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Stefanini Group Launches Smart Cities Efficiency Technology

SOUTHFIELD — The Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, has launched its Smart Cities solution to make city operations more efficient. The solution increases sustainability and optimization while utilizing new technologies and digital solutions for various challenges

By |2020-08-30T19:26:33-04:00August 30th, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Manufacturing Growth Alliance Offers Virtual Events To Help Michigan Companies

LANSING - Small manufacturers across the state are invited to a series of events being hosted by the Manufacturing Growth Alliance to enhance their new working environments and position them for growth. “We are here to support Michigan’s small manufacturers that are pivoting and seeking to grow within the industry,” said MGA Executive Director, Jennifer

By |2020-08-31T09:19:36-04:00August 30th, 2020|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Automation Alley Fund Seeks To Raise $75,000 To Buy Laptops For Unemployed

TROY - The Automation Alley Fund is trying to raise $75,000 to deliver much-needed laptops to unemployed and underemployed individuals who need them for virtual training. As a reflection of the urgent need, the donation goal of $75,000 for Laptops for Learning will be matched by a $75,000 contribution from Michigan Works! “With so many

By |2020-08-29T12:45:42-04:00August 25th, 2020|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Health Care From Anywhere: Telehealth Before, During, And After the Pandemic

LANSING - Connected Nation, through its state program Connected Nation Michigan, is hosting a series of free webinars focused on telehealth usage and advances for patients and doctors, and how the technology is impacting the health care industry as a whole.  Since the coronavirus outbreak, the need for telehealth and telemedicine has grown tremendously. Patients

By |2020-08-23T15:53:39-04:00August 23rd, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors

LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10 or more through the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants program, as well as for small farms with fewer than 10 employees through the MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant program. These funds aim to help both large and small Michigan farms, as

GR Software Developer Blue Medora Now observIQ

GRAND RAPIDS - Software developer Blue Medora has rebranded and relaunched its retained business. The company, which now goes by the name observIQ, announced Tuesday morning the name change and its intentions on disrupting the observability space. The first step in those efforts comes with the launch of its new open source log agent, which

By |2020-07-22T10:36:59-04:00July 22nd, 2020|New Products / Contracts, Software|

T-Mobile Expands Home Internet Pilot In Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland

GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at T-Mobile US Inc. announced the expansion of the T-Mobile Home Internet pilot project in Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties, where residents can sign up whether they’re a T-Mobile wireless phone customer or not. T-Mobile Home Internet costs $50 a month, taxes and fees included, and requires no annual service contracts, and a pledge

By |2020-07-16T18:32:52-04:00July 16th, 2020|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

AT&T Improving Internet Connections in Rural Michigan

LANSING - AT&T, through its participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s Connect America Fund – has extended high-speed Internet service to more than 69,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of 61 Michigan counties. “AT&T is proud to keep people and businesses connected during this unprecedented time,” said David Lewis, President of AT&T Michigan. “While

By |2020-07-04T13:45:08-04:00July 4th, 2020|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Benzinga, Stake Partner On Financial API Integration

DETROIT–Benzinga, the largest financial news vendor to North American brokerages, announced Friday that it will partner with Stake, an online brokerage platform that provides its global customer base with opportunities to trade the United States market in a safe, reliable way. Stake’s product is bolstered by an extensive catalog of over 3,700 stocks and ETFs

By |2020-06-28T18:49:43-04:00June 28th, 2020|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

One-Third Of Michigan Charitable Nonprofits Have Less Than One Month Cash On Hand

GRAND RAPIDS  — One-third of Michigan's charitable nonprofits have less than one month of cash on hand, according to an analysis of tax return data by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. Researchers say until nonprofits are fully operational again, Michigan’s return to “normal” employment will be at risk.

By |2020-06-27T19:30:25-04:00June 27th, 2020|New Products / Contracts|