GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group has been named to the inaugural CRN Tech Elite 250 as a best-of-breed integrator that has invested in technical know-how and earned certifications in the areas of data centers and infrastructure for North American customers. ?The Tech Elite 250 recognizes an elite group of VARs who are successfully navigating the dynamic
LANSING - As majority Michigan Senate Republicans consider alternatives to Governor Rick Snyder's proposed pension taxes, one possibility appears to be getting significant review: expanding Snyder's proposed corporate income tax to more than just C-corporations. Several GOP senators have raised the concept in interviews with Gongwer News Service in recent days. If the 6 percent
LANSING ? New Michigan Economic Development Corp. President Michael Finney is encouraging Michigan-based entrepreneurs who want a shot at winning $100,000 to register by March 4 for the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business-plan competition. ?This competition is a great resource for Michigan innovators to tap,? Finney said. ?Our future Fords, Dows and Kelloggs get a
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder made clear Tuesday he has no interest in following the path of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who has ignited a firestorm in his state with his effort to cripple public employee unions. Speaking to the Michigan Building Trades and Construction Council, Snyder got a warm reception when he discussed his
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder's pension tax proposals already appear in trouble in the Senate where a Gongwer News Service survey shows a majority opposing or leaning against the plan. Gongwer contacted the offices of Senate Republicans who had not already publicly stated their position. Of those who responded, when combined with those who already
LANSING - Farms verified under the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program would be exempt from civil fines associated with unintentional water discharges under legislation on its way to the desk of Governor Rick Snyder. The House passed SB 122 , 83-25, on Tuesday without amendment, while the Senate signed off on HB 4212 , 28-8,
WASHINGTON DC - Sen. Charles Schumer wants online companies to switch to a more secure protocol to better protect consumers who access Web sites via public Wi-Fi hot spots. The New York Democrat issued a call to such companies as Amazon and Twitter to switch their default pages to HTTPS from HTTP to help prevent
SOUTHFIELD ? Enrollment is now open for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology's mentoring program in which senior level IT professionals are paired with MCWT members seeking to expand their personal and professional capabilities. The program launch is scheduled for May 9 at Walsh College, Troy campus. Details of the event will be communicated
LANSING ? Liquid Web on Tuesday rolled out what its chief executive described as a proprietary technology called Smart Servers that blends the best of managed dedicated server hosting ? such as security ? with the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing. Liquid Web Smart Servers Dashboard provide the tools to perform complex server administration
ANN ARBOR - Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Ann Arbor that improves voice and data coverage in the northeast portion of Ann Arbor within a one-mile radius of the Plymouth Road and Nixon Road intersection. The new cell site is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency. The