ANN ARBOR - Merit Network has selected ADVA Optical Networking as Vendor of Choice for Merit's Broadband Stimulus Project, REACH-3MC. ADVA Optical Networking was selected from a number of qualified vendors that responded to a Request for Proposal Merit issued in late March. While there were several strong proposals, the Merit team's thorough review of
TROY ? Event management company ARZIKA has launched a Speakers Bureau to provide high caliber speakers from across the nation to speak on variety of topics. ARZIKA also provides executive event, experiential marketing and event management services designed to build and maintain brand recognition and audience engagement. "Choosing the correct speaker for your event is
GRAND RAPIDS - Mindscape, an Internet marketing and web development company, has acquired Venux.net, a custom web, business application and mobile application software development company. Terms were not announced. "We've been growing by about 30 percent each year for the past five years. In early 2010, we determined the time was right to bring custom
DETROIT - Five-time Academy Award winner, Ed Catmull, will address the 2010 International District Export Council Conference in Detroit in October. Catmull is President and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and President of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The 2010 International District Export Council Conference seeks to stimulate the economy and create high paying jobs by
DETROIT - Compuware Monday announced the release of its Workbench, a new open environment for managing mainframe application development. Through an Eclipse-based graphical user interface with a single-launch point for Compuware's mainframe products, the Workbench increases productivity and addresses the training challenge arising from the retiring mainframe workforce phenomenon. "Increased efficiencies achieved through a GUI
GRAND RAPIDS ? Dematic is offering a series of Warehouse Logistics Conferences focused on the operation and maintenance of material handling systems in the warehouse and distribution center. The conference will offer presentations on how to improve the performance of automated/mechanized material handling technology, controls and software, as well as increase warehouse operational performance and
MONTVALE - As consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices to manage their lives from wherever they are, Mercedes-Benz USA has introduced an upgraded version of its mbrace telematics platform that connects the in-car navigation system in its vehicles with drivers' iPhones. Developed by its partner Hughes Telematics, the new mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 allows
ANN ARBOR - Accessibility Summit Online Conference, Sept. 30 at the University of Michigan, is a full-day online conference featuring leaders in accessibility as they share their tips and advice for creating accessible websites and applications. Learn strategies for: universal design mobile accessibility progressive enhancement with ARIA how people with disabilities access the web accessibility
CLINTON TOWNSHIP ? Apple Computer co founder Steve Wozniak will share his insight and discuss the importance of creativity and innovation during a visit to the American Ingenuity: Embracing the Freedom to Dream program series this fall at Macomb Community College's Lorenzo Cultural Center. The series explores those past and present who have made their
ANN ARBOR - Verizon Wireless has activated three temporary cell sites in Ann Arbor and upgraded equipment on its existing cell sites in the area that provide coverage in and around Michigan Stadium. The company's upgrades boost voice capacity by 11 percent and data capacity by 87 percent. These improvements empower more customers to use