Epic Systems plans return to in-person work
Epic Systems, an electronic medical records company based in Verona, will require employees to return to the office beginning July 19.
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Zoom zombies?
One advantage of so many workers opting not to return to the office in person full time might be the end of long, boring, “why-was-I-even-invited-to-this-meeting” meetings that so many of us have sat through.
Spectrum offers free advertising to minority businesses
In partnership with several regional SCORE Mentors groups, as well as local chambers and multicultural associations, Spectrum Reach is offering a Pay It Forward program in which select minority-owned businesses receive complimentary advertising and marketing resources this spring.
Evers earmarks $100M for broadband access
In the largest single round of broadband investment in Wisconsin’s history, Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $100 million investment for broadband access applications from the first round of federal funding.
FTC, Wisconsin sue Frontier for slow internet
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six states, including Wisconsin, are suing Connecticut-based Frontier Communications for not delivering the internet speeds it promised.
FCC program to bring broadband to struggling families
Charter Communications Inc. announced its participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
WKOW sold to Allen Media
Gray Television Inc. reached an agreement to divest certain television stations currently owned by Quincy Media Inc. to Allen Media Broadcasting LLC for $380 million.
Leadership Insight: 5 ways fraudsters have businesses in their sights
Every year, thousands of small businesses find themselves targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices.
County to address rural internet gaps
The Dane County Board has voted unanimously to create a broadband task force that will investigate how to expand the county’s rural broadband infrastructure.
Foxconn, state reach new agreement
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group has negotiated a new deal with Gov. Tony Evers for a scaled-back manufacturing facility in exchange for reduced tax breaks.
Singlewire partners with Zoom Phone
Madison-based Singlewire Software, a mass notification service provider, has partnered with Zoom Video Communications Inc. to provide integration between Zoom Phone and Singlewire’s InformaCast mass notification software.
Stoughton investigates suspicious IT system activity
The city of Stoughton's information technology network was shut down for days last week after officials noticed suspicious activity.
ATHENA Award: Radio icon Jean Feraca shines in retirement
Award-winning broadcaster, author, and criminal justice reform advocate Jean Feraca, known best for her work with Wisconsin Public Radio, is the recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Award.
New phone dialing protocol starts this fall
All state residents will need to dial 10 digits to make local calls beginning Oct. 24.
PSC grants $28.4 million for high-speed internet expansion
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has named 39 counties that will be awarded $28.4 million in state funds to help expand high-speed internet service to underserved communities.
Who’s had the hardest WFH adjustment? Gen Z
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the moment many workers transitioned to working remotely, and for many that full-time switch has yet to end.
FOX Sports Wisconsin to rebrand
FOX Sports Wisconsin, the network televising Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks games, will change its name to Bally Sports Wisconsin.
$668 million broadband effort launched
Charter communications will invest $668 million in a multiyear initiative to expand broadband availability in unserved communities in Wisconsin.
Madison's General Communications acquires Illinois company
Madison-based General Communications Inc., a provider of public safety systems, has acquired Illinois-based Radicom Inc.
Take Five: Will Super Bowl ads be super?
With a prime 30-second spot going for about $5.5 million, some advertisers are reluctant to fork over all that money at a time when the nation is suffering through a pandemic.
