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ANN ARBOR - If you need further proof that Detroit has become a technology hub, you only need to read the latest report from the Michigan Venture Capital Association. It says over the past three years the number of startups has exploded by 50 percent. The only thing holding back even more robust growth is a
JERUSALEM, Israel - What’s the best way to describe Israeli private-equity finance company, OurCrowd? How about online dating for accredited investors. Well, that’s how Josh Wolff, OurCrowd Senior Vice President, Global Operations, described it to 20 journalists who were in Israel in June for Cyber Week, an Israeli tech fest at Tel Aviv University that
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast July 10, Tom Stewart, MSU Conquer Accelerator Program Manager, will talk about the four companies picked for the summer accelerator program. Michael Sanchirico, with Set Sail for Autism, and Nick Papadas with the Judson Center, will talk about how people with Autism Spectrum Disorder will participate in the Bell’s
HADERA, Israel - A collection of small stone houses that once sheltered seasonal orange pickers now serves as a real-world training ground for cyber defenders to learn what it takes to keep a growing army of hackers out of networks operated by multinational corporations, government and security organizations worldwide. CyberGym, created in 2013, is not
ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Israel where he was on a press tour covering Cyber Week 2017 at Tel Aviv University. Most of the emphasis at the conference and during the press briefings that followed was on cybersecurity. While experts differ on how many Israeli cybersecurity companies are based
In-brief: In the hours before the Petya malware began circulating, two high level Trump Administration officials called for a tougher stand against online actors who sow chaos. The question now is how the Administration will react. TEL-AVIV, Israel– With the Petya “wiper” virus spreading globally, leaving crippled computers and organizational chaos in its wake, eyes are turning to the six
TEL AVIV, Israel - The former director of the Israeli Internal Security Service said Tuesday that auto makers should stop development of autonomous vehicles until the world auto industry solves the cyber security problem with the help of academia and governments. Yuval Diskin, now chairman of CyMotive Technologies, warned that the current auto industry practice
TEL AVIV, Israel - Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews, was formally invited by the Israeli government to cover the prestigious CyberWeek 2017 at Tel Aviv University starting June 25. 7,000 participants from 48 countries have gathered in Israel this week to discuss tactics and technology of cybersecurity. Mike will report all week long from his
TEL AVIV, Israel - A senior official in the White House announced Monday at the 7th International Cyber Week at Tel Aviv University that the United States and Israel had formed a bilateral cyber working group that would “stop adversaries before they can get into our networks and hold bad actors accountable.” The announcement was
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cyber Week 2017, one of the most important annual cyber events in the world, will be held at Tel Aviv International University June 25-29 and MITechNews.Com Editor and Publisher Mike Brennan will be there to provide complete coverage in text, audio and video. The conference will include speakers and delegations from
