STAMFORD, Conn. - In the fourth quarter of 2013, worldwide server shipments grew 3.2 percent year over year, while revenue declined 6.6 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Gartner, Inc. In all of 2013, worldwide server shipments grew 2.1 percent, and server revenue declined 4.5 percent. "2013 presented some pronounced differences in
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is once again hosting Keith Brophy, CEO of Ideomed, for his 13th Annual Tech Trends Event ? part insightful technology forecasts, part tongue-in-cheek entertainment. Brophy is a technology leader and entrepreneur with experience ranging from large international corporations to basement startups. He is involved in various emerging businesses, successful growth and
LANSING ? Michigan Legislation requiring online retailers with a presence in Michigan to collect the 6 percent sales tax is getting a new boost from Governor Rick Snyder, who in the past has said the first action on the issue should come from the federal government. Bills pending on the House floor since September (HB
ANN ARBOR - TD Ameritrade plans to open a new technology center focused on advanced technology and innovation in Ann Arbor. This project is expected to generate up to $3 million in total capital investment and create up to 50 new jobs. "TD Ameritrade's new Advanced Technology Group in Ann Arbor shows the power of
DETROIT - Challenge Detroit has launched year three of its program aimed at attracting talented young people to the Motor City and is now accepting applications for 2014-2015 Fellows. Challenge Detroit provides the opportunity for talented individuals to live, work, play, give and lead over the course of a yearlong fellowship program. Fellows work with
TROY - WIT Inc.'s second Great Lakes Business Intelligence & Big Data Summit, scheduled for March 13 at the Marriott Hotel, is expected to attract more than 200 of the top minds in business intelligence and big data to attend the day-long event. Even better, MITechNews.Com readers get a 15 percent discount off the $129
ROCHESTER ? Fred Ferber built a number of successful corporations on the strength of a business distribution software suite that provides comprehensive business intelligence. Conveyorware ?All-in-One? Business Distribution SaaS Software is now for sale. What is Conveyorware? A complete business and accounting Software-as-a-Service package unlike any other on the market today that can help millions
LANSING - Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a State-sponsored virtual career fair February 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MiVirtualCareerFairs, a tool of Pure Michigan Talent Connect. ?There are more than 65,000 jobs currently available in various industries on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website,? said Joe Quick,
LANSING - The Michigan Film Office announced Wednesday the feature film The Middle Distance has been approved for a film incentive from the state. The project will film this month in New Buffalo, Three Oaks and Grand Beach and feature local diners and landscapes. ?This is a winter project that will provide crew and support
TROY - Automation Alley has awarded $1 million in technical training to 24 local companies through the second round of its Technical Talent Development Program Challenge Fund, helping to ensure that Southeast Michigan's information technology workforce is among the most skilled in the nation. The 24 companies awarded a portion of the $1 million are