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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.

Iran-Linked Hackers Target $25B Michigan Medical Device Company Stryker

KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare companies, generates more than $25 billion in annual sales and employs roughly 56,000 people worldwide, producing orthopedic implants, surgical equipment,

By |2026-03-12T10:56:56-04:00March 12th, 2026|Cyber Defense, Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, News|
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AI Is Becoming Hackers’ Favorite Tool, Cybersecurity Expert Warns

BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the Cyber 150, his annual ranking of the top privately held cybersecurity companies in the world. AI Used By Hackers is accelerating as AI becomes hackers’ favorite tool, cybersecurity experts warn. As a result, cybercriminals are using AI to identify vulnerabilities

By |2026-04-15T05:57:35-04:00March 11th, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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Clock Ticking: Ohio Cannabis Industry Scrambles to Gather 250K Signatures Before Repeal Deadline

COLUMBUS - The clock is ticking for Ohio’s cannabis industry. Advocates trying to overturn new marijuana restrictions passed by state lawmakers are racing to collect roughly 250,000 valid voter signatures before a March 19 deadline, a move that could suspend the controversial law and send the issue back to Ohio voters in 2026. If the

By |2026-03-11T15:23:58-04:00March 11th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|
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Michigan Already Plays a Role in the $200 Billion AI Chip Boom

Companies in Michigan are already supplying critical materials, engineering expertise, and manufacturing technologies used to build the semiconductor chips powering the global artificial intelligence revolution. Artificial Intelligence Is Driving a Massive Chip Investment Boom DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is fueling one of the largest technology investment waves in decades. Companies developing AI systems—from cloud computing

By |2026-03-11T14:12:34-04:00March 11th, 2026|Industry 4.0|
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AI’s Hunger Could Force Michigan to Build New Power Plants

ANN ARBOR - AI power demand Michigan is rising rapidly as artificial intelligence and data center growth increase electricity needs. As a result, Michigan’s energy grid and future power planning face growing pressure to keep up. Artificial intelligence and data center expansion are driving a surge in electricity demand nationwide, raising questions about whether Michigan’s

By |2026-04-09T14:48:55-04:00March 11th, 2026|Featured, News|
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Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers

Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses shift toward collaborative growth models, Channel Sales Pro emphasizes the role of partnerships in driving scalability and revenue. Therefore, companies are rethinking traditional sales approaches to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. In a MITech TV interview, Beckers explains

By |2026-04-09T13:55:23-04:00March 10th, 2026|ESD, mitechtv|
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Michigan Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing, but Iran War and Oil Prices Could Test Recovery Slug

New Grand Valley State University survey shows improving manufacturing activity in West Michigan as economists warn global tensions could quickly reshape the outlook. GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s manufacturing economy may be showing early signs of stabilization after several months of uncertainty, according to new data from Grand Valley State University, but economists say global risks

By |2026-03-10T18:04:41-04:00March 10th, 2026|Featured, News|
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Dodge Charger Review, Gas Price Impact On Auto Industry

ANN ARBOR - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein discusses his recent trip to the east coast where he tests drove several versions of the Dodge Charger - a muscle car - in the snow. He also talks about recent Ford Motor Company recalls that primarily involve technology glitches. Plus he discussed with host Mike Brennan

By |2026-03-10T10:45:03-04:00March 10th, 2026|Auto Tech, mitechtv|
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Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop as 24% Tax Hits Industry

LANSING -Michigan cannabis sales are falling sharply as a new 24% tax begins to impact the industry. Michigan cannabis sales recently dropped toward a two-year low, signaling growing pressure on a market once valued at over $3 billion. As new taxes, oversupply and pricing challenges converge, the industry now faces increasing uncertainty.  Michigan’s legal cannabis

By |2026-04-09T09:13:50-04:00March 9th, 2026|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|
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AI Data Centers Could Drive Up Michigan Electricity Bills as Power Demand Surges

ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of artificial intelligence data centers, but the rapid growth of these massive computing facilities is raising a new question for policymakers and utilities: Who will pay for the electricity? Large cloud and AI data centers require enormous amounts of power —

By |2026-03-09T10:00:35-04:00March 9th, 2026|Featured, News|
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