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Grand Rapids Company Releases Management System For Enterprise Linux

GRAND RAPIDS — Fox Technologies Inc., the Grand Rapids-based provider of Linux security software, announced the release of BoKS ServerControl 7.1, an access management system for organizations strategically deploying Enterprise Linux. The company said BoKS ServerControl 7.1 addresses new web-scale infrastructures being used by global financial institutions, governments, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, and technology companies faced

By |2017-05-04T23:07:26-04:00May 4th, 2017|ESD|

UM Course Challenges Students To Develop Wearable Tech

ANN ARBOR — For more than 20 years, the Integrated Product Development course has brought together students and faculty members from different disciplines at the University of Michigan to participate in an innovative product design competition. The course, organized by the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, is co-taught by Stephanie Tharp, associate professor at UM’s

By |2017-05-04T23:04:49-04:00May 4th, 2017|ESD|

Applications Now Open For Women In Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarships

SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense, an organization for women in the defense industry, announces applications are being accepted for the 2017 Women in Defense Horizons – Michigan Scholarship. The scholarship is available to women who are United States citizens, residents of Michigan, enrolled at an accredited Michigan college or university, have

By |2017-04-28T11:08:40-04:00April 28th, 2017|Cyber Defense, ESD|

ESD Jobs Fair Tees Up 3,000 Plus Openings In Science, Tech, Engineering, Math

SOUTHFIELD — Those seeking employment in engineering, science, or technology-based fields will have plenty of opportunity and plenty of choices Monday, May 1 at The Engineering Society of Detroit’s Engineering & Technology Job Fair. The event runs from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. Known as

By |2017-04-28T11:08:40-04:00April 28th, 2017|ESD|

ESD Offering 2-Hour Continuing Education Classes

SOUTHFIELD – Michigan engineers who want to enhance their personal and professional growth – or who need continuing education credits newly required to keep a Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) license – will want to check out new two-hour educational classes being offered by The Engineering Society of Detroit. The courses cover a broad range of

By |2017-04-14T10:52:14-04:00April 14th, 2017|ESD|

AT&T Upgrades Wireless 4G LTE Network In Northern Michigan

DETROIT - Just in time for the summer tourist season, AT&T Inc. has announced upgrades to six cell towers on its 4G LTE network in Antrim, Kalkaska, Charlevoix and Grand Traverse counties to give customers faster, more reliable wireless service. The communities of Alden, Rapid City, Kalkaska, Evangeline Township and Traverse City received the improvements.

By |2017-04-07T12:54:12-04:00April 7th, 2017|ESD|

A123 Systems To Build $40 Million Headquarters In Novi

LIVONIA - A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of  lithium-ion batteries and systems, announced plans to build a $40 million headquarters complex in Novi. Located just off I-96 near the Fountain Walk complex, the 32-acre company-owned site will house all corporate functions, an engineering center, new laboratory space and a manufacturing plant. The new

By |2017-04-07T12:54:13-04:00April 7th, 2017|ESD|

Ford To Invest $1.2 Billion At 3 Michigan Plants – Ford Bronco, Ranger Returns

DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. says it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan plants, among other things, financing the return of the Ford Ranger mid-sized pickup and the Bronco midsized SUV. The largest part of the investment, $850 million, will take place at the home of assembly of those two models, the Michigan Assembly

By |2017-03-30T21:33:07-04:00March 30th, 2017|ESD|

Michigan Strategic Fund Funds Flint Business Incubator, Factories In Grand Rapids, Port Huron

LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved three grants to create a new business incubator in Flint and build new manufacturing plants in the Grand Rapids area and Port Huron. The MSF will provide a $286,000 performance-based grant to Siliconature Corp., and a $496,000 performance-based grant to HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc. Funds are

By |2017-03-30T21:33:44-04:00March 30th, 2017|ESD|

Radley Adds Supplier Collaboration Software

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield-based automotive supply chain software developer Radley Corp. Tuesday announced the launch of new web-based supplier collaboration software, iSC. Developed in response to customer and industry demand for a more efficient method of communicating with suppliers, iSC allows automotive manufacturers to take control of their supply chain, ensuring accurate and effective communication

By |2017-03-21T20:21:48-04:00March 21st, 2017|ESD|