> The Mayo Clinic and Corindus Vascular Robotics are conducting a preclinical telemedicine study involving remote insertion of stents using a robotic arm, technology that could help healthcare providers overcome a looming shortage of cardiologists. Twin Cities Business article
> EXFO announced that the six nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2017 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of the company at a shareholder meeting held on Jan. 10, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. Release
> President Trump’s executive orders for rural broadband won’t do much to expand the availability of wireline access to homes. ExtremeTech article
> The House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday renewing the National Security Agency's internet surveillance program for six years. Reuters article
> Akamai is exploring strategic alternatives for the company, including a possible sale. Bloomberg article