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ITC Discusses Changes to Electric Transmission Planning

NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director of regulatory strategy for ITC. He talked to us about FERC Order No. 1920, which will change the way electric transmission is planned across the country. Order 1920 institutes new requirements for how regional transmission grid entities evaluate transmission solutions

By |2024-07-08T13:36:27-04:00July 8th, 2024|Clean Update, mitechtv|

LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development

SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a new division. The university's sponsored research effort has grown from less than $1 million a year a decade ago to nearly $10 million a year today, with research funding coming from both industry and government agencies like the National Science

By |2024-07-02T16:21:24-04:00July 2nd, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

EV Rethinking, Stellantis Layoffs, Hybrid Work in The Auto Industry

DETROIT - Long-time auto expert Paul Eisenstein returns to MITechTV to provide the latest Detroit auto updates. Those include auto makers rethinking EV schedules, and also how to deal with the huge cost and labor savings held by Tesla and China's BYD, the world's lowest cost Electric Vehicle makers. Stellantis, the former Chrysler, looking at

By |2024-07-03T11:06:00-04:00July 2nd, 2024|Auto Tech, ESD, mitechtv|

Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay

Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, recently appeared on MITechTV Monday, June 24, 2024, hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt

MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too

ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number of Michigan Schools participating in the national CyberPatriot Program. But MICyberPatriot isn't just aimed at grade-school students. It also provides education for parents and grand parents who may not be cyber savvy, but want to communicate with the younger generation

By |2024-06-18T20:20:28-04:00June 18th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense

SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to strengthen its mission of supporting startups and small businesses in Southeast Michigan with their hardware and physical product innovations. This new funding will further strengthen Centrepolis’s Evergreen Service-Based Investment Fund, which

By |2024-06-18T15:25:35-04:00June 18th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business

ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate America they often tell anyone who will listen that they will become a business consultant. That's a tough way to make a living, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, a senior management job placement service. In this

By |2024-06-12T12:42:32-04:00June 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Oakland County Tech Collaboration Seeks To Network Auto Sector

TROY - Oakland County is creating three networking groups that focus on connecting and sharing tech assets for IT And Computer Services, Research, Engineering And Design, and Robotics Integrators, primarily in the auto sector. Joining Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITechTV is Kathleen Still, from Oakland County economic development, who is spearheading the initiative.

By |2024-06-14T12:20:53-04:00June 11th, 2024|Government/Politics, mitechtv, Politics/Government|

ITC Vegetation Management Team Discusses Seasonal Safety

NOVI – In the June 3 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with two representatives from ITC, Rachel Woodbridge, Vegetation and Transmission Line Maintenance Manager, and Seth Chicas, Senior Vegetation Management Specialist. As summer kicks into gear, Rachel and Seth discussed ITC’s year-round approach to vegetation management and their commitment to safety. The focus of

By |2024-06-10T19:47:24-04:00June 10th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure

ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly named Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the alleged operator of the LockBitSupp handle and the organizational mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware group, which has been on a multiyear hacking rampage exporting an estimated $500 million from its victims.

By |2024-05-30T19:58:48-04:00May 30th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|