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Flash-Based Storage System Adoption Is on the Rise in Enterprises, According to IDC

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Flash-based storage continues to move from being an expensive niche technology targeted at a few workloads to a more mainstream technology. According to the International Data Corporation, the broader availability of products, a growing level of familiarity with the benefits of solid state technologies, and declining prices are all adding to the

By |2014-08-18T00:00:00-04:00August 18th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Edge Past 300 Million Units In The Second Quarter

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. ? The worldwide smartphone market reached a new milestone in the second quarter of 2014, moving past the 300 million unit mark for the first time in its history. According to final data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped a total of 301.3 million smartphones worldwide in

By |2014-08-18T00:00:00-04:00August 18th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Richardville Looking At RFPs For Transportation First, Funding Later

LANSING - A Michigan Senate work group assembled after the chamber could not reach an agreement on how best to fund infrastructure met on Thursday and reviewed some 48 bills related to the subject, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said, and will likely address requests for proposals and the bidding process in the fall. "Some

By |2014-08-15T00:00:00-04:00August 15th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

State Seeking Federal Assistance On Water Quality

LANSING - Michigan has had various controls in place for decades to reduce the nutrient loading that caused a recent algae bloom in Lake Erie, but is now asking for federal assistance in taking the next steps. The requests, made at a meeting with federal officials Wednesday and announced Thursday, was for a national standard

By |2014-08-15T00:00:00-04:00August 15th, 2014|Archive, Politics/Government|

LinkedIn Scammer Techniques Are Getting Scary

BIRMINGHAM - This is an update to the article about identifying LinkedIn scammers when they request a connection. In that article we listed six ways to identify fake accounts. 1.Look at that URL. If it indicates that this is a new account (anything over 300 million right now) be very suspicious. Other than your kids

By |2014-08-14T00:00:00-04:00August 14th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Patina Solutions Looking For Senior Biz Pros To Work On An Interim Basis

NOVI ? If you?re a senior level business professional, particularly in finance, with 25 years or more of experience, then Patina Solutions wants to hear from you. Patina, a national professional services consulting company, has come to metropolitan Detroit. Managing Partner Jennifer Johnson said Patina is hired by companies that need specific professional services on

By |2014-08-14T00:00:00-04:00August 14th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

A Celebration Of Detroit Entrepreneurship

DETROIT ? Wayne State University?s TechTown is hosting its inaugural fundraising event ? Toast of the Town - Oct. 16 to highlight the rich diversity of the phenomenal entrepreneurs that work with the accelerator. An evening program is jam-packed full of fun and inspiration, including an invite-only VIP reception as a warm up. More details

By |2014-08-14T00:00:00-04:00August 14th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Michigan Restaurant Association Awards $16,000 In Scholarships

LANSING - The Michigan Restaurant Association Educational Support Foundation presented $16,000 in scholarships at its board of directors meeting August 6 to fund post-secondary studies in culinary arts, restaurant management, or similar field. ?These scholarship recipients represent the best-of-the-best students in Michigan interested in a career in the restaurant and foodservice industries,? said Ken Wasco,

By |2014-08-14T00:00:00-04:00August 14th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|