On this episode of Bottom Line IT Mike Maddox and Erik Jacobsen talk about the latest technology trends and stories. While segement six resumes the series where Mike catches up with Josh Gembala, Manager of Enhanced Security at ASK.

Segment 1

LinkedIn Searches for Detroit Office

http://www.mlive.com/business/detroit/index.ssf/2017/08/linkedin_announces_search_for.html

In a recent announcement, LinkedIn chose Detroit for the location of their first new office opening in 10 years.  This is great news for Detroit and the state in general and endorses the economic turnaround as well as the talent pool in Michigan.

Segment 2

Russian Cyberweapon Thought to be Behind GPS Spoofing Attack on Ships

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2143499-ships-fooled-in-gps-spoofing-attack-suggest-russian-cyberweapon/?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1502381791

Recently discovered ability to spoof GPS technology poses a major threat from both rival nations as well hackers.  The threat posed by this discovery calls into question the ability to utilize everything from autonomous cars to military tools.

Segment 3    

The Managing Director of Daimler Benz Predicts Some Mind Blowing Tech Advances

https://www.liverostrum.com/an-interesting-talk-by-the-md-of-daimler-benz-a-bit-mind-blowing-really/1029036.html

While the advancement of technology in the past 20 years has been impressive, they pale in comparison to what is predicted to happen in the next 10 to 20 years.  Mike and Erik cover a recent interview with the Managing Director of Daimler Benze discussing the major industry disruptions that are coming, and sooner than you might think.

Segment 4

Police Look to Body Cams and Artificial Intelligence to Find Missing People

https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-police-body-cams-will-soon-use-ai-to-fi/f-5f03fdae0b%2Fengadget.com

Police forces are beginning to use body cam technology with Artificial Intelligence that promises the ability to find missing people or identify criminals in a large crowd.

Segment 5

Memorable Quotes from Ann Arbor Tech Talk

http://www.mlive.com/business/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/10_memorable_quotes_by_ann_arb.html?ath=fc0c8a8bbc92f25ac26ddd140d05d583#cmpid=nsltr_herostryheadline_single

The guys cover the recent Ann Arbor Spark event “Tech Talk”.  They highlight memorable and impressive quotes as well as impressive technology based right here in Michigan.

Segment 6 – Bottom Line Security(With Josh Gembala)

Dissecting 4 Recent Lansing Area Hacks- Could Your Company Be Next?

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/watchdog/2017/07/13/4-greater-lansing-hacks-already-whos-next/362040001/

Mike interviews Josh Gembala, Manager of Enhanced Security at ASK.  Josh and Mike discuss a recent article from the Lansing State Journal covering four major recent Lansing area data breaches.  Josh points out some lessons learned for business owners.