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.

Justice Department Indicts Chinese Hackers Allegedly Behind Anthem Breach

WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department has charged two Chinese hackers accused of stealing millions of records from one of the largest health insurance companies in the US. The US government announced charges against Fujie Wang and another hacker with three different aliases (Deniel Jack, Kim Young and Zhou Zhihong), accusing the two Chinese nationals

By |2019-05-12T19:16:40-04:00May 12th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Doctors To Host Forum June 8 In Troy To Provide Evidence Supporting Cannabis’ Medical Efficacy

TROY – A group of Michigan doctors is hosting an all-day forum June 8 in an effort to bridge the conversational gap between healthcare providers, patients and the cannabis industry to provide evidence supporting cannabis’ medical efficacy. “For those interested in gaining knowledge and resources regarding the medical benefits of cannabis, it will be extremely

By |2019-05-08T19:45:52-04:00May 8th, 2019|Life Sciences, News|

Green Produces Legends Of The Green In Flint May 11-12 – Cannabis Pioneers Meetup

ROYAL OAK - Adam Scott Green is producing the Legends of the Green conference May 11-12 in Flint that will showcase cannabis pioneers from around the country. Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan, cannabis, Help and CBD products are some of the hottest entrepreneurial opportunities going. This event will show you what you

By |2024-04-04T14:16:30-04:00May 8th, 2019|Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Grand Circus, Facebook Partner On Coding Bootcamp Scholarships

DETROIT – Grand Circus, Michigan’s leading technology training institute, in partnership with Facebook announced the next round of Facebook coding Bootcamp scholarships - aimed at preparing the state’s residents to fill open technology roles. “We are committed to helping reverse the skills gap in America by giving individuals and companies the tools they need to

By |2021-01-03T13:34:35-05:00May 6th, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

The New Legal Business Of Cannabis In Michigan – How To Make Money In It

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast May 6, one of the panels from IoT Tech Connect will update listeners on the new legal business of cannabis in Michigan. Dan Keelan from the Michigan Marijuana Report is joined by Anthony Sabatella, president of THC123, a cannabis employment agency, and Michael Thue, president of Great Lakes Hemp

By |2024-04-04T14:16:31-04:00May 6th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Legends Of The Green – Master’s Tour Features Cannabis Pioneers May 11-12

FLINT - Legends of the Green - The Masters' Tour is happy to make our first national stop in Michigan to present a 2 Day Educational Seminar on May 11 and 12th at Vehicle City Social. The weekend event is powered by THC123, a cannabis employment agency.   Gain direct insight to knowledge from cannabis

By |2019-05-12T13:33:45-04:00May 5th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

IoT TechConnect Keynoter Sees Autonomous, Electric Vehicle Future

DETROIT—There’s a European automaker that markets its cars as “the ultimate driving machine.” But a transportation industry visionary says the reality of the car business will soon see people shopping for “the ultimate riding machine.” Larry Burns, former vice president of research and development at General Motors, kicked off the IoT TechConnect internet of things

By |2019-05-12T13:34:58-04:00May 1st, 2019|Auto Tech|

FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google

AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman International Industries Inc., a Stamford, Conn.-based subsidiary of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, and Google, to power a new “ecosystem” that will enhance the connected life of FCA vehicle owners globally. Harman manufactures connected products for automakers, consumers and enterprises, including

By |2019-05-01T16:23:11-04:00May 1st, 2019|Auto Tech, ESD|

Comcast Business Co-Hosts Webinar May 8 On Impact Of Smart Technology

PLYMOUTH - In support of Small Business Week 2019, join Comcast Business for a webinar to discuss the impact of smart technology on small business growth, productivity, and customer experience. From boutiques and consultants to neighborhood coffee shops and everything in between, many business owners have similar challenges and pain points when it comes to

By |2019-05-12T13:36:16-04:00May 1st, 2019|Entrepreneur|

123Net’s Garey Explains The Data Center’s Partner Program, Talks IoT Tech Connect

DETROIT - Heather Garey, Agent Manager for 123Net, talks about the Data Center's Partner Program that lets agents sell bandwidth to customers. She also discusses 123Net's participation in IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. 123Net will have a booth in the vendor section to answer all your questions and more.

By |2024-04-04T14:16:32-04:00April 26th, 2019|M2 TechCast, New Products, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|