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Convergence | 5 Signs You Need a Third-Party IT Provider

Michigan Business Network
August 30, 2022 1:00 PM

Let’s face it: in today’s business environment, the management of your information technology is paramount to your business’ operation.

No matter what industry you are in, you should be constantly evaluating the best use of your technology and whether your processes are the most efficient, effective, and secure. If you are not an IT expert, keeping up with the day-to-day IT operations of your business can be difficult. Technology requires a certain expertise with a considerable time investment that you may not be able to handle alone.

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DTMB | Michigan Regional Unemployment Rates Decrease in July

Michigan Business Network
August 29, 2022 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in 11 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

“Michigan’s labor market was stable in July,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “Modest jobless rate reductions occurred throughout multiple regions over the month.”

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SBAM | Your Employees Can Prevent a Phishing Scam.

Michigan Business Network
August 29, 2022 8:00 AM

Let our partner, SensCy, deliver a plan where your employees help protect your small business from a cyberattack.

Hackers have realized that small business employees are less prepared to deal with a cyberattack due to a lack of consistent employee training on how to identify a phishing attack that comes through via email, text messages, instant messaging, social media, or phone calls.

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Michigan Business Beat | Michael Maddox Shares Summer 2022 Updates for Convergence Networks

Michigan Business Beat
August 26, 2022 2:00 PM

Chris Holman welcomes back Michael Maddox President of Convergence Networks and EOS Implementer. Lansing, Michigan. Convergence Networks covers Lansing, Ontario, CA, and Portland, OR.

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Automation Alley | Trending Industry 4.0 News Late August 2022

Michigan Business Network
August 25, 2022 3:00 PM

Thought Leadership August 23, 2022

Make More Informed Investments in Robotic Solutions

Summary Robotics Article by Eric Davis, Automation Alley

From cobots and autonomous mobile robots to robotic process automation and robots as a service, advanced robotics are being used across industries in new and innovative ways to maintain and grow business.

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MEDC | Michigan Receives First Round of State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding

Michigan Business Network
August 22, 2022 10:00 AM

to Support Small Businesses, High-Tech Startups throughout the State

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Thursday to announce that Michigan is deploying the first round of State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

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DTMB | Michigan Unemployment Rate Edges down in July

Michigan Business Network
August 19, 2022 5:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 4.2 percent, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Statewide employment inched up by 8,000 and unemployment was reduced by 5,000, resulting in a minor workforce gain of 3,000 over the month.

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Convergence | Guide to Storing Data in Microsoft 365

Michigan Business Network
August 19, 2022 4:00 PM

“Where should I save this”?

A question we get all the time – and frankly, when it comes to data storage and file structure in Microsoft 365, there isn’t a one size fits all solution.

Having a system for your organization to follow to store files and data has a magnitude of benefits when correctly implemented, such as:

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DTMB | Reminder 2022 Michigan Cyber Summit to be Held in October

Michigan Business Network
August 18, 2022 10:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. -- The 2022 Michigan Cyber Summit is back as an in-person event this year and will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. 

This year's 11th annual Michigan Cyber Summit will bring together experts from across the country to discuss the latest cybersecurity  trends impacting business, education, information technology, economic development, law enforcement, and personal safety.

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DTMB | Michigan Releases Latest Career Projections for Students, Jobseekers at Fifth Annual Occupational Outlook Conference

Michigan Business Network
August 17, 2022 6:00 PM

Conference highlights state’s efforts to prepare Michiganders for high-demand careers of the future

LANSING, Mich. -- In case you missed it, last Wednesday, the Michigan departments of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) and Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) joined forces to host the state’s fifth annual Occupational Outlook Conference at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.

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