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M2 TechCast: LTU Marketing Director Bruce Annette Updates The University’s Story

FERNDALE - Matt Roush has a new day job. He’s News Director at Lawrence Technological University. On this segment of M2 (Squared) TechCast, Matt’s new boss, Bruce Annette, talks about LTU, it’s mission, size, and what students who graduate with STEAM degrees can make for starting wages. You’ll be surprised how much that is. To

By |2016-02-10T15:35:45-05:00February 10th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

ITInTheD Episode 130: The Flint Water Crisis

FERNDALE - Disclosure: this is not one of our “normal” episodes, but we couldn’t possibly be happier…or more proud…of how it all came together and turned out.  The Flint Water Crisis is something that we’ve all heard about on the news, or read about online, or caught conversations about it at the office…but there’s a

By |2016-02-10T15:20:11-05:00February 10th, 2016|IT in the D, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Q&A With The Computer Experts

DETROIT - The Internet Advisor crew of experts answers your computer questions in this hour-long podcast. Foster Braun, Gary Baker, Ed Rudel and Cal Carson - can you get Internet streaming service through your iPhone? How would personal Hot Spots help you connect to the Internet? Can you use your smart phone as a wi-fi

By |2016-02-10T15:12:50-05:00February 10th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: eBay Lady Talks About How To Set Up Business On Auction Site

GRAND RAPIDS - Donna MacMurray Klein was crowned the “eBay Lady” when she first visited our show in 2003 to help our audience understand the then booming online shopping experience led by eBay.  Since then Donna has gone on to form her own business and has some strong things to say about the evolution of

By |2016-02-10T15:12:50-05:00February 10th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Hello World Classroom 2015

DETROIT - Christina Li a senior at Utica Community Schools was  among nine people from across the country recognized last week in Washington, D.C. as “White House Champions of Change for Computer Science Education.” She was nominated by Debbie Taylor, assistant director of the engineering school and director of Women in Science and Engineering at the University of

By |2016-02-10T15:12:50-05:00February 10th, 2016|Internet Advisor, New Products / Contracts|

Telamon Mobile, Wireless Employment, Training Opportunities For Farmworkers

GRAND RAPIDS - Telamon, a 46 year-old company,  brings human services to people and communities in twelve states, doing business in two of them as Transition Resources Corporation. Chartered as a non-profit organization, Telamon's purpose is to improve the lives of those in need. They do this through the operation of a diverse array of programs for farmworkers,

By |2016-02-10T14:46:55-05:00February 10th, 2016|Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Diva Tech Talk Interviews Rocket Fiber’s Mousetrap Leader

FERNDALE - Two of the three Diva Tech Talk ladies, Amanda Lewan of Bamboo Detroit and Michipreneur.Com, and Nicole Johnson Scheffler, a Cisco engineer, interview Christina Mathes, Vice President of Client Experience at Mousetrap, part of the Rocket Fiber group. Rocket Fiber is offering 1 Gigabit Internet service in the downtown area, but launching into

By |2016-02-11T08:51:28-05:00February 8th, 2016|Diva Tech Talk, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Co-Host Roush Joins Lawrence Tech As News Director

FERNDALE - Matt Roush talks about his new job, as News Editor of Lawrence Technological University. Matt will run three LTU magazines, deal with the press, set up interviews of LTU faculty and staff. But the great news is Matt will continue to co-host M2 TechCast, plus work with his former employer, The Engineering Society

By |2016-02-08T22:55:46-05:00February 8th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Harvard Study: FBI Claims About Criminals Using Encryption Exaggerated

WASHINGTON DC - The FBI and other law enforcement authorities are exaggerating the extent that criminals are using encryption to avoid surveillance, or "go dark," according to a study released Monday by Harvard. The study, which included participation from current and former intelligence officials, found that myriad new Internet-connected technologies such as smart-home products allow

By |2016-02-08T21:56:45-05:00February 8th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

I-Corps Energy And Transportation Training Program Accepting Applications

DETROIT - Researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the I-Corps Energy and Transportation training program developed by NextEnergy in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship. Applications will be accepted through April 3. The 2016 I-Corps program will kick-off at NextEnergy May 18-20 and come to a close on June 23-24.

By |2016-02-08T21:42:39-05:00February 8th, 2016|Clean Update, Entrepreneurs|