DETROIT - Wayne State University has collaborated with an international team of astronomers using data from the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton satellite that has identified a long-sought X-ray "echo" that promises a new way to probe supersized black holes in distant galaxies. Edward Cackett, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and astronomy in WSU?s College of
LANSING - Downtown Detroit has provided filming locations for more than 60 feature films, television series and other digital media productions in the past several years, many of which are featured in a new Detroit Film Locations Tour map produced by the Michigan Film Office. The maps are available at Detroit tourism organizations, including Detroit
NORTHVILLE - DataFactZ, a Northville based specialized system and data integration company, has added two new clients - Meijer and Enova Financials. ?This is a very exciting period of growth for us,? said Krishna Kallakuri, vice president of DataFactZ. ?We are proud to be able to provide the type of specialized solutions these companies require.?
STAMFORD, Conn - Worldwide server shipments grew 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, while server revenue declined 1.8 percent year over year, according to Gartner, Inc. ?The first quarter of 2012 produced relatively weak shipment growth on a global level with a variation in results by region,? said Jeffrey Hewitt, research vice president
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network, Inc. announced the selection of Earthcom as telecommunications huts vendor for the REACH-3MC II broadband stimulus project. Earthcom will install prefabricated telecommunications huts that will house REACH-3MC II optical equipment to power the next-generation network. "Merit Network is pleased to announce the selection of Earthcom as telecommunications huts vendor for
AUBURN HILLS - How do you know Cloud ERP is for you? What are the benefits of Cloud-based vs. on-site systems? What challenges might you face in transitioning to Cloud ERP? AMR Research Fellow and Plex Systems Vice President of Strategy Jim Shepherd answers these questions and more June 13 on a webinar sponsored by
SOUTHFIELD - Documents and process management company ImageSoft announced the latest release of TrueSign electronic signature solution. TrueSign is an easy to use application that creates legally compliant electronic signatures. It is the electronic equivalent of physically signing a document and enables users to electronically sign or stamp a document in real time, eliminating the
TROY - Charlotte Stowe has joined Billhighway as Marketing Lead, Higher Education and Digital. Stowe will help strengthen Billhighway?s brand equity and business growth in nonprofit higher education markets. Stowe will also coordinate digital marketing programs and market research for the company. Stowe is a recent graduate of the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan
DETROIT - A Wayne State University researcher has introduced computer technology that makes it easier for people who need wheelchairs to select one that best suits their needs. In "Remote Decision Support for Wheeled Mobility and Seating Devices," recently published online and set to appear in the June edition of Expert Systems with Applications, Kyoung-Yun
TROY - Automation Alley announce that Alysia Green was recently promoted to director of talent development, Genna Piscopo was promoted to supervisor of member experience and Jennifer Chinn was promoted to manager of events. Green oversees all Automation Alley talent initiatives, including the Technical Talent Development Program, IT Career Pathways program and modeling, simulation and