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Pixo Releases Virtual Reality Safety Training For Utility Companies

ROYAL OAK - Pixo VR announced the release of its Gas Meter Safety Inspection Virtual Reality Training, which the company said is the first commercially available release from PIXO’s library of licensable enterprise VR training programs. The company’s VR application platform, comprised of pre-built components, will enable Pixo to rapidly develop additional enterprise VR training

By |2018-02-01T19:16:19-05:00February 1st, 2018|ESD, IoT|

Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue

ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, following news in October its valuation topped $1 Billion after a $70 million venture capital investment. “2017 was an important and exciting year for Duo, during which we expanded our leadership position and further solidified our place

By |2018-02-01T19:26:19-05:00February 1st, 2018|Cyber Defense, ESD, Featured|

Danlaw Rolls Out New Antenna For Connected Vehicles

NOVI — Danlaw announced the release of a new antenna intended for connected-vehicle applications. The Through Glass Integrated V2X Antenna pairs with Dedicated Short Range Communications wireless systems to enable vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. Traditional aftermarket antennas, require drilling holes or passing cables through window and door openings, which risks damaging vehicle seals. Danlaw’s dual-radio,

By |2018-02-01T19:16:20-05:00February 1st, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, ESD|

Lansing’s Liquid Web Buys Oklahoma WordPress Plugins Developer

LANSING — The Lansing-based managed hosting services provider Liquid Web LLC has announced the purchase of Oklahoma City-based iThemes, a provider of WordPress plugins that include BackupBuddy, iThemes Security Pro, multiple site management Sync and iThemes Sales Accelerator. Liquid Web officials said iThemes will continue to function as an independent unit within Liquid Web. All

By |2018-02-01T19:16:21-05:00February 1st, 2018|ESD|

LTU Gets $100,000 State Grant For Business Incubation

SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the Lawrence Technological University Collaboratory Gatekeeper Business Incubator. The grant runs from April 1 through March 31, 2019, and was part of $1.7 million in state grants to support entrepreneurial resources. This is the third year LTU has received the grant

By |2018-02-01T19:18:15-05:00February 1st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, ESD|

Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups

DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups moving into the metropolitan area in the past year, a new survey shows. What’s more, Detroit CIOs reported the top three impacts startup and business growth has had on the city: The Detroit area has become more innovative (87 percent)

By |2018-01-31T21:06:18-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Workforce Intelligence Network Creates Data Dashboard To Provide Real-Time Tech Job Data

DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are hiring, but without a skilled workforce, they cannot fill these jobs. To fill this skills shortage, the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan created a comprehensive FREE, online Data Dashboard providing users access to real-time job market data such as

By |2018-01-31T20:40:32-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Michigan Public Service Commission Urges Lower Gas Rates To Reflect Lower Corporate Tax Rates

LANSING - After first inquiring with the utilities it regulates, the Michigan Public Service Commission urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to tell its interstate natural gas pipeline operators to adjust their rates in response to the lowered corporate tax rates under the new federal tax law. The MPSC said the FERC should "take immediate

By |2018-01-31T20:37:06-05:00January 31st, 2018|Clean Update, Politics|

Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats

BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your Enemy: Characteristics of Cyber-Attacks on Medical Imaging Devices,” Malware Lab researchers demonstrate the relative ease of exploiting unpatched medical devices,

By |2018-01-31T19:46:01-05:00January 31st, 2018|Cyber Defense, Life Sciences|

Grand Rapids Chamber Refreshes Business Services

GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members tools to develop new business relationships, expand the customer base and connect with peers. The Chamber listened to member requests for more accessible and rewarding business services and tailored the 2018 program offerings to meet those needs. “We have developed

By |2018-01-31T19:30:54-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs|