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.

Software Lab, THC123 Workers, High School Coders, RSA Cybersecurity Horror Stories

ROYAL OAK - A 3000 square foot collaboration hub for the local software community is coming to downtown Detroit. Jacob Evan Smith, Partnership Manager from Altimetrik, explains. THC123 has more than 4,000 Marijuana business workers in its database. President Anthony Sabetalla shares details. AccelerateKID hopes to provide coding training to 75 high school students during IoT TechConnect

By |2019-03-14T17:28:52-04:00March 10th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Comcast Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company For Network Security

PHILADELPHIA - Comcast has acquired cybersecurity firm BluVector for an undisclosed amount. BluVector has developed an AI/machine learning-enabled cybersecurity detection, visibility, and containment system for network security applications. With the deal, CMCSA is not only acquiring security technology for its internal operations but also intends to support BluVector's continuing business offerings. Target Company Arlington, Virginia-based BluVector was

By |2019-03-10T14:51:04-04:00March 10th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

IoT TechConnect Connected And Autonomous Vehicle Track Who’s Who Of CAV Experts

DETROIT – The Connected and Autonomous Vehicle track at IoT TechConnect has been announced, a who’s who of emerging driverless vehicle market experts. They include: Kirk Steudle, former Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, and now Executive Vice President of Econolite, a company that managed traffic signals and develops other smart cities technologies. Jeremy

By |2019-03-10T16:29:12-04:00March 10th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured, IoT|

Smart Bracket AI App – Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket

ROYAL OAK - Supported Intelligence, an East Lansing based Artificial Intelligence software developer, has again produced its "Smart Bracket" app that helps basketball enthusiasts crush the NCAA College Tournament office brackets...like scoring in the 97 percentile. CEO Patrick Anderson explain how in this episode of M2 TechCast. Patrick Anderson To purchase the Smart Bracket app,

By |2019-03-11T11:13:20-04:00March 7th, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Global Auto Mobility Challenge Finalists To Compete At SAE World Congress

ROYAL OAK - David Stout with the Global Auto Mobility Innovation Challenge talks about the 12 Finalists that will compete in April at the Society of Automotive Engineers Conference at Cobo Center. The winning teams will receive a total of over $300,000 of in-kind assistance and cash as well as receive exposure to senior executives

By |2019-03-07T17:24:49-05:00March 7th, 2019|Auto Tech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Red Level Group CEO King Explains Acquisition Of C/D/H

ROYAL OAK - Red Level Group co-founder and CEO David King explains why his Microsoft Managed Service Provider purchased Grand Rapids-based C/D/H and what the combined companies will offer businesses. He also invites everyone to attend open houses in Novi on March 13 and Grand Rapids on March 14. More at redlevelgroup.com/ David King To listen,

By |2019-03-07T17:09:38-05:00March 7th, 2019|M2 TechCast, News, Podcasts|

Report: Advanced Manufacturing Employment In 2018 Highest Since 2005

 DETROIT – Advanced manufacturing employment reached its highest point in 2018 since 2005, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth, according to a new report released by Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow. More than 730,000 workers were employed in lightweighting-related jobs such as Industrial Engineers, Maintenance and Repair Workers and Mechanical Engineers, Detroit-based LIFT said in

By |2019-03-06T19:11:21-05:00March 6th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Wayne State, Amesite Partner To Offer Professional Certificates In AI And Blockchain

ANN ARBOR - Amesite has partnered with Wayne State University on a new online professional certificate programs to advance knowledge and skill in artificial intelligence and blockchain. These six-week programs are tailored to engineers seeking the latest innovations and applications of this technology, or professionals in other fields — law, health care, accounting or business —

By |2019-03-06T18:28:46-05:00March 6th, 2019|Blockchain, IoT|

Bracket Buster, GAMIC Finalists, Red Level And C/D/H, LTU’s Robofest

ROYAL OAK – Patrick Anderson, CEO of Supported Intelligence, will announce his Bracket Challenge is open for anyone who wants to crush their NCAA Basketball office bracket. David Stout will list the finalists for the Global Auto Mobility Innovation Challenge. Shannan Palonis, Robofest coordinator at Lawrence Technological University, will announce the Robofest World Championships will be

By |2019-03-07T17:17:44-05:00March 3rd, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket With AI Tool Developed By Michigan Company

LANSING - The Michigan-based artificial intelligence software firm Supported Intelligence kicked off its “SmartBracket” application for fans of the annual NCAA basketball tournament today. SmartBracket uses patented, invented-in-Michigan technology to fill out every single bracket of the 64-team tournament, after the user answers just three questions. It has been recognized by Forbes magazine as “the

By |2019-03-03T10:47:57-05:00March 2nd, 2019|Featured, IoT|