CLARKSTON - To support regional programs specifically focused on attraction and retention of girls and women in technical fields, the Michigan Council of Women In Technology's 2009 Golf Classic will take place July 28th at Pine Knob Golf Club. Despite the difficult economy, the day-long outing is projected to raise 24 percent more funds than
SUNNYVALE, Ca. - Juniper Networks is updating its Adaptive Threat Management solution to include new capabilities around identity-based security and WAN acceleration, dynamically-provisioned anti-spyware and anti-malware, and identity-based, application-specific enforcement. The networking vendor has been building out its Adaptive Threat Management solution since last summer when it made announcements around high-end routing and switching, but
SEATTLE - According to a recently released Osterman Research white paper "The Critical Need for Encrypted Email and File Transfer Solutions", encrypted email and file transfer solutions, such as MFT, are becoming a business and legal necessity due to the high volume of sensitive content stored within and delivered via email. With increasing governance and regulatory
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - In its' latest spam report, McAfee Inc. says corporate marketing departments could learn a thing or two on how to better target customers. And governments around the world could improve their national and international business prospects by aggressively combating illegal Internet activities, but don't hold your breath. Spammers understand their "customers,"
SAN FRANCISCO - Most people may think they're smart enough not to answer an obvious spam message. But is that really the case? Almost one third of consumers questioned admitted answering e-mails they suspected were spam, says a survey released Wednesday by the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group. Among those who responded to spam, 17 percent
SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has been hacked, sort of. Actually, the Google Apps account used by Twitter employees was hacked, which led to the deeper compromise of the Twitter corporate network and the unauthorized release of data regarding the company's growth plans and credit card numbers of several employees. It's believed that a hacker named
DETROIT - Some more signs that the auto downturn may be turning around. Ford Motor Co. on Thursday reported a profitable second quarter and slowed its cash burn amid speculation that the auto maker may issue more equity to reduce its debt. Ford reported a net income of $2.3 billion or 69 cents a share,
ROCHESTER HILLS - Energy Conversion Devices, which makes thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has signed a definitive agreement to buy Solar Integrated Technologies, a provider of building integrated photovoltaic roofing systems, for $16.3 million. Under the terms of the agreement, ECD will pay 11 cents for each
TROY - The Michigan Homeland Security Consortium will host an identity theft compliance and marketing workshop at Automation Alley August 17 where businesses can learn how to protect their critical customer data and use data security planning tools. Delayed since November, businesses now face a new August 1 deadline for complying with the Federal Trade
ANN ARBOR - Quickly changing world markets are testing the skills of supply management professionals, and ADR North America has responded by launching the ADR Academy, an online resource for professional development. ADR turned to Logic Solutions to develop the web based applications to build the eLearning Portal and associated courseware. You can find the