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Three Michigan Companies To Build 90-Mile Fiber Link From Southfield To Lansing

SOUTHFIELD—Three Michigan companies—Southfield-based 123.Net, Owosso-based DayStarr Communications, and Marquette-based Peninsula Fiber Network—have announced a new 90-mile fiber route connecting Southfield to Lansing. This network will enhance connectivity options in underserved areas. This multi-million-dollar joint investment brings state-of-the-art optical fiber opportunities to Lansing, Okemos, Williamston, Webberville, Fowlerville, Howell, Brighton and other municipalities along the path. Underground

By |2023-01-11T11:08:38-05:00January 11th, 2023|ESD, Internet|

Stellar Broadband To Provide Gigabit Internet To Corktown Development

DETROIT—East Lansing-based Stellar Broadband announced that it would work with developers Hunter Pasteur, Forbes Co. and Oxford Capital Group LLC to deliver gigabit internet service to the new Detroit development Perennial Corktown. Perennial Corktown will include a seven-story apartment building with 188 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, as well a seven-unit townhouse development at 10th

By |2023-01-11T11:19:30-05:00January 11th, 2023|ESD|

Energy Breakthroughs Could Make Electricity From Air

NEW YORK - New devices could each represent a major breakthrough in making clean energy out of thin air, according to their creators. They mimic natural processes to gather hydrogen, which is currently made using methane and uses vast amounts of fossil energy. One is the invention of a new kind of solar panel, 10

By |2023-01-11T11:09:11-05:00January 11th, 2023|Clean Update|

World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine Can Produce 80 GWh Per Year

DENMARK - The world’s most powerful wind turbine – the Vestas V236-15.0 MW offshore prototype – has produced its first power. It’s now fully installed at the Østerild Test Center for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark, and it will undergo an extensive test and verification program before full type certification and serial production begins. The V236-15.0MW

By |2023-01-11T11:09:12-05:00January 11th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Why Are Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Getting So Much Attention Lately?

DETROIT - As the automotive industry continues to innovate, hydrogen fuel is becoming an increasingly hot topic of conversation. Governments and environmental groups alike are taking note as car companies rapidly introduce revolutionary new technologies that allow vehicles like the Hyperion XP-1 and Hyundai N Vision to use this form of energy. The potential for more efficient transportation

By |2023-01-11T11:09:13-05:00January 11th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Nuspire Provides List Of Cybersecurity Predictions For 2023

COMMERCE - Nuspire, a managed security service provider, has compiled a list of cybersecurity predictions the company says may stir up some controversy. Top predictions include: Digital transformation is done. These days, companies can’t function without using digital technology in some way. The security industry has employed digital transformation to drive change, from application and

By |2023-01-11T11:09:13-05:00January 11th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

How To Choose The Right Strain For Your Edibles

There’s more to marijuana than just smoking weed. Edibles are one of the best ways to consume cannabis. More and more people are picking up on this fact. However, not all strains are ideal for edibles. It’s important to understand strains before you consume any type of cannabis product. Here’s how to pick the strain

By |2023-01-11T09:10:23-05:00January 11th, 2023|Guest Columns|

If You Want To Pitch An Angel Investing Group, Or Become An Angel Investor, Watch This Interview

BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their money and invest in startups that have high growth potential. If your startup wants to attract investors, you need to watch this video interview with David Weaver, a principal in CitySideVentures, the parent company of Birmingham Angels and the Great

By |2023-01-10T17:06:33-05:00January 10th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

The Shyft Group Completes Acquisition of XL Fleet

NOVI - North American specialty vehicle manufacturing company, The Shyft Group, announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of XL Fleet announced by Spruce Power last month. The acquisition includes the option to extend employment opportunities to XL Fleet technical talent, assume a short-term leased facility including equipment in Wixom, and support the completion of

By |2023-01-10T19:31:27-05:00January 10th, 2023|Auto Tech|

Biggest Games Coming in 2023: All the Release Dates You Need to Know

SAN FRANCISCO - The last couple of years have been hard on the games industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted development, leading to several games delayed. But the losses of 2021 and 2022 are the gains of 2023, because we a lot to look forward to this year. This list of release dates for notable 2023 titles is

By |2023-01-10T19:40:55-05:00January 10th, 2023|New Products, New Products / Contracts|