ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month now face payment challenges. Across the United States, cannabis retailers are reporting disruptions to debit-style payment platforms long used to help cannabis businesses reduce reliance on cash. The shutdowns are the result of an undo interference on the part of
Car buying rarely starts at a dealership anymore. Most buyers begin their journey online, researching models, comparing prices, watching reviews, and exploring dealership websites before ever stepping into a showroom. Because of this shift, automotive brands and dealerships have had to rethink how they reach potential customers. Digital marketing now plays a central role in
ANN ARBOR - A massive wind energy project proposed for rural West Michigan has been shelved after years of debate, underscoring the growing tension between local opposition and Michigan’s aggressive push to expand renewable power. The proposed Montcalm Wind Project, led by renewable developer Apex Clean Energy, would have spread wind turbines across roughly 50,000
ANN ARBOR — After nearly four decades of environmental monitoring and legal battles, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially designated the former Gelman Sciences site and its spreading 1,4-dioxane groundwater plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township as a federal Superfund site. The designation places the contaminated area on the National Priorities List, unlocking
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare companies, generates more than $25 billion in annual sales and employs roughly 56,000 people worldwide, producing orthopedic implants, surgical equipment,
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the Cyber 150, his annual ranking of the top privately held cybersecurity companies in the world. The list highlights midsize cybersecurity firms generating between roughly $10 million and $500 million in annual revenue. The rankings are based on extensive research into
COLUMBUS - The clock is ticking for Ohio’s cannabis industry. Advocates trying to overturn new marijuana restrictions passed by state lawmakers are racing to collect roughly 250,000 valid voter signatures before a March 19 deadline, a move that could suspend the controversial law and send the issue back to Ohio voters in 2026. If the
Companies in Michigan are already supplying critical materials, engineering expertise, and manufacturing technologies used to build the semiconductor chips powering the global artificial intelligence revolution. Artificial Intelligence Is Driving a Massive Chip Investment Boom DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is fueling one of the largest technology investment waves in decades. Companies developing AI systems—from cloud computing
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving a surge in electricity demand nationwide, raising questions about whether Michigan’s power grid—and future energy mix—can keep up. AI Data Centers Are Driving A Surge In Electricity Demand Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries across the United States, but the technology boom comes with
In a MITech TV interview, Beckers explains how partner-driven sales strategies are transforming how technology companies reach customers. DETROIT — As cloud computing and software-as-a-service platforms reshape the technology industry, many vendors are rethinking how they sell their products. Instead of relying solely on large direct sales teams, companies are increasingly building channel partner ecosystems
