DENVER - Internet2 and EDUCAUSE announced a new pilot in their continuing eContent series. More than 20 colleges and universities, Courseload, CourseSmart, Elsevier Science and Technology, McGraw-Hill Education are expected to participate in Spring 2013. The pilots involve platforms, electronic textbooks (eTexts) and other online materials (eContent) to provide campuses an opportunity to explore, evaluate,
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill - CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology industry, introduced a new business-level credential for providers of managed print services solutions who commit to a code of conduct, industry-accepted best practices and high levels of customer service and support. The CompTIA Managed Print Trustmark is designed to qualify and differentiate organizations
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group will host a free workshop for business owners and IT decision makers Nov. 7 called the Modern Office With Cisco. Companies today want to automate and reduce their technology burden - doing more with less or, better yet, more with what they have - yet many are not been able to
GRAND RAPIDS - As a way to recognize veterans for their military service, during times of war or peace, Davenport University and its chapter of the Student Veterans of America is celebrating Veteran's Day on Nov. 12 on its W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids where members of the military will display vehicles, and equipment
TROY - Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, said third quarter revenue increased 33.1 percent, in part from the addition of 12 new customers, seven from automotive, two from aerospace and three from diversified industries. The private company, which does not release exact figures, said 26 new employees joined Plex
TROY ? ERP Solutions provider Plex Systems has a new app, SmartPlex, a service allowing users of Plex Online to access and manipulate data through a variety of mobile devices such as smartphones, including those based on the iOS and Android operating systems. Designed to enhance connectivity of executives and other staff who benefit from
LANSING ? The Michigan Film Office announced three projects ? the Internet program Detroit Rubber, the feature film RoboCop and the web series The Castle ? have been approved for film incentives from the state. ?All of these projects present an opportunity to showcase Michigan ? whether through our filmmakers, our iconic locations, or the
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech has added four members to its management team with two new hires and two promotions. Michael Kowal joins Online Tech as Director of Business Development weeks after the Ann Arbor-based company received a $20 million investment from News-Press & Gazette Company to help it expand into new markets across the
TROY - Billhighway, a cloud-based accounting solutions for nonprofit organizations, has added a new client, Detroit-based Belle Isle Conservancy. The Conservancy is using the Billhighway Prepaid Card as an alternative to writing checks for the organization?s expenses. The Conservancy can configure the Billhighway prepaid card to their specific standards, integrate with current accounts, and gain
DETROIT ? The Detroit Executives Association will honor Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland Nov. 8 as its 2012 Executive of the Year at a luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club. This marks the 31st year that the association has honored a business and community leader with the award, according to President Al Wood.