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.

VM Ware Threat Alert Issued – Richard Stiennon Explains

ANN ARBOR - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new emergency directive saying the vulnerabilities in VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access), VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), VMware Cloud Foundation, and vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager put federal networks and systems at immediate risk. Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon explains what this means.

By |2022-05-27T11:15:38-04:00May 27th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains

ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible Tokens, aka NFTs, are and what they mean for the future of finance and accounting. Electronic permanent records on the blockchain. Learn more by watching this video interview. To reach Enrico, click on TraverseLegal.Com https://youtu.be/5ixhTJB3L6Q

By |2022-05-27T10:24:10-04:00May 27th, 2022|IoT, mitechtv|

ITC Energy Report: Grid Reliability

ANN ARBOR - Vinit Gupta, ITC-Holdings Vice President for Operations, explains how the high voltage transmission company that transmits electrical power to last-mile providers DTE and Consumers Energy, makes sure those lines remain secure even during bad weather. For more information, click on ITC-Holdings  https://youtu.be/X3I0Qvc7plc

By |2022-05-26T17:56:31-04:00May 26th, 2022|Clean Update, mitechtv|

Four20 Network Connector Program Pays 25 Percent Commissions For New Business

ANN ARBOR - For individuals who know the cannabis industry, a new opportunity to generate revenue is now available. If your network includes businesses in the hemp, CBD, medicinal, or adult use space, consider introducing your contacts to Michigan Marijuana Report, Four20 Post Live, Four20 Spotlight, and Flora. Four20 Media Group pays a 25 percent

By |2022-05-30T11:59:03-04:00May 26th, 2022|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Four20 Post Live: ICON Processors, Center For Compassion CBD Products

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live, ICON processors co-founders Christina and Fabio Rodi talks about winning two Hempie awards last week at the Midwest Hemp and Cannabis Expo and their award winning CBD products. Also on the show is Michael Thue, owner of the Center for Compassion, who will discuss his CBD products that were at

By |2022-05-26T12:32:45-04:00May 26th, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Lithium-Silicon EV Batteries Deliver Next-Level Performance

DETROIT - The bad news just keeps coming for fossil energy stakeholders. High-performance, high-profile automakers have finally begun to validate electric mobility by putting up the big bucks for next-generation EV batteries. The latest example is Porsche AG, which has just polished its electrification cred by leading a round of $400 million in Series C

By |2022-05-26T09:47:08-04:00May 26th, 2022|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Angel Investing In 2021 Neared Or Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels

GRAND RAPIDS - Angel investors put $69.1 million into 111 Michigan-based companies last year, an amount and deal flow that well exceeds the $50 million invested in 102 deals in 2020. “We had a great rebound year coming back from 2020, which was a down year as you might expect with the pandemic,” said Mike

By |2022-05-22T10:44:51-04:00May 22nd, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Kalkushka Lounge & Midwest iHemp Expo Details On Four20 Post Live

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Live, Erin Newcomb, Director of Retail Operations, for Botanical, updates the company’s new consumption lounge opening June 1. Dave Crabill, president of iHemp Michigan, tells cannabis folks why they should attend the Midwest Hemp and Cannabis Conference Friday and Saturday at the Lansing Center. He is joined by Laurie

By |2022-05-18T15:31:46-04:00May 18th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Banking Expands With BankMichigan

ANN ARBOR - It's tough to find a bank that will work with you if you're in the Cannabis and Hemp business in Michigan. But now BankMichigan has expanded its reach into both business sectors with commercial loans and more. To find out what is now available, watch this short video interview with Aaron Ambinder