February 2007

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Gaming and Animation Industry growing in North Texas

	Scrat, Blue Sky Production's Ice Age character,was featured at the 3rd Friday Technical Luncheon held at UTD.

The North Texas reputation for leading edge technology has grown substantially in recent years. Nanotechnology and RFID have been among the applications recently added to the long list of the more recognized technologies such as telecom and semiconductors. The fast growing entertainment based simulation and gaming industry can now be added to the list.

According to the University of Texas at Dallas, 12 of the 50 Texas companies that produce video games, robotics and digital animation gaming reside in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

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MTBC Board Sets Agenda for 2007

Starting off the new year, the MTBC announced its 2007 Board of Directors appointments on January 17 and held its annual planning retreat January 19. The MTBC Nominating Committee met in December to make recommendations for Board appointments, with the goal to maintain a cross section of the various technology sectors and a fair representation of both small and large companies. 

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