TECHdotMN: News about Minnesota Startups

September 9, 2010 | sourced Comments

Via MHTA News Release

“The Tekne Awards honor those who play a significant role in discovering new technologies that educate, improve lifestyles and impact the lives and futures of people living in Minnesota and all over the world. This year marks the award’s eleventh year.

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September 9, 2010 | sourced Comments

Via News Release

“Inetium and Avtex, two technology firms of Pohlad Family Companies announced today their plans to merge their operations into a single company, Avtex Solutions, LLC, effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Founded in 1971, Avtex designs, installs and supports technology needed for call centers and customer contact centers, as well as IP telephony systems and other messaging applications for businesses. Established in 1998, Inetium provides strategic IT planning and consulting services with specialization in portals, collaboration, customer relationship management (CRM) and application development.”

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September 9, 2010 | sourced Comments

By Dana Severson, Twin Cities Business

“…Here’s the solution: Minnesota entrepreneur Andrew Atkin has launched UForce, which is putting power back in the hands of consumers by grouping people together to purchase products that they’re actually interested in.

By now, we’re all familiar with the daily deal e-mails from companies such as Groupon. These companies are great, and the offers are wonderful, but you don’t get to decide what deals you’re getting. UForce has flipped that model by allowing you to choose what product or service you’re looking for and letting the seller come to you.”

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