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.

Google G Suite Gets Anti-Phishing Capabilities

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. -Goole on Wednesday announced security updates to Google Cloud customers' control over their security in Google apps like Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts and Drive. Google states that many of the features turn on by default and users won't have to do anything to enable the new updates. Antiphishing Google is applying machine learning

By |2018-03-22T19:23:19-04:00March 22nd, 2018|Cyber Defense|

Medical Main Street Publishes New Directory And We’ve Got Details On M2 TechCast

ROYAL OAK - Oakland County has developed a directory for its Medical Main Street program that highlights the life science, biotechnology, pharmacology and health care industries in Southeast Michigan. Dom Holmes the new Medical Main Street Manager joins M2 TechCast to discuss how Oakland County is trying to grow the region’s life science hub. Joining

By |2018-03-21T16:17:20-04:00March 21st, 2018|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

IoT TechConnect To Feature Industry 4.0, Connected Tech Tracks

ROYAL OAK - Industrial IoT - Internet of Things - is using digital smart tools and technologies to transform the manufacturing process that some describe as Industry 4.0. Connected Tech careers, Smart Homes, Smart Buildings and Healthcare Connected Tech are two tracks at the IoT TechConnect Conference April 4 at the Troy Marriott. Linda Daichendt,

By |2018-03-21T16:01:57-04:00March 21st, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Airfoil Tech Trends, Diva Tech Talk, VR/AR And Drone Workshops At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday March 19, Airfoil Media Expert Tim Moynihan and Technical Operations Supervisor Tony Onofrio will be talking hot tech trends, some good, some bad. Kathleen Norton Schock will update our listening audience on Diva Tech Talk and the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Networking pro Terry Bean will

By |2018-03-16T12:12:49-04:00March 16th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

STEM Workshop At IoT TechConnect Features Digerati Girls, STEMinistas

TROY - The Michigan Science Center and Digerati Girls will come together on April 4 at IoT TechConnect for an interactive workshop with high school students who will learn the basics of coding including creating characters that will be plugged into augmented reality video games. The sessions will explore new global Code.Org curriculum sponsored by

By |2018-03-16T08:46:02-04:00March 16th, 2018|Featured, IoT, STEM|

AT&T Offering 1 Gig Fiber Connections In Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western Michigan, including Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs. Means you’ll be able to download 25 songs in one second or your favorite 90-minute HD move in less than 34 seconds. “We are proud to add Grand Rapids to our list of

By |2018-03-15T19:18:52-04:00March 15th, 2018|Announcements/New Products, New Products / Contracts|

11 Michigan Communities Get $5.4 Million In Grants To Fund Infrastructure, Public Safety Enhancements

LANSING – State Treasurer Nick Khouri Wednesday announced a total of $5.4 million is being awarded to 11 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program to fund infrastructure and public safety enhancements. Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable

By |2018-03-14T15:06:28-04:00March 14th, 2018|Politics, Politics/Government|

Eckhart Opens Tech Center In Warren To Lead The Charge Into Industry 4.0

WARREN – Andy Storm, the President and CEO of $100 million global supplier Eckhart, sees Industry 4.0 taking the manufacturing world by storm. Eckhart plans to lead the charge in North America, he said, by providing smart factories with such products as his company’s Autocraft Autonomous Guided Vehicles to streamline the manufacturing process. This week,

By |2018-03-14T08:59:30-04:00March 14th, 2018|News|

AT&T Manager Explains Wi-FI Upgrades At Detroit Metropolitan Airport

ROYAL OAK - Listen up air travelers. AT&T is beefing up its Wi-Fi service at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Robert Jones, area manager for external affairs, explains what this means for AT&T customers that use the busy Delta hub. Jones said AT&T upgraded an antenna system that will give customers faster, more reliable wireless service. The

By |2018-03-13T19:20:11-04:00March 13th, 2018|Connected Tech, M2 TechCast, Mobile MI, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Airfoil Group Helps Clients Strengthen Brand Messaging

ROYAL OAK - Jeff Lutz is an Airfoil Group Boomerang employee, who started his career at Airfoil Group, left and returned a year ago to become vice president. He’s working hard to build great professionals as well as land a new technology clients. Although Airfoil also has non-tech clients. Airfoil’s core competencies include public relations,

By |2018-03-13T19:07:08-04:00March 13th, 2018|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|