SEATTLE - Patch Tuesday was going to be quiet, with an update only for Windows. On Friday, Microsoft pulled that update, saying more testing is needed. "Late in the testing process, Microsoft encountered a quality issue that necessitated the update to go through additional testing and development before it is released," the software maker said
TROY ? All you web developers that can?t seem to make deadlines ? and we know there are a lot of you out there ? here?s one deadline that has been extended, the submission deadline for the Troy Chamber of Commerce 2005 Helen eWards. The deadline has been extended from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.
SOUTHFIELD ? Kelly Henderson, formerly of auto supply chain supplier AutoWeb Communications in Rochester Hills, has joined Computer Associates as its Ford Motor Company Global Account Director. Henderson is responsible for all of CA's interactions with the automotive giant, including client satisfaction in regard to current CA solutions at Ford and Ford Motor Credit. She
DEARBORN ? More than 300 technology professionals and entrepreneurs packed the Ford Conference & Event Center Thursday to participate in the Michigan Technology Conference, the first statewide technology conference in two years. The event was co sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Automation Alley and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. From 2001 through 2003, the
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates will give open-source projects access to 14 of its patents. The company, with its regional headquarters in Southfield, also announced a technology cross-licensing deal with IBM. The U.S. patents, which include their equivalents in other countries, address a range of technologies, covering application development, data analytics and systems management. CA said
DETROIT - Software developer Catuity said it raised $5.29 million in capital and closed its acquisition of Australian firm Loyalty Magic Pty Ltd., which Catuity officials said should put the company back into compliance with NASDAQ's listing standards. Catuity announced plans in March to buy Loyalty Magic as part of its turnaround plan toward profitability.
ANN ARBOR ? Four women studying computers and engineering will receive scholarships from The Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor totaling $6,000. To qualify, students must be female, attend an accredited Michigan institution of higher learning, and enrolled in computer or technology courses. Also, applicants must submit an essay about why they are pursuing
GRAND RAPIDS ? The Iserv Technology Group (ITG) Tuesday announced the completion of its first non-ISP acquisition with the purchase of Pinika, a document and process management solutions company based in Grand Rapids. Pinika provides a secure and organized online environment for legal and other documents, and has offered litigation case management and support services
SAN FRANCISCO - A security flaw has been found in the default installation process for Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express, according to eEye Digital Security. A common thread with these applications is the potential for a buffer overflow, which in turn could allow an attacker to gain access to users' systems remotely, Mike
TROY ? Nominations for the 2005 Helen eWards for Web Excellence Close Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. Sites under consideration must be a Michigan company or designed by a Michigan business. Mitechnews.Com Editor & Publisher Mike Brennan is one of the judges. Other judges include Matt Roush, editor and publisher of the Great Lakes IT