Some of the latest high-tech and life science related news from the Triangle, North Carolina, the southeast and the world is just a click away.

• Cary firm Visilink uses LEDs for transmitters in wireless networking.
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• Cary-based transportation management services firm MercuryGate expands to Asia markets.

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• Salix Pharmaceuticals launches Phase 3 clinical trial for irritable bowl syndrome/diarrhea treatment.

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• Furiex Pharmaceuticals cuts losses in fourth quarter to $6.5 million from $$11.7 million a year earlier.

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• E-mail and social media marketing services firm iContact donates more than $200,000, 800 accounts to non-profits.

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• Charlotte-based industrial automation software firm Software Toolbox updates connectivity product.

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