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Report: Russian Malware Infects Half Million Routers, Network Devices In 54 Countries

SAN FRANCISCO - More than half a million routers and network devices in 54 countries have been infected with sophisticated malware, researchers from Cisco's Talos Intelligence Group warn. The malware, which the security researchers are calling VPNFilter, contains a killswitch for routers, can steal logins and passwords, and can monitor industrial control systems.  An attack

By |2018-05-24T12:51:24-04:00May 24th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Michigan DEQ To Study Public Drinking Water For Cancer-Causing PFAS Contaminants

LANSING - The Department of Environmental Quality will be studying samples from the public water systems in the state looking for traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the department announced Friday. The study is among the efforts of the PFAS Action Response Team to track and address the emerging contaminant. Filmmakers Seek Help In Sounding

By |2018-05-21T19:28:26-04:00May 21st, 2018|Clean Update, Featured|

Deadline June 1 To Apply To LTU Summer STEM Camps

ROYAL OAK -  Lawrence Technological University offers more than 30 summer camps for high school kids. Sibrina Collins, PhD, Executive Director of the Marburger STEM Center at LTU, explains how these camps can help propel students into STEM careers. But the deadline to apply is June 1. The dates for summer camps at LTU are:

By |2018-05-20T20:57:35-04:00May 20th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Middleware For IIoT, Microsoft EMS, Diva Tech Talk, Virtual Learning In Michigan

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday May 21, Guneet Bedi, vice president sales and general manager Americas at relayr, a middleware that says it solves the central challenge of the Industrial IoT. Also on the show, Red Level Mark Dreyer – Senior Consultant, to discuss EMS - Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility + Security. Kathleen Norton-Schock

By |2018-05-18T12:46:29-04:00May 18th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Changes Name To Midwest Growth Capital Symposium

ANN ARBOR - The 37th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium ended this week, to be replaced next year by the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium. Same event, new name to reflect the event’s focus on the entire tech ecosystem of the Midwest, not just Michigan, so says founder David Brophy, professor of finance at the University

By |2018-05-18T11:50:01-04:00May 18th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Plex Systems To Introduce App That Provides Extension To Plex Manufacturing Cloud

DETROIT – Plex Systems will introduce an app that works as a seamless extension of the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, enabling a manufacturer’s workforce to handle key business-critical shop floor and administrative responsibilities, as well as access and share relevant information real-time from mobile devices. Plex Systems develops cloud ERP and MES for manufacturing. Plex Mobile

20 Local High School Students To Receive $30,000 In Winning Futures Awards Celebration

WARREN - Twenty local high school students will receive scholarships totaling $30,000 and 20 volunteer mentors will be recognized for their outstanding dedication and service at the Winning Futures Awards Celebration, June 7 at the Venetian Club in Madison Heights. Attendance is by invitation only. Winning Futures empowers youth to succeed through in-class mentoring, strategic

By |2018-05-17T18:48:08-04:00May 17th, 2018|Featured, STEAM|

EntryPoint, Creative Consortium, Cybernoor

ROYAL OAK - Emily Heintz talks about her new project, EntryPoint, that seeks to fill the gaps in Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem. Joe Melnick outlines his new project to create a consortium of creative entrepreneurs. Ned Staebler will explain why TechTown will buy NextEnergy and turn it into an innovation center. Ahmed Alomari introduces Cybernoor, the Oracle

By |2018-05-13T19:00:18-04:00May 10th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

EntryPoint Seeks To Fill The Funding, Training Gaps In Michigan Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

ANN ARBOR - Emily Heintz, Associate Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, has spent a decade working with a wide range of entrepreneurial support groups and startups, in which she found gaps in funding, talent and research that she felt needed to be filled.  In March, Heintz launched EntryPoint, her gap-filling company she hopes

By |2018-05-13T12:03:10-04:00May 10th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Wayne State Buys NextEnergy Center, Launches Innovation Consortium

DETROIT — Wayne State University will buy the NextEnergy Center, the state of Michigan’s advanced energy industry accelerator, and transform it into a center for university-industry collaboration and research. The university announced the move as a $6.6 million investment in Detroit Urban Solutions, a technology innovation consortium. The building will be rechristened as the Wayne

By |2018-05-09T16:06:00-04:00May 9th, 2018|Clean Update, Featured|