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NC economic growth to continue at accelerated pace in 2018

Posted by WRAL News | Dec 27, 2017

The North Carolina State University Index of NC leading economic indicators has trended higher for over a year, “Strongly suggesting continued growth in the state economy at an accelerated pace in 2018,” said NCSU economist Michael Walden. The November Index was essentially unchanged after posting a large gain in October. It slipped only .2 percent, while all but the two manufacturing measures showed improvement. Among the individual components, the national index, initial claims for unemployment, and building permits all registered improvements. Jobless claims feels 10.6 percent and building permits rose 3.1 percent. Hours and earnings were both down slightly, hours...

Movement toward benevolent business being led by Triangle academics

Posted by WRAL News | Dec 21, 2017

A global movement to inject business culture with a more altruistic outlook is being led by Triangle-area academics.

Metal printing method developed at NCSU may lead to flexible, stretchable electronics

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 20, 2017

Imagine rolling up your Apple iPad and sticking it in a jacket pocket. Up to now, flexible electronics have been too expensive for consumer electronics. A direct printing method developed at North Carolina State University may change that.

Morrisville-based Apjet looking to raise $1.3M for its coating technology (+ video)

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 15, 2017

Morrisville-based Apjet, which is developing a fabric coating technology to be used in everything from combat wear to automobiles, is seeking to raise more than $1 million.

Despite ‘talent gap,’ many see positive outlook for women in supply chain

Posted by WRAL News | Dec 13, 2017

Although 35 percent of the supply chain workforce is female, only five percent of the most senior management levels are women.

Q&A: What will fallout be for execs from NCSU risk management survey?

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 8, 2017

In an exclusive Q&A, Mark Beasley, the founding director of the enterprise risk management program at NCSU, talks about what he sees as the most intriguing findings in a new survey of executives’ gravest concerns entering 2018. Cyber threats. Turbulent technological change. And much, much more.

Risk threats for executives in 2018: The top 10

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 7, 2017

A new survey from NCSU and consulting firm Protiviti identifies risks for companies in 2018. Here are the top 10 concerns.

Survey: Rapid, disruptive changes in technology, cyber attacks are biggest worries for execs

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 7, 2017

If you find yourself perplexed, concerned, even frightened by the rapid pace of change in technology and cyber attacks, you are far from alone. Business executives around the world worry as well, citing the speed of change is their top concern entering 2018, according to a new survey from N.C. State and a Silicon Valley consulting firm.

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