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Compuware Predicts AppOps, Big Data Buzz Subsides, APM Part Of Framework

DETROIT ? Computer software and services giant Compuware Corp. on Tuesday gave five bold technology predictions for 2014 that include AppOps, Big Data Buzz subsiding, and Advanced Power Management Emerging as a modern IT framework. Prediction 1: A new practice will emerge ? AppOps. To accelerate application innovation through tighter IT-Business alignment, AppOps will surface.

By |2013-12-11T00:00:00-05:00December 11th, 2013|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Study: Michigan Universities Are Key Economic Drivers

LANSING - The state's 15 public universities are responsible for more than 120,000 jobs and $23.9 billion in economic activity in the state, a report released Tuesday by the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan said. Among the economic benefits of the universities are wages for staff and other spending by the institutions, but also

By |2013-12-11T00:00:00-05:00December 11th, 2013|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Internet Advisor Podcast: Social Media, Styleshack, Microsoft Device Ninja

DETROIT ? Internet Advisor podcast Dec. 7, 2013: Emily Hay, our social media diva, shares her recent experiences at the Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas; Rachel Schostak, presents a new website Styleshack.com where you can identify your unique style and shop for the perfect outfit locally; Jerry Carlson returns in his role as Microsoft

By |2013-12-11T00:00:00-05:00December 11th, 2013|Archive, Internet Advisor|

$2.3 Million In Governments Incentives Spur $35.4 Million In Private Investment

LANSING ? Government incentives of $2.3 million will incentive four companies to spend up to $35.4 million on investments that the state hopes will create 285 new jobs. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization program incentives to those four companies. The Michigan Strategic Fund

By |2013-12-11T00:00:00-05:00December 11th, 2013|Archive, Politics/Government|

Servant Systems Adds Workflow Features to Molly Maid Customer Care Software

ANN ARBOR - Servant Systems has completed new software updates to the Molly Maid Customer Care System, which the franchise software company developed in 1992 for the residential home cleaning service. Building on Molly Maid?s CCS ?Outlook Release? introduced earlier in last spring, Servant Systems has just added ?Workflow? features. These features are designed to

By |2013-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10th, 2013|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Mary Barra Becomes First Female CEO At Major Automaker

DETROIT - Inforum applauds Mary Barra on this well-deserved and historic promotion, demonstrating that talent is a company's best differentiator. December 10 will forever change how the industry - and the tremendous opportunities within it - are viewed by the world and young women, in particular. This sends a powerful message to the next generation

By |2013-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10th, 2013|Archive, Guest Columns|

Michigan Has Potential To Grow 100K Tech Jobs In Auto Sector

DETROIT - Michigan has the potential to grow up to 100,000 new jobs in the state's important automotive sector by becoming a center of excellence in advanced powertrain, lightweight and smart and connected transportation technologies contends Business Leaders for Michigan, the state?s business roundtable. The BLM plan was developed with a coalition of top industry

By |2013-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10th, 2013|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Oxford Biomedical Research Awarded $1.2 Million Small Biz Innovaton Grant

ROCHESTER HILLS - Oxford Biomedical Research has been awarded a $1,163,600 Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research Grant by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences that will help Oxford develop tests designed to detect toxicity and differentiate potential toxic effects to multiple organs. GST proteins are found in many tissues and organs. They play

By |2013-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10th, 2013|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|