DETROIT ? The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest and ConnecTech, the former GLIMA Network, will join WWJ Newsradio 950's daily technology eNewsletter on a tour of Michigan in April to profile technology companies. The Tech Tour, organized by Matt Roush, Technology Editor For WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit, and editor of the Great Lakes IT Report,
DETROIT - With the launch of a $1.3 million technology initiative, Wayne State University is joining the first wave of universities adopting new 802.11n high-performance Wi-Fi technology, which more than doubles the capacity of the midtown Detroit campus. The new 802.11n standard for wireless networks provides faster data transfer rates (about 250 megabits per second/Mbps
SOUTHFIELD - The 2008 da Vinci Awards search committee is now accepting nominations worldwide for pioneering inventions or research, developed by corporations or individuals, that enables people with disabilities to participate and contribute to all aspects of society. Submissions are due by May 19. The da Vinci Awards benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan
LANSING - Nominations for the 2008 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award program, presented by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, are due March 31. Nominations are open to any individual involved in Michigan's manufacturing industry. A panel of judges will choose manufacturing leaders who have made significant contributions to their communities and the
ANN ARBOR ? Merit has brought its Network Operations Center back in-house to support the company?s growing Unified Communications set of products ? bringing the NOC back home. Merit has run a Network Operations Center since 1987, including through the very active years of the NSFNet project. But as startup funding for the Internet ended
LANSING ? Travel Michigan has launched a new tourism web site e tourism Web site designed to reflect the award-winning Pure Michigan brand, as well as include videos of Michigan travel destinations, plus nearly one thousand new photographs to help individuals and families make travel decisions. Easy to navigate and search for specific information on
REDMOND, Wa. - Web browser updates in development from Microsoft and Mozilla will include better built-in protection against phishing, viruses, and other maladies. At its Mix conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Microsoft demonstrated IE 8 for the first time publicly. Larry Dignan at ZDNet points out that IE 8 will include better malware protection
NORTHVILLE ? Telecommunications consulting company The Cannon Group has hired Bill Mulder to lead the company's expansion efforts in the Midwest. Mulder has 30 years of experience in telecommunications, most recently with AT&T as vice president for enterprise customers in Michigan. He will lead The Cannon Group?s Midwest operations from Northville. The Cannon Group, headquartered
SOUTHFIELD - Verizon Wireless is offering free PDA and Smartphone workshops in Southfield and Warren area in March and April. Customers need to register in advance. The classes, 20 Things Your PDA Can Do For You, have been offered so far in 33 cities in six states. ?The reaction from customers is outstanding,? said Earle
TRAVERSE CITY ? Managed communications provider Appia Communications has been nominated for the Business of the Year Award given by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. The winner will be announced in May. "Our management and staff are very proud to be recognized," said Victor von Schlegell, Appia's president, "Our recognition in the community