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Why Star Schema Is Important to Power BI Processes

DETROIT - Power BI is a business analytics solution tool that lets you visualize your data and share insights across your organization. It stands out with streamlined publication and distribution capabilities, as well as integration with other Microsoft products and services. There are free guides like Power BI for beginners where you can learn everything

By |2023-04-19T11:51:13-04:00April 23rd, 2021|Guest Columns|

Richard Stiennon With Russian Hacking Update

ANN ARBOR - Earlier this month, President Biden levied sanctions on a number of Russian technology companies he says hacked the US in an attempt to sway the 2020 election to former president Trump. Biden also said US intelligence confirmed that Russians also hacked Solarwinds and penetrated thousands of organizations globally including multiple parts of

By |2021-04-23T11:11:07-04:00April 23rd, 2021|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

EGLE Offers $10K For Recycling And Organics Recovery Projects That Impact Michigan

LANSING - The NextCycle Michigan Micros Scale 3Rs Solutions (MICROS) Innovation Challenge Track has opened the application period for material reuse, recovery, and recycling ideas. Selected teams for the MICROS Track will be able to advance their ideas with potential funding up to $10,000. NextCycle Michigan is an initiative from the Michigan Department of Environment,

By |2021-04-22T19:17:40-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|

Five Bullet Points From President Biden’s Earth Day Climate Summit

WASHINGTON DC - Forty heads of state gathered Thursday for a two-day virtual climate summit hosted by the White House, as President Biden set a new U.S. target for lowering emissions. The White House announced that by 2030 the U.S. expects to reduce its carbon emissions by between 50 and 52 percent compared to 2005 levels. The

By |2021-04-22T19:09:05-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Clean Update, Featured|

DNR Seeks Public Input On Lake Superior And Its Tributaries

LANSING - Michigan anglers also can play a role in fisheries management by participating in opportunities for public input, such as the Lake Superior Management Plan survey. The information obtained in this survey will be used along with biological data to develop a 10-year management plan for Lake Superior and its tributaries. The survey was

By |2021-04-22T18:27:26-04:00April 22nd, 2021|Clean Update|

Consumers Energy Plans 200 Fast Charging EV Stations By 2024

JACKSON—Officials at the Jackson-based electric and gas utility Consumers Energy said the company would celebrate Earth Week by announcing it has now built the backbone for its growing fast charging network for electric vehicles across Michigan. Charging stations that allow emissions-free EVs to power up quickly are in place in 24 locations, reaching 250 miles

By |2021-04-20T17:35:18-04:00April 20th, 2021|Auto Tech|

RFP’s Open For $5 Million To Expand Apprenticeships In Underrepresented Populations

LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released a second competitive Request for Proposals to fund registered apprenticeship expansion across the state. More than $5 million is available to fund grant awards to groups of statewide and/or local partners who will work as Regional Implementation Consortia to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities. “Our

By |2021-04-22T19:09:41-04:00April 20th, 2021|ESD, Featured|

Automation Alley’s Project DIAMonD To Create Largest 3D Printer Network

TROY - Automation Alley announced that Project DIAMOnD (Digital, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand), an initiative to create the country’s largest 3D printer network on a blockchain technology platform, has achieved its first milestone goal: 300 3D printers have been distributed to small and medium-sized Oakland and Macomb County manufacturers. Project DIAMOnD was established in

By |2021-04-26T17:54:49-04:00April 20th, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Conquer Accelerator Opens Application Process For 10-Week Accelerator Program

EAST LANSING - Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week program starting on June 1st, 2021, and ending on August 6th, 2021. As a member of the cohort, teams receive:  | $20,000 in funding  | Access to mentoring and professional services | Resources, support, and startup programing  | Access to follow-on funding after program ends Conquer Accelerator takes

By |2021-04-22T19:10:00-04:00April 20th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

DTMB To Give $1 Million In Grants To Increase High-Speed Internet Access Across Michigan

LANSING - The Department of Technology, Management & Budget is providing an additional $1 million in funding from the Connecting Michigan Communities grant program to expand broadband infrastructure across Michigan to provide more access to high-speed internet for residents and businesses. Projects need to apply for the funds by May 5. “With this critical investment

By |2021-04-20T15:55:50-04:00April 20th, 2021|IoT, Politics, Politics/Government|