REDMOND, Wa. - In what may be an unprecedented decision, Microsoft said Thursday that it plans to lower the retail prices for several flavors of Windows Vista. For those in the U.S., Microsoft is cutting prices only on the higher-end versions of Vista, and only for the upgrade version used to move from XP or
TRAVERSE CITY - Appia Communications Friday announced that MapleTronics Computers has joined Appia's nationwide network of partners. Appia provides managed IT and telecommunications services to small and mid-sized companies and organizations. Headquartered in Goshen, Indiana, MapleTronics Computers is a network solutions provider specializing in network consulting, design, and support for servers, workstations, and PCs. MapleTronics
ROYAL OAK ? IT Consulting company C/D/H has hired Jackie Lark as business development manager. He will be responsible for building C/D/H?s growing presence in Southeast Michigan. Lark brings to C/D/H more than 20 years experience in customer service and business management. Just prior to joining the company, Lark worked with IKON Office Solutions where
AUBURN HILLS ? Manufacturing software provider Plexus Systems has hired Bob Stosz as a Solutions Engineer and Anil Khanna as senior account manager. Stosz will team up with Plexus Systems? growing Sales and Service group to pursue new business and assist customers in a variety of industries including medical devices, aerospace, defense and automotive. ?Bob
SOUTHFIELD - The Engineering Society of Detroit's will honor 40 of Michigan's best engineers and scientists for their achievements and contributions to their fields Feb. 27 at the Rock Financial Showplace. This year?s recipient of the Gold Award, the most prestigious award given to an engineer, is Mumtaz Usmen, Professor of Civil Engineering & Associate
LANSING - A Lansing manufacturing company has won a $450,000 contract with Michigan State University to build a 250-ton hydraulic press for MSU mechanical engineering research lab. Metalist International won the contract with the help of the Capital Area Manufacturing Council. Scheduled for delivery in July, the large press will help the College of Engineering
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University will host an engineering career day on March 7 for high school counselors, teachers, superintendents and parents ? the people who can help high school students decide on the careers they want to pursue. There also will be information for adults who want to pursue a new career. The free
ANN ARBOR - Internet marketing company Pure Visibility announced it has just added nine new accounts for its search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising campaign management, web site landing page design, site usability assessments and web consultation services. New clients include Ann Arbor-based Accuri Cytometers, Inc., Adaptive Materials, Inc., ArborTeas and Second to None, Inc.; Galaxie
DETROIT ? Gas Station TV, which provides TV at the gas pump, has hired Todd Rankin as vice president of Midwest sales and Rita Proctor as research specialist. Joining GSTV with 19 years of experience in media, marketing and advertising, Rankin is responsible for the development of marketing strategies for advertisers and marketers interested in
TRAVERSE CITY ? Kevin Jackson, of the Traverse Bay Economic Corp., will share his tips on establishing, managing and growing business at the March 6 meeting of the Northern Michigan Advertising Club at the Traverse City Elks Club Lodge. Jackson, a local business and technology expert with more than 20 years experience both nationally and