TORONTO, Can. - Research In Motion has been butting heads with foreign governments over its tight security, but its latest BlackBerry 6 OS has won approval from the U.S. government for those same standards. RIM announced today that its BlackBerry 6 operating system is now FIPS 140-2 certified. FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a
AUBURN HILLS - Plex Online provider Plex Systems and researchers from Aberdeen Group are hosting a free manufacturing executive webinar titled, "SaaS ERP: Trends & Observations" December 14 at 1 PM Eastern Time. What does 2011 hold in terms of those manufacturers considering SaaS or cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems? The free executive webinar
FARMINGTON HILLS - The Michigan International Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday get together on Dec. 14 at the Bombay Grille. Meet new contacts and mingle with others whom you may already know. Enjoy some good food, great conversations, and make plans for 2011 to be your best year ever. No cost for members.
TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that it has restructured with the promotion of three staff members ? Charles DeVries, Alysia Green, Katie Mullin. DeVries has been promoted to Senior Director, Business Development. He is now responsible for forging relationships with elected officials, businesses, foundations, the press and government at all
LANSING - The Pure Michigan tourism advertising campaign has again been recognized with an award, this time by the Detroit advertising community. The campaign was honored with the Best of Show award at this week's D Show. On Thursday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm agreed to spend $10 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund as a
LANSING - The popular Pure Michigan tourism campaign will get an infusion of money after all with the Legislature and Governor Jennifer Granholm agreeing to spend $10 million from the high-technology-focused 21st Century Jobs Fund as a short-term move. Under the bill (HB 4817), at least $1.5 million must be spent toward a winter promotional
FLINT - The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Dr. Laura Ann Carravallah with the prestigious 2010 ATHENA Award, and Katrina Khouri with the new 2010 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. These two women were chosen from a pool of 18 nominees - 13 for the ATHENA Award and five for the ATHENA Young Professional
LANSING - Three top internal staff officials, including the new director for Michigan's Washington office, were announced Wednesday by Governor-elect Rick Snyder. Bill McBride was named the director of the Washington office. McBride is a long-time Washington veteran for Michigan politicians, serving as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) and former
LANSING - Energy programs implemented last year will save customers about a third more than projected, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Public Service Commission. The report, required under the legislation that adopted renewable energy portfolio standards, showed the state's utilities implemented $89 million in energy optimization programs in 2009, but those programs
LANSING - An agreement between Michigan House Democrats and Senate Republicans means all school districts will see the $154 per pupil they lost in the 2009-10 fiscal year restored. The Senate approved a new version of HB 5887 on Wednesday to address problems in the Legislature's first attempt to appropriate $316 million in federal funds