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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|

Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers

ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with the cloud delivery provider Akamai to integrate their technologies for remote workers. Through this partnership, every time a user tries to access an application delivered by Akamai’s Enterprise Application Access, Duo verifies the trust of the user and the device

By |2018-04-12T18:32:44-04:00April 12th, 2018|Cyber Defense, ESD|

Lawrence Tech Business Programs Gains New Name, Stresses Tech Opportunities

SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will be renamed the College of Business and Information Technology, effective July 1. Bahman Mirshab, dean of the college, said the new name better reflects the range and scope of LTU’s programs and the unique strengths of being part of a technological university. The college offers bachelor’s

By |2018-04-12T18:27:23-04:00April 12th, 2018|ESD|

West Michigan Economy Still Growing Despite Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

GRAND RAPIDS - Despite steel and aluminum tariffs, West Michigan’s economy continues to grow a new report from Grand Valley State University contends. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his survey of purchasing managers index tick up by two points over the previous month to 34,

By |2018-04-12T08:56:46-04:00April 12th, 2018|News|