TROY - Altair has acquired Synopsis Consulting, an Italian business and engineering performance analytics solution. Terms were not disclosed. The staff of Synopsis Consulting will be incorporated into Altair's product development division, Altair ProductDesign, to augment the company's Enterprise Solutions Group. For over 25 years, Synopsis Consulting built its reputation by supplying Italian automotive, transportation,
NOVI - The Battery Show and Charging Infrastructure Expo 2012 Nov. 13-15 at the Suburban Collection Showcase provides a forum for industry leaders to discuss key technologies, advancements and opportunities. The show brings together advanced battery industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in today?s electric vehicles (EVs), plug-ins and battery industry
LANSING - Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced plans alongside other Senate Democrats to bring major reforms to how Michigan's elections are run after what they called a "politicization" of the secretary of state's office and the fact that people had complained of waiting in line for hours to cast their vote earlier
WASHINGTON DC - The cybercrime division of the FBI, under a new program, has retooled to focus on determining the identities of intruders at the other end of the keyboard, bureau officials announced. Giving priority to the labeling of suspects follows claims by the Pentagon that the military now has the capability to single out
ANN ARBOR- Governor Rick Snyder cut the ribbon Friday on the Michigan Cyber Range, a resource that prepares cybersecurity professionals in the detection and prevention of cyber attacks in a real-world setting. The new initiative pairs cybersecurity resources with hands-on training opportunities to enhance Michigan's protection of computer systems and sensitive data. "Every day, breaches
MARSHALL - Eaton Corporation announced that Staci L. Kroon has been named president ? Automotive, North America Division, reporting to Ken Davis, president ? Vehicle Group, effective January 1, 2013. Kroon, most recently senior vice-president and general manager for Eaton?s Commercial Vehicle Transmission business, will be based in Marshall. She succeeds Jake Hooks who will
LANSING - House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) and Rep. Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) were chosen Thursday to lead their respective caucuses in the 97th Legislature, and both said they would work across the aisle when possible. The Republicans will continue another term in the majority, but with a smaller caucus, as they will return in
LANSING ? The Michigan Film Office announced today the feature film Misled has been approved for a film incentive from the state. The screenplay, written by Michigan native Jonathan Stanley and Scott Baldyga of Los Angeles, tells the story of two brothers from southwest Detroit struggling to improve their lives. The project will be filmed
ANN ARBOR ? A technology company that started in a pole barn in Oshtemo Township in 2006 has just passed $100 million in revenue for the year 2012, making it the Michigan Venture Capital Association 100 award winner. Mophie, which makes portable power units for smartphones and tablets, should add another $50 million in revenue
LANSING ?Pure Michigan's $2.7 million winter advertising campaign in the surrounding Great Lakes states will feature what to do on the white stuff that will be blanketing the state soon. Television, radio and billboard ads in key markets in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and that state south will start December 31 and run through the