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Richard Koubek Elected Michigan Technological University’s Next President

HOUGHTON - President-elect Richard J. Koubek will lead the University as its 10th president, the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees announced Friday. Koubek, who is executive vice president and provost of Louisiana State University, begins his tenure at Michigan Tech on July 1, 2018. He succeeds Glenn D. Mroz, who has served as president since

By |2018-04-13T12:29:34-04:00April 13th, 2018|News|

Veteran Tech Executive Tyler Creates SMB Management Consulting Startup

NOVI - For me, the decision to found True Depth, LLC, my newly-launched professional services consultancy, began with a problem: I couldn’t find a company like it. And I looked. With a background in public relations, marketing, and operations, I had been repeatedly called upon to assist businesses at key transformational junctures. Over the course

By |2018-05-07T21:25:28-04:00April 13th, 2018|Guest Columns|

Norton-Schock Updates, Tech248 Interview, LTU Computer Camps, Customer-Centric Digital Marketing

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast at 2 pm, Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update the latest interviews on Diva Tech Talk, and the latest happenings with Michigan Council of Women In Technology.  At 2:15 pm Oakland County Tech248’s Greg Doyle interviews Yerko Sepluveda, creator of BackBeat, who benefited from the Oakland Entrepreneurial Alliance.  At 2:30

By |2018-04-13T11:39:05-04:00April 13th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan PSC Seeks Public Comments On How To Fix Aging Electrical Grid

LANSING - The Public Service Commission announced Thursday it has begun a process for public input on the five-year distribution plans for three electric utilities. Distribution plans and investment maintenance plans for Consumers Energy Company, DTE Electric Company and Indiana Michigan Power Company are to be filed with the PSC and will be available for

By |2018-04-13T10:09:51-04:00April 13th, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

Worldwide Personal Computer Shipments Decline For 14th Consecutive Quarter

STAMFORD, Conn. - For the fourteenth consecutive quarter, worldwide personal computer shipments declined in the first three months of 2018 - a decline dating back to the second quarter of 2012. The Asia-Pacific region and the United States experienced declining shipments, while other regions saw some minimal growth, but it was not enough to drive

OST Named To 2018 Tech Elite 250 For Ninth Consecutive Year

GRAND RAPIDS -  OST has been named a 2018 Tech Elite 250 company by CRN for nine consecutive year. OST is one of 250 companies to be recognized nationally, and one of only six in Michigan. Tech Elite 250 companies are an exclusive group of North American IT solution providers that have the most customer-beneficial

By |2018-04-12T19:53:14-04:00April 12th, 2018|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Hella Nightdrive App Demos Future Auto Lighting Technologies

PLYMOUTH - Hella has expanded the functions of its nightdrive app to include visual road-surface guidance, optical distance warning, ideal driving lines, cycle-path illumination and visual safety zones. The free app is available now in German, English and Chinese for iOS and Android devices in the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. According to

By |2018-04-12T19:27:22-04:00April 12th, 2018|Auto Tech|

Michigan Science Center Offers Spring/Summer Programming For All Ages

DETROIT -The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with new programming this spring and summer.    Earth and Space Science Month: Throughout the month of April, MiSci will celebrate earth and space science with special activities and programs, including free general admission on Sunday, April 22 in honor of

By |2018-04-12T19:05:40-04:00April 12th, 2018|STEM|

Public Invited To Join Volunteer Efforts In 17th Comcast Cares Day

PLYMOUTH – Comcast Corp. invites Michigan residents to join thousands of Comcast employees, family members, friends, and community partners by volunteering for one of 29 local service opportunities during the 17th Comcast Cares Day. Projects begin Saturday, April 14 and culminate on Comcast Cares Day, Saturday, April 21. This year, volunteers are part of a

By |2018-04-12T18:43:30-04:00April 12th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Genomenon Announces Enhancements To Its Mastermind Genomic Search Engine

ANN ARBOR -  Genomenon announced Mastermind Genomic Search Engine users can accelerate their genomic interpretation by searching the scientific literature that fits each individual ACMG classification criteria. The American College of Medical Genomics, in collaboration with Association for Molecular Pathology and the College of American Pathologists, released updated standards and guidelines for the interpretation of

By |2018-04-12T18:39:49-04:00April 12th, 2018|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|