M2 TechCast

AT&T’s IT Can Wait Anti-Distracted Driver Campaign Explained

ROYAL OAK - The road is full of people whose lives are at risk the second you take your eyes off the road to look at your phone. If you'd never use your phone with someone in the car, you shouldn't do it alone. AT&T’s Teresa Mask explains the IT Can Wait anti-distracted driver campaign

By |2018-06-15T13:05:16-04:00June 15th, 2018|M2 TechCast, News, Podcasts|

Back Story On The $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge

ROYAL OAK - Jeff Cranson from the Michigan Department of Transportation outlines the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans across the state. Michigan Mobility Challenge will engage the state’s robust technology, start-up and transportation networks – along with service providers, advocacy groups and

By |2018-06-15T11:46:11-04:00June 15th, 2018|Connected Tech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

AI vs Human Headhunters, Michigan Science Center Update, Detroit Startup Week, Pocket NEST

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 11, Executive Search Managing Partner Gary Erickson will dispute a recent story that claims Artificial Intelligence will replace human headhunters. Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews will talk about the summer programs available for kids of all ages. Startup Week Detroit co-founder Monica Wheat will dish on

By |2018-06-08T12:51:08-04:00June 8th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

EntryPoint Seeks To Fill Gaps In Funding, Talent, Research For Entrepreneurs

ROYAL OAK - 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, who joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Matt Roush

By |2018-06-06T18:33:40-04:00June 6th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

KNC Strategies Offers Marketing As A Service On An “As Needed” Basis

ROYAL OAK - There’s a new marketing group in metro Detroit. KNC Strategies led by long-time marketing pro Joe Melnick. KNC provides strategy and marketing advisory services on a fractional or “as-needed” basis. Melnick is a senior strategy and marketing executive with over 30 years of experience.  He has worked with manufacturing companies, technology businesses

By |2018-06-06T14:55:13-04:00June 6th, 2018|M2 TechCast, Podcast - Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

The Inside Story On TechTown’s Purchase Of The NextEnergy Center

ROYAL OAK - Wayne State University bought the NextEnergy Center, the state of Michigan’s advanced energy industry accelerator, and will transform it into a center for university-industry collaboration and research. Ned Staebler, president of TechTown, joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan to explain why Wayne State spent $6.6 million to create Detroit Urban Solutions, a

By |2018-06-06T14:55:53-04:00June 6th, 2018|Entrepreneur Corner, Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

IT Can Wait, Mobility Challenge, Social Media Tips, xFi Pods Spread Wi-Fi

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 4, AT&T’s Brian Norman will discuss its “It Can Wait” anti-driver distraction program. Jeff Cranson from MDOT will give more details on the $8 Million Michigan Mobility Challenge. Terry Bean from Motor City Connect will talk about social media trends. Rob Ponto from Comcast will tell us

By |2018-06-01T14:39:22-04:00June 1st, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcast - Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Michigan Virtual University Report: Statewide Online Pass Rate 55 Percent

ROYAL OAK - Michigan Virtual University, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in May, published a report that shows the growth of online learning has been accompanied by mixed results. The statewide pass rate was 55 percent. About one in four Michigan public school students who took at least one online course did not pass any

By |2018-06-01T11:58:32-04:00May 30th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, Politics|

relayr Brings Industry 4.0 Pay-As-You-Go Platform To Michigan

ROYAL OAK - Guneet Bedi is the vice president sales and general manager Americas at relayr, a complete IoT Solutions using a combination of software, consulting services, insurance, and finance to help manufacturers stay relevant in the age of Industry 4.0 Bedi, in an interview on M2 TechCast, said relayr allows original equipment manufacturers migrate

By |2018-06-01T11:59:33-04:00May 30th, 2018|Auto Tech, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Red Level’s Dreyer Explains Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility Plus Security Platform

ROYAL OAK - How do you secure your data with Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility plus Security platform? Red Level Senior Consultant Mark Dreyer explains in this M2 TechCast interview. In this podcast, Dreyer explains what EMS is and what it can do for businesses. He says from past conversations with clients they want to get connected

By |2018-06-01T11:59:18-04:00May 30th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|