Plex’s Bold Plan To Take On The Streaming Goliaths

Plex’s media server software has millions of tech-savvy fans, but can it survive the decline of DVDs and downloads? For digital media hoarders and pirates, Plex is a household name. The nine-year-old Los Gatos, California, startup makes server software for streaming media files from one device-usually a PC-to phones, tablets, computers, game consoles, and TVs.

WorldQuant Said to Lure Talent With Intellectual Property

Igor Tulchinsky’s $5 billion WorldQuant is seeking at least 15 teams of independent quantitative money managers in an effort to grow its multi-manager platform. WorldQuant is trying to attract top talent to its Accelerator platform, which currently has about 15 teams of managers, by offering them its modeling and back-testing technologies, the hedge fund said in a statement on Tuesday.

Super Bowl Ads aim to unite at a divisive time for the US

The moment that two teams and dozens of advertisers have been counting down to for months has finally arrived: Super Bowl 51 at the NRG Stadium in Houston. As the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots square off on the field, advertisers will duke it out for the attention of more than 110 million people expected to tune in on Sunday.

Casino mogul Adelson pulls out of Raiders-Vegas stadium deal

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pulled out of a deal Monday to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The move comes on the heels of a team proposal to pay $1 a year in rent and operate the stadium, and it deprives the project of a chief financial backer as officials seek to bring professional football to Las Vegas for the first time.

Smart City’s networks head to the Super Bowl

Smart City CEO Martin Rubin talks about how his company has been able to land major clients for its telecommunications service installations. Smart City CEO Martin Rubin talks about how his company has been able to land major clients for its telecommunications service installations.

1 Big Solar Trend to Watch in 2017

Efficiency is now the name of the game in the solar industry and leading manufacturers will spend the next few years moving beyond commodity silicon solar panels to higher-efficiency technology. SunPower Corporation has long led the industry in efficiency and with its X-Series product exceeding 23% efficiency that leadership position won’t end soon.

What Six Leaders Learned From Their Biggest Mistakes Of 2016

These leaders learned how culture solves problems, why not every change is an innovation, and that poaching talent doesn’t always pay. From Volkswagen’s ongoing recovery from its emissions scandal to revelations about Wells Fargo’s fraudulent consumer accounts, 2016 hasn’t been short on corporate mistakes and misbehavior.

WNBA offers players security app for safety overseas

In this June 5, 2016, file photo, Indiana Fever’s Marissa Coleman, left, shoots over Connecticut Sun’s Kelly Faris, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn. The WNBA is offering a security app to its players … to help them stay safer while they are overseas this offseason.