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Grand Circus Offers Intro To Coding Workshop – Free, Really

DETROIT - Interested in tech? Wondering if coding could be your strong suit? Join Grand Circus for an Intro to Coding Workshop. Simply click on the link below and reserve your spot. Check out one of these hands-on, entry-level (FREE!) coding classes if you’d like to get more familiar with basic programming and you’re ready

By |2019-02-08T15:16:07-05:00February 8th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Saitz Named Chief Marketing Officer For Plex Systems

TROY – Robin Saitz has been named Chief Marketing Officer for Plex Systems, which develops cloud-based ERP and MES for manufacturing. Saitz most recently served as CMO of cyber security solutions provider Avecto. “We are thrilled to welcome Robin to the team and to benefit from her deep experience marketing global technology brands,” said Bill

By |2019-02-07T11:47:40-05:00February 7th, 2019|As-A-Service, New Products / Contracts|

MSP Red Level Acquires MSP C/D/H To Provide Statewide IT Services

NOVI - Two Michigan Managed Services Providers have combined to offer custom application development, business analytics and collaborative tools across the state and beyond. Novi-based Red Level acquired Grand Rapids-based C/D/H on Feb. 1. The announcement was made Feb. 5. “C/D/H has an outstanding reputation for providing the best IT services and consulting throughout Michigan

By |2019-02-06T10:57:49-05:00February 6th, 2019|As-A-Service, Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Acromag Offers Single-Board Computer With 7-Year Life Expectancy

WIXOM – The Wixom-based electronics manufacturer Acromag Inc. has introduced a new single-board computer, the AcroExpress VPX6860 6U OpenVPX. Company officials said the VPX6860, pictured above, features the sixth-generation Skylake Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and CM236 PCH chipset. Expanded memory performance comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SODIMMs that are firmly attached to the

By |2019-02-03T19:09:55-05:00February 3rd, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Lambert PR Hires 4 Associates

GRAND RAPIDS — Public Relations agency Lambert has added four staff member to support the company’s expanding services for clients in 20 states and six countries. “Lambert’s employees are truly the foundation of our firm’s success, and it’s gratifying when great talent chooses us,” said Jeff Lambert, CEO and founder of Lambert. “Each of these

By |2019-01-30T18:56:49-05:00January 30th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Rural Internet Provider FreedomNet Wireless Acquired By Indiana ISP

BYRON CENTER — Rural wireless provider FreedomNet Wireless was acquired by an Indiana-based internet provider. The deal for Byron Center-based FreedomNet, which serves rural areas mostly south of Grand Rapids, near Fowlerville and in Southwest Michigan, expands La Porte, Ind.-based Surf Air Wireless LLC’s coverage area north into West Michigan, according to a statement. Surf Air Wireless now

By |2019-01-28T08:09:07-05:00January 28th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

123Net Increases Wireless Internet Near Metro Airport To Support Business Mobility

SOUTHFIELD - 123Net, Michigan’s largest private provider of Fixed Wireless, has added its latest Point of Presence site north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Businesses in Romulus, Wayne, and Westland can now connect to dedicated, symmetrical Internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second. 123Net deployed this PoP site to support the mobility movement throughout

By |2019-01-23T09:59:13-05:00January 22nd, 2019|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

DTE Invests $900,000 In Electric Safety Education Campaign For Children, First Responders

DETROIT - DTE Energy is launching a $900,000 education program to inform the public – children in particular – about downed wire safety, and will provide funding to purchase electrical safety equipment and train local fire departments across Southeast Michigan. DTE developed a comprehensive strategy to further emphasize public safety and educate residents about downed power

By |2019-01-21T07:47:27-05:00January 21st, 2019|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

Celebrate Chinese New Year At Gala Hosted By Detroit Chinese Business Association

ROCHESTER - Come celebrate Chinese New Year on Feb. 23 with the Detroit Chinese Business Association at the Royal Park Hotel. Reservations close Feb. 14. At this black-tie gala, you can: Experience authentic Chinese culture, network with 350+ thought leaders and expand your knowledge on the Chinese business landscape. Please join us for this unforgettable

By |2019-01-19T15:33:36-05:00January 19th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

West Michigan Software Development Shop Hires 8 In 2018

ALLENDALE - BizStream, a web and software development shop, announced the addition of eight new team members in 2018 to support project and product growth. The new team members include:  Nathan Graham, Web Developer Ben Buurstra, Web Developer Julie Stanard, Quality Assurance Specialists  Tyler Pfhol, Quality Assurance Specialists Mike Webb, Web Developer Preston Stewart, Web Developer

By |2019-01-21T07:34:59-05:00January 17th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|