DEARBORN - Members of The Engineering Society of Detroit got an up-close look at the newest addition to Dearborn's magnificent historic attractions - the John D. Dingell Transit Center - in an exclusive, members-only tour Wednesday. http://technologycentury.com/2015/07/22/esd-tours-dearborns-award-winning-dingell-transit-center/
LANSING - A blockbuster ballot proposal unveiled Thursday by a liberal group would raise the Corporate Income Tax from 6 to 11 percent and put the resulting $900 million in new revenue toward roads. The proposal is a voter-initiated act, so supporters will need to gather signatures from at least 252,523 registered voters to put
STERLING HEIGHTS - Coupon Wallet is hosting its first Coupon Wallet Hackathon August 14 at the Macomb-Oakland University to inspire growth and awareness for the tech industry in Metro Detroit. In recent history, the Detroit area has suffered an exodus of tech talent as young people entering the job market seek opportunities and
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Amtrak station unveiled Thursday a prototype retractable setback-shuttle platform that will provide safer and faster boarding on its trains for all passengers including those who use a wheel chairs, seniors, and those who need assistance with luggage and strollers. The platform, developed by RLE International of Madison Heights, mechanically
SOUTHFIELD - With one simple click, you can expose yourself to cyber criminals. While cybercrime is a threat to everyone, I'm especially concerned for those senior citizens who've been slower to adapt to technology. This group is more likely to fall prey to cyberbullying and be emotionally abused, harassed or threatened online. Embarrassed by their
DETROIT - The two self-proclaimed computer geeks who brought ITInTheD.Com to Detroit two years ago announced Thursday they have now launched a podcast network and are inviting other commentators to join them. Podcast Detroit Radio Network co-founders Bob Waltenspiel and David Phillips already have a new Ferndale recording studio from which they already have launched
SAN FRANCISCO - This year, Mousetrap Mobile, a member of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, has partnered with Signal360 to showcase beacon technology to attendees at the Association of Luxury Suite Directors meeting in San Francisc "Mousetrap Mobile is excited to launch beacons as part of our industry leading conference and event apps," says
DETROIT - Recent research conducted by the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan in collaboration with the state's economic development organization has determined that mobile, wireless technologies are driving job creation and economic growth across the State of Michigan. http://www.prlog.org/12472431-mobilewireless-technologies-are-creating-jobs-in-many-michigan-industries-and-economic-growth-for-the-state.html Author: Linda Daichendt Source: MTAM Date: 7/9/2015
DETROIT - LindaDaichendt, Executive Director and CEO of the Mobile Technology Assn of Michigan and co-founder of Mobile Monday Michigan and the Michigan Mobile Musings podcast provides a slide show on how businesses can capitalize on mobile and wireless technologies for growth. http://www.slideshare.net/ldaichendt/michigan-capitalizing-on-mobilewireless-tech-july-2015?ref=http://www.gomobilemichigan.org/about/mobile-in-michigan.html Author: Linda Daichendt Source: MTAM Date: 7/9/2015
DETROIT - A surprise to many in Michigan, and across the globe, is that the State of Michigan is becoming a 'go to' place for those engaged in providing or utilizing mobile and wireless technologies - in any industry. The state is experiencing tremendous increases in the utilization of these technologies across many industries, including: