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.

MCWT Announces Several New Initiatives To Get More Women In Tech

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology is joined by MCWT Executive Director Chris Rydzewski to announce several new programs for women in technology. They also remind everyone that nominations for Women of the Year in Technology close on Friday March 3. Watch this video to learn more.

By |2023-02-28T09:11:32-05:00February 28th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Flying-V Plane Puts Passenger Seats In The Wings

AMSTERDAM - Airlines are testing all sorts of ways to make planes less of a drag on the environment. Virgin Atlantic recently used recycled waste to power a commercial flight, while Boeing and JetBlue have backed an effort to create hybrid electric planes. The Netherland's KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is taking a different approach. It just partnered

By |2023-02-26T11:18:49-05:00February 26th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

9 Fascinating Pieces Of Smart Tech You Didn’t Know Existed

Technology has come a crazy long way, and with each passing day, it continues to evolve and surprise us with its innovative solutions. A simple smartphone could be unimaginable for the people who lived some decades ago. For us, though, it's already a usual thing.  But have you ever wondered what other innovative tech pieces

By |2024-07-03T16:25:27-04:00February 24th, 2023|Guest Columns|

The Power Of 7, New Marketing Guide By Michigan’s Faris Alami

TROY - Faris Alami CEO of International Strategic Management has taken his 25 years of business experience and what he has learned to write a book called "The Power of 7." Faris uses 7 easy-to-follow steps that shows the reader the tactics and strategies with which to engage potential customers in solid, beneficial relationships. From

By |2023-02-20T18:34:04-05:00February 20th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Strategic Sales Solutions Offers Fractional Sales VP Services

BIRMINGHAM - What is a Fractional VP of Sales? Strategic Sales Solutions CEO Scott Tappan explains in this video interview on MITech TV. Tappan said he can help provide you a path to consistent sales growth. As an Outsourced VP of Sales he says he can deliver the process and results you expect. Check it

By |2023-02-20T18:45:18-05:00February 20th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Comerica Hatch Detroit Applications Due Noon Feb. 21

DETROIT - Apply by noon Feb. 21 for a chance to win $100,000 and a package of in-kind services to open up a brick-and-mortar business in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. The Comerica Hatch Detroit program is looking to support businesses that will revitalize commercial retail corridors, activate vacant spaces and spur further investment into

By |2023-02-20T17:21:03-05:00February 20th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, News|

GVSU Quest Webinar Feb. 22 Issues Surrounding Turkey, Syria Earthquakes

ALLENDALE - A webinar discussion presented by Grand Valley State University’s Office of the Provost and led by Provost Fatma Mili will examine several of the topics surrounding the devastating earthquakes that affected Turkey and Syria. The Türkiye-Syria Earthquake: Earth-Science-Human Collision forum at 4 p.m. February 22 is part of the GVSU Quest Series. Mili

By |2023-02-20T16:51:15-05:00February 20th, 2023|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation

SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital transformation on behalf of its clients. “Pursuing large-scale innovation is a lofty task for organizations to achieve, which provides Stefanini an opportunity to drive prioritization and business value for our clients,” said Chris Schmidt, chief innovation officer at Stefanini. “Compelling both internal

By |2023-02-21T12:46:58-05:00February 20th, 2023|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

UFO Community Up in Arms About Recent Spike in UFO Coverage

Since the downing of a Chinese spy balloon and a few other unidentified objects, UFOs have been a hot topic across the country, with even the President of the United States addressing the sightings. The UFO community, however, was unimpressed by the recent revelations. In the summer of 1947, the term “flying saucer” hit the papers for

By |2023-02-20T14:49:10-05:00February 20th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Detroit Robotics Team Invited To International Championships

DETROIT - On the afternoon of Feb. 10, immediately after students were dismissed from Detroit’s Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS) after a long week of studying French, language arts, math, science and social studies, Tyneisha Powell headed down to a small room tucked away in the school’s basement for more academic rigor

By |2023-02-19T17:45:04-05:00February 19th, 2023|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|