LANSING ? Starting December 1, anyone who sells or rents highly violent or sexually explicit video games to children will face new criminal penalties under a legislative package that was partially enacted with the signing of two bills on Monday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. "This new common-sense law is one more tool we can provide
ANN ARBOR ? Last spring, Judy Ravin, president of an accent reduction service, approached Menlo Innovations about developing software to automate the process. Menlo President Rich Sheridan like English Communications Services so much, he bought the company in August. Neither Sheridan nor Ravin would disclose the terms. But both acted pretty excited about the deal,
LANSING - An agreement reached finally by Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Michigan legislative leaders will mean a budget that is $70 million more than the governor?s general fund proposal, but with no changes in taxes or major state fees. The package, however, means the state will securitize $1 billion in tobacco settlement fees, used to
SEATTLE - Patch Tuesday was going to be quiet, with an update only for Windows. On Friday, Microsoft pulled that update, saying more testing is needed. "Late in the testing process, Microsoft encountered a quality issue that necessitated the update to go through additional testing and development before it is released," the software maker said
SOUTHFIELD ? Kelly Henderson, formerly of auto supply chain supplier AutoWeb Communications in Rochester Hills, has joined Computer Associates as its Ford Motor Company Global Account Director. Henderson is responsible for all of CA's interactions with the automotive giant, including client satisfaction in regard to current CA solutions at Ford and Ford Motor Credit. She
DEARBORN ? More than 300 technology professionals and entrepreneurs packed the Ford Conference & Event Center Thursday to participate in the Michigan Technology Conference, the first statewide technology conference in two years. The event was co sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber, Automation Alley and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. From 2001 through 2003, the
TROY ? All you web developers that can?t seem to make deadlines ? and we know there are a lot of you out there ? here?s one deadline that has been extended, the submission deadline for the Troy Chamber of Commerce 2005 Helen eWards. The deadline has been extended from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates will give open-source projects access to 14 of its patents. The company, with its regional headquarters in Southfield, also announced a technology cross-licensing deal with IBM. The U.S. patents, which include their equivalents in other countries, address a range of technologies, covering application development, data analytics and systems management. CA said
DETROIT - Software developer Catuity said it raised $5.29 million in capital and closed its acquisition of Australian firm Loyalty Magic Pty Ltd., which Catuity officials said should put the company back into compliance with NASDAQ's listing standards. Catuity announced plans in March to buy Loyalty Magic as part of its turnaround plan toward profitability.
ANN ARBOR ? Four women studying computers and engineering will receive scholarships from The Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor totaling $6,000. To qualify, students must be female, attend an accredited Michigan institution of higher learning, and enrolled in computer or technology courses. Also, applicants must submit an essay about why they are pursuing