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GVSU Water Resources Institute Gets Endowment To Study Water Quality, Climate Change

MUSKEGON - Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute will be able to investigate topics that government funding programs are typically not willing to take on, thanks to a new endowed fund created by Allen and Helen Hunting. The Huntings initiated the Allen I. and Helen J. Hunting Research and Innovation Fund

By |2017-09-06T18:23:52-04:00September 6th, 2017|Clean Update|

U-M’s Verdict Learning Database Speeds Queries From Hours To Seconds

ANN ARBOR - A tool that makes large databases work smarter, not harder, could unlock the potential of big data to drive medical research, inform business decisions and speed up a slew of other applications that today are mired in a worldwide data glut. University of Michigan researchers developed software called Verdict that enables existing

By |2017-09-06T18:08:50-04:00September 6th, 2017|New Products / Contracts, STEM|

ITC Holdings, Fortis Inc. To Donate $100,000 To Red Cross For Hurricane Harvey Relief

NOVI  – ITC Holdings Corp. will join its parent company Fortis Inc. and other Fortis subsidiaries to donate approximately $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of residents and communities afflicted by Hurricane Harvey. Fortis will contribute $50,000 while ITC and its employees will contribute $25,000 to the donation. Fortis subsidiaries UNS Energy Corporation,

By |2017-09-05T20:23:56-04:00September 5th, 2017|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Mobile Monday Detroit Explores Use Of Connected Tech In Healthcare

DETROIT, MI – Mobile Monday Detroit will explore the use of connected technologies in healthcare for purposes of increasing efficiency, improving patient care and experiences and increasing access to healthcare by remote populations. The event takes place on Monday, September 11th, 5:30 p.m. at RIIS in Troy. Speakers for the event include: Chuck Marlin, Partner,

By |2017-09-05T19:00:44-04:00September 5th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Online Tech Releases SprawlGuard To Optimize Cloud Spending

ANN ARBOR - Online Tech has released SprawlGuard protection services, created to track and optimize public cloud spending, the No. 1 concern among mature cloud users, according to RightScale. Clients who use Microsoft Azure can define precise cost centers and then see advanced usage analysis on a daily basis to get alerts and predictions on their total

By |2017-09-05T18:35:40-04:00September 5th, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Leaders & Innovators’ Series Begins With Panel On Cybersecurity

SOUTHFIELD – Keeping sensitive personal data safe for customers and clients is a top priority for every business and organization. Failing at cybersecurity can mean huge financial losses and damaged reputations. On Thursday, Sept. 14, the public can hear the latest tips on keeping data secure at an event at Lawrence Technological University, as the

By |2017-09-01T13:56:59-04:00September 1st, 2017|Cyber Defense, ESD|

MICHIGAN STEM CAREER SHOWCASE At Technology In Motion (TIM) Detroit 2017

ADETROIT - The Michigan STEM Career Showcase, produced by the Michigan STEM Partnership and the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, is a “show within a show” that will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 at TIM Detroit. The showcase will focus on increasing awareness about STEM careers, with a goal of increasing student STEM education participation

By |2017-09-01T19:25:40-04:00September 1st, 2017|Connected Tech, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

Time Running Out For Free Registration To STEM Career Showcase At TIM Detroit

DETROIT – Time is running out to take advantage of FREE registration to attend the STEM Career Showcase, and the Technology Exhibition and Keynotes at the TIM Detroit event!  Register at http://TIMDetroit.com/STEM and receive a complimentary 3-day pass to the event which is being held at Cobo Center in Detroit. The STEM Career Showcase takes

By |2017-09-01T19:26:41-04:00September 1st, 2017|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|

Pure Michigan TV Campaign Wins Mercury Award

LANSING – Pure Michigan has won a Mercury Award for Best Broadcast Advertising: TV given by the U.S. Travel Association and the National Council of State Tourism Directors. The Pure Michigan brand was created by McCann Detroit, based in Birmingham. “In the past two years, we have made a significant effort to respond to a

By |2017-09-01T12:43:54-04:00September 1st, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Hires Bansal As Market Intelligence Consultant

PLYMOUTH – Parul Bansal has been hired by the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center as a Market Intelligence Consultant. She joins MMTC’s Research Services practice area. “Our experienced Research Services team uses a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide invaluable insight for our clients’ strategic business decisions,” said Mike Coast, President of The

By |2017-09-01T19:27:42-04:00September 1st, 2017|New Products / Contracts|