MOUNTAIN VIEW - Google has acquired German security firm Zynamics, which was founded in 2004 by respected security expert Thomas Dullien, better known in the hacking community as "Halvar Flake." "We're pleased to announce that Zynamics has been acquired by Google!" read a short statement provided on Zynamics' blog and reported by CNET News.Com. "If
SAN FRANCISCO - Old scams hiding under new headlines were circulating on Facebook this week, including promises of video involving obsessed Justin Bieber fans. "I can't believe a GIRL did this because of Justin Bieber," says the post that has been appearing on Facebook walls and status updates. Clicking the link leads to a fake
LIVONIA - Technology Solutions has rolled out a new product, Virtual Hosted Office systems, designed to help small to mid-sized businesses take advantage of the latest in cloud-based technologies. Virtual Hosted Office systems provide secured access to company data and applications from anywhere in the world and small to mid-sized businesses are deploying this technology
LANSING - Lt. Governor Brian Calley got right to the heart of lawmakers' concerns regarding one of the biggest components of the governor's budget - taxing pensions - as he delivered a series of examples Wednesday as to why Michigan's current system is inequitable. Calley said the entirety of Governor Rick Snyder's tax reform initiative,
LANSING - Michigan continues to throw its support behind plug-in electric vehicles with the redesign by the Michigan Public Service Commission of its PlugInMichigan web site. The site serves as a location for all things PEVs - from basic information to detailed information on what?s required to ensure a positive experience as a PEV customer.
CHEBOYGAN - Verizon Wireless has activated three new cell sites in northeast Michigan that improve voice and data coverage in afton, Cheboygan and Hammond. Verizon service is better along U.S. Highway 23 coastline from Cheboygan to Rogers City; Michigan Road 68 between Indian River and Onaway; North Ocqueoc Road, south of U.S. Highway 23 to
DETROIT - A Wayne State University School of Medicine physician-researcher has developed a personalized therapy to treat a wide range of cancers based on a naturally occurring human enzyme that has been genetically modified to fool cancer cells into killing themselves. The unique concept, patented by Wayne State University, was successfully demonstrated on melanoma cells
TROY - Automation Alley is hosting a seminar March 31 focusing on the recent health care legislation, how it currently affects your business and what to expect for the future. The discussion will include: An overview and updated timeline What impact has the legislation had so far? What you should have done and what do
LANSING. ? The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee to conduct an extensive research and demonstration project to test plots for growers to learn and evaluate data, without it affecting their farming operation?s bottom line. The Center for
GRAND RAPIDS - Northwood University's DeVos Graduate School of Management has partnered with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League to offer the DeVos Leadership MeNU Series, a three-part management training series offered prior to select Griffins' home games. The third installment of this series, ?Secrets to a Successful Strategy,? will take place