mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Cybersecurity Isn’t Just for Big Business Anymore—SensCy Steps In to Support the Rest

ANN ARBOR - In a recent MITech TV interview, David Behen, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of SensCy, shed light on a growing—but often underestimated—crisis: the cybersecurity gap facing small and mid-sized organizations (SMOs). “Cybersecurity is scary. Small and medium-sized organizations right now sort of don't think they're the target—but they are a target,” Behen

By |2025-04-18T14:49:44-04:00April 18th, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot

CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational marijuana sales began in Ohio. Dispensaries opened their doors for consumers 21 and older last summer, months after voters legalized adult-use marijuana at the ballot box. Ohioans near the Michigan border, will be able to buy an ounce of cannabis for

By |2025-04-18T11:19:38-04:00April 18th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Survey Shows Strong Support For 20% Small Business Deduction

LANSING – A new poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses along with overwhelming support for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code. According to the survey, more than 8 in 10 Americans feel it is important for the federal government

By |2025-04-17T10:58:34-04:00April 17th, 2025|Business|

Stefanini Group Acquires Latin America Cloud Computing Provider

SOUTHFIELD  — Stefanini group has acquired a 60% stake in Escala 24x7, a premier Amazon Web Services consulting partner in Latin America. This strategic move will enable Stefanini to expand its cloud computing offerings, accelerate Escala 24x7’s growth and capitalize on the rapidly developing cloud market in the region. Escala 24x7 expects to garner $100

By |2025-04-17T10:47:08-04:00April 17th, 2025|Internet, IoT|

Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 4.8% in First Quarter 2025

STAMFORD, Conn.— Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. U.S. PC shipments grew 12.6%, reaching 16 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Windows 11 Upgrades and Increased Inventory to Preempt U.S.

By |2025-04-16T17:43:37-04:00April 16th, 2025|Industry 4.0|

Comcast RISE To Provide 100 Grand Rapids And Muskegon Small Businesses With Comprehensive Grant Packages

GRAND RAPIDS – Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total

By |2025-04-16T14:32:53-04:00April 16th, 2025|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5% from February, according to newly released data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Sales growth occurred in all sales categories, but the biggest gainer was flower. The industry sold 15,000 more pounds of adult-use flower in March, totaling $121.5 million,

By |2025-04-16T13:49:26-04:00April 16th, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Lawrence Technological University Gets Research Grant To Work With Industry

SOUTHFIELD - The Lawrence Technological University College of Engineering will be an integral part of a new $400,000, three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant awarded to LTU to boost research capacity with industry partners. Principal investigator Mark Brucki, LTU associate vice president for economic development, said the grant

By |2025-04-16T15:56:51-04:00April 15th, 2025|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

The Digital Growth Mindset: Strategies For Today’s Business Leaders

In a rapidly changing world, digital transformation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But embracing technology alone isn't enough. Today’s business leaders must adopt a digital growth mindset—a combination of openness, agility, and strategic thinking that empowers organizations to evolve, adapt, and thrive in the digital era. Embracing Continuous Learning The digital world moves

By |2025-04-15T16:18:06-04:00April 15th, 2025|Guest Columns|

2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions

NOVI - The Michigan Innovative Alliance has named its 2025 Global Automotive And Mobility Innovative Champions. The 2025 GAMIC Competition started in September 2024 with 1000+ Startups invited, the TOP 100 Companies Competed in the Dec. - Jan. QUARTER FINALS, the TOP 18 Companies Competed in the Feb. SEMI-FINALS and the TOP 8 Companies Competed

By |2025-04-13T14:23:56-04:00April 13th, 2025|ESD|