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Mobile Technology Association of Michigan news, topics and events.

TiE, Autonebula Announce Connected Car, Mobility $50K Competition For Startups

DEARBORN - The contest is to identify entrepreneurs and startups from the connected transport ecosystem. The emphasis would be on products, areas of applications within the connected transport space, vehicle management, traffic management, vehicle logistics, telematics, navigation, cybersecurity, infotainment and data analytics. During the contest, six finalists will have seven minutes to pitch their product to

By |2016-08-25T19:12:54-04:00August 16th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured|
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WMMR’s Apple CarPlay Compatible Mobile App Is Now In The iTunes App Store

DETROIT - Mobile app developer jācapps and Greater Media's WMMR have launched the radio station's mobile app that is now part of the Apple CarPlay ecosystem. The release is part of jācapps' "App Everywhere" offerings for radio broadcasters. "It took a lot of collaboration with the Apple and WMMR teams, and we're excited that broadcast

By |2016-08-12T12:11:53-04:00August 12th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|
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HouseSetter Works With Logic Solutions To Introduce Portable Home Monitoring System

NORTHVILLE - HouseSetter, with the help of MTAM-member ­company Logic Solutions, has introduced a low-cost, portable monitoring solution to give homeowners peace of mind while they’re away. At $120 for the hardware, and service starting as low as $5 a month, HouseSetter’s canine-shaped device monitors a home’s vitals: power, temperature, and humidity. If something goes

By |2016-08-11T19:45:52-04:00August 11th, 2016|Connected Tech, Mobile MI, New Products / Contracts|
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RF Connect Promotes Rhatigan To Midwest Region Director Of Business Development

FARMINGTON HILLS - RF Connect announced Wednesday that Patrick Rhatigan has been promoted to Midwest Region Director of Business Development. He will be based in the Michigan headquarters and report directly to Jeff Hipchen, executive vice president of business development. The growth of wireless networks and the development of applications that take advantage of the

By |2016-08-04T15:05:03-04:00August 4th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|
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Michigan Mobile Musings: Pokémon GO- Risks And Opportunities

GRAND RAPIDS - The Pokémon GO phenomenon is causing businesses in many industries to see new opportunities. In case you've not heard, since its debut this augmented reality game has dominated gaming charts in the US and caused disruption in communities and businesses worldwide! Millions of users have downloaded the game. According to several reports,

By |2016-08-03T15:27:14-04:00August 3rd, 2016|Connected Tech, Michigan Mobile Musings, Podcasts|
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M2 TechCast: MTAM’s Daischendt Talks Mobile Apps, Workshops, Mobile Monday Meetings

ROYAL OAK - Linda Daischendt, CEO of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, talks mobile app developments, Mobile Monday Michigan’s and the upside potential of a trade group that supports some of the hottest new technologies, including mobile, wireless, virtual and augmented reality, connected vehicles and much more. Daischendt also discussed what happens at Michigan

By |2016-07-27T15:36:04-04:00July 27th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Mobile Michigan Detroit Focus On Apple CarPlay, Android Auto And App Development

DETROIT - While technology inside our vehicles isn’t new, auto manufacturers have somewhat struggled to get consumers to embrace their respective platforms as much as they’ve embraced the operating systems on their smartphones. The launch of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a means of bringing these operating systems to our vehicles could become the

By |2016-07-26T19:38:15-04:00July 26th, 2016|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|
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MTAM, WorkFountain To Create MTAM Talent Exchange

CLARKSTON - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan has partnered with WorkFountain to implement the MTAM Talent Exchange, a cutting-edge matching technology that has transformed the recruitment process and streamlines how employers and candidates connect during the job / internship search process. Talent attraction is a key challenge facing the business community, particularly in the

By |2016-07-24T13:07:58-04:00July 24th, 2016|Connected Tech, News|
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MTAM Re-Launches Website Packed With Mobile And Wireless Research

DETROIT - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan announced Thursday that it has re-launched its website, GoMobileMichigan.org - part of the group’s effort to help diversify Michigan’s economy through connected technologies driven by innovation. The primary objective of the recently re-launched MTAM website is to offer wide-ranging content and contact resources for mobile and wireless

By |2016-07-21T21:08:58-04:00July 21st, 2016|Connected Tech|
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Mobile App Developer Workshop For Non-Techie Entrepreneurs July 28 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS - Entrepreneurs who aren’t that tech savvy, but need to know how to speak geek to application developers have a chance to learn how to do that July 28 at a Mobile App Bootcamp scheduled for Grand Valley State University. The workshop is co-hosted by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, the Mobile

By |2016-07-14T19:34:47-04:00July 14th, 2016|Connected Tech, Michigan Small Business Development Center|
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