U.S. South: Rising Cleantech Industry Powerhouse August 24th, 2010Clean Tech/Green Energy Clean Energy Editor: Greg Chafee This is an encouraging article that accurately identifies positive trends in the development of cleantech in the Southeast. Here’s another example: with growing demand for solar energy in the Georgia Power Green Energy Program, the Public Service Commission has increased the amount of solar capacity available for purchase by the utility from only 500kw a year ago to over 5MW. This will provide more business opportunities for manufacturers and installers and contribute to job creation and economic growth. Another catalyst for cleantech is the important role of Georgia Tech, Clemson and other higher education institutions in promoting green start-up ventures and supporting advancements in renewable energy research. Read More
Managers: It’s Time to Act Like Venture Capitalists August 24th, 2010Venture Capital Traditional business executives need to act like VCs and less like accountants, making lots of bets on new ideas/products and cutting their losses on unsuccessful ones. Full Article. Read More
Viridity Software Announces $8 Million Series B Financing Round August 24th, 2010Venture Capital Data Centers Data center software tool company receives financing from leading funds in new area –resource management (ERM) solutions. Full Article. Read More
Yates Perspectives – Vol. II August 20th, 2010MMM Tech Perspectives The “Series A” Dilemma The line is growing of entrepreneurial companies seeking Series A funding in the range of $1-2 million. In the course of my three decades of representing tech companies, I can’t remember so many entrepreneurs looking for Series A money at the same time. This is a good news/bad news story. The good news is there are dozens of entrepreneurs starting companies and bootstrapping them with their own money and cash from friends and family. A significant number of these new entrepreneurs are first-timers — and many of them are bouncing back from a recent lay-off or consulting role. The Read More
Flash “Zombie Cookies” Litigation August 20th, 2010Patents/IP Practical Pointer: Web developers should be careful about adopting web intelligence gathering techniques that put information onto users computers. A recent class action lawsuit in California relating to ADOBE FLASH “zombie cookies” highlights the risk of intelligence gathering using certain techniques. A number of companies including Hulu, MySpace, MTV, ESPN, ABC, NBC and Scribd were sued for allegedly using zombie cookies. Briefly, zombie cookies are data called “Local Shared Objects” (LSO’s) stored on a user’s computer by ADOBE Flash. Some programmers have used this memory space to store a backup of cookies generated during a web browsing session. If the user deletes their cookies, the Read More Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Launches MMM Tech Law & Business Report August 19th, 2010MMM Tech Perspectives Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Launches MMM Tech Law & Business Report A Site for Tech Entrepreneurs Atlanta, GA (August 18, 2010) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, one of Atlanta’s leading law firms and a national leader in representing technology companies, is pleased to announce the launch of the MMM Tech Law & Business Report (www.www.mmmtechlaw.com). The mission of the Firm’s technology-focused Report is to provide timely and relevant information to entrepreneurs, investors and strategic partners covering business, legal, financial, accounting, tax, technology and related topics. “We’re providing our clients and the technology community a single portal delivering a broad Read More Baird Releases Global M&A Report for July August 18th, 2010International, M & A Highlights: Report shows progress in global credit market, modest increase in deal count and middle market transactions, and slight recovery in the global equity market. Read the report. Read More Oracle Sues Google Over Use of Java August 18th, 2010Patents/IP Practical Pointer: InfoWorld Developer reports that Oracle seems intent on a scorched-earth fight to profit from JAVA. Oracle has kicked off filing patent and copyright lawsuits against major users such as Google. Companies that rely heavily on JAVA to implement their products should monitor developments in this area — and look at their indemnity clauses, especially if not directly licensing from Sun. Full Article. Read More Cleantech, Life Sciences Funding Lead Silicon Valley VC Rebound August 18th, 2010Clean Tech/Green Energy, Venture Capital Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Silicon Valley Highlights: Second quarter findings show that VC funding for cleantech, life sciences and healthcare technologies are behind the Bay Area’s promising rebound–but be aware that another market fluctuation could be coming. Full Article. Read More State-Backed Venture Funds: What Works, What Doesn’t. August 18th, 2010Venture Capital Comment: State-sponsored venture funds in Ohio and Iowa show that strong use of matching funds, targeted industries, private-sector management and independent governance are key for success. Full Article. Read More Previous 138 139 140 141 ... 143 Next
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Launches MMM Tech Law & Business Report August 19th, 2010MMM Tech Perspectives Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Launches MMM Tech Law & Business Report A Site for Tech Entrepreneurs Atlanta, GA (August 18, 2010) – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, one of Atlanta’s leading law firms and a national leader in representing technology companies, is pleased to announce the launch of the MMM Tech Law & Business Report (www.www.mmmtechlaw.com). The mission of the Firm’s technology-focused Report is to provide timely and relevant information to entrepreneurs, investors and strategic partners covering business, legal, financial, accounting, tax, technology and related topics. “We’re providing our clients and the technology community a single portal delivering a broad Read More
Baird Releases Global M&A Report for July August 18th, 2010International, M & A Highlights: Report shows progress in global credit market, modest increase in deal count and middle market transactions, and slight recovery in the global equity market. Read the report. Read More
Oracle Sues Google Over Use of Java August 18th, 2010Patents/IP Practical Pointer: InfoWorld Developer reports that Oracle seems intent on a scorched-earth fight to profit from JAVA. Oracle has kicked off filing patent and copyright lawsuits against major users such as Google. Companies that rely heavily on JAVA to implement their products should monitor developments in this area — and look at their indemnity clauses, especially if not directly licensing from Sun. Full Article. Read More
Cleantech, Life Sciences Funding Lead Silicon Valley VC Rebound August 18th, 2010Clean Tech/Green Energy, Venture Capital Biotechnology, Healthcare IT, Silicon Valley Highlights: Second quarter findings show that VC funding for cleantech, life sciences and healthcare technologies are behind the Bay Area’s promising rebound–but be aware that another market fluctuation could be coming. Full Article. Read More
State-Backed Venture Funds: What Works, What Doesn’t. August 18th, 2010Venture Capital Comment: State-sponsored venture funds in Ohio and Iowa show that strong use of matching funds, targeted industries, private-sector management and independent governance are key for success. Full Article. Read More