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.

ITC To Build New Electric Transmission Lines To Enhance Grid Reliability

NOVI – Jeremy Coon, principal project manager for ITC, has joined the Sept. 18 episode of MITech TV to discuss how ITC, the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, is supporting the latest efforts in Michigan related to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) projects. MISO, our regional grid planning

By |2023-09-20T09:23:35-04:00September 20th, 2023|Clean Update, mitechtv|

123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan

SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband services across Michigan. Adtran maximizes the potential of 123NET’s Fiber to offer stable broadband and Whole-Home Wi-Fi services to customers. 123NET, which already operates the best-connected fiber network in Michigan, recently announced two major projects: participation in an $87.5M middle

By |2023-09-14T12:51:18-04:00September 14th, 2023|Featured, Internet, IoT, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Twin Towers Attack Also Triggered Cybersecurity Awareness In The USA

ANN ARBOR - On Monday Sept. 11 we dedicated MITech TV to remembering the 9/11 attacks that also triggered cybersecurity awareness in the United States. While the attack was physical, all the warning signs that a terrorist attack was coming were either ignored or not taken seriously by the US government. On the show are

By |2023-09-13T21:13:02-04:00September 13th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

DroneSec Provides Security For Drones, And Anti Drone Defense

ANN ARBOR - DroneSec is a pioneer in UAS Threat Intelligence. Its intelligence subscription service provides organizations with the latest emerging trends, threat actor TTPs, technology types and component analysis. DroneSec Founder Mike Monnik provides background on his Australian-based company that has provided training to hundreds of companies globall to upskill their staff and grow

By |2023-09-13T17:34:28-04:00September 13th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers

ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep hackers out of critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems and much more. It's called Infragard. Michigan has it's own chapter. Former Michigan Infragard President Stephanie Scheuermann joins MITech TV to provides details on how Infragard works and how

By |2023-09-13T16:37:07-04:00September 13th, 2023|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Three Possible UFOs Over Ohio Caught On Camera

Three unverified lights allegedly spotted in Kettering, Ohio in August 2023 have sparked talks on the possible visit by “aliens” in the “UFOs,” while others are more intrigued by its appearance. Gone are the days when aerial sightings and theories surrounding alien life were mostly limited to fiction. Alleged UFO sightings have become common worldwide and most of the

By |2023-09-13T09:37:35-04:00September 13th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Tickets Selling Fast For Michigan Venture Capital Association Awards Dinner Sept 28

DETROIT - The Michigan Venture Capital Association is hosting its Awards Dinner Thursday Sept. 28 at the Fillmore in Detroit. MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian warns only 200 tickets are available and they are selling out fast. Ticket deadline is Sept. 15. TICKETS $200 MVCA Members Only $275 Non-MVCA Members More info at MichiganVCA.Org  https://youtu.be/7yvnJHwI3ZA

By |2023-09-14T12:50:55-04:00September 10th, 2023|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured, mitechtv|

WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20

KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Sandra Cochrane, the Assistant Dean who runs the WMed Innovation Center provides the back story and

By |2023-09-06T12:48:04-04:00September 6th, 2023|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|

Report: Michigan Venture Capital Activity In 2022 Up, VC Deals Down Nationally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS - While national venture capital investing decreased in 2022, Michigan continued to show strength with $1.2 billion invested into Michigan-based companies--an increase of 12 percent over 2021. Within the Great Lakes region, Michigan has been accelerating in venture capital activity with a growth rate of 13.7 percent since 2006, slightly higher than the

World’s Most Advanced Robot Predicts What Life Will Be Like In 2123

SEATTLE - The ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, Ameca, has raised eyebrows once again with its stunning prediction of what the world will be like 100 years from now. In a recent interview, the robot was asked to delve into the future and provide its verdict on what society would look like a century from

By |2023-09-03T18:04:04-04:00September 3rd, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|