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
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
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
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
GRAND RAPIDS ? The Business Review will cease publishing its weekly tabloid newspaper and focus on expanding digital offerings for business-to-business readers. Business Review West Michigan ? formed 16 years ago as a regional business publication and initially known as Business Direct ? published its final print edition this week. The company also plans to
ADA - Alticor, the parent company of Amway, has named former General Electric executive, Michael Cazer, as the company's chief financial officer. Cazer, 45, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Alticor. In his duties as CFO, he'll serve as a member of the company's senior executive staff, reporting directly to