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.

Cyber Hacks, Ransomware and Solarwinds Revisited

ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann return on MITech TV to analyze the latest cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, database hacks and Solarwinds revisited. If you are worried about bad actors causing havoc in your business or government agency, you need to watch this video interview. https://youtu.be/3T4PBkj8ifY   Dan Lohrmann

By |2021-02-12T12:53:54-05:00February 12th, 2021|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Deadline To Apply For Federal Student Aid – FAFSA – March 1

LANSING – Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid – commonly known as the FAFSA – on or before March 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The FAFSA is a critical step when applying for grants,

By |2021-02-10T19:35:25-05:00February 10th, 2021|Politics, Politics/Government|

420Post Live: Back Story On MRA Cannabis Testing Changes

ANN ARBOR - On 420Post TV Wednesday Lev Spivak and Ben Rosman, the co-owners of PSI Labs, the Ann Arbor cannabis testing lab that said it found mold in cannabis samples, will discuss their findings that lead to the Marijuana Regulatory Agency changing its testing protocols. Also on the show Tiffany Coleman, cannabis science researcher,

By |2021-02-10T19:27:58-05:00February 10th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

SpaceX Accepting $99 Preorders For Starlink Satellite Internet Service As Musk Eyes IPO

SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has widened the scope of the public beta test of its Starlink satellite internet service, saying it is accepting preorders from potential customers. Prospective Starlink users can enter a service address on the company’s website, with preorders available for $99. Some regions show preorder messages that say SpaceX is “targeting

By |2021-02-10T19:15:27-05:00February 10th, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Whitmer Waiting For ‘Full’ COVID-19 Plan From Lawmakers

LANSING -The Michigan House passed a $3.5 billion COVID response plan made up of mostly federal dollars, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is looking for a "full plan" that uses the rest of the $2.5 billion the federal government has set aside to Michigan for the recovery. Whitmer spokesperson Bobby Leddy said the governor's office can't speculate

State Projecting July-August Vaccination Start For ‘Everyone Else’ Category

LANSING - If you’re not a senior, a frontline essential worker or someone with a health issue, you may not get a COVID vaccine until July or August at the earliest, according to the state’s interim timeline for its vaccination campaign. However, Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said the calendar is an interim one, and it’s based

By |2021-02-09T17:50:26-05:00February 9th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science, Small Business Association of Michigan|

MITech TV: Deep Dives Into Cybersecurity Hacks, And COVID-19 Vaccines, Strains, Distribution

ANN ARBOR – Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon return to MITech TV to talk about major hacks that include Solarwinds, Ransomware and more that businesses and government agencies will want to defend against. Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update the latest COVID vaccine news, distribution and strains developing around the world.  MITECH TV

By |2021-02-07T11:10:18-05:00February 7th, 2021|Podcasts|

November Sees Continued Slower Growth For Legal U.S. Cannabis Products

EAST LANSING - Growth in demand for legal cannabis products in the United States was slightly slower in November than it was in October. This continues a new trend of much softer demand growth than we saw in the spring and early summer, according to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan®Index. AEG’s experts produce this monthly measurement

By |2021-02-07T10:25:41-05:00February 7th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Virtual Seminar From GVSU Teaches How To Become Successful Exporter

DETROIT - For those responsible for export or compliance, this seminar will provide a foundational understanding of the most important things you need to know to be a successful exporter. You will also learn about valuable resources available to help your company grow its exports. Join us as we discuss: Understanding Export Transactions Creating Export

By |2021-02-07T09:11:05-05:00February 7th, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Vaccine Optimism Boosts 4Q20 Citizens Business Conditions Index In Michigan

DETROIT – The national Citizens Business Conditions Index posted a second consecutive quarter of gains as optimism fueled by COVID-19 vaccine announcements and increased election certainty began to outweigh concerns about spiking pandemic cases. The national Index rose modestly to 61.4 in the final quarter of 2020, up from 61.2 at the end of the third

By |2021-02-07T09:05:43-05:00February 7th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|