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MSU Opens New $88.1 Million Grand Rapids Research Center

GRAND RAPIDS — The new Grand Rapids Research Center opens this week, anchoring the western end of the city’s Medical Mile cluster of education, health care and research institutions and elevating Michigan State University’s role in biomedicine. The $88.1 million facility initially will house 18 research teams that will relocate from the nearby Van Andel Research Institute. The

By |2017-09-18T11:45:06-04:00September 18th, 2017|Life Sciences|

After Equifax Breach: Hurricanes Overshadow Massive Cybersecurity Story

GRAND LEDGE - As all eyes turned toward the Caribbean and Florida this week in essential preparation for Hurricane Irma, Equifax announced a different kind of unprecedented ‘incident’ that could significantly impact half of the U.S. population. Here’s what you need to know and how to respond to protect your identity and your family. Just

By |2017-09-18T09:18:59-04:00September 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

LTU Provost Updates Programs, Including BS In Nursing Degree With St. John Providence

ROYAL OAK - Maria Vaz, the Provost at Lawrence Technological University, talks about LTU and what’s happening in its new school year on this episode of M2 TechCast. She highlights the new LTU nursing program, a bachelor’s of science degree, that will graduate nurses in four years. The degree is in partnership with the St.

By |2017-09-17T18:14:19-04:00September 17th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Brennan Reports From Netherlands On Dutch Expertise Controlling Rising Sea Levels

ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast Co-host Mike Brennan calls in from Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he interviewed a senior Dutch official who coordinates and promotes the Dutch expertise in controlling rising water level, including higher seas. With the world experiencing climate change, and rising sea levels, the Dutch expertise is now in great demand. To listen,

By |2017-09-17T17:37:07-04:00September 17th, 2017|Clean Update, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Diva Tech Talk’s Norton-Schock Interviews Beaumont Data Consultant, Updates MCWT Women In Technology Award

ROYAL OAK - Diva Tech Talk’s Kathleen Norton-Schock interviews Theresa Ancick, data warehouse consultant and manager of Business Information Service for Beaumont Hospital Systems. She also updates what’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, including updating the Michigan Women in Technology award, now accepting nominations. To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit/m2techcast-episode-94-kathleen-norton-schock-with-theresa-ancick-beaumont-hospital-systems

By |2017-09-17T17:24:14-04:00September 17th, 2017|Diva Tech Talk, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Detroit FinTech Association To Highlight, Promote Online Financial Services Companies

DETROIT - Jason Raznick is known around Detroit as the founder and CEO of Benzinga, a financial media outlet that in a few short years has grown into a multi-million dollar media empire. Now he hopes to highlight other financial services companies in metro Detroit with his latest project, The Detroit FinTech Association. “For a

By |2017-09-18T19:37:04-04:00September 15th, 2017|Featured, News|

M2 TechCast: Updates On MCWT, Auto Tech, Drone Law, Cyber Hacks

ROYAL OAK - On Monday Sept. 18, M2 TechCast will feature Kathleen Norton Schock updating what’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Auto expert David Cole on the latest vehicle technology news. DroneLaw Pro Enrico Schaefer on the latest regulations from the FAA. And cybersecurity guru Dan Lohrmann talking about the latest

By |2017-09-15T04:38:39-04:00September 15th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

LTU Symposium Presents Examples Of People Using Technology To Do Good

SOUTHFIELD — At a time when technology is all too often used to divide and exclude, who is using technology to unite and empower? Lawrence Technological University will explore the topic and provide positive examples in “Inclusive Technology: Seeking to Do Good” in the annual President’s Symposium Series. Sponsored by LTU’s College of Architecture and

By |2017-09-15T04:25:59-04:00September 15th, 2017|ESD|

Report: Islamic State May Use Drones To Drop Bombs On Britain, Or Other Western Countries

LONDON, UK - Islamic State has made dramatic advances in the use of commercial drones to drop munitions and it is “only a matter of time” before a terror attack using the machines is launched in Britain or another Western country, inews has been told. Security sources have said that the jihadist group is actively

By |2017-09-15T04:17:47-04:00September 15th, 2017|Drones|

Auxiom Moves To New Headquarters In Sterling Heights Defense Corridor

STERLING HEIGHTS - IT Managed Service Provider Auxiom has relocated its headquarters from Madison Heights to Sterling Heights in the DC3S Defense Corridor, in the same building as Automation Alley Defense Group, the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers’ Association, and Survivability Solutions. DC3S is a synergistic environment that promotes creativity and collaboration between businesses, said CEO Matt

By |2017-09-15T04:07:07-04:00September 15th, 2017|New Products / Contracts|