Announcements/New Products

Verizon Wireless Adds High Speed To Northern Michigan For Holidays

TRAVERSE CITY - Verizon Wireless said Monday it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network across the rest of its Traverse City and Petoskey coverage area. The multi-million dollar expansion includes the installation of high-tech wireless hardware and software in wireless transmission sites throughout the area. That means the following cities, towns

By |2007-12-17T00:00:00-05:00December 17th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Rossman Joins Osiris As Vice President of Procurement Services

AUBURN HILLS - Farmington Hills resident Doug Rossman has joined Osiris Innovations Group as vice president of procurement services. Rossman is responsible for the development and execution of procurement strategies for the Osiris customer base. ?Doug?s extensive knowledge of the purchasing and automotive supplier industry will bring tremendous value to our customers by providing them

By |2007-12-13T00:00:00-05:00December 13th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

NEW Wins $150,000 Grant To Develop npServe Program

ANN ARBOR ? NEW's npServe program, which helps non profits improve operating efficiencies, has been awarded a $150,000 grant over three years by the Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation. NEW will use the money to continue development of npServ and recruit additional staff. NEW offers a portfolio of services to nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan

By |2007-12-11T00:00:00-05:00December 11th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Cynergy Systems Wins Microsoft PhizzPop Design Challenge

GRAND RAPIDS - Cynergy Systems, which operates a field office in Grand Rapids, was named a winner last week of the Microsoft PhizzPop Design Challenge for rich Internet application design and development. Cynergy was one of seven regional entrants. Cynergy won by unanimous decision of a panel of judges from Yahoo!, Netflix, IDEO and Experience

By |2007-12-10T00:00:00-05:00December 10th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

SurplusTrack.Com 3.0 Goes Live

ANN ARBOR - SurplusTrack.com, which helps businesses buy and sell surplus industrial inventory and equipment, has rolled out version 3.0 of its exchange portal. The improvements to the Web site include a redesigned user interface, more robust search capabilities powered by Google, and PayPal online payment technology. ?The economic climate has driven today?s industrial buyers

By |2007-12-05T00:00:00-05:00December 5th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Bright House Networks Splits MTV Networks Into Two Channels

LIVONIA - As part of MTV Networks' niche programming strategy to super-serve targeted audiences, the award-winning NOGGIN and The N, two of Nickelodeon's and MTVN Kids and Family Group brands that currently share a single channel, will be separated into two 24-hour services on Bright House Networks beginning New Year's Eve. On December 31, the

By |2007-12-05T00:00:00-05:00December 5th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Howell Public Schools Selects Secure Computing’s Webwasher

HOWELL ? Howell Public School District is protecting students and faculty from Internet-based attacks using Secure Computing's Webwasher products, a web gateway appliance that enables the district to filter all web site access, scan all inbound and outboard interactions and reduce and minimize administrative costs. "Webwasher makes it possible for us to protect our students

By |2007-11-30T00:00:00-05:00November 30th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Engineering Society Rents Joe Louis Arena For Kids-Focused Holiday Party

SOUTHFIELD ? The Engineering Society of Detroit is hosting a kid-focused Holiday party Dec. 4 at the Joe Louis Arena that will feature award winning children?s author John Tocco and the Gizmos, the First Kids on the International Space Station. Santa will stop by to provide icing on the cake. For the adults, ECD reserved

By |2007-11-27T00:00:00-05:00November 27th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Pure Visibility Receives Google Authorized Consultant Designation

ANN ARBOR - Internet marketing company Pure Visibility has received a Google Analytics Authorized Consultant designation, awarded by Google to organizations that show extensive knowledge of its Google Analytics web service, which reports how a Web site's visitors search, navigate, and convert on that site. Partners must demonstrate an ability to satisfy diverse and complex

By |2007-11-27T00:00:00-05:00November 27th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Appia Communications Announces Digital Signage Solution

TRAVERSE CITY - Appia Communications, which provides managed IT and telecom services, has rolled out a new product, a digital sign that delivers video and other messaging to high resolution video displays. "Digital signage represents a major change in targeted messaging," said Victor von Schlegell, Appia's president. "It's a dynamic communications platform that captures attention,

By |2007-11-27T00:00:00-05:00November 27th, 2007|Announcements/New Products, Archive|