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Trivalent Group Offers Cloud Computing Conference To Showcase IT Savvy

GRANDVILLE ? Cloud computing solutions that allow access to data anytime, anywhere, from any device will be the focus of Trivalent Group's Seventh Annual Solutions Expo June 16 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Cloud computing is just the latest technology offered by the privately held IT services provider that has posted 72 consecutive

By |2011-05-26T00:00:00-04:00May 26th, 2011|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Worldwide Server Shipments Grew 8.5 percent – Revenues Increase 17.3 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn. - In the first quarter of 2011, worldwide server shipments grew 8.5 percent year-over-year, while revenue increased 17.3 percent, according to market researcher Gartner Inc. "The first quarter continued a quarterly trend of year-over-year growth in both shipments and vendor revenue," said Jeffrey Hewitt, research vice president at Gartner. "All regions showed growth

By |2011-05-26T00:00:00-04:00May 26th, 2011|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Security Researcher Finds ‘Cookiejacking’ Risk In Internet Explorer

SAN FRANCISCO - A security researcher in Italy has discovered a flaw in Internet Explorer that he says could enable hackers to steal cookies from a PC and then log onto password-protected Web sites. Referring to the exploit as "cookiejacking," Rosario Valotta claims that a zero-day vulnerability found in every version of Microsoft's IE under

By |2011-05-26T00:00:00-04:00May 26th, 2011|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Ann Arbor SPARK Says Helped Generate $151 Million In New Investment In 2010

ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK that said, in collaboration with state and regional partners, the economic development group helped 29 businesses expand while attracting 13 new companies, resulting in $151 million in new investment commitments and the creation of more than 1,400 new jobs. SPARK also said more than 250 companies in the region

By |2011-05-26T00:00:00-04:00May 26th, 2011|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Michigan Senate To Consider More Deregulation of Telecom Industry

LANSING - The full Michigan Senate will consider an amendment to the Telecommunications Act resulting in additional deregulation of the state's telephone industry, though opponents argue it could possibly result in cutting some residents off from 911 emergency service. The Senate Energy and Technology Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to report the Senate substitute for HB

By |2011-05-25T00:00:00-04:00May 25th, 2011|Archive, Events/Announcements|

TechTown’s First Friday June 3 Features Green Entrepreneurs

DETROIT - June's First Friday networking event at NextEnergy features successful Detroit entrepreneurs who've plugged into the green movement offering tips on opportunities for entrepreneurs like you. Featured speakers: Carla Walker-Miller, President and CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services. Todd Scott, Detroit Greenways Coordinator, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Jim Saber, Vice President, Business Development and Government

By |2011-05-25T00:00:00-04:00May 25th, 2011|Archive, Clean, green, hybrid|

Wayne State Appoints Staebler Vice President Of Economic Development

DETROIT - Ned Staebler, formerly of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is joining Wayne State University as vice president for economic development. He begins work June 6. Staebler will coordinate the University's activities related to TechTown, Wayne State's research park and business incubator; commercialization of University-based research discoveries; and participation in Midtown and other area

By |2011-05-25T00:00:00-04:00May 25th, 2011|Archive, Events/Announcements|