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.

US Signal To Open Van Buren Twp. data center March 1

GRAND RAPIDS—Data center provider US Signal announced Tuesday that its new Greater Detroit data center, built to Tier 3 standards, will open March 1 in Van Buren Township. The new center will enable US Signal to keep pace with the large-scale adoption of cloud-first, hybrid and off-premises data center strategies—all of which require colocation space.

By |2020-02-19T17:58:57-05:00February 19th, 2020|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Former Oscoda Air Force Base Could Become Spaceport

STERLING HEIGHTS  – A spaceport in Northeast Michigan? That’s what the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association  announced Monday. citing findings from an initial site-selection process for a potential horizontal space launch site in Michigan. The site-selection process, which was conducted over the past eight months, identified the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport - a former Air Force bas -

By |2020-02-18T20:07:33-05:00February 18th, 2020|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

AndCan Index, SmartBracket, Warmilu, Healthcare Referral, Medical Consulting

ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV Feb. 17, Patrick Anderson will update the latest AndCan Index on recreational cannabis sales and announce the opening of SmartBracket to help you crush your office NCAA basketball pool. Laura Curdy will provide details on a healthcare referral program for nutrition. Grace Hsia from Warmilu will update her company

By |2024-04-04T14:18:50-04:00February 16th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

GVSU Offers Accelerated Program To Help Adults Complete Bachelor’s Degrees

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University announced Feb. 12 an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor's degrees in hopes of enhancing the state's productivity. The online degree program was announced by GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella. She said the program helps working adults break down the barriers to their career success, while

By |2020-02-13T16:27:30-05:00February 13th, 2020|STEM|

AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM

DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage for startups to showcase innovations and new technology, while networking with those who are moving mobility forward. PlanetM is offering numerous opportunities to get involved at this year’s show, including: Startup Exhibit Space – Highlight your latest technology innovations in

By |2020-02-13T15:48:06-05:00February 13th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Mobility|

Michigan’s Top Cybersecurity Official Highlights State’s Practices To U.S. Senate Committee

WASHINGTON - The state of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer Chris DeRusha shared how the Great Lakes State collaborates with public and private sectors on cybersecurity to keep citizens’ data safe in a daunting digital environment to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs today.  DeRusha talked about the many facets of the state’s cyber defenses and described the close collaboration between the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, the Michigan State Police, and

By |2020-02-11T16:47:01-05:00February 11th, 2020|Cyber Defense, Featured, Politics|

Report: Michigan Expected To Continue Growing Slower Than Nation

LANSING—Michigan’s largest employers anticipate the state’s economic growth will continue to lag that of the United States though they are generally more optimistic about both the state and national economies in 2020 than earlier in 2019. “The business leaders for Michigan’s largest companies continue to believe Michigan’s economy is more likely to grow slower than

By |2020-02-10T09:30:04-05:00February 10th, 2020|Featured, News|

MCWT Scholarship, Green Wolverines, Iowa Caucus App, Industry 4.0 Accelerator

ROYAL OAK - On MITech TV Monday Feb. 10, Jane Sydlowski, MCWT outgoing 2019 MCWT president, will provide details on a new MCWT scholarship fund for women. Dan Lohrmann will explore the question What Will We Learn from the Iowa Caucus App Fiasco? Adam Rosenberg, Executive Director of Green Wolverine, will announce a new educational

By |2024-04-04T14:18:51-04:00February 10th, 2020|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|