Guest Columns

Ever Feel Like You’ve Become A Business Catchphrase

LIVONIA - Ever feel like you’ve become a business catchphrase? You’re doing more with less. Trying to get your ducks in a row. Thinking outside of the box to move the needle. Yeah, we get it — basically, you’re trying to do everything you can to manage your organization’s technology and other business expenses, but

By |2017-07-12T20:56:57-04:00July 12th, 2017|Guest Columns|

Former Head Of Shin Bet On Current State Of Cybersecurity

MANKATO, MN. - This article explores what the former head of Shin-Bet, Israel's internal security service (equivalent to Britain’s MI5 or the FBI in the US), thinks of the current state of cybersecurity in the world today, and what can we learn from his warnings? In June 2017, I (Chris Veltsos, a Cybersecurity professor at

By |2017-07-07T09:05:56-04:00July 7th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Drones At Home: Arthur Holland Michel, Center for the Study of the Drone

NEW YORK - The Drone at Home study examines local regulations, public safety use of drones and drone incidents. Arthur is here to talk about the Center for the Study of the Drone, an interesting class on the Drone Revolution and the findings of the Drone at Home series. In This Episode Introduction. Arthur Holland Michel

By |2017-07-06T15:20:27-04:00July 6th, 2017|Drones, Guest Columns|

Petya Malware May Be An Early Test Of Muscular Trump Cyber Doctrine

In-brief: In the hours before the Petya malware began circulating, two high level Trump Administration officials called for a tougher stand against online actors who sow chaos. The question now is how the Administration will react. TEL-AVIV, Israel– With the Petya “wiper” virus spreading globally, leaving crippled computers and organizational chaos in its wake, eyes are turning to the six

By |2017-07-03T18:48:48-04:00July 3rd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured, Guest Columns|

3 Ways To Enhance Security Without Breaking The Bank

ROCHESTER HILLS - Budget isn't an excuse when it comes to security. Here are three security enhancements that don't require big investments: 1. Take Inventory: Many businesses have overcomplicated computer systems that are outdated, poorly secured, and not even business critical. Identify these. 2. Talk Security: Employees are your greatest security threat. Talk to them

By |2017-06-19T12:43:49-04:00June 19th, 2017|Guest Columns|

Do You Like Money?

LIVONIA - Of course you do — but when it comes to getting (or saving) that money for your organization, the trick is knowing how to find it. That’s where AMI Strategies comes in. Like an expert detective, we dig deep into an often-overlooked expense area: your organization’s technology invoices. We love showing global organizations

By |2017-06-15T19:22:23-04:00June 15th, 2017|Guest Columns|

Techstars Mobility Adds Four New Partners To Help Transform Future Of Mobility

DETROIT - Techstars Mobility announced Wednesday four new partners for Techstars Mobility for 2017: Next47 (division of Siemens), Bosch, InMotion (powered by Jaguar Land Rover), and AAA. In addition, Mighty AI, is opening an office in Detroit operating out of the Techstars Mobility office. The four new partners join existing partners Ford, Verizon, Dana, Honda,

By |2017-06-09T12:23:46-04:00June 8th, 2017|Entrepreneurs, Guest Columns|

After Manchester Bombing: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Online

LANSING - From England to California to Russia, the world was shocked by the horrific bombing that killed 22 and wounded 116 on May 22 in Manchester, United Kingdom. After the terrorist incident occurred outside the Manchester Arena, the terror threat level was raised to the highest possible. The U.K. military was on the streets

By |2017-06-02T13:22:30-04:00June 2nd, 2017|Guest Columns|

Breaking Down The WannaCry Ransomware Attack

ANN ARBOR - Companies across the globe are still reeling and recovering from the global ransomware attack known as WannaCry on Friday, which took down tens of thousands of machines in 150 countries, including Britain’s National Health System. How and why did this happen? I've mentioned ransomware before and how it’s distributed, how it particularly affects healthcare, and the rise of ransomware as

By |2017-05-23T19:27:38-04:00May 23rd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Using the 80/20 Rule to Cut Mobile Security Costs

ROCHESTER HILLS - The Pareto principle, commonly referred to as the 80/20 rule, states 80 percent of effects derive from just 20 percent of causes. This theory can actually be applied to BYOD and your mobile security strategy. Here's how. By segmenting mobile workers into categories based on access privileges and perceived risks, small-to-midsize companies

By |2017-05-23T16:57:48-04:00May 23rd, 2017|Guest Columns|