AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems announced live demonstrations of Plex Online's comprehensive ERP solution for metalforming manufacturers on January 13 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST, and for food and beverage processors on January 20 from 2 - 3 p.m. EST. These industry-specific events offer manufacturers and processors an opportunity to experience Plex Online as
DETROIT - Richard DiBartolomeo, Gov.-elect Rick Snyder's former campaign Finance Director, has joined the NextEnergy's Board of Directors. DiBartolomeo will serve as a Board Director and Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee. ?We are very pleased that Rick has joined us,? says NextEnergy Chairman Chris Rizik, who notes, ?his extensive experience will be highly
DETROIT ? Both Michigan Tech and the University of Detroit-Mercy are offering electric-drive vehicle courses that begin in January 2011. Michigan Tech Hybrid Electric Drive Vehicle Courses The Engineering Society of Detroit has partnered with Michigan Technological University to make ESD's headquarters a satellite location for distance learning students enrolled in Michigan Tech courses for
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University, through a partnership with Oakland County and the U.S. Department of Labor, has been awarded a federal grant to cover tuition for engineers living in Oakland County who enroll in its graduate certificate program in defense manufacturing engineering. As many as 15 engineers who meet the funding criteria will have
GRANDVILLE ? Trivalent Group has launched Trivalent WiMAX, a product that backs up business networks when they go down. "Just one hour of network outage can seriously affect a company's productivity, resulting in financial loss and diminished customer good will," said Trivalent Group Communications Sales Director Joe Tuszynski. "WiMAX offers businesses with an affordable backup
ANN ARBOR - Merit Network has selected Earthcom as Outside Plant Construction vendor for the first phase of Merit's broadband stimulus project, REACH-3MC. Earthcom was selected from a number of qualified vendors that responded to a Request for Proposal Merit issued in late August. Earthcom is the first of many construction vendors that will contribute
CHICAGO - A data breach at e-mail database management firm Silverpop prompted McDonald's and at least one other Web site to warn subscribers, but it's unclear just how many companies are affected. McDonald's told customers this week that in addition to e-mail addresses, other information may have been exposed such as name, postal address, and
REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft Sunday quietly released the latest version of its Security Essentials anti-malware software. Security Essentials 2.0 is available as a free download with several changes over its predecessor. Microsoft said the updated anti-malware engine makes the software faster and smarter at detecting security hazards. The software also now ties in with Windows
TROY - Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers has been appointed to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Information and Communications Technologies, Services, and Electronic Commerce by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk. The Committee provides detailed policy and technical advice, information and recommendations to Secretary
DETROIT - Constance Logan, Michigan Assistant District Director for Minority Enterprise Development, has received the Society of American Military Engineers' 2010 Government Small Business Advocate Award. The award is given to a group of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding support to the Department of Defense planning, design, construction and environmental programs and who effectively communicate