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Consumers Energy Foundation Put Your Town On The Map Competition

JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back the Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map competition provides dollars for three projects that aim to help small communities in Michigan grow and thrive. Communities with a population of

By |2022-02-27T10:50:36-05:00February 27th, 2022|News|

Harman Adds New Auto Software For Vehicle-To-Everything Communications

NOVI—Officials at Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.a, announced the introduction of Harman Savari Mecwave, multi-access edge computing software that enables automakers and mobile network operators to deliver ultra-low latency applications and services on edge computing infrastructure. By operating on the edge with ultra-low latency, Mecwave accelerates the deployment of vehicle-to-everything

By |2022-02-27T09:22:38-05:00February 27th, 2022|Auto Tech, New Products / Contracts|

Putin Threat: UK On Red Alert For Cyber Attack From Russia As Security Measures Beefed-Up

LONDON, England -Britain is on red alert for Russian cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Key public services, banks and other big businesses have all bolstered their cyber defenses to combat the increased threat from Moscow. British Home Secretary Priti Patel yesterday hinted at potential tit-for-tat strikes against Russia if they attack first. She said: “As

By |2022-02-25T15:47:21-05:00February 25th, 2022|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Esports And Their Future In The Metaverse

DETROIT - DETROIT – The metaverse is straightforward and complex at the same time, and it’s come a long way. You might think of the metaverse more simply as cyberspace, technology, and the way we interact with it, explains CSGORadar. Virtual reality, augmented reality, avatars, buying and selling goods over the internet… it’s all part

By |2022-09-12T08:43:52-04:00February 25th, 2022|Guest Columns|

Ambassador Bridge Blockade Cost Nearly $300 Million In Auto Industry Losses

DETROIT - The weeklong Ambassador Bridge blockage that was cleared up Sunday cost Michigan and Ontario automakers and their workers $299.9 million in direct losses, according to an Anderson Economic Group A,study released Monday. AEG’s analysis includes lost production and wages at facilities in Michigan, Ontario, Kentucky, Alabama and Ohio. It impacted plants operated by

By |2022-02-25T10:14:32-05:00February 25th, 2022|Industry 4.0|

Ransomware Is Top Cyberattack Type, As Manufacturing Gets Hit Hardest

DETROIT - Ransomware and phishing were the top cybersecurity issues for businesses in 2021, according to IBM Security’s annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. The report maps the trends and patterns observed by X-Force, IBM’s threat intelligence sharing platform, covering key data points including network and endpoint detection devices, and incident response (IR) engagements. The report, which covers 2021,

By |2022-02-25T09:57:07-05:00February 25th, 2022|Cyber Defense, Featured, Industry 4.0|

Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill

LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state of Michigan reported 32 percent of residents aged 19 to 64 years-old stopped taking their medication as prescribed due to

By |2022-02-25T09:48:54-05:00February 25th, 2022|Life Sciences, Small Business Association of Michigan|

Michigan Recognized As No. 1 State Economy By Bloomberg

LANSING - Michigan’s economy, under the leadership of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is ranked No. 1 among 37 other states with a population greater than 2 million since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, according to a newly-released opinion piece by Bloomberg. “Whitmer today presides over an economy that improved the most in its history since

By |2022-02-27T08:32:59-05:00February 25th, 2022|Featured, Government/Politics|

Hacked Tricks On How You Can Clean A Seat Cushion For Office Chair

DETROIT - Nothing, particularly the seat cushions you sit on, is always clean. You rely on them to endure regular use; therefore, you must take additional precautions to make sure they last as long as possible. Cleaning is essential regularly to ensure a long-lasting, pleasant seat cushion. High-quality materials can wear out over time if

By |2022-02-25T08:15:32-05:00February 25th, 2022|Guest Columns|

Industry 4.0 Low Carbon Training: Save Money, Attract Talent And Grow

LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association and The Nature Conservancy in Michigan have partnered to provide four webinars on practical insights into voluntary actions companies may take toward transitioning to lower carbon industrial production. Such efforts beyond regulatory requirements can be achieved while saving money, attracting talent, growing your business and helping the community. Save

By |2022-02-23T12:08:06-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0|