MARQUETTE – Peninsula Fiber Network, a leading provider of fiber optic services across Michigan and Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Cory Heigl as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Heigl has a proven track record of driving business growth, managing large-scale operations,
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s latest “Hot 50” and “Career Outlook” publications. Both reports, updated every other year, provide information on careers that will be in the highest demand in Michigan through 2032. “We’re excited to provide our education
ANN ARBOR—Research led by University of Michigan faculty and researchers generated a record-breaking 615 new inventions last year—a feat rarely achieved by any research commercialization office in the country. Additionally, 28 startup companies were launched to support the commercialization of U-M research discoveries. These new companies are advancing technologies across an array of disciplines, ranging
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using helicopters. Thus, these inspections will take place from September 9th to October 4th, weather permitting. 1. Why Are There Low-Flying Helicopters Near Michigan Power Lines? Eventually, the goal of these patrols is to assess
SOUTHFIELD – Maj Dean Mirmirani has been appointed as the interim dean of the LTU College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2024. He succeeds Nabil Grace, who has been appointed as the new senior vice president of research and economic development at LTU. 1. LTU's New Interim Dean Dr. Mirmirani's Background: Dr. Mirmirani brings a
LANSING– As the iconic Pure Michigan campaign nears its 20th anniversary in just over a year, the team behind the brand announcied new leadership to steer it into the future. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Kelly Wolgamott has been named Vice President of Pure Michigan. Wolgamott has served as interim Vice President since
DETROIT - General Motors is revoking the "fully remote" status of about 100 white-collar workers and will now require them to come into the office at least three days a week. For some, the order will require relocating closer to an office, the Free Press has learned. The employees impacted by this change include managers.
NEW YORK - A dangerous new Android malware has surfaced that can clone contactless payment data from physical credit and debit cards and relay it to an attacker's Android device, enabling fraudulent transactions. Researchers from ESET, who are tracking the malware as NGate, described it this week as the first of its kind they've observed in the
ROCHESTER HILLS – The industrial automation and robotics supplier Fanuc America has announced the establishment of the Fanuc Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund, in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. The largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this initiative will foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation. The SME
GRAND RAPIDS–The digital infrastructure provider US Signal announced the acquisition of a data center at 1035 West Entrance Drive, Auburn Hills. Company officials said this strengthens US Signal’s presence in the Detroit metro area but also marks a significant milestone as the third data center in this market, the fifth in Michigan, and the sixteenth
