MI Tech TV
MCWT Scholarship, Green Wolverines, Iowa Caucus App, Industry 4.0 Accelerator
ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV Monday Feb. 10, Jane Sydlowski, MCWT outgoing 2019 MCWT president, will provide details on a new MCWT scholarship fund for women. Dan Lohrmann will explore the question What Will
STEAM Education, STEAM Network, Cannabis Outlook, Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Heidi Raubenolt, Executive Director of Mercy Education Project, provides details on a $100,000 grant from Verizon For STEAM education for women in Detroit. Kate O’Hara will announce the STEAM Network for Entrepreneurs.
Conversation With Exec. Recruiter, Diva Tech Talk And MCWT, Concrete Toboggan Team, MI Pure Med Greenhouse
ROYAL OAK – On MITech TV Jan. 27, Gary Erickson from Executive Search Partners kicks off a new monthly series “Conversations with an Executive IT Recruiter.” Kathleen Norton-Schock updates Diva Tech Talk and MCWT. Chris
Breaking News
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Reveals Top Four Finalists
DETROIT - The public has cast their votes and after a tight race, the Comerica
MPSC Technical Conferences To Bolster Reliability And Resilience Of Michigan’s Electric Grid
LANSING - Building on its ongoing work to address widespread power outages in Michigan, the
Toyota North America On Path to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy For Michigan Operations Through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program
PLANO, Texas— Toyota Motor North America and DTE Energy announced Toyota’s enrollment in MIGreenPower, DTE’s
Researchers Can Extract Hydrogen From Seawater To Produce Low-Carbon Fuels
PALO ALTO, Ca.- Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford
Poll: Job Satisfaction Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Decades
NEW YORK -A nationwide survey conducted by The Conference Board shows that about 54 percent
Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security
WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully
C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months
ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of
State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results
WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after
Upper Peninsula Energy Agreement Reached For Long-Term Electricity Supply
LANSING - An agreement has been reached between Cliffs Natural Resources and WEC Energy Group
Panel: Governments Must Step Up Investment In Water, Sewer Infrastructure
CHICAGO - Governments at all levels must step up their investment in water and sewer
Michigan Tech Researchers Battle Aquatic Invaders
HOUGHTON - Researchers from Michigan Technological University have received grants to tackle Eurasian Watermilfoil and
University Of Michigan Solar Car Wins National Title For Sixth Consecutive Year
ANN ARBOR - Despite nearly sunless conditions in the final two days, the University of
Featured News
Gov. Whitmer Signs New College Scholarships Bill At LTU
SOUTHFIELD—Tuesday at Lawrence Technological University, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost
Michigan Cannabis Tourism – Monthly Digital Magazine To Launch
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report and Four20 Post LIVE are partnering with Charlie Strackbein of the Ann Arbor Street Fair
Michigan Becoming Center Of US Battery Manufacturing
DETROIT - Michigan, long the automotive manufacturing capital of the United States, is now getting pumped with investment both publicly and
Michigan
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Nexcess Joins Major Networks Via Detroit Internet Exchange
SOUTHFIELD – Nexcess, a managed application hosting company founded in 2000, announced it had joined
Top 10 Michigan Senate Districts and Top 15 Michigan House Districts Most Likely To Flip
LANSING - Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), the likely next Senate Majority Leader if Republicans maintain control,
KVCC Announces ‘Going Pro’ Skilled Trades Course Offerings
KALAMAZOO — Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Groves Center has announced a full lineup of Going
Guardhat Secures $20M Series A Funding
DETROIT — Guardhat, developer of a smart hard hat that monitors worker safety and health
Inside Casino Technology: Algorithms, AI, and the Future of Gambling
The gambling industry has always been driven by innovation. From mechanical slot machines to online
The Beginner’s Guide to Kratom Tea Bags: Types, Benefits, and Brewing Tips
Kratom tea has become a popular way to enjoy the effects of kratom in a
5 Features That Make a Slot Game More Fun And Rewarding
Online slots have evolved significantly over the years. Today, they are packed with exciting features
The Science of Slot Machine Statistics: What Every Advanced Player Should Know Slot
Slot machines, often seen as simple gambling devices, are in fact governed by complex statistical
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Michigan Science Center Offers Free Admission Days This Winter
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with free general admission days this winter. General admission includes access to more than 250 amazing hands-on exhibits, live stage
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Holland VC Fund Invests In MRI Software Developer
HOLLAND — The Cultivate(MD) Capital Fund established by Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group announced an investment in Bingham Farms-based SpinTech Inc., developers of brain imaging software. SpinTech says its software decreases the acquisition time for brain
GVSU Students Develop Hand Sanitizing Product For Health Care Workers
GRAND RAPIDS - A group of Grand Valley State University students has developed a series of devices for a Michigan-based company that addresses a common problem for health care workers: keeping hands sanitized and clean. Grand Valley's
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
J.D. Power: Larger Businesses See Improved Wireless Service, Performance
TROY—Satisfaction among large enterprise and medium business wireless customers has reached all-time highs, according to
AdaSky Brings High-Grade Thermal Imaging To Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Bill Grabowski, head of North America for ADASKY thermal cameras, joins MITech
Eaton Gets Power Converter Business For New Electric Truck
SOUTHFIELD—Eaton Corp. announced its eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC
J.D. Power: When It Comes To EV Apps, Kia Smokes Tesla
TROY—Electric vehicle owners are more than twice as likely to use the manufacturer’s mobile app
Digital and Mobile
The CIO Should Report To The CISO
BIRMINGHAM - Since the role of CISO was invented by Citibank in 1995 there have
57 Mobility Startups To Showcase Auto Tech At NAIAS AutoMobili-D
DETROIT – The North American International Auto Show announced Thursday that 57 automotive technology startups
Program Guides Robots Towards Human-Like Ways To Collaborate
HOUSTON – Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function
Stiennon Leaves Blancco To Resume Private Cybersecurity Practice
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon rejoined M2 TechCast after leaving Blancco Technology Group
Apple Supporting Encryption Standard Secure Sockets Layer 3.0
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple said Wednesday it will stop supporting the encryption standard Secure Sockets
GRRCon Blends Mix Of IT Professionals, Hackers At Cyber Security Conference
GRAND RAPIDS - Information Security and cyber hacking were the focus of this year?s GRRCon,
Duo Security Says FIDO Ready Product Support Fast IDentity Online
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced its FIDO Ready products now support the Fast IDentity
ISACA Detroit Chapter Fall Seminar: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop
DEARBORN - The Detroit Chapter of ISACA is hosting a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop in November
Business and Finance
TiECon Detroit 2018 Hosting Entrepreneur Bootcamp At TechTown Oct. 5
NOVI – TiECon Detroit 2018 is hosting an Entrepreneur Bootcamp at TechTown Detroit on October
Canopy Helps People Near End Of Life Deal With Health Questions
ROYAL OAK - Canopy is building tools to help you talk about health questions that
FinTech Consortium To Open Hub, Incubator In Downtown Detroit
DETROIT - FinTech Consortium Tuesday announced it will open Detroit FinTech Bay, its flagship North
Applications Open For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition
DETROIT - Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is now accepting applications for startups to win up
M2 TechCast: CloudTech1 University Debuts May 18 In Rochester Hills
FERNDALE - On May 18, Rick Beckers introduced CloudTech1 University, an evalution of the business
M2 TechCast: Naturalicious Founder Jimmere Builds $1 Million Hair Care Empire In 3 Years
FERNDALE - Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious is the first African American woman in history to
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Announces Presenting Companies
ANN ARBOR - Thirty-six early-stage and growth companies representing life sciences, IT, and technology have
Grand Circus Offers DEVELOP(her) For Women In Detroit, Flint To Learn Programming Skills
DETROIT - Grand Circus, a tech training institute in Downtown Detroit, is launching a new free
