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Study: Russian Mob, Government Behind Malicious Software Aimed At Stealing Info From Businesses, Foreign Governments

SAN FRANCISCO - Malicious software designed to steal sensitive information from businesses and foreign governments is made in Russia and supported by the Russian government, a security research firm reported Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal said the group behind the malicious software, or malware, has been identified as APT28 and has links to a "government

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Eight Finalists Named For $23,000 Macomb Pitch Contest

ROCHESTER HILLS - Nearly 50 applications for the Macomb Pitch competition were culled to eight finalists that will competing on December 11 for $23,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. The finalists are: Laystitch Technologies, LLC Localfu Modustri PHASIQ, LLC re-Contour, LLC Saras, LLC Sound Barrier, LLC Triquetra Games, LLC To register to attend the finalist's

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Designing New Brazing Alloys For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells At MSU Engineering

EAST LANSING ? A new $694,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to the Michigan State University College of Engineering will help advance the green technology of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by designing new SOFC brazing alloys. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells are a promising green energy technology offering high efficiencies in chemical-to-electricity conversion, the

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Toymail Wins $25,000 In Cisco’s Internet Of Things Innovation Grand Challenge

CHICAGO - Toymail, a Gross Points start-up, won $25,000 and third place in the Innovation Grand Challenge at this year's Cisco Internet of Things Global Conference. Toymail allows parents to send and receive messages wirelessly through toys from a mobile app. Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior called Toymail "proof that IoT (Internet of Things) is already

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Grand Rapids Airport To Get $95 Million Facelift

GRAND RAPIDS ? More than $95 million will be invested over the next six years in the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, including construction of the Consolidated Checkpoint & Marketplace, reconstruction of the terminal apron, and reconstruction of the north and east parking lots. The airport board Wednesday approved a capital improvement plan for projects

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Delta, DTE Energy Demo State’s Largest Smart EV Charging Station

DETROIT ? With some 24 electric-vehicle charging stations installed at the MGM Grand parking garage, Delta Products Corporation boost the largest single installation of Smart electric vehicle charging technology in the state ? thanks to a three-year grant from the U.S. Energy Department. ?We are thrilled to work with the DOE, DTE Energy, Mercedes Benz

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Internet Advisor Podcast: Emily Hay, Brand Camp, Bamboo Detroit, MITechNews

DETROIT ? An update from Emily Hay, CEO and founder of Hay There Social Media; Hajj Flemings, Digital Brand Strategist discusses Brand Camp; Dave Anderson, a cofounder of Bamboo Detroit, talks about the coworking space in the heart of downtown Detroit; Mike Brennan with MITechNews.Com headlines. To listen, Click on InternetAdvisor.Net

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Internet Advisor|

AT&T Rolls Out Digital Life In Lansing, Grand Rapids

DETROIT - AT&T announced this week a Digital Life expansion to cover the Lansing and Grand Rapids area. Digital Life offers security, convenience and peace of mind, in a customizable and easy-to-use experience from smartphones, tablets or computer. Customers can receive a live demo and purchase Digital Life in company owned retail stores or purchase

By |2014-10-29T00:00:00-04:00October 29th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

MSU College Of Engineering Adds Biomedical Engineering Department

EAST LANSING - The Michigan State University College of Engineering is getting a new academic department. The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees Oct. 24, opening the door for collaborative healthcare related research between the college and rest of campus. The effective date for the new unit will

By |2014-10-29T00:00:00-04:00October 29th, 2014|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|