Posted on February 20th, 2008 by David Politis
DATELINE — LINDON, BLUFFDALE & SANDY, Utah
Three major financial stories hit Utah-based technology companies last week (2-10-08 to 2-16-08):
Lindon-based SCO Group (Pink Sheets: SCOXQ) announced that it has received a $100 million offer to acquire controlling interest in SCO and take it private;
Bluffdale-based Linux Networx announced its been bought by Silicon Graphics (NASDAQ: SGIC); and
RemoteMDx (OTC [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2006 by David Politis
It’s a blustry winter Saturday here along the Wasatch Front, but I plan to be at the annual Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (2006) this afternoon to check out the latest in tech gear for outdoor enthusiasts.
The first time I attended an OR show I was blown away on a couple of fronts.
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Posted on January 18th, 2006 by David Politis
Politis Perspective - by David Politis
Last night, Governor Jon M. Huntsman delivered the second “State of the State” address during his inaugural term in office as Utah’s chief executive.
Though, in my opinion, the Governor showed once again his acumen and forward-thinking approach to governing the Beehive State with his proposed initiatives, only one point in [...]
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Posted on May 19th, 2005 by David Politis
Politis Perspective - by David Politis
THUMBS DOWN!
For as much as I like the Stoel Rives Utah Innovation Awards program (and I do), I have one minor complaint: The Olpin Student Union building ballroom is the WRONG location to hold the awards luncheon.
Why? Because the way the ballroom is positioned within the student union building, the [...]
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Posted on May 19th, 2005 by David Politis
THUMBS UP!
The first year you could have chalked it up to curiosity and politeness. The second year you might have said it was dumb luck that they avoided the sophmore jinx. But after this, the third annual Stoel Rives Utah Innovation Awards program, there’s no question about it: the Innovation Awards has become a big [...]
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Posted on May 18th, 2005 by David Politis
THUMBS UP!
If you drive a foreign car (particularly one from an Asian manufacturer), you’ll definitely want to consider GT Automotive for your auto servicing needs.
Headed by former Utah State lineman, Tim Stapleton, GT Automotive has been my shop since the early 1990s.
Decent pricing, solid workmanship, very fair and conscientious.
GT Automotive just moved to a [...]
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Posted on May 9th, 2005 by UTW Staff
private-label Internet services Inc. 500 Ikano Communications
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Posted on May 6th, 2005 by UTW Staff
Utah venture deals jump
Increase in transactions is seen as a sign of state’s economic rebound
By Glen Warchol
The Salt Lake Tribune
A sharp jump in venture capital deals in 2004 indicates Utah’s economy is rebounding, according to a report issued Thursday.
Utah Deal Flow Report 2004, a comprehensive publication of financial [...]
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Posted on May 3rd, 2005 by David Politis
I’d forgotten how surprisingly cold it can get at night in the desert, particularly when you’re at an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level.
But that’s where I was early early Monday morning last week, goose bumps on my arms as I stood staring up into the vastness of the Milky Way while standing on [...]
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Posted on March 31st, 2005 by UTW Staff
- UITA Trustees Recognize Legislators; Acknowledge CTO, CEO and Trustee of the Year -
SALT LAKE CITY, March 31, 2005 – Jack Sunderlage, CEO of ContentWatch, was named the Utah Information Technology Association’s new chairman at UITA’s Annual Members Meeting today. Sunderlage assumes the position that had been filled by Greg Butterfield, Altiris president and [...]
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