SAN FRANCISCO - A malicious app called HummingBad has taken hold of about 10 million Android phones around the world, and it collects your personal data, plus makes it act like you’ve clicked on ads that, well, you haven’t. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to see if HummingBad has roosted with you and
ROYAL OAK - Ken Rogers has led Automation Alley as it’s executive director since the technology networking group’s founding in 1999. But in August, Rogers plans to step down as executive director and turn the reins over to his replacement. A search committee is actively vetting candidates this month. Rogers talks about the founding of
NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people and learning things that will help you grow your business. Motor City Connect Live meetings were never designed as something you HAD to do. They are something you WANT to do. On Tuesday July 12, you'll enjoy the vibe from
BIRMINGHAM - Over the last few decades, I’ve had my fair share of adventures. I’ve traveled to the farthest corners of the world – from South Africa to Iceland to Malta to Malaysia to Australia to Estonia. I was one of the first analysts at Gartner to cover the burgeoning IT security industry. I performed
ALPHARETTA, GA – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon - who appears monthly on M2 Techcast - has been hired by Blancco Technology Group as its Chief Strategy Officer. The created position was effective July 1, but not announced until July 7. Stiennon from Birmingham, Michigan, is responsible for leading the company’s overall corporate strategy, including long-term
LANSING - Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with tech expert Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about live social media video, streaming live music events, new apps of interest to small business, the importance of having a small business website that is mobile-friendly, how to make sure your
ROYAL OAK - Bob Waltenspiel and Dave Phillips went on Comcast Newsmakers last week, to talk about IT in the D, Podcast Detroit, and the evolution of both. M2 Techcast - co-hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt Roush - broadcasts from the ITInTheD studios.
GRAND RAPIDS - The use of Mobile/Wireless technologies are fast becoming a critical element in the growth and productivity of companies in every industry. Often there are entrepreneurs with exciting ideas of ways that they can use these technologies to facilitate growth for their firm or serve their customers more effectively, but they don't know
DETROIT - With fuel prices the lowest they’ve been since the start of the Great Recession, automakers have seen a boom in demand for light trucks and performance vehicles. But while that might be good for the short-term bottom line, it could pose serious problems in the longer-term, as the industry struggles to cope with
LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program have helped diversify the state’s economy and created jobs during the last decade, according to a study commissioned by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. But, the report warns, the state’s economy “is at a crossroads,” and investments in innovation and
