ANN ARBOR - Microsoft has become an affiliate of InCommon, the U.S. trust federation in higher education operated by Internet2. Through InCommon, higher education institutions and their partners offer access to contracted and collaborative services ? in a privacy- and security-enhanced method ? to faculty, researchers, students and staff. The Affiliate Program provides the research
WOBURN, MA - A small, privately held company called Terrafugia has recently gained FAA approval for its roadable aircraft (i.e., flying car), and new improvements to the vehicle's design bring it only about a year away from being available to customers, according to MSNBC. Dubbed "The Transition," Terrafugia's flying car takes the notion of driving
BIRMINGHAM - There is a disturbing tendency on the part of the US Congress to legislate the Internet. A case in point is HR 2271 backed by eleven US Represntatives and submitted to review by the House Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs Commitees last May(2009). Thankfully, there has been no serious deliberation on this
BIRMINGHAM - From engaging with various insiders on Linkedin it quickly becomes evident that threats to industrial networks, including oil and gas and power distribution are common. Yet, there are few public incidents to point to which makes Siemens' revelation last week all the more important to pay attention to. The malware used in these
LAS VEGAS - Last year, a security researcher was forced to cancel his talk scheduled for two hacker conferences about weaknesses in ATM software after the ATM vendor complained. This year the talk is back on the agenda for Black Hat and Defcon, which run Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday through Sunday, respectively, in Las
MOUNTAIN VIEW - Just before the Black Hat security conference begins, Google has patched seven security holes in its stable version of Chrome and begun an effort to speed up the software industry's response to such vulnerabilities. Google paid two $1,337 bounties for work that lets Chrome avoid critical security problems by sidestepping vulnerabilities in
DETROIT - North America's premier international trade event is coming to Detroit. Some 600 business leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials will gather at the Marriott Renaissance from October 24-27 seeking to stimulate the economy and create high paying jobs by boosting exports and expanding international trade. Exports, which totaled $1.3 trillion nationwide and $45 billion
DETROIT - Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are developing brand-specific mobile applications that will leverage OnStar technology to allow vehicle owners to activate all of
GRAND RAPIDS - The 5th Annual Go Green Golf Outing is Aug. 9 at the Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada. It's sponsored by the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. A member of the Turf Grass Association, this course is environmentally friendly and will help stimulate some great green walking and talking as we look
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan private equity finance group called Momentum, founded by Rick DeVos, showcased its latest batch of start-ups on July 26 at its 2nd annual Demo Day. Each company had participated in a 12-week bootcamp and received $20,000 in funding. The four companies include:>