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Oil Pollution In Great Lakes, Wildfire For Developers, Michigan Science Center, New Security Training Awareness
ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Aug. 6, Michigan Technological University Professor Guy Meadows will discuss a report his team did
Networking Giant Cisco To Buy Duo Security For $2.35 Billion
ANN ARBOR - In the biggest tech exit in Michigan history, networking giant Cisco announced Thursday it will buy Ann Arbor-based
Plex Systems Buys DATTUS To Add Industrial Internet Of Things Connectivity
TROY – Cloud ERP developer Plex Systems announced Tuesday it has acquired Industrial Internet of Things connectivity technologies provider DATTUS. Terms
Toyota Debuts Second Iteration Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Class 8 Truck
TRAVERSE CITY - Toyota on Monday unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before dozens
Mobility
InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies
ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is
Wise Systems, WaveSense Win PlanetM Awards At Automobili-D
DETROIT – PlanetM, the state accelerator for the Michigan mobility industry, handed out two awards
65 Mobility Startups To Showcase Products, Services At NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT – Sixty five mobility startups from 10 countries will be exhibiting during the press
Wipro Opens Automotive Innovation Center In Motor City
DETROIT – An Indian based IT company has opened its Automotive Innovation Center in the
Sen. Peters Joins Colleagues Seeking Increased Funding For Connected Vehicles
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) Friday led a
Trump Declares Economic Surrender Is Over, Ribs Snyder
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP - Calling for both work and faith that "this city and this nation
Breaking News
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
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
Detroit Chinese Business Association New Year’s Celebration Update
ROYAL OAK - Milan Stevanovich from the Detroit China Business Association joins Matt and Mike
GVSU Economist Predicts Slower Growth For 2019; Shallow Recession In Late 2019, Early 2020
GRAND RAPIDS — Despite slower growth for the local economy in 2019, West Michigan business
Deadline To Nominate For Michigan Manufacturers Association Excellence Awards Sept. 14
LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association is seeking nominations of high-performing Michigan companies and individuals for its
UM Survey Shows Majority Of Consumers Report Improved Personal Finances
ANN ARBOR - A survey by the University of Michigan shows 51 percent of consumers
LIFT Report: Demand For Advanced Manufacturing Jobs Up 13 Percent In Second Quarter
DETROIT – A new report says job demand for advanced manufacturing occupations has increased by
US Army Gen. Perna Details How Contractors Can Work With Material Command
NOVI - U.S. Army Gen. Gus Perna in this video interview discusses how contractors need
Albion Solar Energy Product Maker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
ALBION — Patriot Solar Group LLC of Albion on Monday filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the
Sustainable Business Conference Focus On Climate Change, Clean Energy, Circular Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host the West Michigan Sustainable Business
Gas Mileage Up A Gallon Since Early ’90s
ANN ARBOR - Despite advancements in fuel-saving technologies over the last 25 years, on-road fuel
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Merges With Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum has completed a merger with Michigan's Great
Submissions Now Open For 2018 Enlighten Award
TROY - The 2018 Enlighten Award, which recognizes achievements in weight education across the automotive
Dematic Sells Nypro Automatic Guided Vehicle System For Pharma Manufacturing
GRAND RAPIDS - Automated supply chain software marker Dematic has landed a new client, Nypro,
Ann Arbor Tech Hub, Cohoots, Announces Managing Director
ANN ARBOR - Cohoots, the new tech hub community and co-working space in downtown Ann
Auto Suppliers Poised To Weather Any Blip, Analyst Says
GRAND RAPIDS - North American light vehicle sales should dip this year to around 17.1 million
Michigan
Game Art, Programming Event Planned At LTU Saturday April 21
ROYAL OAK - Emily Auten, Lawrence Tech University’s Anime Club President, discusses the game art
LTU’s Sixth Annual Research Day Sets Records – Again
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has hit triple digits in its annual Research Day. More
MMTC To Unveil Lightweight Vehicle Frame At SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will unveil a lightweight replica car, military and
LTU’s SAE Race Teams Ready For Action In Annual Unveiling
SOUTHFIELD – More than 100 Lawrence Technological University students, along with dozens of faculty members
Game Art, Programming Event Planned At LTU Saturday April 21
ROYAL OAK - Emily Auten, Lawrence Tech University’s Anime Club President, discusses the game art
LTU’s Sixth Annual Research Day Sets Records – Again
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has hit triple digits in its annual Research Day. More
MMTC To Unveil Lightweight Vehicle Frame At SAE World Congress
PLYMOUTH — The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will unveil a lightweight replica car, military and
LTU’s SAE Race Teams Ready For Action In Annual Unveiling
SOUTHFIELD – More than 100 Lawrence Technological University students, along with dozens of faculty members
Digital and Mobile
Red Level Offers Security Awareness Training Including Anti-Phishing Tests
ROYAL OAK - Red Level has a new security training awareness offer and we’ve got
Microsoft Battles Russian Hackers Attacking US Election Sites
SEATTLE - Microsoft said Monday that it had identified yet another attempt to hack political organizations and that
Stock Options, IPOs and Acquisitions Accelerate Cybertalent Divide
LANSING - Everywhere you look, cybersecurity is booming. There are the scary, dark sides of
From Critical Infrastructure to Elections to Autos: Management of Cyber-Risk Takes Center Stage
LANSING - At a Cyber Summit in NYC this past week, the Department of Homeland
Homeland Security Bans Agencies From Using Kaspersky Cybersecurity Products
WASHINGTON DC - Homeland Security is banning Russia-based Kaspersky Lab from doing business with the
Report: 1.65 Million Computers Targeted By Cryptocurrency Mining Malware In 2017
MOSCOW - More than 1.65 million computers were targeted by cryptocurrency mining malware attacks in
Russian Hacker Campaign Aimed At Potentially Taking Down U.S. Power Grid
SAN JOSE, Ca. - The horror story scenario of taking down electrical power grids has
Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority
Business
FCC’s New 5G Rules Favor Fast Setup Over Federal Reviews
WASHINGTON DC - The Federal Communications Commission is altering regulations so wireless carriers can deploy
Building Hugger, Practicing Historic Window Preservation In Downtown Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Amy Swift, founder of Building Hugger, who started her career as an
West Michigan Venture Capital Firm Raises $7.2 Million To Invest In Health Care Startups
HOLLAND - A West Michigan venture capital firm closed last week on $7.2 million of
MISBDC Director Brophy Resigns To Return To Private Health Tech
GRAND RAPIDS - Keith Brophy, who had served as State Director of the Michigan Small
FCC’s New 5G Rules Favor Fast Setup Over Federal Reviews
WASHINGTON DC - The Federal Communications Commission is altering regulations so wireless carriers can deploy
Building Hugger, Practicing Historic Window Preservation In Downtown Detroit
ROYAL OAK - Amy Swift, founder of Building Hugger, who started her career as an
West Michigan Venture Capital Firm Raises $7.2 Million To Invest In Health Care Startups
HOLLAND - A West Michigan venture capital firm closed last week on $7.2 million of
MISBDC Director Brophy Resigns To Return To Private Health Tech
GRAND RAPIDS - Keith Brophy, who had served as State Director of the Michigan Small
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Perplexity AI is negotiating with mobile manufacturers to pre-install its Comet browser on smartphones, aiming to expand its user base. read more - Amazon Ring Is Making AI A Job Requirement—Starting With Promotions
Amazon Inc.'s Ring division implements a new promotion policy requiring employees to demonstrate use of AI. read more
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