Technology

Carthage College, of Kenosha, has been named the lead institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and is the only private liberal arts college in the country to be assigned a leadership role.

Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. today announced Kevin Schultz has been named group president of a newly formed group comprised of the firm’s consumer-focused electronic payment platforms and digital channel solutions.

President Barack Obama took a stand this week by calling for the Federal Communications Commission to preserve net neutrality by regulating broadband service like a utility.

Jim Emling, former president and chief operating officer of Wauwatosa-based Zywave Inc., left the company after it split into two entities in November 2013.

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities live and work independently, held its sixth annual Thought Leaders Luncheon at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center on Nov. 3. Each year, the luncheon brings together for-profit and nonprofit leaders who share an interest in solving Milwaukee's social and community issues. This year's event welcomed back national nonprofit thought leader Dan Pallotta, who addressed attendees with a speech focused on innovation. As in past years, BizTimes Media served as an event sponsor.

The City of Milwaukee will host Mayor Barrett’s Entrepreneur Week from Nov. 9 to 14. The week will include a variety of events highlighting entrepreneurship in the region.

Two banks with a strong Milwaukee market presence have activated Apple Pay services for customers.

The Commons has established a home in a 4,000-square-foot office space at 170 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, according to an announcement made on Monday by the nonprofit collaborative.

Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. reported third quarter net income of $239 million, or 95 cents per share, up from $159 million, or 61 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.

Milwaukee-based ARI Network Services Inc. reported a fourth quarter net income $174,000, or 1 cent per share, compared with net loss of $298,000, or 2 cents lost per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.