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Johnson Controls To Unveil New Battery System For Advanced Start-Stop Vehicles At North American International Auto Show

DETROIT ? Johnson Controls is expanding its automotive battery offerings by introducing a Lithium Titanate battery to power Advanced Start-Stop vehicles. ?Johnson Controls is pursuing opportunities to develop evolutionary low-voltage energy storage systems that will help our customers meet increasing fuel regulations at a lower cost than a hybrid or electric vehicle,? said Lisa Bahash,

By michtech|2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

ITInTheD Podcast: Nardone, Sterrett, BulletSafe

DETROIT ? In episode 73 of ITInTheD, Tom Nardone and Ian Sterrett talk about everything from the continually evolving Sony hack to bulletproof hats to geeks and conventions around the area. In the third segment, Nardone discusses BulletSafe. which makes a great bulletproof vest for just $299. To listen to this podcast, Click on ITInTheD.Com

By michtech|2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Archive, Internet Advisor|

Internet Advisor Podcast: Cybersecurity With Stiennon, Evers, 2015 Predictions

DETROIT ? On the Internet Advisor podcast, cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, explores whether state sponsored hacking go from Cold War to a very Hot War with an attack on our infrastructure; Ridgely Evers, CEO of TrustPipe reveals a new way of security your computer, servers and even hardware against the slickest attacks by hackers; the

By michtech|2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00January 8th, 2015|Archive, Internet Advisor|

AT&T To Bring Back Rollover Plan ? But For Data

DETROIT - AT&T announced Wednesday it is bringing back its popular Rollover concept ? but this time for data. Beginning January 25, all new and current AT&T Mobile Share Value customers will automatically receive the Rollover Data feature at no additional cost. Now, all Mobile Share Value customers will have their unused, shareable plan data

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

BullsEye Telecom Appoints New VP of Operations

SOUTHFIELD - BullsEye announced Wednesday the appointment of Douglas Black, who joins the executive team as Vice President of Operations. With 24 years of experience in the telecom and tech industries, Black?s new role will focus on operational and performance-driven improvement. Working closely with both the Deployment and Provisioning departments, Black?s new role will cultivate

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Lower Gas Prices Drive Down Fuel Economy In December

ANN ARBOR - Gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. slipped last month, driven in part by the dramatic drop in fuel prices, reports the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased in December was 25.1 mpg, down from 25.3 mpg

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

aimWest 5:01 Networking Event Jan. 14

GRAND RAPIDS - The aimWest 5:01 is a great time to take a break, grab a drink & some tasty food, and reconnect with everyone. This informal but upscale event aims to provide a fun and energetic networking event after the holidays to start out the new year. This event is free to all. Feel

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

The Grommet?s CEO Jules Pieri To Deliver Keynote Address at ACE ?15

LIVONIA - Michigan born entrepreneur and The Grommet CEO Jules Pieri will draw on her years of experience reshaping how customer products get discovered, shared and bought in her keynote address to ACE ?15, the 15th Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship event to be held January 29 at Burton Manor in Livonia. Pieri?s extensive resume includes

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index Shows Sharp Increase In December

DETROIT- Reflecting a sustained economic upswing, the Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index surpassed November?s PMI of 56.8 to record a strong year-end finish of 64.2 for December. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?Contributing factors that lead to December?s increase include a number of indices,? said Timothy Butler, associate professor of supply

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Finney Looks To Grow Foreign Investment

LANSING - Though the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has seen some big successes in job creation, exports and tourism, the state could still stand to grow foreign direct development and talent, MEDC President and CEO Michael Finney said in a recent interview with Gongwer News Service. Finney said Michigan is targeting eight countries and regions,

By michtech|2015-01-07T00:00:00-05:00January 7th, 2015|Archive, Politics/Government|