Events/Announcements

Google Takes The Wraps Off Its Fi Wireless Service

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google on Wednesday announced its long-anticipated wireless service in the United States, called Project Fi, which will let the customer pay for only what data they use on their phones. But for now, the program is invite-only and will only be available on Google's Nexus 6 smartphone. "It's important that wireless

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

FCC Staff Refers Comcast-Time Warner Proposed Merger To Judge

WASHINGTON DC - Federal Communications Commission staff recommended that the regulatory agency designate Comcast Corp.?s proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. for a hearing, according to people familiar with the matter, a significant setback for the companies? merger plans, the Wall Street Journal reported. The staff reached a conclusion that the best option for

By |2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00April 22nd, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Michigan Angel Fund Closes $2 million MAF II

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund closed its second fund (MAF II) with $2.05 million. MAF II will make its first investment this spring, and plans to invest money in eight to 10 total investments within the next two years. ?There?s no doubt that MAF plays an important role in our entrepreneurial economy. Angel

By |2015-04-20T00:00:00-04:00April 20th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Duo Security Gets $30 Million C Round Investment

ANN ARBOR ? Network Security provider Duo Security Inc. announced Wednesday that it has raised a Series C funding round of $30 million that will be used to invest in engineering and international expansion. Duo Security has now raised $48 million from investors. This new round was led by a new investor, Menlo Park, Calif.-based

By |2015-04-15T00:00:00-04:00April 15th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Detroit Public Television Broadcasts FIRST In Michigan Robotics 2015 State Championship

DETROIT - For the fourth year in a row, Detroit Public Television will showcase the ingenuity and expertise of young engineers as part of our award-winning coverage of the FIRST In Michigan Robotics State Championship. This year?s coverage will include a live web stream of the competition on April 11th from 9am until 5pm. A

By |2015-04-09T00:00:00-04:00April 9th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|

University Commercialization Fund Invests $250,000 In Five Early Stage Tech Companies

DETROIT - Invest Michigan announced Wednesday it has invested a total of $250,000 in five early stage technology companies through the University Commercialization Fund. The Fund is a $1 million capital pool dedicated to help Michigan?s universities transfer technology to the marketplace. Funded companies are required to secure a 100 percent match of funds, from

By |2015-04-08T00:00:00-04:00April 8th, 2015|Archive, Events/Announcements|