Guest Columns

How To Manage Generation Wherever, Whenever And The Mobile Workforce

ROCHESTER HILLS - As we move into the future, it's obvious mobility and BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) workplaces will be the rule, not the exception. The next wave of talent will want the convenience of working from their preferred laptop, smartphone or tablet and the flexibility to work from anywhere. Download our E-Guide, "Embracing the Age of

By |2017-04-23T21:02:36-04:00April 23rd, 2017|Guest Columns|

Does Your Business Demand Greater Performance, Rapid Scalability, Higher Availability?

FARMINGTON HILLS - Does your business demand greater performance, rapid scalability and higher availability from your line of business and productivity applications to remain competitive? Are you seeking scalable, resilient, cost effective solutions to meet your business needs? Does your staff utilize office suite, CRM or service delivery applications? Would your business benefit from highly

By |2017-04-19T20:07:04-04:00April 19th, 2017|Guest Columns|

OST CEO Outlines Where Technology Is Headed Over Next Five Years – Think IoT

GRAND RAPIDS - Meredith Bronk, the president and CEO of Open Systems Technologies, talks about the future of technology in this Video News Update. The nearly $200 million company is positioning itself with manufacturers and distributors in the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace. To learn more, click on this image above.

By |2017-04-14T09:13:06-04:00April 12th, 2017|Guest Columns|

How Do The New Internet Privacy Rules Affect You?

ANN ARBOR - Congress recently passed a law repealing a set of Internet privacy rules, in a move that’s taken the media by storm and for good reason. In the wake of this new legislation, there’s been a lot of confusion over what it means for the privacy of consumer Internet data. President Donald Trump

By |2017-04-07T08:49:15-04:00April 7th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Fixing the Software Talent Shortage – The Magic Bullet

ANN ARBOR - I have been involved in the software talent space for over a decade.  When I joined Ann Arbor SPARK in 2006 to develop programs to attract, develop and retain talent, software talent was the number one issue.  When I developed state-wide talent attraction programs as SVP of Talent Enhancement for MEDC from

By |2017-03-31T15:33:38-04:00March 31st, 2017|Guest Columns|

Actifio Partners With Online Tech To Provide Long-Term, Large-Data Set Recovery Service

ANN ARBOR -  Actifio, an Enterprise Data-as-a-Service (EDaaS) company,  on Tuesday announced it had partnered with Online Tech, a specialist in hybrid IT and cloud services. The partnership will equip Online Tech clients with the agility they need with an easily manageable long-term data retention solution and the ability to recover large data sets instantly.

By |2017-03-24T10:20:02-04:00March 23rd, 2017|Guest Columns, New Products / Contracts|

Smart Grid Security: Is Trouble Coming?

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Energy released an alarming report in January 2017, saying that the U.S. electric grid is in imminent danger from a cyberattack. So where have we been, where are we now, and where are we going regarding smart grid security? In the department’s landmark Quadrennial Energy Review, it warned that

By |2017-03-20T11:06:49-04:00March 20th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Manufacturing in America 2017 March 22-23 Detroit Marriott

FARMINGTON HILLS - Regional manufacturing technology company Electro-Matic Ventures, Inc. in collaboration with global engineering and electronics giant, Siemens, once again presents the Midwest’s premiere technology event, Manufacturing in America, March 22-23 at The Marriott in Detroit. We invite you to join over 2500 manufacturing executives, engineers, and enthusiasts to learn about the newest technologies,

By |2017-03-15T09:03:51-04:00March 14th, 2017|Guest Columns|

SmartBracket Uses Artificial Intelligence To Optimize Picks for March Madness

EAST LANSING – Who says you can’t get something for nothing? A Michigan-based technology firm is offering a free edge to the first 1,000 users who sign up for its SmartBracket software, which uses artificial intelligence to make optimal college basketball picks. Last year, SmartBracket finished in the 95th percentile out of more than 13

By |2017-03-09T11:27:28-05:00March 9th, 2017|Featured, Guest Columns|

Disrupting Your Way To Innovation – Manufacturing In America 2017

DETROIT - Some companies feel they are being disrupted by outside forces while others create change from within. Come join the disruptors driving innovation at Manufacturing in America 2017. Everybody is talking about manufacturing: the economy is revving up, and it’s a hot political topic. Ideally, building our industries through expansion and on-shoring will bring

By |2017-03-01T17:54:55-05:00March 1st, 2017|Guest Columns|