DETROIT - During the recent $279 million renovation of Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, a complete digital upgrade was performed that included a broadcast studio, Internet and WI-FI upgrades and an extensive fiber network all packaged under the catchy name, Cobo Center Technology Services. "The creation of Cobo Center Technology Services, though significant on its
BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile developer jācapps announced this week a major breakthrough for radio stations, podcasters, and Internet radio stations – the ability to appear in even more automobile audio entertainment systems through Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and the SmartDeviceLink system for Ford and Toyota vehicles. “For us, it’s always been about how radio could
GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies announced it has placed number 150 on national I.T. ranking out of tens of thousands of companies nationwide by CRN, in its 2016 Solution Provider 500 rankings. This is OST’s seventh consecutive appearance on the top 500 list. The SP500 is CRN’s channel partner award list, serving as the
DETROIT - Able Lending, a fintech startup headquartered in Austin, has announced it has made available $5 million dollars in funding available to Michigan based startups and small businesses. The company is the lowest-cost non-bank lender to small businesses in the US, using a new collaborative loan structure. The funding will aim to help an estimated 20
ROYAL OAK - The Galaxy S7 Active, exclusive to AT&T, it’s an all metal smartphone (instead of plastic), that is water resistant and shatterproof up to a fall of five-feet. Also available for AT&T is the Oculus VR Glasses that works with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, slightly larger smart phones than the
DETROIT - Cal Carson reports on the huge wave of OS changes announced at the recent Apple World Wide Developers Conference, held last week in California. No big new gadgets wowed us but there was a BIG change in the OS platforms supporting those Apple devices. Click Here to Listen to Cal’s Apple Run Down
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is hosting Ford Fun Free Days, offering four free general admission days over the next year as well as supporting the STEMinista Project as a Genius Level sponsor. “A good education focused on technical skills is essential for future innovation in business and increased prosperity for our communities,” said
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic announced Tuesday it has enhanced the operational analytics capabilities for its real-time software automation platform, Dematic iQ 2.1. Modern distribution centers and warehouses require quick access to operational information, both current and historical, to make actionable decisions. The Operational Analytics built into this latest release provides a variety of persona-based views and
GRAND RAPIDS - Family Christian has been named the exclusive retail partner for Active Faith Sports, an apparel company featuring Christian-inspired designs and messages. Active Faith Sports offers a wide variety of athletic products for men, women and youth including t-shirts, tanks, shorts, socks, hats, wristbands and performance tights. The Active Faith line will be
BENTON HARBOR - Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum will host a program and tour at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor June 13 to tell the story behind one of Michigan's most significant redevelopment projects in a generation. Host to last month's 2016 Senior PGA Championship, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
