September 2007
Tech Council Names New CEO
The Pittsburgh Technology Council has appointed Audrey Russo as its new President and CEO. Russo had been vice president of operations and CFO of MAYA Design since 2005. She replaces Steven Zylstra and will concentrate on the Tech Council, leaving the NanoMaterials Commercialization Center, the Catalyst Connection and the Doyle Center for Manufacturing Technology to separate department heads.
Sep 27 | Permalink
University of Alabama Aquires LEAP Microscope
In an effort to position itself as a leader in key segments of the nanotechnology field, the University of Alabama has acquired a LEAP microscope from Imago Scientific Instruments. Under the agreement with Imago, UA and the company's researchers will work jointly on projects. UA is the first academic institution in the Southeast, and third in the nation, to obtain Imago's LEAP Si, the company's most advanced probe. Read more about the LEAP, and the future plans of UA to partner its research with leading companies, at www.imago.com.
Sep 27 | Permalink
BitArmor Releases DataControl 3.0
BitArmor Systems, the leader in data control software that helps corporate executives protect and manage sensitive data throughout their organizations, announced the immediate availability of BitArmor DataControl software. The latest version of DataControl utilizes SmartTags, which attach to the data itself and allows security, tracking and control of data in flight and at rest, faster, easier and more cost-effectively than any other solution. By adopting the unique approach of using SmartTags to control data instead of controlling a device or application, BitArmor is infinitely scalable. For more information on DataControl, visit www.bitarmor.com.
Sep 25 | Permalink
Aethon's Asset Utilization Solution Helps Moore Regional Hospital
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC has successfully implemented Aethon's autonomous mobile robotic system as the key component in its material handling re-engineering effort. Moore Regional was able to implement Aethon's asset utilization solution within a five-month period without expansion to, or impact on, its existing LAN or wireless network. CIO of FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Dave Dillhunt said, "Moore Regional chose Aethon's asset utilization solution because it is the best overall solution as well as the most economical one for achieveing our objectives." Read more about Aethon's solution at www.aethon.com.
Sep 25 | Permalink
Imago Announces Restructured Leadership
Imago Scientific Instruments, the world's leading provider of atom probe microscopes, has announced a number of organizational changes. Timothy J. Stultz, formerly President and CEO, has assumed the position of Chairman of the Board. Dr. Stultz is currently the President and CEO of Nanometrics, Inc. Tom Kelly, Imago's founder and CTO, will serve as CEO and CTO, and will work to guide the company strategically. Emmanuel Lakios, previously VP of Field Operations, will become President and COO. Lakios has stated that Imago has all the components for success and that the company's "objectives are clear; continued growth and profitability."
Sep 18 | Permalink
Louisana Expands Carnegie Learning Use
Thousands of students in Louisiana are using Carnegie Learning math solutions as part of two separate pilot programs studying the effectiveness of Carnegie Learning's research-based approach to math education. Originally implemented in 10 schools for the 2006-2007 school year as part of Louisiana's Catch-Up Pilot Program, the Bridge to Algebra curriculum will be placed in six additional schools for the 2007-2008 academic year. An external evaluator for the program reported that "Preliminary data shows that the Bridge to Algebra program, when implemented with fidelity, can accelerate math achievement of students who are behind in math and who have a desire to catch-up." Read more about the program and Carnegie Learning at www.carnegielearning.com.
Sep 18 | Permalink
Imago Helps to Map Semiconductor Atoms
Using atom-probe tomography to pinpoint arsenic dopant atoms in silicon, researchers from Imago Scientific Instruments and IBM, are now able to understand how the dopant is distributed through the silicon in semiconductors. The mapping shows that dopant atoms form spheroidal clusters around defects in the silicon, drastically affecting the functionality of the devices, especially as the size of the devices continue to decrease into the tens-of-nanometer range. These atomic plots are crucial in understanding how to make silicon transistors even smaller, without impairing electronic performance. Visit www.imago.com to learn more.
Sep 13 | Permalink
DFJ Network Profiled in Private Equity International
In the September 2007 issue of Private Equity International, DFJ Managing Director, Don Wood, opens up about DFJ's affiliate network and its plans for international expansion. Starting with Tim Draper's vision to create a network of independent, locally-based DFJ-branded funds that share information, manpower, deals and economics, the DFJ Network has grown to encompass 4 continents, 21 funds and $5.5 billion under management. Don defines the affiliates as a "mesh network" where the members interact with each other, not just DFJ, and says that's what makes it infinitely scalable. To read more about the DFJ Network visit www.dfj.com.
Sep 13 | Permalink
