http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36 The latest news from Charleston Digital Corridor en-us Copyright 2006, Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation info@charlestondigitalcorridor.com Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:59:12 -0400 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:59:12 -0400 Charleston Digital Corridor In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=642 $5 million plan to transform a vacant factory into research and laboratory space for start-up medical companies was recommended for approval by Charleston City Council's Real Estate Committee on Monday, despite some reservations. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=640 Charleston, S.C. (July 11, 2008) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country's best hospitals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, kidney disease and rheumatology. This marks the 12th consecutive year that gastrointestinal disorders has made the list. The rankings will be published in the July 23 issue of the magazine that will appear on newsstands July 14. MUSC was the only hospital in South Carolina to be ranked. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=641 The S.C. Research Authority plans to spend about $5 million to refurbish a downtown Charleston building into an incubator for biotech research and business development. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=638 New health care companies to commercialize discoveries at the Medical University of South Carolina - that's the goal of a plan to transform a vacant industrial building in the East Central neighborhood into research and laboratory space. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=639 Sabal Medical Inc, a privately held company whose products are helping hospitals deliver medications to their patients more safely and efficiently, is pleased to announce that it has closed on the second tranche of its previously announced institutional investment financing (see press release dated February 19, 2008), led by Nexus Medical Partners of Quincy, MA, and its German affiliate, Medicis Nexus Partners GmbH of Munich. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=636 Are we in a recession or are we not? That determination has yet to be made by economists and government statisticians. However, there is no doubt that the U.S. economy has slowed and the financial services and construction industries are experiencing challenging times. Other industry sectors are growing—led by energy producers and their service companies. Most companies in other industries appear to be on solid ground, but they're understandably jittery. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=637 iGeneration Computers, Charleston's certified Apple Computer Consulting and Support Specialists, announced today that it has been awarded membership in Apple's Small Business Pro referral program. Small Business Pro members are chosen by Apple to help provide a wide range of solutions to small and medium-sized businesses utilizing Apple products. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=635 Myconostica Ltd. said it recently secured an additional $2 million from UMIP Premier Fund to close out a $10.7 million round of financing, including seed money from South Carolina. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=634 Brilliant leaders excel at integrative thinking. They can hold two opposing ideas in their minds at once. Then, rather than settling for choice A or B, they forge an innovative "third way" that contains elements of both but improves on each.
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=632 CHARLESTON, S.C., June 2, 2008 - eThority, a company delivering powerful business intelligence through a user-obvious interface, announced that Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is using eThority's Enterprise Edition business intelligence solution. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=629 Blackbaud Inc., a Daniel Island-based software maker, said Thursday it will buy Kintera Inc., a long-struggling rival, for $46 million in cash.

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=628 Executives ask one question on an almost weekly basis: "How can I differentiate my company in the marketplace?" My reply to every president, chief executive officer, or vice-president of marketing is always the same: "Why do you want to be different?" Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=625 May 27, 2008 - Charleston, SC - The Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation is pleased to present Burke High School graduating students, Blakely Frederick and Felicia Fleming, the Charleston Digital Corridor Scholarship Award for 2008. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=626 May 27, 2008 - Charleston, SC - Shippers Commonwealth ("ShipComm"), the leader in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) On Demand and Collaborative Transportation Programs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim McNeill as Vice President, Sales & Marketing for the Company, reporting to the CEO. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=623 Manchester, UK - May 20, 2008 - Myconostica Ltd, a Manchester UK-based medical diagnostic company which specializes in rapid and highly specific tests for life-threatening fungal infections, today announces that it has completed the third close of a $10.8 million round of financing with a $2 million investment from the UMIP Premier Fund ("UPF"). Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=624 CHARLESTON, SC - Desktop business intelligence and reporting software such as Excel is like walking, suggests eThority president and CEO Mike Psenka. Everyone knows how to use it, but it doesn't take you far. Enterprise systems, however, are like jets. They'll take you anywhere, but you need a pilot. What most users need, Psenka says, "is a car. That's where we put ourselves."
Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=619 The weakening economy has trickled into the world of venture capital, the seed money that fuels fresh ideas in alternative energy, life sciences and other emerging technologies Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=618 Charleston-based software maker Blackbaud Inc. reported a 21 percent increase in first-quarter profit Thursday while slightly lowering its sales expectations for 2008. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=617 CHARLESTON, S.C. - May 7, 2008 - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=627 To those worried about America's ability to compete in the 21st century, the trend is alarming: Just as key manufacturing industries fled offshore in the 1970s and '80s, U.S. companies are now shifting more engineering and design work to low-cost nations such as China, India, and Russia. Surely, innovation itself must follow. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=622 A recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters during which the country's gross domestic product shrinks. It is too soon to say whether the economy is in a recession now. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=615 Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO)TM, a trademark of the Philips Group, today announced a family-wide update to its TransDockTM line of FM transmitters and car chargers for the iPod. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=616 (Charleston, SC) - In addition to eGroup being a corporate sponsor of The Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation's second annual Innovator's 5K run (ifive:K) on April 17th 2008, eGroup employees laced up their running shoes and participated in the fun as a company. An official 6 member team comprised of Ben Gaddy, Chris Hogan, Mike Carter, Mike Hall, Gunnar Berger, and Will Turbeville represented eGroup under the name "Serious Competitors," and raced their way to an impressive 2nd place finish in the challenge against other 6 member teams. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=614 Charleston, SC, - April 21, 2008 - Modus21, a leading BPM & SOA consulting and professional services firm, announced today that it has been named a "Cool Vendor" in the recent Gartner report titled "Cool Vendors in Business Process Management, 2008" by Michele Cantara, Janelle B. Hill, and Marc Kerremans published on April 3, 2008. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/?page=36&news=631 Technology pros looking to find new work or secure their current jobs should get schooled on wireless, Web 2.0 and virtualization while also boning up on business basics. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400