Jan 12, 2001

Applied Microsystems

Applied Microsystems, a Redmond-based provider of technologies and software development tools that expedite complex software projects, announced the appointment of Intel executive Charles House as chairman of the board. A board member since 1998, House currently serves as the director of societal impact of technology for Intel. He has been executive vice president of communications research for Intel's dialogic division in New Jersey for the past two years.

Concur Technologies

Concur Technologies, a Redmond-based provider of corporate expense management solutions, announced the promotion of four executives. The promotions include Stephen Yount to chief operating officer, John Adair to chief financial officer, Michael Hilton to chief technology officer, and Rajeev Singh to executive vice president of sales, marketing and service. Yount joined Concur in June 2000 as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Adair joined Concur in May 2000 as vice president of finance and administration. Hilton and Singh are co-founders of Concur.

Jan 11, 2001

Thought.Velocity

Thought.Velocity, a business process consulting firm announced that San Francisco-based Aventis Business Solutions will join the Thought.Velocity team. Thought.Velocity is a Vancouver-based firm that provides continuous business process improvements. Steven Weitz, president of Aventis, became executive vice president on Jan. 1 when the merger was complete.

Herrick Douglas

Herrick Douglas, a Bellevue-based provider of project management, quality assurance and applications development services, announced its acquisition of Inteliant, a West Coast information technology consulting company. The new company will operate under the Herrick Douglas name, employ 400 consultants and generate revenues targeted to exceed $70 million in fiscal year 2001.

Jan 10, 2001

Society for Information Management

The Society for Information Management, a professional organization of the world's IT leaders, announced the installation of its 2001 executive board. Two Seattle-area businessmen were appointed to serve on the board. Steve Brilling, president, Dragonfly Ventures, was appointed vice president of chapter relations and Larry Miller, manager, Boeing Computing and Network Operations Project Management Methods and Resources organization, was appointed vice president of member products.

Phinney/Bischoff Design House

Amy Scheuer has been hired at Phinney/Bischoff Design House as a marketing coordinator. She had worked in the technology and computer-consulting industry and also had experience in the broadcast industry. Dena Taylor is the firm’s new copywriter. Phinney/Bischoff Design House is a Seattle-based graphic design firm specializing in brand development.

Jan 09, 2001

Powerpoint class

A Jan. 23 class on effective Microsoft Powerpoint presentations will be held in Seattle by the AGC of Washington Education Foundation. The course is geared toward all users of the program, both new and experienced. Topics will include: wizards, templates, presentation creation and modification, graphics and audio, and special effects. Class will be held 2-6 p.m. Cost is $155. For more information, contact the Education Foundation at (206) 284-4500 or go on-line to http://www.ConstructionEd.com.

Emergent technologies

The first-ever Emergent Building Technologies Conference will be held Feb. 12-13 in Las Vegas. The event will feature unique and innovative learning labs, educational programs and feature presentations. All will be geared toward future technological trends, such as security, air quality, transport, lighting, glazing, anti-terrorism, egress and productivity. Registration is $550-$650. Students can attend for $75. For more information, call (800) 689-2900 or go on-line to http://www.emergentbuildingtech.com.

Computer Doctor

Computer Doctor of Issaquah is now open. It is the latest addition to the Computer Doctor International computer repair chain, a franchise family of more than 130 stores open or in development across the nation. Owners Todd and Tamara Blair say their mobile repair service is a family-owned business. Todd Blair has more than 13 years experience in the computer industry, serving for the past five years as director of business development for government computer sales, and before that was technology consultant with both DTK and Master Computer from 1990-94. Tamara Blair worked for Microsoft from 1991-98 in national, resellers and corporate accounts.

Terabeam

Robert Herbold, Microsoft Corp. executive vice president and chief operating officer has joined the board of directors of Terabeam, a Seattle-based company that provides high-speed data services for businesses by sending invisible light through office windows. Herbold is responsible for worldwide operations at Microsoft, including finance, manufacturing and distribution, information systems, human resources, corporate services, and corporate privacy and security. He is a member of Microsoft's Business Leadership Team, which shares responsibility with Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman and chief software architect, for broad strategic and business planning for the entire company.