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Cybernoor Has Done Some Of The Largest Oracle Implementations In The World

ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor Corporation, a leading provider of Oracle platform systems and solutions, has shown continuous growth since its inception, serving customers with some of the largest Oracle implementations in the world. President and CEO Ahmed Almomari talks about his company on this segment of M2 TechCast. He said Cybernoor has been recognized by

By |2018-05-30T16:36:09-04:00May 22nd, 2018|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan One Fair Wage Submits $12 An Hour Minimum Wage For November Ballot

LANSING - Michigan One Fair Wage left itself a substantial cushion in submitting petitions Monday that would put a $12 minimum wage before the Legislature and likely on the November ballot. The group argued its move was a win for workers, but opponents were quick to argue it would mean job, and potentially business, losses.

By |2018-05-22T20:23:34-04:00May 22nd, 2018|Politics|

Michigan Tech Innovation Hub Awards $200K To Applied Advanced Materials Projects

HOUGHTON - Four technologies from universities across Michigan that demonstrate commercial potential in applied advanced materials earned funding from the Michigan Technological University Translational Research and Commercialization statewide Innovation Hub. The support will help them continue their path toward commercialization. Michigan Tech engineering faculty led two of the projects.   The MTRAC program, in partnership

By |2018-05-22T20:00:33-04:00May 22nd, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Comcast Offers xFIPods To Spread WiFI Coverage Throughout The Home

DETROIT  – Comcast on Tuesday  announced the national availability of xFi Pods, small adaptive pods that plug into any electrical outlet, pair with either the xFi Wireless Gateway or the xFi Advanced Gateway, and help customers extend reliable WiFi coverage to hard to reach areas of their home. “Our gateway devices are incredibly powerful, but we

By |2018-05-22T19:43:54-04:00May 22nd, 2018|Announcements/New Products, IoT|

Record 700,000 Plus Michigan Workers Employed In Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment in Michigan reached new heights in 2018 with more than 700,000 workers employed – the greatest employment level since 2006. This according to a new report from Detroit-based LIFT—Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a Manufacturing USA institute.  The quarterly reports, highlighting employment trends, top jobs, and required skills in advanced manufacturing

By |2018-05-22T19:43:54-04:00May 22nd, 2018|News, Science, STEM|

Michigan DEQ To Study Public Drinking Water For Cancer-Causing PFAS Contaminants

LANSING - The Department of Environmental Quality will be studying samples from the public water systems in the state looking for traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the department announced Friday. The study is among the efforts of the PFAS Action Response Team to track and address the emerging contaminant. Filmmakers Seek Help In Sounding

By |2018-05-21T19:28:26-04:00May 21st, 2018|Clean Update, Featured|

DTE Energy’s Beacon Park Announces Free Summer Concert Series

DETROIT - Music will take center stage at Beacon Park this summer when the DTE Energy Beacon Park Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership present a free, three-part concert series showcasing national acts. “We’re excited to announce our summer events, including our concerts, which bring a full schedule of fun, free programming to Beacon Park,”

By |2018-05-21T19:11:14-04:00May 21st, 2018|Clean Update|

Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Founder David Brophy – The Back Story

ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium just concluded its 37th year in mid May to more than 500 private equity finance professionals and entrepreneurs. The founder of this event is University of Michigan Finance Professor David Brophy who joins M2 TechCast Co-Host Mike Brennan to provide the back story on his event. To

By |2018-05-20T20:17:54-04:00May 20th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

If You Do Business In Europe, European Union General Data Protection Regs Apply

ROYAL OAK - If you have a business that sells to clients in the European Union, you’re going to have to deal with a new regulation that starts May 25 requiring companies to protect the personal data and information of EU residents. Richard Stiennon, a cybersecurity expert from IT-Harvest in Birmingham, explains what this new

By |2018-05-22T19:45:10-04:00May 20th, 2018|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|