ANN ARBOR - Microsoft has become an affiliate of InCommon, the U.S. trust federation in higher education operated by Internet2. Through InCommon, higher education institutions and their partners offer access to contracted and collaborative services ? in a privacy- and security-enhanced method ? to faculty, researchers, students and staff. The Affiliate Program provides the research
AUBURN HILLS ? Manufacturing ERP Software provider Plex Systems announced Tuesday that it has added seven new customers and expanded its business with existing customers during the second quarter of 2010. "As manufacturing companies look for ways to operate leaner and maximize profitability, they continue to choose Plex Online's fully integrated (SaaS) model as an
DETROIT - Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are developing brand-specific mobile applications that will leverage OnStar technology to allow vehicle owners to activate all of
SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24, certified SAP Hosting Partner and 2010 SAP Pinnacle Award Finalist for IT Outsourcing Partner of the Year, announced the addition of IT outsourcing veteran Inga Bredehoeft to its team focused on SAP Hosting and Enterprise Application Services in the Western Region. Bredehoeft joins Secure-24 as the SAP Sales Director based in Silicon
TROY - Behr America's newest technology for cooling engines and batteries is helping automakers develop new electric vehicles and more fuel-efficient gasoline engines. "Behr is now producing technologically-advanced products for all three Detroit-based manufacturers, overcoming the severe impacts of the global recession and optimizing its North American manufacturing structure," said Heinz-J. Otto, president and CEO
BATTLE CREEK - Battle Creek Unlimited Wednesday released a white paper that talks about the benefits of the fiber optic loop that connects the Cereal City's downtown area, Battle Creek airport, Fort Custer Industrial Park and all major businesses areas ? and how it helps attract and retain high-tech companies in the area. The white
COOPERSVILLE ? IT Resource, a West Michigan provider of IT services for such clients as Spectrum Health Medical Services in Grand Rapids, has gone live with a new web site that will better communicate the breadth of the company's services and enhance customer experiences. The new web site, ITRW.Net went live on July 1, said
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic, supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and the distribution center, has opened a new Technology Center in Europe. The new Technology Center, located near Frankfurt, Germany, is a logistics solution demonstration facility. The center features multiple integrated material handling solutions designed to optimize logistics processes, increase productivity, and reduce
AUBURN HILLS - Deaf individuals are frequently excluded from conversations at home, work, or during encounters with the hearing world. This often leads to feelings of isolation and exclusion. With the launching of a new website, this no longer needs to happen. ASLDeafined.Com was created by Paul Fugate and Mercy Gonzalez, two nationally certified sign
DETROIT - Compuware Corporation Monday announced a new modernized open development environment for managing mainframe application development ? giving customers the ability to increase productivity, reduce costs and address challenges brought about by the retiring mainframe workforce. It will be released in August. The new intuitive Compuware Workbench provides an Eclipse-based graphical user interface (GUI),