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Information Systems Resources, Premier Ink Recycling Deal

DEARBORN – Information Systems Resources has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Equipment Recycling and eWaste Management Services with Premier Inc. effective May 2019. The new agreement allows Premier members to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for equipment recycling and eWaste management services. Premier is a healthcare improvement company

By |2019-03-23T16:16:53-04:00March 23rd, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

CAV/Smart Cities Track At IoT Techconnect All-Star Cast Of Technology Experts

DETROIT - If you or your company want to better understand the latest technologies in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Cities, IoT Techconnect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center has got you covered. Early bird tickets purchased by March 31 cost just $99 and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and beverages all day.

By |2019-03-23T14:27:41-04:00March 23rd, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, IoT|

Rehmann To Host Free Cyber Security Threats And Best Practices Forum May 9

TROY – Rehmann announced Friday that they will host a Cyber Security Threats & Best Practices Forum at the Detroit Marriott Troy Hotel in Troy on May 9. The conference is presented in partnership with The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and WatchGuard Technologies. The forum will feature a live hacking demo and keynote presentation by

By |2019-03-22T16:54:32-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Diva Tech Talk, Michigan Council of Women In Technology Updates From Norton-Schock

ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for your monthly update on what's happening with her own podcast series, called Diva Tech Talk, and with her favorite women technology group, the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Kathleen Norton-Schock  To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e163-kathleen-norton-schock/

By |2019-03-23T11:36:27-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Diva Tech Talk, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

MySwimPro No. 1 Fitness App For Swimming – Invest Detroit Venture Portfolio Company

ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea interviews Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder & CEO, MySwimPro, an Invest Detroit Ventures portfolio company. MySwimPro is the number one fitness application for the fastest growing sport in the world. MySwimPro is accessible on iOS and Android smartphones and wearables, and is free to get started. It was awarded the 2016 Apple Watch

By |2019-03-22T16:27:24-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Apps, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Backstage Ventures Seeks To Invest In Startups Founded By People Of Color, Women, LGBT

ROYAL OAK - Monica Wheat introduces her Backstage Accelerator for people of color, women and the LBGT community, whom traditionally have difficulty getting funding. Detroit is one of four Backstage Accelerators worldwide. Monica Wheat To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e163-backstage-detroit

By |2019-03-22T16:04:37-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

LTU Expo Celebrates Gaming, Cosplay, and Anime Culture

ROYAL OAK - Matt Roush interviews Emily Auten and Carissa Vadella about the LTU Expo, a FREE community-driven, campus-wide event that celebrates a unique blend of gaming, cosplay, and anime culture. Hosted as an annual campus takeover, the event is family-friendly and open to the general public. The convention is a one-day event that takes

By |2019-03-22T16:32:59-04:00March 22nd, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

UM’s Bloom Named Judge Of China-Government Back InnoSTARS IoT Pitch Competition

DETROIT – David Bloom, University of Michigan Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, has joined the judging panel for the Chinese-government backed InnoSTARS competition that concludes the day-long IoT Techconnect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Bloom works at the UM’s School of Information that develops digital and computer skills for more than 500 students.

By |2019-03-22T16:21:15-04:00March 21st, 2019|Entrepreneurs, Featured, IoT|

Lake Superior State University Offers BS Degree In Cannabis Business

SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University is offering what its President Rodney Hanley says is the first university in the nation to launch a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Cannabis Business. Hanley, in an interview with MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan, said the new degree program that will start this fall will “appeal to

By |2019-03-20T20:42:38-04:00March 20th, 2019|News|

Be A College Basketball Superfan With New Xfinity Voice Commands

DETROIT - It’s time to get your brackets ready!  March is one of the most exhilarating months of the year for men’s college basketball.  Over 19 days, sports enthusiasts will tune into 67 college basketball games packed with a whole lot of cheering, buzzer beating three-pointers, surprising upsets, and inevitable triumphs.  For those watching all

By |2019-03-20T20:44:02-04:00March 20th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|