Draper Triangle Weblog
Our Weblog covers news and developments with our firm, portfolio companies, Network Partners and the venture capital industry at large.
TOA Positioned in Gartner's Magic Quandrant
Gartner, Inc. has positioned TOA Technologies in the Visionaries Quadrant of Gartner's June 2010 Field Service Management Magic Quadrant. The report also names TOA a "best of breed field workforce optimization vendor." Read the full release and learn more about TOA's industry-leading Cloud-based mobile workforce management solutions at www.toatech.com.
July 15, 2010 | Permalink
Geisinger Health System Implements Aethon's MedEx
Aethon's MedEx system, the first advanced automated tracking and "chain of custody" documentation system is improving the real-time location and status of medication delivery for Geisinger Health System's pharmacy. Combining passive RFID technology and biometrics capabilities built into the TUG's secure carts, MedEx automatically creates an electronic chain of custody receipt (person, location, date, time) indicating when an item is placed in and removed from the TUG. Learn about the full range of Aethon's asset control devices at www.aethon.com.
July 13, 2010 | Permalink
TOA Names VP Channels & Alliances
TOA Technologies has named Jeffrey Wartgow to the company's executive team as Vice President of Channels and Alliances. He will be responsible for growing TOA's global network of robust partnerships with leading software providers, systems integrators and other companies involved in customer relationship and mobile workforce management. Mr. Wartgow brings years of experience in strategic partner development for the likes of FTI Consulting and Dell Inc. Learn more about Jeffrey Wartgow and TOA's customer-centric SaaS solution at www.toatech.com.
July 1, 2010 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Hosts National Math Institute for Educators
Carnegie Learning will host the Carnegie Learning National Math Institute, an intensive three-day professional development institute focused on raising middle school and high school student achievement in math. Attendance is limited but open to all Carnegie Learning teachers, leaders and administrators, as well as educators interested in learning more about a research-based, student-centered approach to middle school and secondary mathematics instruction. Registration can be completed in advance at http://nmi.carnegielearning.com or on-site if space is available. Visit www.carnegielearning.com to learn more.
June 29, 2010 | Permalink
Precision to Launch Genomics Product
Precision Therapeutics is planning to launch a "genomics" product in 2011. Exciting news from a company that filed a $34 million Series D fund-raise just last week. Other than saying that all of the company's products will be geared toward more effective treatment for cancer, CEO Sean McDonald offered few details. Learn more about Precision Therapeutics on www.precisiontherapeutics.com.
June 17, 2010 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Named School Improvement Partner for WVa
The state of West Virginia has selected Carnegie Learning as a comprehensive school improvement partner to help the state turn around underperforming schools. Twenty-seven schools in West Virginia are eligible to apply for a share of the state's $22 million in School Improvement funds. Districts receiving School Improvement funds agree to make significant changes to the school structure and school day. Carnegie Learning is an approved School Improvement Grant partner in the state of Hawaii and is working as a School Improvement partner in districts in Washington and Indiana. Learn more at www.carnegielearning.com.
June 17, 2010 | Permalink
Precision Therapeutics Raises $34M
Precision Therapeutics has raised $33.97 million of a targeted $35 million in a mixed securities offering, according to an SEC filing. Since 1996, Precision has raised $63 million in venture funding. Read the filing at http://tinyurl.com/3xxu6m7.
June 7, 2010 | Permalink
BodyMedia Featured in Abstracts at ACSM Annual Meeting
Ten studies at the 57th Annual American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Meeting presented results suggesting the validity and benefits of BodyMedia's activity monitoring technology. BodyMedia's positive and measurable outcomes in these studies serve as a testament to the patented multisensory technologies for a variety of markets -- consumers, health and fitness clubs, corporate wellness programs and healthcare practitioners.
June 7, 2010 | Permalink
