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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.

Commercial Grade Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Workshop April 4 At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - Want to get a chance to experience commercial-grade Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality gear. Then you’re going to want to attend IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott. The Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, in partnership with Terry Bean who created Motor City Connect, is hosting a three-hour workshop that

By |2018-03-28T12:54:13-04:00March 28th, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Gov. Rick Snyder To Tour IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott 

TROY - Gov. Rick Snyder will be attending IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott to show his support for Michigan Technology. The former Gateway Computer CEO, and Michigan Venture Capitalist, is in his final year as governor of the state of Michigan. “Michigan has always been a driving force for innovation. With

By |2018-03-28T02:09:17-04:00March 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|
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IoT TechConnect To Feature Industry 4.0, Connected Tech Tracks

ROYAL OAK - Industrial IoT - Internet of Things - is using digital smart tools and technologies to transform the manufacturing process that some describe as Industry 4.0. Connected Tech careers, Smart Homes, Smart Buildings and Healthcare Connected Tech are two tracks at the IoT TechConnect Conference April 4 at the Troy Marriott. Linda Daichendt,

By |2018-03-21T16:01:57-04:00March 21st, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Survey: Citizens Willing To Try AI For Government Technology

ARLINGTON, Va. - Citizens are willing to try new artificial intelligence tools for government services despite their concerns about government use of the technology, according to results of an Accenture multi-country survey. The survey of more than 1,000 citizens from the United States found that more than half (55 percent) of citizens said they are

By |2018-03-20T20:17:49-04:00March 20th, 2018|IoT|
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IoT Cybersecurity Attacks Getting Worse – But No One’s Listening

CANCUN, Mexico - There's a running joke regarding connected gadgets and the internet of things: "The 'S' in IoT stands for security." And yes, I'm aware there's no "S" in IoT. Oleg Šelajev, a lead developer for Oracle Labs, coined the phrase in 2016, and it pops up almost every time researchers find security flaws with

By |2018-03-16T10:39:37-04:00March 16th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Featured, IoT|
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STEM Workshop At IoT TechConnect Features Digerati Girls, STEMinistas

TROY - The Michigan Science Center and Digerati Girls will come together on April 4 at IoT TechConnect for an interactive workshop with high school students who will learn the basics of coding including creating characters that will be plugged into augmented reality video games. The sessions will explore new global Code.Org curriculum sponsored by

By |2018-03-16T08:46:02-04:00March 16th, 2018|Featured, IoT, STEM|
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SmartBracket 2018 Helps You Crush Your NCAA Basketball Office Pool

ROYAL OAK - Want to crush your office NCAA College Basketball pool? Well a software program developed by Supported Intelligence in East Lansing can help you do just that. SmartBracket 2018 went live Sunday night, after a “furious 2 hours putting the final touches on the actual selections by the NCAA for over 64 teams

By |2018-03-12T11:39:08-04:00March 12th, 2018|Guest Columns, IoT|
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$50K IoT TechConnect Pitch Competition Deadline Extended To March 22

FARMINGTON HILLS - IoT Tech Connect and Kyyba Innovations have partnered to bring the IoT Pitch Competition to IoT Tech Connect, Michigan’s largest conference for IoT (Internet of Things) entrepreneurs.  The contest will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at the Troy Marriott. The deadline to apply as been extended

By |2018-03-09T10:16:29-05:00March 9th, 2018|Featured, IoT|
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Wayne State Researchers Win Award For Addressing Water Contamination From Toxic Leaks, Superfund Sites

DETROIT - A team of Wayne State researchers have received an Azure Award – the “AI for Earth” award – from Microsoft for addressing water contamination in Michigan from toxic leaks and superfund sites. The report is called, “AI for Earth: A Cloud-based Analytics for Real-time Monitoring of Landfills/Superfund Sites and the Adjacent Watershed.” “Our

By |2018-03-08T16:12:00-05:00March 8th, 2018|IoT|
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Study: Federal Mandates For Connected Vehicles Could Save 44,000 Lives Each Year

ANN ARBOR - Up to 8.1 million car crashes and 44,000 deaths could be prevented if the federal government mandated connected vehicle technology now, rather than waiting even three years to develop and evaluate competing technologies. That's according to a new analysis by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The research shows the extent

By |2018-03-08T14:49:08-05:00March 8th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, IoT|
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