From work to school to entertainment to social interactions, high-speed internet access is the cornerstone of many societal functions – except for a small percentage of rural Americans. According to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 19 million Americans (or 6% of the population) still lack...
A former prison will have new life as a tech hub after its purchase by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) this past spring. Plans for the 180-acre site include state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, a technical education training center, a new railroad hub,...
As local businesses reopened in the wake of Michigan’s stay-at-home order, one thing is clear: Things may never be quite the same. In the current period of limbo waiting on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, businesses are turning to new – and not-so-new – technologies...
Local telecommunications companies are busier than they’ve been in years, with investments in upgrades to handle remote worker demands. In March, Traverse City businesses like Anavon Technology Group and Ascomnorth saw a surge in calls and contracts that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic closures. [caption id="attachment_55144" align="alignleft"...
[caption id="attachment_22625" align="alignleft" width="300"] Growing markets like agriculture, transportation, security, mining and other industries are pushing more drones into the sky.[/caption] A technology company with northern Michigan roots is growing its business through drones and the air traffic control snarl expected to come with them. Aveopt, a...
