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Duo Security Becomes Next Michigan Technology Company Valued At $1 Billion

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

By |2017-10-20T22:25:30-04:00October 20th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

TIEDetroit Brings Mobility Competition To TIECon Detroit Nov. 9

GRAND RAPIDS - TIEDetroit and Kyyba Xcelerator have partnered to bring a Mobility Competition to TiECon Detroit. This competition is aimed at recognizing the top six second-stage startups working on disruptive technologies in broad-based industries such as Mobility, Autonomous Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Connectivity, IoT, Automotive, Cyber Security, Smart Cities, and Big Data/Machine Learning. The six finalists will

By |2017-10-20T10:45:34-04:00October 20th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

New LTU K-12 Program Combines Computer Science, Physical Activity

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University is launching a new program called CS+PA (Computer Science plus Physical Activities) that uses various exercise activities to illustrate and animate concepts in mathematics and computer science, while learning coding. Future versions of the class will also use Zumba, yoga, martial arts training, and fitness boot camp-style activities. The core

By |2017-10-20T09:42:56-04:00October 20th, 2017|ESD, STEM|

ForeSee Expands Service Offerings

ANN ARBOR — ForeSee, the consumer experience analytics provider, announced the addition of new consulting and usability services. “The expansion of our professional services offerings helps our clients increase the impact of their CX programs, and through that, their business,“ said Justin Mason, vice president of global professional services at ForeSee. “We have a dedicated

By |2017-10-20T09:44:15-04:00October 20th, 2017|ESD|

DeVries Nominates Himself For Permanent Director Of Michigan Technology, Management And Budget

LANSING - Michigan Senate Oversight Committee members heard from the director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget during a hearing to weigh reporting a recommendation on his confirmation to the full Senate. Referring to himself as "an advocate of public service," David DeVries told lawmakers Thursday he'd accepted the appointment from Governor Rick

By |2017-10-20T08:55:52-04:00October 20th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|

Foxconn Proposals Heavy On Tax Exemptions

LANSING - Michigan had offered Foxconn Technology Group some $3.76 billion in incentives for the plant it lost to Wisconsin and another $3.06 billion for a yet-to-be-announced plan, according to letters to the company. But both of those incentives were reduced by the final language of the Good Jobs for Michigan package (SB 242, SB 243 and SB

By |2017-10-20T08:36:17-04:00October 20th, 2017|Politics, Politics/Government|

How To Split Equity Equitably For Your Startup

ANN ARBOR - It's a question every startup struggles with—how to divide the equity before a product, an app or service is developed? Startup founders are often compensated initially with equity shares until the business starts making money, and equally splitting shares seems like the default. Equally splitting these shares can create problems such as

By |2017-10-19T09:30:02-04:00October 19th, 2017|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Grand Rapids Chamber Names 2017 EPIC Award Winners

GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday announced the winners of the 2017 EPIC Awards - honoring local organizations and professionals for their outstanding success stories and contributions to West Michigan economy. Twenty local entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations were in the running as finalists for seven EPIC Award categories. Recipients and

By |2017-10-19T09:22:10-04:00October 19th, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Wearables To Boost Security Of Voice-Based Log-In

ANN ARBOR - A security-token necklace, ear buds or eyeglasses developed at the University of Michigan could eliminate vulnerabilities in voice authentication—the practice of logging in to a device or service with your voice alone. Talking to electronics has become a popular—even essential—way to command them. In this era of the internet of things, voice

By |2017-10-18T19:42:35-04:00October 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense|

North American Cyber Summit Names Keynotes, Featured Speakers

LANSING - The North American International Cyber Summit 2017 hosted by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, is once again set to take place in the heart of Downtown Detroit at Cobo Center. As in previous year’s, this event will bring together experts from across the globe to address a variety of cyber-security issues impacting the world.

By |2017-10-18T19:34:21-04:00October 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense|