ANN ARBOR - Verizon Wireless has activated three temporary cell sites in Ann Arbor and upgraded equipment on its existing cell sites in the area that provide coverage in and around Michigan Stadium. The company's upgrades boost voice capacity by 11 percent and data capacity by 87 percent. These improvements empower more customers to use
MONTVALE - As consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices to manage their lives from wherever they are, Mercedes-Benz USA has introduced an upgraded version of its mbrace telematics platform that connects the in-car navigation system in its vehicles with drivers' iPhones. Developed by its partner Hughes Telematics, the new mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 allows
ANN ARBOR - Accessibility Summit Online Conference, Sept. 30 at the University of Michigan, is a full-day online conference featuring leaders in accessibility as they share their tips and advice for creating accessible websites and applications. Learn strategies for: universal design mobile accessibility progressive enhancement with ARIA how people with disabilities access the web accessibility
CLINTON TOWNSHIP ? Apple Computer co founder Steve Wozniak will share his insight and discuss the importance of creativity and innovation during a visit to the American Ingenuity: Embracing the Freedom to Dream program series this fall at Macomb Community College's Lorenzo Cultural Center. The series explores those past and present who have made their
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems, provider of the No. 1 rated manufacturing ERP software, announced Tuesday its sponsorship at the Precision Metalforming Association's Educational Foundation Roundtable focusing on the trends and issues in the information technology industry on September 9 in Cleveland. PMA is a full-service trade association representing the $113-billion metalforming industry of North
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids-based US Signal announced that it is significantly expanding its long-haul fiber network in Southern and Central Illinois., St. Louis, Mo. and Southern Indiana. The expansion includes central offices in seven cities. The announcement continues the Company's expansion into Illinois, following network growth in Chicago in March 2008 and 2009. During
GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group will host a free workshop for business owners and IT decision makers that want to learn how to automate and reduce their technology burden. "Managing Your Business Not Your Technology," is scheduled for Thursday, September 16 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Trivalent's Grandville headquarters, 3145 Prairie St. SW. Companies today
ANN ARBOR - Osiris Innovations Group, an e-business solutions provider and expert in supply chain management and supplier enablement, has partnered with Online Tech to exclusively host their Software as a Service offerings. OIG had several requirements since they only offer SaaS e-procurement solutions. First, OIG had to ensure their SaaS solutions are reliable and
FLINT - Julianne Princinsky, president of Baker College of Flint, has won the 2010 Distinguished Leadership Award from the Leadership Michigan program created by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She will be honored at the program?s Annual Leadership Dinner on October 21 at The Henry in Dearborn. "Dr. Princinsky, President of Baker College of Flint,
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Systems announced its sponsorship at the Precision Metalforming Association's inaugural Marketing and Sales conference, August 26-27 in Chicago. Plex Systems will also be exhibiting at the conference. PMA is a full-service trade association representing the $113 billion metal forming industry of North America - the industry that creates precision metal products