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Mobile Technology Association of Michigan news, topics and events.

Mobile Monday Michigan – Detroit Oct. 10 Explores Wearable Technologies

TROY - Wearable technologies are evolving – but is it at the pace expected by industry experts? And what other industries are being impacted by this evolution of wearable technologies? Two of Michigan’s leading wearable technologies experts join us at Mobile Monday Detroit on October 10 at 6  p.m. at RIIS in Troy to share their

By |2016-10-07T15:22:19-04:00October 6th, 2016|Connected Tech, Science|

Mobile Monday Lansing Reviews WWDC and Google I/O 2016

LANSING – Every year Google and Apple host developer conferences that serve as a platform for launching new devices and form factors, as well as an opportunity to highlight new and exciting features for their mobile platforms. On September 26 at 6:45 p.m. at the East Lansing Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing, Mobile Monday

By |2016-09-23T10:39:11-04:00September 23rd, 2016|Connected Tech, Entrepreneurs|

SAE 2016 Convergence to Offer Mobile Comply Connected Vehicle Technical Session

NOVI - SAE 2016 Convergence will culminate its premiere annual event with a full day seminar on the future of Connected Vehicles being offered by industry partner Mobile Comply September 21 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. “The evolution in mobility engineering requires input and ideas from a much wider community of partners,” said

By |2016-09-16T11:38:50-04:00September 16th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

TiECon Midwest Offering $1 Billion To Startups That Revolutionize Health-Care Mobility

DEARBORN - TiECon Midwest is offering up to $1 billion to startups that can revolutionize health-care mobility. The deal comes with incubation space and mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs for those selected. All ideas must be preregistered on the conference’s website, and applicants must attend the event. During TiECon Midwest, an anonymous investor and innovation team will

By |2016-09-15T20:15:59-04:00September 15th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Life Sciences, Mobile MI|

Mobile Monday Detroit Sept. 12 – Mobile Backend As A Service

TROY - Mobile Backend as a Service, sometimes referred to as MBaaS, refers to the practice of using a service provider to power the backend services – such as business logic and data management – of an app. The purpose is to take care of all the technical infrastructure necessities needed behind the scenes for

By |2016-09-09T07:26:18-04:00September 8th, 2016|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

MTAM Talent Exchange, Powered by WorkFountain

GRAND RAPIDS - WorkFountain is a proven web-based talent matching tool that addresses the unique recruiting needs of the small to mid-sized business community. The system is simple and it works. WorkFountain guides employers through an easy posting process and intelligently sorts through tens of thousands of profiles to instantly provide employers with pre-selected candidates

By |2016-09-07T16:25:16-04:00September 7th, 2016|Connected Tech, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

MTAM Sponsors Ford Hackathon During CTIA

DETROIT - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan has stepped up to sponsor the Third Annual Ford Developer Conference & Hackathon during CTIA Super Mobility Week in Las Vegas September 7 – 9 at the Sands Expo Center. Hackathon participants compete for a share of a $20,000 prize package, including a two-year lease on a

By |2016-08-25T17:02:32-04:00August 25th, 2016|Connected Tech, News|

MTAM’s New Website Showcases Michigan’s Use of Connected Tech Across Industries

GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile/Wireless (connected) technologies today are being utilized by nearly every industry to increase productivity and profitability; and contrary to popular opinion, these technologies are creating jobs in Michigan - LOTS OF THEM! To help facilitate this continued expansion into more industries, and the creation of a wide variety of jobs at all

By |2016-08-24T10:28:18-04:00August 24th, 2016|Connected Tech, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

Global SmartPhones Sales Up In 2Q, But Apple iPhone Sales Down

EGHAM, United Kingdom  – Global sales of smartphones to consumers totaled 344 million units in the second quarter, a 4.3 percent increase over the same period a year ago, a new report contends. But bad news for Apple is the iPhone continued its downward slide in North America and Western Europe, and even worse in

By |2016-08-19T11:27:14-04:00August 19th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|