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IBM Expands Web Hosting Capabilities in Raleigh

HireNetworks Names Advisory Board

NCEITA Spokesperson Taking Policy Experience to Law School

Fellow UNC grad Chris McClure will replace Nic Heinke as communications and government affairs coordinator. Heinke hopes IT companies will get even more involved in political process.

TechConnect Introduces High School Students to Possibilities of IT

Charlotte Chamber program opens doors to potential careers. But learning isn't all one-way 'These are high quality students, and the companies have been surprised by their level of knowledge. The kids have taught them a few things,' official says.

Alcatel Tackles the 'Last Mile' for Fiber With Product Developed in Raleigh

Company initially plans to install its new 'fiber-to-the-user' solution to a mixed-use development in San Francisco over SBC Communications' network. 'This will be available anywhere anybody wants a fiber-based solution,' Alcatel exec says.

Looking for the Next Big Thing? How About Nanotechnology?

<b>Tech trends:</b> Supercomputers tinier than a single human cell, robots injected into the bloodstream with a hypodermic, an end to ill health...Pollyannaish? Hyperbole? Maybe, but a new world of technology is just over the horizon.

Cambar Software Puts Used Parts Firm Online

NCSU, Others Help Students Caught in Bankruptcy of Training Firm

'I want to restore faith in training,' says Betty Gardner of Computer Training Unit at NCSU. 'Even in this economy, as job training purse strings are cut by employers, people are taking on personal loans to retool themselves for new positions.'

HiddenMind Hires New Product VP

SlickEdit COO Stepping Down But Will Remain on Board

Company officials say Lewis completed the tasks he was hired to tackle: Managing growth and attracting new talent. Co-founder and CEO Jill Maurer will take over day-to-day operations.

TogetherSoft Gets High Marks in Report

Artizon Launches Revamped Web Site

EDS Cuts 2% of RTP Workforce

Week in Review: From the Lows of Layoffs at MCI to the Highs of an IPO and Two Deals for Norak

<b>New feature:</b> Beginning today and on every Monday, LTW will review the week in tech across the Carolinas and Georgia. There's more going on than many people think ...

IDC Names SAS Leader for Information Access Tools