Ideal Technology
Solutions, Royal Oak, MI: Provides a variety of connectivity options:
Ideal mANX DSL for dedicated ANX high speed connectivity. Ideal mANX
Dial Service for low-cost, low-bandwidth ANX access for sub-tier and
low-volume supplier electronic functions connectivity. Ideal also a
provides security, managed hosting and an array of application services.
SequoiaNet.com,
Auburn Hills, MI: Internet application development, network services
and operations management
Source One
Solutions, Auburn Hills, MI: Connectivity consulting including research,
project management, and internet Security; and NT Networking solutions
including LAN/WAN design and implementation, Network support and maintencance,
and Web site hosting.
Wingcast, San
Diego, CA with a Dearborn, MI office. New Ford Motor and Qualcomm joint
venture that will develop and deliver telematic services, i.e., wireless
communications and information services to bring voice, entertainment,
Internet access and safety services into cars and trucks. Cartell (Romulus,
MI) a supplier of telematics equipment is a minority stakeholder.
BigNet, Pontiac, MI:
Partnered with Covad Communications and Efficient Networks to provide
high-speed broadband DSL connections for U.S.-based Ford employees participating
in the Model E program, designed to get eligible employees on line at
home. Program terminated in January 2001 due to Ford's dissatisfaction.
NetWorks Detroit, Detroit, MI: Telecommunications
Center coming soon.