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Lancope Names New CEO

EarthLink President Steps Down; Stock Drops 11%

Mike McQuary, who was head of MindSpring, cites personal reasons for the decision. He also leaves board.

Internet Security Systems a Bit Battered But Weathering the Tech Storm

One of the original companies of the Atlanta technology boom, ISS has outlasted many of the crashed-and-burned dot-coms. High-profile ad campaign touts image and services.

One of Atlanta's High-Flying VCs Steps Away From Firm

As the aftermath of the tech bust continues, Stephen Fleming is leaving full-time duty at Alliance Technology Ventures.

Atlanta-area Network Security Firm Locks Up $5.5 Million in First-Round Venture Financing

'StealthWatch' already has company cash flow positive and has won a number of high-profile customers despite little marketing. Firm may not need more venture money once it adds more engineers and salespeople.

New Engineous CEO Says She's Always Wanted To Run a Company. Now Janet Wylie Has Her Chance

But, like other women, she's faced many challenges. In writing book, Wylie says: 'I found that women are considered incompetent until proven competent and men are considered competent until proven incompetent, across all nations and all industries.'

Grits of Deals: Atlanta Eateries Serve Up More Than Down-Home Cooking to Tech Crowd

Ham biscuits and "meat-and-three" lunches grease the wheels of the city's venture capital and entrepreneurial communities. Coffeehouses allow techies a laid-back escape.

Peach of a Deal: Georgia Outdistances North Carolina in Venture Investing

State's push and corporate support have made Atlanta a hub for VC and start-ups, while North Carolina was 'resting too much on past laurels,' one observer says. 'They put a target on our backs,' adds another. But some say comparing states is 'bunk'.

Engineous Picks Experienced Female Executive as Its New CEO

Janet Wylie brings 20-plus years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience to Cary software company. She's worked for Xerox, Boeing and others as well as a "dot com". Interim CEO steps aside.

IPO Outlook: Not Bad, But No One Expects a Return to Boon Times

Investment Bankers, law firms, and venture capitalists see a better outlook for IPOs this year, but technology start-ups may have a long wait before the door opens for them.

For a Change, It's Quality Over Quantity as Atlanta's High-Tech Industry Begins to Revive

Entrepreneurs find startup costs are lower in midst of recession, but venture capital also is scarce. Risks are higher, so one executive says, 'People are much more serious.'