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.

Industry 4.0 Low Carbon Training: Save Money, Attract Talent And Grow

LANSING - The Michigan Manufacturers Association and The Nature Conservancy in Michigan have partnered to provide four webinars on practical insights into voluntary actions companies may take toward transitioning to lower carbon industrial production. Such efforts beyond regulatory requirements can be achieved while saving money, attracting talent, growing your business and helping the community. Save

By |2022-02-23T12:08:06-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0|

Derq Brings Artificial Intelligence To Vehicles And Roads In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - Derq’s Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan explains how his company is using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve safety in vehicles and road infrastructure. More at Derq https://youtu.be/6mzLo3_fEEA

Monroe Street Fair Looking For General Business Support To Reach Cannabis Businesses

ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair on April 2 is looking to work with general businesses that want to do business with Michigan's rapidly expanding legal cannabis companies. Fair Co-Founder Charlie Strackbein joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to explain how these businesses can benefit by becoming a Fair sponsor, where at least

By |2022-02-16T12:26:34-05:00February 16th, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study

GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient experience and communication in their emergency department. The study found that 96 percent of patients prefer a room with a

By |2022-02-15T17:33:48-05:00February 15th, 2022|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Michigan Afflicted Business Relief Grant Applications Open March 1st

LANSING - The State of Michigan will distribute up to $409 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds as grants to eligible businesses who have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering this grant. What Types of Businesses are Eligible? Afflicted businesses cannot be tax exempt. Eligible business

If War Starts In Ukraine, Will Russians Unleash Cyberwar On United States?

ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes crippling sanctions on Russia, will Putin retaliate against the US by unshackling his black hat hackers and GRU state hackers on the US? Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann explore that questions on MITech TV. Richard wrote There Will

By |2022-02-14T16:54:52-05:00February 14th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Planning for a Nation-State Cyber Attack — Are You Ready?

LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and U.K. domestic impacts resulting from a potential attack on Ukraine from Russia. Assuming the U.S. imposes sanctions or takes other retaliatory measures against Russia should an invasion occur, experts say that cyber attacks could be launched against U.S. and U.K.

By |2022-02-14T09:20:25-05:00February 14th, 2022|Cyber Defense, Featured|

MITech TV: AI For Vehicles And Roads, Monroe Street Fair Sponsors Update, Cyber Safety Review Board

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Feb. 14 at 2 pm, our Valentine's Day guests include Derq's Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan who will talk about Artificial Intelligence and how it will be used in vehicles and road infrastructure. Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair that coincides with Hash Bash at

By |2022-02-14T13:18:35-05:00February 13th, 2022|Podcasts|

Matt Roush Updates LTU’s Courses, Grants, and STEAM Programming

SOUTHFIELD - Matt Roush, Managing Editor of the Lawrence Technological University's News Bureau and Director of Media Relations, provides the latest details on the Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math programs at LTU. Graduates of these programs are earning starting salaries above $100,000 a year. More at LTU.EDU https://youtu.be/a-fbcu1kbJ0

Michigan Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Decline 9 Percent In January From December, But Up 41 Percent From A Year Ago

LANSING - After a record-setting December and an equally booming 2021, Michigan’s adult-use cannabis sales decreased 9 percent to $152.6 million in January though 41 percent up from a year ago. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency, which breaks down sales by medical and adult-use, reported medical sales falling 32 percent from a year ago to $28 million, down 15 percent sequentially, and

By |2022-02-09T20:25:01-05:00February 9th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|