KALAMAZOO - Thomson Reuters has officially acquired Kalamazoo-based Manatron, which makes tax automation and land registry software for governments, following regulatory clearance in the U.S. and Ukraine. Terms were not disclosed. Bill McKinzie, Manatron?s former CEO, is now senior vice president and general manager of the government sector for the Tax & Accounting business of
LANSING ? The Michigan Chapter of the International Avaya Users Group will meet July 21 at the Michigan Library and Historical Center to discuss new regulations from the state of Michigan for professionals who manage, engineer and administer telephone systems in Michigan. The group will discuss the how and why of the new rules and
ANN ARBOR ? Eight Michigan companies recently received a combined investment of $1.8 million from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan's SmartZones. To date, the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund has awarded 61 Michigan companies with seed funding totaling more than $13.4 million. ?Funding that helps a company bridge the gap between
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems Tuesday announced enhancements to Plex Online that will help manufacturers improve tooling and maintenance functions. New features enable users to manage preventive maintenance schedules more effectively. The enhancements to Plex Online are accessible by all users at any time, at no additional cost. Key improvements include the following: ? It
GRAND HAVEN - Two Michigan angel groups have co-invested in the Grand Haven fixed WiMax owner and operator AzulStar, which teams with leading companies, governmental agencies and private investors to offer very-high bandwidth wireless data, voice and video services. The amount of funding was not disclosed. Grand Angels of Grand Rapids and Midland-based Blue Water
GRAND RAPIDS - Intervention Insights, a health care IT company that helps community oncologists develop individualized patient treatment plans, announced Tuesday the close of $7.2 million in Series B financing. The deal was co-led by Michigan venture investor Beringea and Louisville, Ky.-based Chrysalis Ventures. They were joined by Hopen Life Sciences, Michigan Accelerator Fund I
ANN ARBOR ? Bankrupt Borders Group Inc said Monday it has canceled its auction and will sell itself to a group of liquidators. The No. 2 US bookseller announced the decision, saying it was not able to reach a deal for a going-concern sale to salvage its 400 remaining stores and 11,000 jobs. A liquidation
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon elaborated on its plans to defend privately-owned Internet servers owned by banks, transportation and utility companies, and other key firms from electronic attacks, a proposal that has raised privacy concerns in the past. "Our assessment is that cyberattacks will be a significant component of any future conflict, whether it involves
WASHINGTON DC - The US Transportation Security Agency violated federal law when installing controversial full-body scanners in U.S. airports without following proper procedures, a federal appeals court ruled. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., rejected arguments from the Obama administration that the TSA was exempt from laws requiring federal agencies to first
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday announced it has launched a new talent portal on its website designed to help skilled professionals connect with employers. ?Creating more opportunities for employers to find the employees and resources they need to support business growth leads to economic growth,? MEDC President and CEO Mike Finney said.