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For several years I have been a voice in the wilderness warning about the growing export of jobs, building the economy of other nations, at the expense of our own. [...]

I apologize for missing the cold wave of 2004 by escaping to Florida. Down here in Florida, TV weather forecasters report from the 'severe' weather center when the temperature drops [...]

Triple Point Technology Inc. in Westport, a provider of next-generation software solutions, will provide the software and technology behind the India Electron Exchange, the first online electricity trading exchange for [...]

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) in Rye has authorized management to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue preferred stock or debt to [...]

The next 17 days gives us all an opportunity to do something positive about the economy by spending as much as we can afford and spreading happiness. Retail sales are [...]

Ventus Networks of Norwalk, a leading communications provider, has signed a contract to provide ATM communications services to Cardtronics, the nations largest independent owner/operator of ATMs with a nationwide network [...]

Apelon Inc. of Ridgefield, provider of health-care terminology management, and member partner of the Oracle Partner Network, will provide terminology management services for the Oracle Healthcare Transaction Base (HTB). Apelon [...]

Paragon Networks of Brookfield, a provider of transmission networking infrastructure for wireless service providers, said that Carolina West Wireless has begun installation of Paragon Networks equipment in support of a [...]

IMS Health (NYSE: RX) of Fairfield announced an agreement to provide global drug information to the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for International Drug Monitoring for its drug dictionary; used [...]

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. (AMEX:BLD) based in Shelton has entered into a new $20 million revolving credit facility with Maple Bank GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany. The Maple Bank facility replaces a [...]

Delmarva Online Inc., an Internet service provider, has signed on as a reseller of Artera Turbo Internet accelerator service from Artera Group Inc., a subsidiary of NCT Group Inc. (OTCBB: [...]

Armonk-based-IBM has been selected by LEGO Co. to help it use technology to more efficiently meet seasonal peaks in demand for its products. As part of the multiyear agreement, LEGO [...]

Markland Technologies Inc. (OTC: MKLD) of Ridgefield, an integrated security company, has released a status update on two research and development programs being undertaken for the U.S. Department of Defense--the [...]

If you think exporting of jobs to China, India and elsewhere does not affect the economy of the United States, take a look at these just-released U.S.Census Bureau figures for [...]

I am optimistic about the economic future of the United States but disappointed that one of the main problems - exporting jobs -- has not been recognized for adding to [...]

The Jason Blair scandal at The New York Times may have been one the largest news scams in history, but unfortunately small lies and misinformation make its way into print [...]

In Armonk, IBM announced it will build a digital video system for the Yakima, Wash., police department cruiser fleet, providing officers with the tools needed to capture video of traffic [...]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT), based in White Plains, has launched a $10 million print and television advertising campaign designed to spotlight the many upgrades to the global [...]

Purchase-based Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. reports that its stock is up 171 percent since it announced April 14 that it had reached an agreement with General Electric Capital and [...]

Despite the SARS illness in China, White Plains-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Sichuan Xinchengxin industrial Company Ltd. have announced an agreement appointing Starwood as the [...]

The Bank of New York has been appointed government securities clearing agent by Maxcor Financial Inc., including the servicing of Maxcor's Euro Brokers interdealer securities brokerage operations. 'We are very [...]

HYPRES Inc. of Elmsford has been awarded a contract by an agency of the Department of Defense for an estimated a high-performance digital channelizer for multihand and multifunction receivers. The [...]

Another government contract goes to ITT Industries Inc. Harrison to assist the Army in developing countermeasures for biological and chemical warfare as part of a five-year contract valued at $100 [...]

Saving the Social Security system is the usual theme for national candidates trying to placate seniors and assure boomers of their future. I have yet to hear anyone of them [...]

As we enter the holiday season, it's difficult to imagine that another war could be in the near future. As a combat infantryman during World War II, I learned first [...]

Listening to the stock market reports on radio and television is much like the weather reports -- filled with disclaimers. As uncertain as the weather is, though, the spotty weather [...]

Listening to the stock market reports on radio and television is much like the weather reports -- filled with disclaimers. As uncertain as the weather is, though, the spotty weather [...]

In these uncertain times and the need for truth in the executive suite, I am reminded of a 'letter' supposedly sent to Ann Landers that read: 'I am about to [...]

Have you seen the airline ads listing flights to three major destinations for less than $90? The ''rices and destinations are big ND black but the disclaimer with ''onditions underneath [...]

Having spent many years in the cable TV industry in its infancy, I am ashamed at what the industry has become. Our early promises of quality programming with little commercial [...]

Last week, we ruminated about the fate of Martha Stewart, who has not yet been indicted by any government agency as we write this. Once she is charged, where will [...]

From what we hear, Martha Stewart may eventually be indicted and tried in a real court of law, though it would be hard to find anywhere in the United States [...]

The rush up the corporate ladder to the vaunted chief executive officer post has slowed as the CEO job description is changing from Chief Executive Officer to Chief Enforcement Officer. [...]

Porgenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Tarrytown reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 totaled $3.1 million, compared to $1.4 million for the same quarter in 2001. For the first [...]

I certainly am glad that I am no longer a chief executive officer. They must now certify that the company financials that took accountants weeks to gather are 100 percent [...]

Nothing short of radical reform of telecom regulation can salvage the floundering efforts toward achieving the worldwide proliferation of broadband access technologies, according to Dataquest Inc., a unit of Gartner [...]

This week we find wide diversity in the news about Westchester companies that have an impact on international trade. MasterCard International of Purchase and, the Zagat Survey, operated by Tim [...]

StarCite Inc., a provider of innovative web-based technologies and services for the $300 billion global meetings and events industry, has signed an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. [...]

Op40 Inc., White Plains, has announced that Connexion by Boeing has selected 0p40's Distributed internet Server software as a strategic component of the venture's innovative airborne broadband connectivity service. Connexion [...]

Melard Technologies Inc. of Armonk has announced that Brink's Home Security's nationwide force of service technicians and installers will be using the firm's SIDEARM All-Terrain Handheld Computer with integrated wireless [...]

From all indications, Arthur Andersen L.L.P., will survive after having its reputation severely tarnished by its connection to Enron. Larry Gorrell, who replaced Terry Hatchett as managing partner, claims he [...]

One of the side effects of the Enron disaster is a distrust of corporate financial statements and accountants, which is completely unwarranted. I have never met an accountant who would [...]

One of the side effects of the Enron disaster is a distrust of corporate financial statements and accountants, which is completely unwarranted. I have never met an accountant who would [...]

Few business people realize that Fairfield County is home to a wide array of public companies, large and small, that have an impact on the national economy. Each week, the [...]

While the year 2001 ended with retail sales less than expected, online retailers made big gains because of the public's desire to stay home which may set a trend. One [...]

While the year 2001 ended with retail sales less than expected, online retailers made big gains because of the public's desire to stay home which may seta trend. One indication [...]

The Business Journal will periodically showcase new columns on this Viewpoint page. This week, we introduce Periscope, which looks at what companies are doing to meet business challenges. Send any [...]