Michigan - Capitalizing on Mobile-Wireless Tech - July 2015

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Why Mobile? Why Now?

Michigan - Capitalizing on Mobile/Wireless

Technologies for Business & Economic Growth

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What is MTAM?

• MTAM is the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, a non-profit trade association for Michigan’s mobile / wireless technologies, those who provide them, and those who use them – in any industry

• Open to: • Companies, government, educational institutions, non-profits and other organizations, individuals and students

• Those working in mobile / wireless technologies

• Those utilizing mobile / wireless technologies in their own business verticals

• Interested in learning more about the technologies

• Also the statewide producer / sponsor of Mobile Monday Michigan, a non-profit networking / education organization for those interested in the technology

– Currently chapters in: • Ann Arbor

• Detroit

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing


http://GoMobileMichigan.org http://MobileMondayMichigan.org

http://gomobilemichigan.org/

http://mobilemondaymichigan.org/



Michigan and Mobile Technology

What role does mobile / wireless technology play in Michigan, and what will its’ impact be

on the state’s businesses and economy?




The impact of Mobile in Michigan

The mobile/wireless industry has a very high Jobs Creation Factor of 6.54 (MEDC/MTAM)

This means:

1 mobile/wireless-related job created = 6.54 additional jobs

In 2011; 1 mobile/wireless-related job created = 3.9 additional jobs

In comparison, the automobile manufacturing industry creates 5.92 jobs for each auto manufacturing job created




Examples of Michigan Mobile/Wireless Tech Providers


Solid state re-chargeable lithium

ion batteries

Wireless re-charging

One of the largest credit card processors in the U.S.

& a national mobile payments service ‘Pay Anywhere’

Architectural lighting

‘IntelliStreets’

Touch screens

‘Gorilla glass’ for mobile

devices, tv’s, etc.

GM’s mobile platform

Ford’s mobile platform

Intelligent devices & accessories; North

American distribution from MI

HandEholder Apple

accessories

Michigan-made

mHealth video technology

Mobile software management

system for farmers

Providing Wi-Fi service to Detroit



Examples of Michigan Mobile/Wireless Tech Users


Manufacturer of first-ever electronic

deadbolt lock that works w/ Smartphones

Appliance manufacturer; making

‘smart’ technology

Automotive supplier working on

‘driverless vehicle technology’

Using mobile technology

to increase productivity

and customer service

Credit union offering

mobile/wireless services to

members

Utilizing smartphone parking payment service

from firm invested in by Bill Ford, Jr.

Utilizing ‘smart meter’ technologies to

increase cost savings and productivity &

drones to inspect power lines Automotive supplier working on

‘driverless vehicle technology’

Transportation; installing wi-fi

on Michigan routes

Text 911

Food Ordering App

Consumer App

Wi-Fi, Apps, Beacons/Bluetooth

for improved fan experience,

text-2-buy tickets




Examples of Michigan Mobile Technology Users

Detroit hotel;

Smartphone check-in Drones for

investigating

Virtual Tour App; remote lock/unlock

Beacon technology for visitor tours

Mobile/wireless Tech training

and certifications

Text 911

GPS, Text for real-time

rider information

Wi-Fi, Charging

Stations in ‘Smart Park’

Wi-Fi access, off-wire system

charging, ticketing, mobile app,

security system

Sensors for asset tracking

and patient care, apps

Mobile payments in

a curbside service

program; mPerks

coupons

App for residents to

report issues



What role is Michigan playing in the mobile/wireless industry?

• Michigan is the global leader in the Telematics sector of the mobile / wireless industry

• Michigan residents are employed in mobile/wireless-related positions in over 2300 companies in the state (MEDC)

• Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) has set a goal for the creation of 9,250 new mobile / wireless industry jobs by the end of 2020; per MEDC data, achievement of this goal will also result in the creation of over 60,500 non-mobile-related jobs in the state and over $3 Billion in salaries / wages for Michigan residents

• Per MEDC data, the average compensation for a mobile / wireless-related position in Michigan is over $89,882 annually – a 48% increase since a 2011 study (an equivalent cost-of-living to a Silicon Valley salary of $158,000)

• MTAM’s mobile industry networking / education organization, Mobile Monday Michigan, currently has 4 chapters in Michigan (Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing) with over 2900 members to-date

• Michigan's Top 5 mobile development companies alone (ranked by aggregate app downloads) are responsible for over 59 million app downloads (Crain’s)

• Ann Arbor’s year-long test funded by the NTSA of V2X technologies; extended and on-going

• Hosted a 2014 Global World Congress event for the Intelligent Transportation Systems industry; bringing over 10,000 people to Detroit for this event.




Sectors of Opportunity for Michigan

• tele-matics • machine-2-machine / mobile-2-machine • mHealth • Enterprise apps (as opposed to consumer-oriented apps)


Specific Opportunities Available:

• Battery industry • Mobile industry supply chain; draw manufacturer assembly facilities (re-shoring)

• R&D; new product development (particularly M2M, V2V, V2X, mHealth) • M2M manufacturing • mHealth; products and services



Why is Mobile Technology an Opportunity for Michigan?


• Existing resources such as:

o Global leadership capabilities in manufacturing and engineering

o Exceptional 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions

o An abundance of existing engineering and development talent in a wide variety of specialty areas

o World-renowned healthcare institutions & medical research facilities

o Media production facilities that were built to take advantage of entertainment industry tax incentives

o International enterprise-level firms already leading the exploration of ways to utilize mobile tele-matics for maximum advantage

o Award-winning mobile development firms already located in Michigan

o A large existing mobile technology community including Mobile Monday Michigan chapters that to-date have collective membership of over 2900 across the state

o Strong state-based resources and support for entrepreneurial-focused activities

o A diverse base of enterprise-level firms willing to invest in the sourcing, hiring and training of mobile technology-related staff

o Recent law / tax changes that make Michigan a more ‘business-friendly’ state for companies to start-up, operate, or expand businesses in

o 1st U.S. Patent Office outside of Washington D.C.



What’s the Mobile/Wireless Opportunity for Michigan?

• Increased productivity and profitability for businesses

• Stopping ‘brain drain’ – keeping our recent college graduates in Michigan as a result of increased opportunities

• Economic diversification; no dependence on a single industry

• Ability for municipalities to utilize mobile/wireless technologies to provide increased levels of services to residents

• Job growth

• New business startups

• Existing business expansion

• Economic growth

• Increased tax base

Michigan must maintain a leadership role in the mobile/wireless space!




Bottom line: Michigan is becoming a national leader in mobile /

wireless technologies. Many new businesses and good-paying jobs will be the result!

Let us know how MTAM can help you position

your organization to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity!


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Michigan - Capitalizing on Mobile-Wireless Tech - July 2015