EGHAM, UK - Worldwide sales of smartphones to business and consumers topped 1.2 billion units in 2014 - the first time yearly sales have topped a billion. The fourth quarter also set a record with an increase of 29.9 percent from the fourth quarter of 2013 to reach 367.5 million units, according to Gartner, Inc.
DETROIT - Learn go-to-market strategies from two extraordinary entrepreneurs and pitch your product for prizes through Best Shot on March 12 hosted by Bizdom. Free to attend. Refreshments provided. Best Shot Workshop speakers include Tom Sesti and Steve Schwartz. Start earning sales revenue for your business with knowledge and resources from the Best Shot workshop.
AUBURN HILLS - Facebook has changed quite a bit since it was founded 10 years ago. Join Social Media Club Detroit, the Macomb-OU INCubator, and Mike McClure, Social Media Director for the Yaffe Group, for an introduction to Facebook for Business 102. This presentation will be a guide for those looking to build a business
BARCELONA - Network equipment makers Ericsson and Nokia Networks are demonstrating the fifth-generation technology on the show floor here at the Mobile World Congress show. And a parade of executives and one government official have taken to the stage to extoll 5G's virtues. "The 5G infrastructure is expected to become the nervous system of the
CUPERTINO - Would you pay five grand for the high-end luxury edition of the Apple Watch? That's the starting price that Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster sees in his crystal ball. On March 9, Apple is expected to finally unveil the finer details of its Apple Watch, including the price tags and launch date, CNET.Com
ANN ARBOR - The Stratos Card, a blue tooth enabled card that syncs all payment and loyalty cards to your mobile phone, is now available for purchase. The Ann Arbor based startup has been working hard over the past couple years growing their team and announcing a recent $5.8 Million raised for their mobile payments
ANN ARBOR ? Michigan League of Conservation Voters (Michigan LCV) Executive Director Lisa Wozniak released this statement following the introduction of a clean energy package Tuesday: ?We applaud the leadership of state legislators putting forth a clean energy plan that will build on our success so far. Michigan?s commitments to clean energy have driven $2.9
ANN ARBOR ? Michigan Robotics Day is set for April 9 at the North Campus Research Complex co-hosted by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and the University of Michigan. This free event is open to all ages and has been recognized as the premier national event celebrating National Robotics Week. Come experience the cutting-edge
DETROIT- The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index bounced back to 56 in February, suggesting last month?s sudden drop to 50, was an anomaly. The three month PMI average finished at a solid 56.7. A PMI value above 50 generally suggests economic growth. ?In February, the Southeast Michigan economy got back on track,? said Timothy Butler,
GRAND RAPIDS ? It?s official. Open Systems Technologies (OST) Chief Operating Officer Meredith Bronk has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1. The announcement was made Monday by founding CEO Dan Behm, who is retiring. Bronk assumes the top job at the $100 million plus revenue company one years after getting