Houston Technology Center

Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Technology Community

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Guy Kawasaki Speaks to the Houston Startup Community

Part One (Starts at 4 minutes in)

Part Two

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25-Apr-08 3:00 PM

Kinesix and Shengzuo Land First Software Contract in China

noemail@houstontech.org — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:15:00 GMT

China Power Investment Corporation will use Sendera for data management in local plants July 17, 2006 (Beijing, China) - This month, China Power Investment Corporation (CPI) will become the first local customer to implement Sendera, a collaborative software product from HTC member Kinesix Software and Beijings Shengzuo Software Technology Inc. Sendera, customized specifically for the Chinese market, allows users to view dynamic streaming data graphics over the Internet via any Java-enabled Web browser. Sendera manages the flow of information between Web browsers and back-end data sources, allowing any business unit in the enterprise to view the same live, operational data seen by engineers in the control center. Sendera also allows users to custom-build the graphic displays that animate and manage their real-time data – without requiring any programming on the end-users part. CPI, established from the constituent businesses of the former State Power Corporation of China,...

19-Jul-06 1:15 PM

Fund Raising Survey Results

noemail@houstontech.org — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Fund Raising Survey Results

The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University invited over 100 companies to participate in a Fund-Raising Survey.

Incubators and angel investing groups around the state provided many of the contacts for the Survey. The Center’s staff and volunteers identified other contacts through web searches and personal contacts.

The focus of the Survey is the experiences of companies attempting to raise capital during calendar year 2004. Not all companies we contacted had actively engaged in fund-raising activities during the year.

The results of the survey, which contains both qualitative and quantitative insights, are provided here.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SURVEY RESULTS

8-Mar-06 1:00 PM

Capitalizing on Internet Marketing

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Click on the following links to download the presentations:

Steve Latham presentation

Ed Schipul presentation

Tena Andrus presentation

Kelsey Ruger presentation

27-Jan-06 9:00 AM

Sales Force Strategies for Start-ups

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 22:00:00 GMT

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24-Jun-05 5:00 PM

Powerhouse production company becomes CVBG’s Interactive Broadcast Partner

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 14:00:00 GMT

June 6, 2005 Powerhouse production company becomes CVBGs Interactive Broadcast Partner Classic Worldwide Productions, a renowned full-service film and television production company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is now CVBGs first Interactive Broadcast Partner (IBP). As an IBP, Classic Worldwide will introduce CVBG and its broadcasting solutions to their clients as an added value to their production offerings. Their clients include: • American Idol • MSNBC • Fox News • Fox Sports Ohio • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. • American Greetings • Barnes Distribution • N B A Entertainment • Roadway Express We are extremely pleased that Classic Worldwide has the confidence in Continental Vista to share our services and broadcasting solutions with their clients, said Greg Demetriades, CEO of Continental Vista. Bob Anderson, vice president and creative director of Classic Worldwide, said he has supported Demetriades for several years during the...

7-Jun-05 9:00 AM

Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight

Fri, 13 May 2005 19:00:00 GMT

Spirit Airlines and Commerciant Take Flight With New Wireless Credit Card Terminals HOUSTON, TX, April 14, 2005 –Spirit Airlines announced today that it will now conduct in-flight credit card transactions for their passengers snack and beverage sales utilizing Commerciant- LPs new MobileScape™ wireless, hand-held credit card terminals. MobileScape™ provides the Spirit flight attendants with the ability to process quickly and easily a passengers credit card transaction, saving employee time while better serving the needs of their passengers. We are delighted to be working with Commerciant on this innovative and technology advanced solution for inflight purchases. Initially, these will be used for our snack and liquor sales but with such versatile technology, they will support new and future ideas in onboard service said Ben Baldanza, President and Chief Operating Officer of Spirit Airlines. We know our customers will appreciate our being cashless for their...

13-May-05 2:00 PM

CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution

Fri, 13 May 2005 18:00:00 GMT

CVBG Converges Academic and Sports Broadcasting Within One Institution May 12, 2005 With the May 8 broadcast of American Universitys commencement ceremonies, Continental Vista Broadcasting Group extended its presence in universities beyond sports programming, opening up new opportunities for academic departments to utilize the broadcasting technology that already serves their athletic programs. CVBGs versatile, end-to-end solution enabled American University to broadcast its 2005 commencement live via MSBN, the same sports network that brings sports fans the AU Eagles basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse. More than 200 viewers each spent, on average, more than an hour watching the three ceremonies. The first broadcast, for the Kogod School of Business and School of Communication, featured speaker Judith McHale, the president of Discovery Communications, which, under her direction, has acquired the Travel Channel and launched Animal Planet and the Discovery Health Channel. The...

13-May-05 1:00 PM

Raising Early-Stage Capital - Bob Ulrich

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:00:00 GMT

18-Mar-05 12:00 PM

Raising Early-Stage Capital - Wally Klemp

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:00:00 GMT

18-Mar-05 12:00 PM

Raising Early-Stage Capital - Bob Gray

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:00:00 GMT

18-Mar-05 12:00 PM

Presentation - Oracle President Charles Phillips at Houston Technology Forum - Feb. 17

noemail@houstontech.org — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:00:00 GMT

On February 17, 2005, Houston Technology Center held the Houston Technology Forum featuring Charles E. Phillips, Jr., President of Oracle Corporation.

Please find his presentation attached.

23-Feb-05 4:00 PM

Branding - David Greely

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:00:00 GMT

Please find complete presentation below

10-Dec-04 3:00 PM

Taking Your Brand to Market - Steve Latham

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:00:00 GMT

See complete presentation below.

10-Dec-04 3:00 PM

Messaging - Phil Morabito

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:00:00 GMT

Please see complete presentation below.

10-Dec-04 3:00 PM

Houston's IT Workforce: Infrastructure for and uncertain labor market

noemail@houstontech.org — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:00:00 GMT

The report documents challenges getting accurate labor market demand information in Houston, and also includes descriptions of innovative strategies in other communities to improve feedback amongst employers, educators, and the workforce. The report concludes with recommendations on how Houston can better support technology workers in today's more uncertain employment environment.
The University of Houston and the Houston Technology Center completed this joint study to assess how students and educators actually get and interpret information about skills in demand in order to make these educational investments.

See below for full text pdf. file

24-Nov-04 8:00 AM

Energy Technology Investment Trends

noemail@houstontech.org — Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT

ABSTRACT: As a result of increasing consumer needs, rising energy costs and recent technological advances, new energy technology markets have grown rapidly throughout the past decade, with promise of dramatic advancements in the years ahead. Energy technology and infrastructure no longer lie exclusively within the realm of government programs. Rather, such segments have opened to the private sector, indicating significant return on investment (ROI) possibilities. Recent research has revealed a wave of private venture capital flowing into energy startups - a trend echoed in the pages of this study.

A survey was conducted to determine the investment tendencies within new energy technologies. The study analyzed 18 investment organizations that focus on emerging energy markets. Using a combined qualitative and quantitative study, researchers delved into firm demographics, current investments, segments of future interest, and funding decision criteria.

Please click on the document link below for the full text of the white paper.

20-Oct-04 7:00 AM

Client Company Testimonials

noemail@houstontech.org — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 19:00:00 GMT

First, HTC has provided great publicity for us, which has given us an advantage in sourcing talent when we have had key management positions to fill. Second, through its advisory board, HTC has provided instant access to influential business leaders in the Houston community. This networking base has led to useful introductory meetings in the past few years and also has laid a foundation for intersections of interest down the line. Kit Cooper, President Hispanic Teleservices Client since 1999 HTC helped Tyrell tap into networks that are still paying dividends for the company. From filling out the management team, to providing critical technology resources, to completing a major funding round, HTC was there to help. We could not have asked for a better return on our investment in HTC. Walter Klemp, President and CEO Tyrell Client since 2003 In addition to serving as a focal point for entrepreneurs, HTC enables us to meet talented and experienced industry executives who...

14-Oct-04 2:00 PM

Houston Technology Center Women Honored With Leadership in Technology Award

noemail@houstontech.org — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 21:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON (June 18, 2003) – The Houston Technology Center is proud to announce two key women have been nominated for the prestigious Leadership in Technology Award issued by the Houston Chapter of the National Association for Women in Computing (AWC). Aruna Viswanathan and Sharon Fortmeyer-Selan, along with 21 women from 16 different companies, will be recognized at a gala dinner and reception at the Inter-Continental Hotel June 21. Viswanathan is Director of Business Development for the Houston Technology Center, where she helps new companies developing software and hardware-related technologies. Since joining HTC in 2001 she has worked with more than 30 businesses in the areas of business development, raising capital, strategic marketing and building management teams. Viswanathan, who previously worked for Motorola’s wireless subscriber signal processing division, also worked with two successful software start-up companies. Fortmeyer-Selan, as a member of HTC’s Service Provider...

2-Apr-04 4:00 PM

Making Sense Out of the Genomics Sector