DEARBORN - Ford Sync, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system, now is installed in more than 4 million Ford Motor Co. vehicles since its introduction in 2007. With plans to begin offering Sync in Europe and Asia this year, Ford projects 9 million additional vehicles will be equipped with SYNC by 2015. Powered by the Microsoft
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech announced that it has completed a new fiber optic build-out between their Ann Arbor and Mid-Michigan data centers. The new fiber build also provides a higher speed connection between data centers and additional connectivity to four carriers including Savvis, Level 3, Global Crossing and Cogent. All of Online Tech?s data
STAMFORD, Conn. - After two quarters of positive growth, worldwide PC shipments totaled 92.2 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011, a 1.4 percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2010, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. These figures were in line with Gartner's earlier forecast of a 1 percent decline for the
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic releases PickDirector 3.6, a new extended version of the order fulfillment software for distribution and warehousing operations. PickDirector software, WCS (Warehouse Control System), manages order fulfillment activities in piece or case pick applications using RF, light displays or voice technologies to optimize processes and direct warehouse staff. PickDirector software is often
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems, provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, Wednesday announced the next webinar in its series for the aerospace manufacturing industry - Operational Impacts of Rev. C. ? is scheduled for Jan. 26. Led by independent aerospace expert Francis Charbonneau, the one-hour webinar ? starting at 11 am - will
LONDON - O2 announced O2 Lease, the first smartphone leasing service in the United Kingdom that enables new or existing O2 customers to lease a new smartphone for one year with no upfront payment. The cost is �55 per month including insurance, 750 minutes, unlimited text and 500 MB of data. Small businesses will also
NOVI - David King of Red Level Networks has been selected as Vice President of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, Michigan Chapter. IAMCP represents top partners from around the world to join together to offer opinions and suggestions for Microsoft programs. ?Taking a more active role in IAMCP helps Red Level Networks increase
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network has deployed ADVA Optical Networking equipment at 16 nodes on the Merit backbone. The equipment, which consists of routers, switches and optical transport gear, will improve service to several community anchor institutions that are current Merit Members. The equipment will also interconnect with Merit's REACH-3MC network build-out, enabling the fast
SALINE - Pearl Crescent has launched an App that challenges users to build Christmas-related models using LEGO-compatible bricks. After you complete a model, the App allows users to use the camera on their iPhone, iPad2 or iPod Touch to check if the models are built correctly. Features: 16 interesting Christmas designs. Build using your own
GRAND RAPIDS ? The long discussed year-around indoor market is finally moving forward. Demolition is expected to begin in January for the $27 million Urban Market at Ionia Ave between Wealthy and Logan streets. Initial site work including installing a safety fence, removing salvage materials, site evaluations and assessments has been completed. The seven buildings