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by John Ossowski, foundation program and advancement manager
The SAO Foundation is now the TechStart Education Foundation. TechStart and the SAO will continue to work together to connect Oregon's technology industry with education, raising awareness, involving industry volunteers, and raising funds
to support technology-related education in Oregon's K-12 schools. "The TechStart board of directors, volunteers, sponsors and donors have done a spectacular job of building what is in essence a living example of the kind of entrepreneurism
we are trying to expose our children to," says Harvey Mathews, SAO president. "With the addition of a more-evolved brand identity and coordinated marketing effort, the foundation is positioning itself for continued growth." 
Portland-Based Organization Leads the Way in Health IT
by Linda Barney, founder and owner, Barney & Associates
One of the major goals for health information technology in the United States is to make health records available to the individual. The Ominimedix Institute (Portland, Oregon) is leading the way by developing the Dossia personal health
record network, with funding by a consortium of companies. This article looks at the personal health record model, work being done by Omnimedix Institute and what software developers should consider when developing software for health IT
systems.
Lifecom Successfully Completes First Clinical Trials with OHSU: An Interview with CEO Jim Moon
by Ed Carroll, Agilis Solutions
Lifecom CEO Jim Moon talks about the successful clinical trials his company's health-diagnostic software product recently completed at OHSU, and what this means for the future of his company and healthcare in general.
Marketing Globally: The Pre-launch Checklist
by Scott Goddin, Portland US Export Assistance Center
As software firms approach business in an increasingly interconnected world, the opportunity and challenge of selling internationally presents itself as soon as they establish a Web page. Companies need to plan early in their business
strategy if, when and how to "go international." Fortunately, the business model applicable to software sales provides a broader range of flexibility than that available in other sectors.
"Silent But Deadly" Issues in Finance and Human Resources
by Shaylene Keiner, president, Headhunters NW
The SAO's March 2007 Finance and Human Capital Forum offered a panel of local executives who discussed their top-down vantage point on the issues of predictability and performance tools, compression management and benefits accommodation.
How is your company doing on these potentially deadly issues?
Three Secrets to Winning with CRM
by Kate McPherron, technology evangelist
Customer relationship management (CRM) software can help companies drive revenue, manage costs and improve organizational effectiveness. In the May 15th SAO Marketing and Sales SIG, two experts discussed the importance of CRM and compared
the strengths of on-demand versus on-premise options, based on their respective CRM offerings.
Changes in Patent Law and Their Impact on Software Companies
by Ariel Rogson, attorney, Marger Johnson & McCollom
On April 30, 2007, the Supreme Court issued two opinions that have caused a stir in the patent community. These two opinions will have an impact on almost anyone who owns or licenses patents, or is concerned about the potential of a patent
infringement lawsuit. Online business discussion forums about legal issues carry lengthy discussion threads regarding the implications of these recent decisions. In this article, we will analyze the decisions and hypothesize about their
potential implications.
Replacing the Engine While the Sidewalk is Moving: CIO Forum, Part 2
by Chris Wain, independent consultant and writer
How do you upgrade your IT infrastructure without shutting down your business--either intentionally or unintentionally--during the upgrade? According to chief information officers of some major Oregon companies, it requires a company-wide
focus, excellent project management, and having the right partners in the lines of business. Learn from their experiences. This is the second of four articles in the IT Moving Sidewalks series.
Employment Branding: Build An Image That Brings Candidates To You
by Pamela Moore, founder, Compass Human Resources
There's a new catch-phrase whizzing around the human resource world these days: employment branding. What the heck is it? And how do you get it?
Special Member Benefit with Street of Dreams
by Bryce Yonker, entertainment partner, SAO
SAO members have a special relationship with the Street of Dreams for 15 percent off admission tickets, 10 percent off the new Party Deck and the opportunity for a presenting Sponsor of Technology Weekend at the Street of Dreams. Read more
about how to take advantage.
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