b>And:</b> Meeting, dealing with the press.

Alveolus Names Advisory Board

Western Carolina Is Going High, High Tech To Create Jobs

From collaborating with universities across the region and the country to installing a one-of-a-kind sound studio, Western Carolina University is using technology to provide economic opportunities for residents. <b>Also:</b> Names in the news --

Looking To Invest? Outsourcing Technical Due Diligence Could Pay Off

Since most early investments are made on the promises of new technology with secured intellectual property rights, it is paramount investors completely understand the science, fundamentals behind the patents, technology and manufacturing process.

McColl, Buffett, Wolfe Headline 'Forum for Corporate Conscience'

Event to take place in Charlotte from March 14-16. McColl wants to 'create a new set of standards for corporate America.' Goodnight also scheduled to take part.

Wake Forest U. Joins BTI Program

Creating an Optoelectronics Industry: UNC Charlotte Symposium Brings Together the Builders

Researchers and entrepreneurs discuss new photonics consortium, Optics Center, and opportunities for optoelectronics. Seven NC universities are putting together new group to share knowledge, explore possibilities.

What Exactly Is Optoelectronics? UNC Charlotte's New Optics Center Set To Provide Answers

Inauguarl symposium for new group set for Thursday. 'Our guests will get a better appreciation of what's going on here. The symposium will be informative, but will also promote the center,' director says.

The Emerging Nano VC: Oak Ridge Deal a 'Big Deal' for Nanotech Capital

The specialized venture capital firm located in North Carolina strikes first such deal for national lab in Tennessee focusing on nanotechnology. Firm's advisory board has strong Triangle university ties.

Expression Analysis Hires Former IBM, Nortel Exec

Companies Pounce To Get a Chance at New Venture Money Offered by South Carolina's Trelys

Columbia-based firm starts closing on first fund and is already swamped by hundreds of business plans seeking funding. Fund manager hopes to attract more interest to 'out of the way' market. Trelys hopes to show there are 'good ideas' in SC.