WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon elaborated on its plans to defend privately-owned Internet servers owned by banks, transportation and utility companies, and other key firms from electronic attacks, a proposal that has raised privacy concerns in the past. "Our assessment is that cyberattacks will be a significant component of any future conflict, whether it involves
WASHINGTON DC - The US Transportation Security Agency violated federal law when installing controversial full-body scanners in U.S. airports without following proper procedures, a federal appeals court ruled. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., rejected arguments from the Obama administration that the TSA was exempt from laws requiring federal agencies to first
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday announced it has launched a new talent portal on its website designed to help skilled professionals connect with employers. ?Creating more opportunities for employers to find the employees and resources they need to support business growth leads to economic growth,? MEDC President and CEO Mike Finney said.
DETROIT - DTE Energy received a $5.4 million federal grant through Clean Energy Coalition to fund the conversion of more than 170 gasoline-powered fleet vehicles to run on compressed natural gas. The grant, which was awarded to Clean Energy Coalition?s Green Fleets program by the U.S. Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
ROCHESTER - Oakland University industrial and systems engineering students will benefit significantly from a nearly $34 million in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software made to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The in-kind software grant, made through Siemens PLM Software's GO PLM initiative, will provide the college with Tecnomatix software, a best-in-class digital
LANSING - There is still time to nominate for the third annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Award. The awards honor industrial, academic, student, and non-profit efforts to green Michigan's economy. Entries must be sent by Aug. 5. Entries must be sent by August 5. Awards will be presented by Governor Rick Snyder during the 2011
GRAND RAPIDS ? Dematic, supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse, and distribution center, has expanded the company's Customer Service infrastructure to increase lifecycle support offerings. With added service capabilities, new locations across North America, and increased staff, Dematic can extend critical support to more warehouse operations, with faster response and increased performance levels.
TROY - Five Michigan technology startups, including three from Ann Arbor, has been named finalists for the TiEQuest 2011 Business Venture Competition. Winners will be provided in-kind services and support from TiEQuest?s vast network of in-kind sponsors. These free services include intellectual property consultation, legal and patent services, financial management, and IT advice. TiEQuest maintains
LIVONIA - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has received special recognition from Chrysler Group for its efforts in supply logistics recovery following the Japan Crisis. Chrysler Group recognized 11 suppliers for their outstanding performances during its 2011 Annual Supplier Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Approximately 1,500 attendees, including top executives from Chrysler Group, Fiat Group Purchasing and
SAN FRANCISCO - Military contractor Booz Allen Hamilton confirmed that it was the victim of an "illegal attack," one day after hackers posted what they said were about 90,000 military e-mail addresses purloined from a server of the consulting firm. Hackers also today said they were targeting Monsanto and oil companies in their protests. "Booz