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Benefits of Multimode Microplate Readers Over Single-Mode Units

Laboratories are constantly looking for tools to help professionals to reduce workload while maintaining high accuracy. The answer comes in the form of the multimode microplate reader. Multi-mode microplate readers can use two or more detection modes, making them more versatile. Enhanced Versatility A multimode microplate reader is unique for its versatility. Unlike single-mode devices,

By |2025-04-18T15:08:04-04:00April 18th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest

ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of SensCy, shed light on a growing—but often underestimated—crisis: the cybersecurity gap facing small and mid-sized organizations (SMOs). “Cybersecurity is scary. Small and medium-sized organizations right now sort of don't think they're the target—but they are a target,” Behen

By |2025-04-18T14:49:44-04:00April 18th, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot

CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio. Dispensaries opened their doors for consumers 21 and older last summer, months after voters legalized adult-use marijuana at the ballot box. Ohioans near the Michigan border, will be able to buy an ounce of cannabis for

By |2025-04-18T11:19:38-04:00April 18th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction

LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. According to the survey, more than 8 in 10 Americans feel it is important for the federal government

By |2025-04-17T10:58:34-04:00April 17th, 2025|Business|

Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider

SOUTHFIELD  — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon Web Services consulting partner in Latin America. This strategic move will enable Stefanini to expand its cloud computing offerings, accelerate Escala 24x7’s growth and capitalize on the rapidly developing cloud market in the region. Escala 24x7 expects to garner $100

By |2025-04-17T10:47:08-04:00April 17th, 2025|Internet, IoT|

Why Website Accessibility Is the Next Big Tech Mandate for Businesses

For years, businesses treated website accessibility as a compliance checkbox, or even worse, as an afterthought. However, that’s all about to change. As regulations tighten, lawsuits increase, and customer expectations evolve, accessibility is quickly becoming a core requirement of any successful digital strategy. This isn’t just about staying on the right side of the law.

By |2025-04-17T09:36:12-04:00April 17th, 2025|Guest Columns|

Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025

STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. U.S. PC shipments grew 12.6%, reaching 16 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Windows 11 Upgrades and Increased Inventory to Preempt U.S.

By |2025-04-16T17:43:37-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0|

Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins

LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the aviation industry in half a century. Passengers will soon be able to upload passport details to their smartphones and pass seamlessly through airports using only facial recognition technology, under proposals by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

By |2025-04-16T17:26:06-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Grand Valley State University Promotes Jennifer Drake To Provost

ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University, effective immediately. The announcement was made by GVSU President  Philomena V. Mantella. Drake's appointment comes after serving most recently as GVSU's acting provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Before that, she served as dean

By |2025-04-16T17:24:52-04:00April 16th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts|