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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Wired Wisconsin investment tracker calculates wireless investments in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin’s Broadband and Wireless Investment and Jobs Tracker is reporting significant high-tech development to end 2011, with investments deployed in all areas of the state. “These investments improve broadband access in Wisconsin, are proof of further economic investment and provide needed job creation [...]

Upgrade from 3G to 4G technologies will provide significant opportunity for job growth in 2012 MILWAUKEE — A new economic study released yesterday by the New Policy Institute projects that an upgrade from 3G to 4G wireless technology is projected to create more than 231,000 new American jobs within a 12-month period. “Significant job growth [...]

E-cycling a better option for those who received new electronics for the holidays   MILWAUKEE – Now that the gifts are all unwrapped and Wisconsin residents are enjoying new laptops, computers, e-readers and cell phones, the big question is: What do to with those old or unwanted electronics? Thanks to the E-Cycle Wisconsin program, residents [...]

MILWAUKEE – With many Wisconsin residents giving and receiving electronics as gifts this holiday season, Wired Wisconsin is reminding consumers to take advantage of the E-Cycle Wisconsin program and safely dispose of old or unwanted electronics after the holidays. “As an influx of people are looking to get rid of old electronics after the holidays, [...]

MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin today announced that Applied Data Consultants, Inc., headquartered in Eau Claire, has joined the organization as a new partner. “Technological growth depends on drawing ideas and knowledge from many leaders and making the connections to link them together,” says Thad Nation, executive director of Wired Wisconsin. “I am pleased to welcome [...]

MILWAUKEE — Now in its second year, the E-Cycle Wisconsin program, which requires state residents to recycle their electronic waste, is already helping to grow the state economy and keep electronics out of landfills. E-waste collectors and recyclers from across Wisconsin are seeing a significant influx of electronic equipment in 2011, which means more business [...]

Impact of accessing the Internet via smartphones expected to guide shoppers this year

New Wired Wisconsin investment tracker calculates wireless investments in Wisconsin

Senate Bill 31 would provide incentives to bring tech businesses, jobs to Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin is calling for the Senate to approve Senate Bill 31, a measure designed to increase the number of data centers and high-tech employment opportunities in the state. The bill creates an income and franchise tax credit equal to [...]

MILWAUKEE — A new Broadband Action Plan for the seven-county southeastern Wisconsin region just released by the Public Service Commission reinforces the need not just for expanded broadband services, but also for affordable, reliable broadband improvements. One-third of Wisconsin’s population lives in this region and at least one broadband option is available to most residents, [...]

4G network investments will open door to thousands of new jobs for Americans MILWAUKEE — The investments wireless telecommunications companies are poised to invest in fourth generation cellular wireless networks (4G) will have a significant impact on job growth and economic development in America, according to a new report released by Deloitte this week. Wireless [...]

Broadband unavailable for 28 percent of rural Americans MILWAUKEE — A new report released this week by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today shows that more than one in four rural Americans lack access to broadband services. “Bringing Broadband to Rural America: Update to Report on a Rural Broadband [...]

State also among leaders in Midwest Region MILWAUKEE — Results of a new report this week released by the Wisconsin Technology Council show that Wisconsin’s high-tech exports are increasing at a rate faster than five Midwestern states and the United States as a whole. “This report clearly affirms Wisconsin’s emerging reputation as a technology hotbed,” [...]

MILWAUKEE — Today, Wired Wisconsin launched its new Legislative Directory, an online resource for those looking to contact their state legislators through email and social networking sites. “As email and social networking sites play an increasing role in how constituents interact with their representatives, we recognize the importance of creating a comprehensive online directory for [...]

MILWAUKEE — Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday signed into law Special Session Senate Bill 13, the Wisconsin Telecom Modernization Act.  Thad Nation, executive director of Wired Wisconsin, issued this statement in response to the news: “This is an exciting day for the state of Wisconsin, as the Legislature and Governor Walker have taken the steps [...]