ANN ARBOR - Genomenon has announced that it will begin offering a free edition of the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine to clinical, research and academic institutions to advance genomic analysis and DNA data interpretation. Genomenon is making Mastermind freely available to promote more rapid advances in genome analysis and DNA sequencing interpretation. Mastermind is a
DETROIT - Automation Alley is hosting a global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies on Nov. 9 that will include a variety of industry leading speakers and hundreds of tech and manufacturing professionals. Integr8 will focus on the integration of eight major components of Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution — cybersecurity,
MOUNT PLEASANT - A new cooperative agreement will grant Grand Valley State University premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program. The agreement — signed by GVSU President Dr. Thomas Hass and CMU President Dr. George Ross on October 19 in a formal ceremony
LANSING — The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday denied an appeal from big box retailer Menard Inc., effectively ending the so-called “dark store” practice of property valuation in the state. In an order handed down today, the state’s Supreme Court denied Menard Inc.’s request for an appeal in its lawsuit against the city of Escanaba because the justices
ROYAL OAK – On M2 TechCast Monday Oct. 23, Airfoil’s editorial services and media strategist, Tim Moynihan, will tell the listening audience how to connect with reporters. Automation Alley Executive Director Tom Kelly will promo his big November 8 event, Integr8. TechStak Founder Nicole Pasuit will interview two member companies. Kathleen Norton-Schock will update what’s
ANN ARBOR - On Thursday, Duo Security announced it had raised an additional $70 million in a Series D round that propelled the software-as-a-service company's valuation to more than $1 billion - only the second Michigan Venture Backed-technology company to pass this financial milestone. Duo helps defend organizations against breaches with its two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Duo’s
ANN ARBOR - Surveys and self-reports are a time-honored way of trying to predict consumer behavior, but they have limitations. People often give socially desirable answers or they simply don't know or remember things clearly. A new study by Carolyn Yoon, University of Michigan professor of marketing, and colleagues Alexander Genevsky of Rotterdam School of
ROYAL OAK - There’s a new co-working space in downtown Detroit and this one is focused on connecting mobility- and auto-focused startups. PlanetM Landing Zone officially opened October 5. And we’ve got all the details on this M2 TechCast podcast. PlanetM is backed by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Economic Development Corp. and WeWork, a
ROYAL OAK - CloudTech1’s Senior MSP & Cloud Consultant Chris Hardester used his appearance on M2 TechCast to announce an exciting new offer for businesses looking to outsource their IT departments - CloudTech1 is offering a free network and security assessment and then a free month of its CloudCare1 IT Services to show businesses how
DETROIT - Detroit billionaire and real estate mogul Dan Gilbert has been nominated by the Michigan Venture Capital Association for its Entrepreneur of the Year award, while the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is one of the finalist for the Community Impact Award. Winners will be announced Nov. 15 at the Little Caesars Arena as the
