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.

1 Million Cups, Gatekeeper Award, MCity Gets Millions, Internet Advisor Turns 20

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Feb. 12, Greg Doyle from Tech248 will explain 1 Million Cups and the Oakland Entrepreneurial Alliance. Lawrence Tech’s Mark Brucki will announced the MEDC $100,000 "Gatekeeper" Award - April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. MCity Director Huei Peng will explain how the autonomous driving test facility will

By |2018-02-09T12:54:07-05:00February 9th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

IoT Tech Connect To Feature IoT Pitch Club Competition; Applications For $50,000 Investment Opportunity Due March 4

FARMINGTON HILLS - IoT Tech Connect and Kyyba Innovations have partnered to bring the IoT Pitch Competition to IoT Tech Connect, Michigan’s largest conference for IoT (Internet of Things) entrepreneurs.  The contest will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at the Troy Marriott. Aimed at identifying the six top-level entrepreneurs

By |2018-02-09T21:23:42-05:00February 9th, 2018|Featured, News|

Wayne State Receives $1 million NSF Grant To Support Commuter Students In Engineering

DETROIT - A team of Wayne State University faculty was awarded $1 million from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) initiative for a new program called ACCESS: Achieving Commuter Engagement and Success. ACCESS aims to increase the retention and six-year graduation rates of targeted students while also providing insight

By |2018-02-09T09:41:50-05:00February 9th, 2018|STEM|

42 Companies Invest $150,000 Each In MCity

ANN ARBOR - Forty-two companies have committed to investing $150,000 each in Mcity as Affiliate members over the next three years.   Mcity is the University of Michigan-led public-private R&D initiative leading the transformation to connected and automated mobility. The Affiliate members represent a broad range of industry sectors that reflect Mcity's success in building

By |2018-02-08T16:47:28-05:00February 8th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles|

National Association Of Manufacturers President To Tour Automation Alley Feb. 12

WASHINGTON DC - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons will begin the fourth annual State of Manufacturing Tour at Automation Alley on February 12, where he will deliver his keynote address. Timmons will be joined by Michigan business leaders and local students as he discusses manufacturing’s optimistic future, the rewarding

By |2018-02-08T16:41:05-05:00February 8th, 2018|Events/Announcements, News|

News Flash: Online Tech Acquired By Indiana News, Information Company

ANN ARBOR - Long-time Michigan managed service provider Online Tech has been acquired by Schurz Communications, an Indiana-based news and information company that consists of broadband, newspaper publishing and digital media operations.  CEO Yan Ness will step down. No financial details were provided in the press release issued Monday morning. The press release said Online

By |2018-02-05T11:42:17-05:00February 5th, 2018|Featured, News|

J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while “bring your own device” promotions are having the opposite effect, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study –Volume 1. The study finds that customers with unlimited data plans experience a lower incidence of overall network problems,

By |2018-02-04T16:01:57-05:00February 4th, 2018|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Ford Driving Skills For Life Combines VR And Simulation To Train Teen Drivers

ROYAL OAK - For the past 15 years, Ford Motor Company has run what it calls its Ford Driving Skills for Life, an educational program developed and underwritten by Ford and the Governors Highway Safety Association, that uses Virtual Reality technology to engage teenagers and realistically scenarios they may encounter while behind the wheel. Kyle

By |2018-02-04T11:16:46-05:00February 4th, 2018|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Red Level Interview: What A Managed Serviçe Provider Can Do For Your Business?

ROYAL OAK - Think of the last business partner you selected for your company. Was it your accountant, attorney or financial advisor? Evaluating your IT consulting firm and even more specifically, your managed service provider is one of more important business decisions you'll make. The right managed service partner helps to build reliability and performance into your company’s IT

By |2018-02-08T11:58:11-05:00February 4th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEM|

Michigan Science Center CEO Matthews To MC IoT TechConnect April 4 At Troy Marriott

TROY - Michigan Science Center President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for IoT TechConnect on April 4 at the Troy Marriott. This one-day event will focus on Internet of Things (IoT) companies, experts and training in Michigan. PlanetM, an initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., is the title

By |2018-02-02T11:45:11-05:00February 2nd, 2018|Featured, IoT|