DETROIT – LIFT, the national manufacturing innovation institute, announced it has signed an agreement with United Kingdom-based TWI Ltd in Cambridge to collaborate. LIFT and TWI recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their partnership and project cooperation, including: Undertaking research and development work; Access to facilities. LIFT operates a public-private partnership between the Department
SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung's newest foldable is real. The company on Tuesday officially unveiled its Galaxy Z Flip smartphone after months of leaks, hints and even a teaser commercial played during the Oscars. The device, Samsung's second foldable after its Galaxy Fold, features a clamshell design similar to Motorola's new Razr. The Z Flip, like the Razr, is essentially a high-tech flip phone, with an interior, 6.7-inch
TROY—The best wireless customer care experiences are increasingly becoming those that involve only one human being, according to the latest research from customer experience analytics firm J.D. Power. The firm this week released Volume 1 of its 2020 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Full-Service Performance Study and its 2020 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Non-Contract Performance Study.
EAST LANSING - Two Supported Intelligence alums recently were awarded a U.S. Patent for a cutting edge Artificial Intelligence technology. The patent went to Jeff Johnson and Neal Anderson. Supported Intelligence develops consumer-friendly AI applications. Their new patent, number 10,546,248, is entitled “System and Method for Defining and Calibrating a Sequential Decision Problem Using Historical
LIVONIA – WorkForce Software has rolled out a new suite that lets employees view and customize information directly from their employers on laptops, tablet or mobile devices. An employee can open their employer app and see exactly what they want in the format that they want. This could be pay, bonuses, commissions, time and attendance,
DETROIT - Verizon has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Mercy Education Project to provide digital literacy, STEM education and technology-related workforce development opportunities in under-resourced communities. This is part of Verizon’s commitment to increase digital inclusion nationwide by removing the barriers to economic prosperity and ensuring the benefits of technology are accessible to everyone.
STERLING HEIGHTS – The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association announced the start of a location search for a command and control center to manage commercial satellite operations and provide U.S. Department of Defense support to branches like Space Force. Michigan is leading Mid-America’s space efforts by creating an ecosystem of space technology, launch facilities and now
Business Leaders for Michigan to host first Top Ten Talk Event in Lansing Feb. 3 will touch on key priorities for improving Michigan’s K-12 education system, talent attraction & economic development The state’s business roundtable will release highlights of its annual benchmarking report and bring together leadership from some of the most successful states in
NEW YORK CITY – At the 63rd annual Adrian Awards, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) last night honored Travel Michigan with a Platinum Award for Public Relations Innovation for the creation of and supporting campaign around the Pure Sounds of Michigan album, in 2019. Pure Sounds of Michigan is an ambient album,
LAS VEGAS - If you want to cut the cable TV cord but still want to keep live TV, the future is in streaming. Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Sling TV let you watch most, if not all of your favorite TV channels -- from ABC to NBC to ESPN to CNN to Nickelodeon to Fox News
