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.

Early-Bird Special For Tickets To IoT TechConnect Expires Feb. 1

TROY - The early bird special to buy a ticket to attend IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott ends at midnight on Jan. 31. Only $15 to attend the day-long show that will feature Michigan companies, experts and products involved in the Internet of Things, dubbed IoT. The ticket price also includes breakfast

By |2018-01-26T09:48:04-05:00January 26th, 2018|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Artificial Intelligence – How It Will Impact Vehicles In Future Applications

DETROIT - Sheen Xiao is the High Tech Product Management and Marketing Executive For Early and Growth Stage Companies.  She has been attending the AutoMobiliD displays at Cobo Center as a representative of her company, Ainstein, a key provider of practical, cost effective radar applications in drones, self-driving vehicles and home security.  Sheen will help us understand what AI

By |2018-01-24T16:06:19-05:00January 24th, 2018|Auto Tech, Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

SmartOne Offers Auto Dealership Conquest Sales Program With Guaranteed Sales Quota

ROYAL OAK - SmartFinds Marketing has launched the auto dealership conquest sales program, SmartOne. The program combines both digital marketing process with digital marketing technology tasks to reach a hyper-targeted audience around the dealership's store with six marketing segments instead of the usual three for most conquest programs. Listen to Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds

By |2018-09-23T04:59:05-04:00January 24th, 2018|Auto Tech, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts (TechTown)|

M2 TechCast Jan. 22: New MVCA Chairman, Spectalite And Bamboo, Red Level MSP Checklist, Ford VR Driving Technology

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Jan. 22, new Michigan Venture Capital Association Chairman Mark Horne will talk about his vision for the private equity finance group. Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite, an advanced engineering materials supplier for bamboo fiber composites. Red Level Help Desk

By |2018-01-19T11:23:18-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Plymouth Growth Partners Horne Named Chairman Of Michigan Venture Capital Association

ANN ARBOR – Mark Horne, CEO and Managing Partner of Plymouth Growth Partners, has been appointed Chairman of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Horne previously served as an MVCA board member and member of the MVCA events committee. “Mark’s passion for working with Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community will be invaluable as we continue to

By |2018-01-19T11:10:45-05:00January 19th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect

TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will be an unbiased gathering where companies, institutions, associations, and professionals can network, showcase their products and services, and learn more about what Michigan companies are doing in the Internet of Things - with particular focus on Autonomous Vehicles. The Michigan

By |2018-01-19T08:40:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

New Patented System Could Prevent Motion Sickness While Riding In Self-Driving Cars

ANN ARBOR - One of the selling points of autonomous vehicles is the chance for drivers to be more productive while traveling. But some, suffering from motion sickness, won't be able to take advantage of relinquishing the wheel. The main cause of motion sickness is a conflict between vestibular and visual inputs when not watching

By |2018-01-18T18:20:45-05:00January 18th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles|

Carmera Wins Autonomous Driving Best Of Show At PlanetM Awards

DETROIT – PlanetM and AutoMobili-D Tuesday announced that CARMERA, provider of real-time 3D maps and navigation-critical data for autonomous vehicles, was awarded both Best in Show and Startup of the Year by Governor Rick Snyder at the inaugural PlanetM Awards ceremony during the 2018 North American International Auto Show. “AutoMobili-D, the premier mobility technology event

By |2018-01-17T09:38:42-05:00January 17th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|

WMed Innovation Center Offers GrowthWheel Series For Entrepreneurs

KALAMAZOO - WMed Innovation Center in offering in March a 10-day series called GrowthWheel, a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help entrepreneurs and growth companies make decisions and take action. Join Sandra Cochrane, Director of the WMed Innovation Center and a GrowthWheel Certified Advisor, for an in-depth dive into the

By |2018-01-14T11:10:24-05:00January 14th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

M2TechCast – Highlights From North American International Auto Show

ROYAL OAK – On Monday Jan. 15, MSquared TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will attend the press preview for the North American International Auto Show. At 3 pm they'll provide highlights on the Internet Radio Show. Also on the show will be auto guru David Cole from Auto Harvest and Michelle Krebs with

By |2018-01-12T14:48:37-05:00January 12th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|