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On M2 TechCast Feb. 1: Diva Tech Talk, Big Move For Co-Host Roush

FERNDALE - Amanda Lewan, one of the three members of Diva Tech Talk, appears on M2 TechCast on Monday Feb. 1 at 3 pm to interview Monica Wheat, who runs a non-profit program helping girls get into STEM - called Digerati Girls - and Chritina Mathes, who runs client experience at Rocket Fiber. We’ll also

By |2016-01-27T20:05:57-05:00January 27th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Mobile Michigan Musings: Secret To Developing And Marketing Winning Mobile Apps With Incipia

GRAND RAPIDS - Standing out against over millions of other apps is tough and they say the devil is in the details.  Effective apps begin with a specific goal and a clear vision as well as cohesive and functional app design. Join Host Melissa Birnie when she interviews friends since the 1st grade, Gabe Kwakyi and Gregory Klein, Co-Founders of Incipia,

By |2016-01-27T19:39:31-05:00January 27th, 2016|Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: Pwned Radio Debuts On PodcastDetroit Network

DETROIT - Shane Hamelin has faithfully served as one of our tech experts for many years now and during the week he manages CompTech Services. a successful computer sales and service outlet in suburban Sterling Heights. But beneath that mild mannered surface, Shane is one crazy gamer!  and he  has been longing to bring back

By |2016-01-27T18:53:40-05:00January 27th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

Internet Advisor: GromSocial.Com, A Secure Website For Kids

DETROIT - At age 11 Zach Marks secured a loan from an older brother and created GromSocial.com, a secure website where kids his age would be able to hang out safely and enjoy communicating with one another.  Today that site has nearly 3 million members around the globe. There is even a Brazilian version with nearly 1 million

By |2016-01-27T18:53:41-05:00January 27th, 2016|Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

ITInTheD Episode 128: Hatch Detroit, Paczki Run, Penguicon

FERNDALE - In episode 128 of ITInTheD’s live broadcast, Bob and Dave were joined by Vittoria Katanski from Hatch Detroit to talk about what they’ve got going on and the upcoming Paczki Run that you might want to check out whether you’re a runner or not, and also Scott Kennedy to talk about the next

By |2016-01-27T18:54:15-05:00January 27th, 2016|IT in the D, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Drone Law, Anonymous Attacks Michigan Government, Crain’s Detroit Business Venture Capital Coverage

FERNDALE - What a M2 TechCast show on Jan. 25. Drone law expert Enrico Schaefer updated what’s happening with the new FAA regulations that require hobby drone operators to register their drones heavier than a half pound. Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discussed the threat by Anonymous to launch cyberattacks against Michigan government and

By |2016-01-28T18:37:38-05:00January 27th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Report: University Research Corridor Added $17.5 Billion To Michigan Economy

LANSING - A report issued Tuesday says the Michigan University Research Corridor - an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University - contributed $17.5 billion to Michigan’s economy in 2014, up from $16.8 billion the previous year and $12.9 billion in 2007, the first year the report was published.

By |2016-01-26T22:07:53-05:00January 26th, 2016|Featured, News|

OST Acquires Human Centered Design Partner Visualhero

GRAND RAPIDS -  Information technology consultant Open Systems Technology Tuesday announced it has acquired longtime partner, Visualhero Design. Terms were not announced. OST said in a press release said that the acquisition extends OST’s capabilities, provides new methods of problem solving and expands its solutions, from research through production. “The acquisition of Visualhero Design allows

By |2016-01-29T15:09:30-05:00January 26th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Comedy Central Picks Detroit To Shoot New Series Detroiters

DETROIT - Comedy Central has selected Detroit as the backdrop for its upcoming series, Detroiters, a comedy series that follows the travails of two small-time advertising men who produce low-budget, off-beat commercials with an eye toward a bigger dream. Filming is scheduled to begin this summer with pre-production as early as April. The series, which

By |2016-01-25T22:25:04-05:00January 25th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

Scorecard Shows Michigan Residents Less Financially Secure

LANSING - The unemployment rate in the state has dropped, but a larger proportion of those working are under-employed, the Corporation for Enterprise Development said in its 2016 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard. The group ranked Michigan 28 among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., down from 25 in 2015. Among the key findings, some 12

By |2016-01-25T21:09:15-05:00January 25th, 2016|News|