Past Programs : February 2005

In the February, 2005 edition of Tech Closeup, we feature a profile of Network Physics, a classic Silicon Valley start-up story of near failure and renewed success. We also interview Tim Harrington of WhereNet, Inc., a top expert on the revolutionary new technology called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), which is dramatically changing how inventory of any kind can be tracked and monitored. And we take a close look at Umang Gupta, CEO of Keynote Systems and his wife, Ruth, who co-founded the Raji House in Burlingame, the only respite care home of its type for parents of developmentally disabled children in the Bay Area.

Highlights:

In our profile of Network Physics, Marc Levenson explores:

» How Internet traffic controllers reduce bandwidth and stabilize routers;
» The story of a young company whose casual, informal culture masks the fierce drive and competitive spirit of its CEO and employees;
» How the collapse of firms in the dot com era has given rise to a newer and much more purposeful company in Silicon Valley.
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In our Interview with Tim Harrington, you will hear:

» Why RFID technology should not be viewed as a the coming of Big Brother, where more than just cars or cigarettes can be tracked after they leave the loading dock;
» How this new technology will dramatically reshape the way in which manufactures and retailers do business;
» The ways in which RFID technology can have far-reaching implications for the transit of goods around the world.
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In our profile of the Raji House in Burlingame, Cristina King explores:

» Why parents of developmentally disabled children view respite care as such an important part of their family lives;
» How the CEO of a successful Silicon Valley company and his wife took it upon themselves to give back to the local community after a personal loss touched their lives;
» The hard work and dedication of the staff at PARCA and Raji House who care for children of all ages with love and devotion.
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