TechFlash: How Concur almost failed; Bezos can't save health care; WTIA chief Q&A

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Concur: the $8.3 billion company that almost never was Concur President and COO Rajeev Singh told the story of his company this week, highlighting how it went from the brink of total collapse to the $8.3 billion business it is today. Swedish executive: Don't expect a Jeff Bezos to upend health care, and other thoughts from State of Reform Health care industry leaders and executives gathered for the annual State of Reform health care conference Jan. 8 and discussed how technology will or won't disrupt health care, what's ahead for the insurance marketplace and accountability for the Washington state health exchange. Seattle consulting firm defies Microsoft contractor cuts, plans big expansion West Monroe is planning to grow its workforce to keep up with advancing technology, even as Seattle's consulting companies worry over their futures with large client Microsoft. Here are the top cloud computing companies here in Cloud City The four biggest companies on the cloud platform scene in Seattle are, of course, the expected tech giants. But the private companies are not too far behind, in some cases. WTIA chief Schutzler challenges area leaders to make more 'noise' (subscription required) ​Michael Schutzler was already well known in the Seattle startup community when he was selected as WTIA's new CEO in August 2013. He now leads the 30-year-old nonprofit as it tries to raise the profile of Washington state's technology scene. The WTIA is a trade association representing more than 600 technology companies. Box revs up IPO engines, hopes to raise up to $187M this month Box filed plans to raise up to $187 million this month in an IPO that had been stalled since last spring. Microsoft touts crime-fighting technology ​If police know when and where crimes are taking place, there's a good chance that future crimes can be prevented. Cray expects to be 'solidly profitable' ​Seattle supercomputer maker Cray Inc. said it expects to be "solidly profitable" when it announces its 2014 results. National Tech News San Antonio named one of the top places in the world to see in 2015 Here are the top cloud computing companies here in Cloud City An Oregon insurer grows 5-fold, expects much more to come as open enrollment continues Welltok closes new funding round National Western Stock Show's 'Boots & Business' lunch draws big business crowd (Slideshow) Box revs up IPO engines, hopes to raise up to $187M this month Colorado health exchange snafus trip up thousands as cost overruns mount Valpak's new HQ space is modern, convenient and built to attract and retain top talent Markets' roller-coaster week proves up and down for Arizona stocks Dell shows off new laptops at CES

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