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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider

SOUTHFIELD  — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon Web Services consulting partner in Latin America. This strategic move will enable Stefanini to expand its cloud computing offerings, accelerate Escala 24x7’s growth and capitalize on the rapidly developing cloud market in the region. Escala 24x7 expects to garner $100

By |2025-04-17T10:47:08-04:00April 17th, 2025|Internet, IoT|
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Ottawa County Board Supports 123NET Broadband Grant Application

WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its citizens and business now and into the future, the Board of Commissioners late last month, formally backed 123NET and Ottawa County's joint application for the State of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant. "Whether it's for business, education,

By |2025-04-02T12:13:31-04:00April 2nd, 2025|Internet, IoT, New Products, New Products / Contracts|
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123NET Brings High-Speed Internet To Piquette Flats Project In Detroit

DETROIT - 123NET announced a new partnership with Detroit-based developer, The Platform, to bring fiber Internet to its recently completed Piquette Flats development. Piquette Flats, located in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, has converted the historic 108,000 square-foot Studebaker building into 71 studios, 87 one-bedroom, and three two-bedroom loft-style apartments (161 housing units total). Milwaukee Junction

By |2025-03-26T16:51:48-04:00March 26th, 2025|IoT|
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123NET And Peninsula Fiber Network Complete Major Fiber Installation

SOUTHFIELD- 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network LLC announced completion of construction on an approximate 130-mile fiber route running from Southfield to Bay City bringing affordable high-speed fiber internet along the previously underserved I-75 corridor. The privately funded, multi-million-dollar project brings important middle-mile capacity to further bolster Michigan’s telecommunication infrastructure. The project was completed on-time and

By |2025-02-24T18:46:16-05:00February 24th, 2025|IoT|
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The Rise of Responsible Gambling Features in the Online Poker Industry

Over the past few years, the online poker industry in the United States has experienced considerable growth, driven by the legalization of iGaming in various states. According to a report from Prophecy Market Insights, the US online poker market is projected to grow even further, from $54.03 billion in 2024 to an estimated $183.30 billion

By |2025-02-19T09:11:52-05:00February 17th, 2025|Internet, IoT|
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Lee Township joins 123NET and Allegan County in County-Wide Broadband Project

LEE TOWNSHIP – 123NET and Lee Township in Allegan County have entered into an agreement to construct an additional 15 miles of fiber to bring high-performance internet access to approximately 600 additional unserved or underserved homes as part of the Allegan County-Wide Broadband Project. Allegan’s current $65 Million County-wide Broadband Project includes building approximately 1,100

By |2025-02-08T16:56:13-05:00February 6th, 2025|Internet, IoT|
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NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County

GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to take the first step on the path toward better Internet for Genesee County's more than 400,000 residents. Merit Network, a Michigan-based nonprofit, is conducting the service as part of its Michigan Moonshot initiative. "High-speed internet is no longer a luxury,"

By |2024-09-19T18:33:25-04:00September 19th, 2024|Internet, IoT, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project

EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar project funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Infrastructure program that has connected thousands of miles across Michigan’s many disparate Internet pathways across 74 counties. The program, named the Michigan Open Optical Network

By |2024-09-10T13:56:09-04:00September 10th, 2024|Internet, IoT, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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Merit Network Gets Grant To Expand High-Speed Internet In Rural Michigan

ANN ARBOR - Merit Network received a $997,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop connectivity and a digital equity strategy to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in underserved rural Michigan communities. Under the Broadband Technical Assistance Program, USDA is providing $9.7 million to help 24 organizations deliver or receive technical assistance

By |2024-02-27T11:43:00-05:00February 26th, 2024|Featured, Internet, IoT|
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Internet Bills Could Increase For 937,000 Michigan Households Soon

LANSING - A federal program that helps 937,000 Michigan households pay their internet bills has frozen new applications and could end this spring. Created in 2021, the $14 billion Affordable Connectivity Program provides discounted internet to 22 million low-income households across the country. But the one-time funding allocation is expected to be depleted in April with

By |2024-02-11T14:54:20-05:00February 11th, 2024|Featured, Government/Politics, IoT|
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