ROYAL OAK - IoT Tech Connect, originally scheduled for October, has been rescheduled for April 11-12. Co-producer Rick Beckers, CEO of CloudTech1, said marketing budgets were already spent and although a lot of companies are interested in attending, they suggested the event get moved to 2018. The new dates for the IoT Tech Connect conference
ROYAL OAK - How are traditional business lenders anticipating changes in the banking industry to accommodate emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles? Mark Brant, Market President at First Community Bank, answers some of these questions in an interview conducted by Keith Brophy, State Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center. Brophy explores with Brant what
ROYAL OAK - A vending machine company in Wisconsin shocked the world when it said on Aug. 1 it will embed an RFID chip in the hands of employees who volunteer to pay for snacks, log into the building and other ID tag type digital information. Dan Lohrmann, Chief Strategist & Chief Security Officer at
ROYAL OAK - DroneLaw.Pro Founder Enrico Schaefer discusses the FCC’s plans to automate Air Traffic Control for drone flights at 50 airports this fall, including Pellston. He also updates the latest trends for drones, including drones outside the United States crop dusting fields. He also shares news about upcoming commercial drone shows that are a must-attend
ROYAL OAK – On M2 TechCast Monday Aug. 7, Warner Norcross & Judd Partner Norbert Kugele will talk about geofencing, a technique for HR recruitment which automatically collects data from user’s cellphones within a specific region for the purpose of targeted advertising. Although geofencing is becoming more widely used for recruiting, companies that use this technology will need
EAST LANSING - The demand for legal cannabis products in the United States increased by 2 percent in May, the largest on record following a monthly decline, according to the monthly AndCan Index, which closely monitors demand across every U.S. state. “After a surprising, albeit slight, decline in April, the demand for cannabis products increased
ANN ARBOR - Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in vehicles, LEDs and computers - if only they were better at dissipating heat. A new technique that can change plastic's molecular structure to help it cast off heat is a promising step in that direction. Developed by
RESTON, Va. - Michigan will become the 10th state or territory to adopt first responder advanced technologies by opting in to FirstNet, an AT&T specialized wireless broadband network. AT&T, in a public-private partnership with FirstNet, will build, operate and maintain a highly secure wireless broadband communications network for Michigan’s public safety community at no cost
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University has begun the research and development of an autonomous campus taxi thanks to donations from several corporate partners. Hyundai MOBIS, the parts and service division of the Korean automaker, donated $15,000 for the purchase of a Polaris GEM e2 two-seat electric vehicle. Dataspeed Inc., a Rochester Hills engineering firm specializing
DETROIT — The second annual Michigan Sustainability Conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Crowne Plaza Detroit, 2 Washington Boulevard. The event, organized by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, is designed to promote meaningful engagement with business professionals surrounding the topic of sustainability. Keynote speakers will include Joel Howrani Heeres, director of
