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21st Century Automotive Braking Systems to Feature Brake-by-Wire “Smart” Technology

DETROIT - The car industry will change forever, and we are prepared for it. Chassis Brakes International stands behind that bold statement with its 90-plus years of experience. The world is changing… Growing concerns over climate change and an ongoing increase in global population, combined with further concentration in mega cities, are leading to new mobility models. Today, connectivity,

By |2018-04-02T18:19:45-04:00April 2nd, 2018|Guest Columns|

Rehmann Acquires Trivalent Group To Provide Technology Services

TROY - On April 1, top 40 accounting firm Rehmann and Grandville-based Trivalent Group, a top 100 managed IT service provider, merged to create what Rehmann CEO Randy Rupp described in an interview as Accounting as a Service. Trivalent Group, with some 85 percent of its 700 business clients outside Southeast Michigan, specializes in managed services,

By |2018-04-01T20:08:13-04:00April 1st, 2018|News|

Six Finalists Named By Kyyba Innovations For $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition

TROY - Six finalists have been named by Kyyba Innovations to compete for a $50,000 investment, mentoring and so much more at a competition that will be held April 4 at IoT TechConnect at the Troy Marriott. IoT TechConnect is a day-long conference focused on highlighting Michigan IoT companies. Six of Michigan’s most promising ones

By |2018-04-01T17:07:31-04:00April 1st, 2018|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Moudgil: LTU Making Good On Strategic Plan’s Goals

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is emerging as an applied research powerhouse while continuing a successful transition to an undergraduate-focused residential campus. That was the word from President Virinder Moudgil this week at his annual State of the University address, attended by about 200 faculty and staff. LTU President Virinder Moudgil The university’s

By |2018-04-01T16:25:52-04:00April 1st, 2018|ESD|

Disaster Declaration Following February Floods OK’d By Feds

LANSING - The U.S. Small Business Administration on Friday approved physical and economic disaster declarations for Arenac, Berrien, Ingham and Kalamazoo counties following severe flooding that hit the counties in February. The SBA approved the request of Governor Rick Snyder for the declaration which allows businesses and residents in the counties to apply for financial aid from

By |2018-04-01T16:17:53-04:00April 1st, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

DTE Plans Doubling Of Renewable Energy Capacity By 2022

LANSING - DTE Energy announced Friday its latest renewable energy plan filed with the Public Service Commission contains plans to double the company's renewable energy capacity by 2022. The company's plan would bring 1,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy online, its total capacity to 2,000 megawatts. DTE Energy Renewable Energy Director Dave Harwood said the

By |2018-04-01T16:05:37-04:00April 1st, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

IoT TechConnect Update: MC Matthews, Entrepreneur Track Shea, Title Sponsor PlanetM

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday April 2, Dr. Tonya Matthews, the CEO of the Michigan Science Center, will talk about her role as Mistress of Ceremonies at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott. Then Inforum InGAGE Manager Tember Shea will interview Lori McColl, Founder, Whim Detroit, a technology consultant and app

By |2018-04-01T15:42:06-04:00April 1st, 2018|Featured, IoT|

What Does $20 Buy At IoT Techconnect April 4 At The Troy Marriott? All Access And Two Meals

TROY – What does $20 buy you at IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott? Access to three workshops, five break out sessions, the chancd to watch six Michigan companies compete in the $50,000 IoT Pitch Competition, plus breakfast and lunch. Really. What’s more, you’ll be able to greet Gov. Rick Snyder who will

By |2018-04-01T14:54:58-04:00April 1st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

VIP Reception At IoT TechConnect A Who’s Who Of Michigan Technology Leaders

TROY - The VIP Reception at IoT TechConnect April 4 is a can’t miss event if you want to get connected to some of the power players in Southeast Michigan technology. The confirmed attendance list includes more than a dozen company presidents, plus marketing and business development executives from the Michigan Economic Development Corp, Comcast

By |2018-04-01T12:34:46-04:00April 1st, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Airfoil Group Blog Series Focuses On AI, Machine Learning, Autonomous Driving

ROYAL OAK - Airfoil Group is working on a blog series to inform and educate Airfoil’s audience about tech trends on the horizon. It’s called In Tech Trends We Trust, (or Maybe Not). On this segment of M2 TechCast, Airfoil’s Media Strategist and Editorial Director, Tim Moynihan, and Technical Operational Supervisor, Tony Onofrio, discuss different

By |2018-03-28T13:18:57-04:00March 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|