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Visclosky present $287,000 grant to Euclid

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CROWN POINT – U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky has announced that Purdue Technology Center-based Euclid Diagnostics Inc. will receive a $287,000 grant through the Small Business Innovation Research program. The grant will fund research into new methods to identify individuals who require biopsies for prostate cancer. Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana Director Kathy DeGuilio-Fox said, […]

Ahead in the Clouds

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Working smarter with the help of cloud computing. If you had the opportunity to extend the life of your current computer equipment (especially that server that you bought in 2003) without a large capital outlay, would you consider it? Would you like to access a client file stored on your hard drive while you’re having […]

South Shore CVA launches mobile web

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Smartphone Security and Tracking

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Protecting your device and your data, too. by Allyson Kazmucha Almost every business user carries a smartphone these days. As technology progresses, so does the amount of data that’s stored on your iPhone, iPad, or any other smartphone or tablet. While everyone always hopes to never face a day his or her device is stolen, […]

NorthStar 360 participates in conference

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DYER – Founders of Dyer-based NorthStar360 Business Solutions Rick and Susan Riddering met with Roger Allen, co-founder of the Center for Organizational Design at the annual 360 Solutions Learning Conference in Dallas. The three served as presenters at the conference and met to discuss the latest trends and best practices in training and organizational development. […]

IV Diagnostics, StableBody merge

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MERRILLVILLE – IV Diagnostics has announced plans to merge its cancer detection efforts with Wisconsin-based StableBody Technologies. The two companies are working on ways to create an early detection of circulating cancer cells in blood. IV Diagnostics is based at the Northwest Indiana Purdue Technology Center and StableBody is based at the University of Wisconsin […]

App available to promote postive NWI news

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VALPARAISO – Ideas in Motion Media has partnered with My Mobile Fans to develop and launch two new mobile apps to share positive news in Northwest Indiana, highlighting the positive, community-focused content on  PortageLife.com and LaPorteCountyLife.com, available through the Apple iTunes and Google Play app stores. The mobile applications, developed on the My Mobile Fans […]

Community has new cancer diagnostic equipment

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MUNSTER – Community Hospital is the first in Indiana to offer advanced Positron Emission Mammography (PEM). The new equipment adds 3D imaging capabilities to the comprehensive breast cancer services available through the Women’s Diagnostic Center. “We are excited to introduce this revolutionary technology to better care for our patients,” said Dr. Mary Nicholson, dedicated breast […]

South Bend chosen for technology program

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SOUTH BEND – Mayor Pete Buttigieg has announced that South Bend has been selected as one of nine communities in the United States to participate in the Code for America Fellowship Program in 2013. The others are: Kansas City, Las Vegas, Louisville, Oakland, San Francisco, San Mateo County, Calif., Summit County, Ohio (Akron), and New […]

IU Health LaPorte releases smartphone app

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LAPORTE – Indiana University Health has released a new free smartphone application that makes adding healthier habits to your daily routine easy. The “My Healthy Habits” smartphone app is an American Heart Association/Listen to Your Heart initiative supported by IU Health The app is loaded with features to turn positive behaviors into daily habits. Some […]