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No Reason For Michigan Senate To Approve No-Reason Absentee Voting Now That Snyder Signs Straight Ticket Repeal

LANSING - A bill that would allow in-person, no-reason absentee voting will come up for discussion among majority Senate Republicans, officials said Tuesday after Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill ending the option for voters to choose a party's slate of candidates with a single selection on their ballot. Snyder, in a signing statement, said

By |2016-01-06T12:38:21-05:00January 6th, 2016|Featured, Politics|

How Michigan Can Meet Its Clean Power Plan Targets

LANSING - Michigan is well-positioned to meet its Clean Power Plan standards - In fact, World Resources Institute finds that Michigan can use existing energy policies to get 98 percent of the way to meeting the state’s target under the CPP, and with smarter, more efficient use of natural gas and coal plants the state

By |2016-01-05T21:49:28-05:00January 5th, 2016|Clean Update, Guest Columns|

Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC

LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner experience to customers this year – with plans to connect more than 10 million customers to Ford SYNC Connect within the next five years. SYNC Connect, Ford’s new high-speed connectivity technology, adds levels of convenience to SYNC, the industry-leading in-car

By |2016-01-05T20:58:33-05:00January 5th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, New Products / Contracts|

jācapps Introduces Android Auto Integrations As Part Of App Everywhere Mobile Strategy

BINGHAM FARMS  - jacapps has announced the company's flagship V4 app platform will begin offering support for and integration of Google's Android Auto, the connected car extension to its Android smartphone platform. This new functionality will be available as part of jācapps' App Everywhere product and will enable Android smartphone users with an Android Auto

By |2016-01-05T20:04:11-05:00January 5th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

Cyber Threat Intelligence Focus Of January ISACA Chapter Meeting

LIVONIA - Cyber Threat Intelligence is the topic of the ISACA Chapter Meeting on January 20. The topics will be explored by Sally Dovitz. RSVP by Jan. 15. WHEN January 20, 4:30 PM-7:45 PM WHERE VisTaTech 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48152, USA FEE View Event Fees View Chapter Meeting Summary RSVP January 15

By |2016-01-05T19:56:43-05:00January 5th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

SBIR’s Unplugged Ohio Aerospace Institute Feb. 2

CLEVELAND - Hear from Industry leaders as they share their SBIR program experiences and best practices. Learn how they've successfully applied for SBIR contracts, get your questions answered, and network with other successful and aspiring companies. Participating companies include Apollo Medical Devices, iRxReminder, Thermalin Diabetes and SPR Therapeutics. BONUS: Attendees of this event will gain

By |2016-01-05T19:43:31-05:00January 5th, 2016|Life Sciences|

Michigan FIRST Robotics Teams Gear Up For First Stronghold With $250,000 From FCA Foundation

AUBURN HILLS - The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, on Tuesday announced $250,000 in grants to FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12) and FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12) teams in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The grants will offset the costs associated with items such as registration fees, parts and materials and team

By |2016-01-05T20:48:20-05:00January 5th, 2016|News|

ChannelNet Names New Director Of Cyber Security

DEARBORN - ChannelNet, a specialist in digital customer engagement and retention, announced Tuesday that Jason Luke has joined the company as director of cyber security. Luke will be responsible for ChannelNet’s information security, risk, compliance and business continuity practice. He will direct data privacy, network security, user access and IT controls for ChannelNet and its

By |2016-01-05T19:31:13-05:00January 5th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Microsoft Provides eMail, File-Storage Clients With Heads Up For State-Sponsored Hack

SAN FRANCISCO - If you're using Microsoft's online email and file-storage services, you'll now get a special heads-up if your accounts are hit by state-sponsored hackers, a warning that you should take additional steps to secure your accounts. The world's biggest software company had already been telling people using Outlook.com email and OneDrive storage if

By |2016-01-04T20:27:29-05:00January 4th, 2016|Cyber Defense|