DETROIT - Verizon Wireless has expanded its 4G LTE network to more of Branch, Hillsdale and Jackson counties including the communities of Bronson, Brooklyn, Coldwater, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Ransom, and Tekonsha. The expansion also adds 4G LTE coverage along US 12 from the Michigan International Speedway to Bronson. Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless
TROY - Automation Alley welcomed 28 new members to the technology marketing organization in June. Automation Alley provides a diverse variety of benefits for its members, including discounted event admission, free meeting space, a press release system with more than 4,900 subscribers, recruitment assistance and much more. ?I?d like to welcome our 28 new members
OXFORD ? parkVUE LED fixtures used Relume Technologies, a leading manufacturer of light-emitting diode products and smart grid control systems for outdoor lighting applications, to light the new Fenlon parking structure located adjacent to Macy's at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. The project, which was completed in April 2013, resulted in the installation of
TROY - Billhighway, which provides cloud-based financial management solutions for nonprofits, has added a new client, Cole County Residential Services, which will use the tool for a new mobile funding effort. CCRSI, a county-based agency located in Jefferson City, Missouri, was formed to provide services and funds to support persons with developmental disabilities. The agency
TROY - Altair announced the release of an upgraded technology package that brings together all the tools that engineers require for the complete design and analysis of vehicle powertrains. Altair revealed that SimLab 12.0, a software tool created specifically as a pre-processor for detailed computer models of complex powertrains, has been released as part of
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Library has received a $1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create an endowed Conservation Librarian position. This new position will enable the library to expand its well-established conservation program, which plays a vital role in ensuring that the library's vast print collection is available
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network, Inc. announced Tuesday the launch of their Merit MailScreen service. Merit MailScreen is a standalone Secure Email Gateway solution, offering virus, spam and malware filtering that integrates with an existing email service. Powered by Cisco Ironport, Merit MailScreen blocks up to 80 percent of external threats before they are delivered
DETROIT - Vaco, an executive level consulting, recruiting and placement firm, has named two new Partners in its Detroit area office, Paul Bishop and Jerrett Eiler, to support technology professionals seeking career opportunities in the Michigan region, as well as nationally. Vaco provides clients with elite professionals who have the deep industry and technical systems
CHICAGO - Internet2 announced at the US Ignite Application Summit that eight proposals have been selected for the 2013 Internet2 Innovative Application Awards program. Each finalist is building an application using Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to solve the challenges faced by research, education and business networks today. Details about each selected proposal follow this press release.
DETROIT - Pure Michigan Double Berry Pie is the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream contest - featuring vanilla ice cream and swirls of blueberries and strawberries surrounded by real pie crust pieces. The flavor was submitted by Linda Ann Stewart of Taylor, Michigan who drew her inspiration from Michigan lighthouses. Stewart described the flavor