WASHINGTON - The Central Intelligence Agency played a crucial role in helping the Justice Department develop technology that scans data from thousands of U.S. cellphones, part of a little-known high-tech alliance between the spy agency and domestic law enforcement, The Wall Street Journal reported, quoting unnamed sources. Together, the CIA and the U.S. Marshals Service,
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder said during a radio call-in show Monday that, should voters reject the sales tax increase on the May ballot, he would work with legislators to craft a replacement plan, but he said including revenue increases in that plan could be difficult. The response came to a question Snyder has fielded
SOUTHFIELD - When it comes to wireless network quality in the North Central region Verizon Wireless ranks highest among wireless providers, according to the latest J.D. Power 2015 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, Volume 1. The study queried more than 27,000 wireless subscribers across the U.S. about their experiences with their last 10 calls, messages,
KALAMAZOO - Western Michigan University?s Center for Integrated Supply Management and Advanced Purchasing Dynamics of Plymouth have joined forces to offer industry-level coursework in purchasing management. Together, the two organizations have developed four unique workshops that serve as the core for the purchasing certificate program. Appropriate for both seasoned and new buyers, the courses are
SOUTHFIELD - The Engineering Society of Detroit announced Monday that Robert Magee, who had been serving as interim executive vice president since August, now has the job full time. He was named to the permanent post by a vote of the ESD Board of Directors last week, following a national search. Magee is a veteran
ANN ARBOR - Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, the host of the June Michigan Renewable Energy Fair, has partnered with the Indiana Renewable Energy Association to expand the reach of the Energy Fair in the Great Lakes. The Fair June 26 ? 27 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason features free workshops, hands on
DETROIT - General Motors Co. Chief Executive Mary Barra spent last weekend convincing a group of investors that a planned $5 billion share buyback is in the best interests of shareholders. The disclosure of the buyback, on Monday, follows a month of discussions with former hedge-fund manager Harry J. Wilson. Representing a group of hedge
WASHINGTON DC - The Central Intelligence Agency announced publicly on Friday that - as part of one of the largest agency makeovers since its founding in 1947 - it's creating a new top-level directorate that includes the mandate to engage in cyberespionage as well as monitor social media and foreign websites. The Directorate of Digital
DETROIT - What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash! Come join C/D/H on March 26 for beer and networking at the company?s downtown Detroit office. The C/D/H Detroit office is located at 1500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 400, Detroit, MI. Time is from 5 ? 7 p.m. Enjoy a
DETROIT ? In this Internet Advisor podcast, hear the Digital Divas explain who they are going to raise the visibility of women in technology by telling their stories in audio. To listen to part one of the Digital Divas podcast on Internet Advisor, click on InternetAdvisor.Net To listen to part two of the Digital Divas,