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.

Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers

ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech industry and face many obstacles when pursuing a career in the field. According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 52 percent of women believe their gender is limiting their career in tech, and one-fifth of women are thinking about leaving

By |2022-03-08T10:48:36-05:00March 8th, 2022|ESD|

Spring Sponsorship Sale: $49.99 For Box Ad On MITechNews.Com

ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com is offering a spring special for advertising on the technology and business website. Box ads for just $49.99 a month on a 90-day contract that includes a short video interview suitable for social media. One video interview will be offered every 90 days. The interview will be done by Editor Mike

By |2022-03-08T09:32:01-05:00March 8th, 2022|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Automakers Have Until 2026 To Incorporate Breathalyzers Into Vehicles

DETROIT - The Infrastructure Bill that passed Congress last fall contains a few stipulations in it that will affect the way you use your car. One is that rear-seat reminders will become standard to help prevent hot-car deaths, while the other, more significant change on the scale of fatalities per year is that automakers must

By |2022-03-08T09:34:35-05:00March 7th, 2022|Featured, Politics/Government, Science|

New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10

GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges brought on by the pandemic at the 23rd annual Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University. The symposium, under the theme "New Age of Auto," is from 8 a.m.-noon on

By |2022-03-07T18:18:15-05:00March 7th, 2022|ESD, Featured|

WMSB: How Business Can Positively Impact Community Sustainability, Public Safety Through Collaboration

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet onMarch 14 at The Rapid Central Station for a program that examines how business can positively impact community sustainability, public safety and employee wellness through voluntary practices and stakeholder collaboration. This month’s program will highlight three approaches, including a WMSBF partnership with Roosevelt Park Neighborhood

By |2022-03-06T16:12:53-05:00March 6th, 2022|Clean Update|

LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield to develop computer programs for self-driving cars, under a new federal grant. C.J. Chung, professor of mathematics and computer science at LTU, won the $281,712 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund three

By |2022-03-04T11:20:12-05:00March 4th, 2022|ESD, Featured|

Michigan CEOs Confident On Michigan Economy, Concerned About Labor Shortages, Inflation

DETROIT – Concerns about labor shortages and inflation are weighing on the minds of Michigan’s business leaders, according to a quarterly economic survey released today by Business Leaders for Michigan. Labor shortages are being felt across all job categories, including in manufacturing, office and front-line positions, with 85 percent of survey respondents expecting to have trouble

By |2022-03-03T19:36:55-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Featured, News|

VNN To Merge Operations With Florida-Based Educational Tech, Media Software Company

GRAND RAPIDS — VNN Inc., a developer of digital tools and media solutions for high school athletic programs, is merging with a tech company that has a long history of servicing the K-12 and college education markets. VNN, which is headquartered in Grand Rapids and has an office in Minneapolis, announced today that it will merge

By |2022-03-03T19:20:58-05:00March 3rd, 2022|New Products / Contracts|

ITC Energy Report: Why Is Electric Transmission Important To Michigan’s Economic Growth?

ANN ARBOR - In the second ITC Energy Report, Nora Balgoyen, Senior Area Manager ITC Michigan, explains why electric transmission is important to Michigan's economic growth. She took a break from the Michigan Economic Developers Association Legislative Day to answer a few questions from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan. https://youtu.be/f89gOTa6wF8      

By |2022-03-03T19:02:41-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Cyber Patriot Seeking Mentors, Sponsors To Train Student Cyber Warriors

ANN ARBOR- Cyber Patriot is a program for high school and middle schools students to learn about cybersecurity and often become a stepping stone for them to become cyber warriors. Tamara Shoemaker runs the Michigan chapter of the national program and she's looking for current cybersecurity professionals to mentor these students and for companies to

By |2022-03-03T11:15:07-05:00March 3rd, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|