While most tourist destinations this summer will likely be promoting high speed wireless and internet capabilities, southwest Wisconsin is challenging visitors to go “unplugged” during their vacations. By marketing its limited service reception and broadband on the area’s naturally hilly landscape, southwest Wisconsin is drawing visitors who want a break from their ringing mobile devices [...]
For Immediate Release May 4, 2012 New Milwaukee data center advances job creation, technical computing opportunities in Milwaukee $36-million Data Holdings LLC project a first for southeastern Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — A new data center project being launched by the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation will break ground on Monday, helping establish the foundation for Milwaukee as [...]
Electronic waste should not be discarded outdoors MILWAUKEE — With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reporting an uptick in the number of electronic items recovered from Wisconsin ditches, landscapes and waterways, it’s important to remind consumers that old or unwanted electronics should be properly e-cycled with registered E-Cycle Wisconsin collectors. “We are fortunate that [...]
Last week, I was traveling for work to a conference in California and had some horrible flight issues arise, including missing a connection due to weather, being bumped from another flight and mechanical issues on a plane. And each problem I encountered I was able to solve really easily and right on my phone – [...]
Events in Madison and Milwaukee offer opportunities to safely discard items MILWAUKEE — Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and the annual reminder to take care of the planet is a good time to e-cycle the unwanted and unused electronics in your home or office. “E-cycling a computer, DVD player, or other electronic device provides [...]
Digital apps help with planning, planting and care this growing season MILWAUKEE — The proliferation of smartphones and tablets means that more and more apps are being developed for specific consumer hobbies and interests. This month, Wired Wisconsin suggests the following five apps for gardeners statewide: Garden Tracker (iPhone/iPad: $0.99) A good gardening app at [...]
A new rating system is set to launch later this year will profile the environment impact of smartphones. The startup, Eco-Rating, has teamed up with AT&T to include sustainability ratings on the packaging on each device from the telecom company. The mobile devices will be ranked in four categories: Energy efficiency, environmentally preferred materials, responsible [...]
MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin today announced that a new partner has joined its coalition – Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin. “Technological growth depends on drawing ideas and knowledge from many leaders and making the connections to link them together,” said Thad Nation, Executive Director of Wired Wisconsin. “We are excited to have Habitat for Humanity [...]
International holiday draws attention to the need for safe choices online MILWAUKEE — Have you thought about how your personal information is collected, shared and stored online? It’s a question that people of all ages should be considering, especially teenagers and young adults. January 28 is now a designated international holiday, Data Privacy Day, which [...]