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Melih Oztalay of SmartFinds Marketing Social Media Update: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Video

ROYAL OAK - Social media expert Melih Oztalay from Birmingham-based SmartFinds Marketing talks about the latest Social Media Marketing Trends, including Facebook Improvements, LinkedIn, Twitter Replies, and the hottest trend of them all, Video Marketing. Facebook Improvements Melih Oztalay discussed the changes taking place at Facebook which businesses need to consider in their digital social

By |2017-05-03T12:29:07-04:00May 2nd, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, Social Media|
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Smartphone Security Hole: ‘Open Port’ Backdoors Widespread

ANN ARBOR- A sweeping study of an internet communication mechanism common in mobile devices has revealed that so-called 'open ports' are much more vulnerable to security breaches than previously thought. The vulnerability the University of Michigan researchers highlighted is most pronounced in Android apps that let users share data across devices and connect to their

By |2017-05-02T08:01:27-04:00May 2nd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|
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M2 TechCast Monday May 1: CEO Day – SBAM, Michigan Science Center, CloudTech1, Plus Legal Threat To VR

ROYAL OAK - On M2 MechCast Monday May 1 (yes May already), SBAM CEO Rob Fowler will outline a new partnership with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to provide enhanced energy services. Tony Matthews CEO of the Michigan Science Center will updates the latest happenings. Brian Wassom, partner at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, argues

By |2017-04-28T11:31:31-04:00April 28th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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U-M Report: Oakland County’s Economy Since 2009 Outpaces Michigan, Nation’s Job Growth

ANN ARBOR - Oakland County roared out of the recession with a job growth rate of 2.4 percent per year from 2009 to 2016—outpacing both the nation's and Michigan's job growth in the same period. Job growth for the next three years is forecast to average 2 percent per year or an increase of more

By |2017-04-27T14:54:16-04:00April 27th, 2017|Featured, New Products / Contracts|
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IT Career Academy Launching In Flint With Support Of ITInTheD, MEDC, Goodwill Industries

LANSING – In response to the increasing demand for information technology jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is partnering with “IT in the D” and Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan to provide funding for training and certification for entry level IT positions in Flint, including help-desk services, typically gateway employment for career advancement in the field.

By |2017-04-25T19:32:46-04:00April 25th, 2017|Featured, IT in the D, News|
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Social Media Trends, MISBDC Mentoring, Traverse City Drone Group, Detroit Startup Week

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday April 24, social media expert Melih Oztalay from Birmingham-based SmartFinds Marketing will updates us on the latest trends. Keith Brophy, state director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, will interview one of the entrepreneurs helped by his SBA-backed mentoring program. Enrico Schaefer of DroneLaw Pro will talk

By |2017-04-21T12:28:55-04:00April 21st, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Online Tech Acquires Echo Cloud To Enter Kansas City Market

ANN ARBOR - Online Tech, a leading provider of secure, compliant hybrid cloud services, has acquired Echo Cloud, a Kansas City, Mo., based enterprise cloud company. The acquisition is set to boost Online Tech’s reach in the Midwest market and provide further geographical diversity to its growing cloud infrastructure. Yan Ness, CEO of Online Tech,

By |2017-04-20T16:34:33-04:00April 20th, 2017|Featured, News|
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Automation Alley Opens Registration For Integr8 – Global Industry 4.0 Conference

TROY - Automation Alley on Tuesday opened registration for a global conference in November scheduled for the Renaissance Center that is aimed at helping companies understand Industry 4.0 and help their global competitiveness. The conference, called Integr8, aims to advance attendees’ knowledge and understanding of Industry 4.0 and to help companies enhance their global competitiveness. It

By |2017-04-18T15:12:41-04:00April 18th, 2017|Featured, New Products / Contracts|
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Amplifi Media, Jācapps Align To Form SonicAi To Create Voice Commands For Podcasting

BINGHAM FARMS - Steve Goldstein and Fred Jacobs, and their companies, Amplifi Media and jācapps, have teamed together to form SonicAi, a joint venture dedicated to strategizing and creating voice command solutions for the radio and podcasting industries. Initial development will focus on the Amazon Echo and Google Home devices. Joining the partnership, as co-founder,

By |2017-04-17T20:49:35-04:00April 17th, 2017|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|
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Michigan Treasury Warns Cybercriminals Out To Steal Your Tax Refunds

LANSING – With this year’s income tax season coming to a close on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Treasury urges Michiganders to be vigilant as cybercriminals use new and old tricks to take advantage of taxpayers. For the 2015 tax year, over 33,000 returns were stopped, preventing more than $70 million in potentially fraudulent refunds

By |2017-04-14T11:08:42-04:00April 14th, 2017|Featured, Politics|
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