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.

Barracuda Networks To Expand In Ann Arbor With $750,000 State Grant

LANSING – Barracuda Networks is expanding in Ann Arbor with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Thursday. “Barracuda’s investment means Michigan residents will have good job opportunities that could well have gone to other states,” said Steve Arwood, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,

By |2017-05-19T13:41:42-04:00May 18th, 2017|News, Politics|

Snipe Nano Latest Tactical UAS For Military Use

MONROVIA, CA. - The Snipe Nano UAS is the latest Tactical unmanned aircraft system innovation from AeroVironment that provides today’s defenders with critical information whenever and wherever it is needed. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the Snipe requires no assembly and can be operational in less than 60 seconds, providing dismounted troops with over 15

By |2017-05-18T18:52:32-04:00May 18th, 2017|Drones|

LSI Director Roger Cone Named Director U-M Biosciences Initiative

ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately. The appointment was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. Cone, a distinguished obesity researcher and experienced administrator, joined U-M

By |2017-05-18T18:18:11-04:00May 18th, 2017|Life Sciences|

Detroit Startup Week – 16 Learning Tracks, Business Leaders – From May 22 To 26

DETROIT – I what’s rapidly becoming a Detroit entrepreneur staple, Detroit Startup Week returns May 22 offering sixteen learning tracks that support every facet of business development plus access to some movers-and-shakers from JP Morgan, Chase, Google, Quicken Loans, Comcast and Next Energy, just to name a few of the big players. The weeklong event

By |2017-05-19T11:26:56-04:00May 18th, 2017|Featured|

How Mobile Is Your Workforce? How Secure Is Your Network? Red Level’s Coffey Answers Both Questions

ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager, asked the questions: “How Mobile is Your Workforce?” In light of the Ransomeware attack earlier this month that swept through Europe and Asia, he also asks how secure is your network. Both of these questions also will be dealt with on May 24 when

By |2017-05-18T08:13:47-04:00May 18th, 2017|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Ford To Cut 1,400 Salaried Jobs In North America, Asia As Part Of Cost-Cutting Plan

DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. has revealed plans to cut about 1,400 salaried jobs in North America and Asia as part of a cost-cutting plan, but the move is significantly smaller than had been suggested by some news reports earlier in the week. The move comes as Ford struggles to boost sales and earnings after

By |2017-05-17T19:26:44-04:00May 17th, 2017|Auto Tech|

Red Level Free Webinar May 24 Will Show Businesses How To Make Workforce Mobile, And Secure

NOVI - Can you ensure your data is secure while your workforce is on the go? Red Level will show you how to make your workforce mobile, and secure, during a free webinar May 24 at 1 pm. In this webinar, Red Level will discuss how Microsoft’s cloud-based security solutions (including Office 365, Enterprise Mobility

By |2017-05-17T16:12:59-04:00May 17th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

MITechNews Subscribers Get Discounted Tickets For Thumbs Up Wine Trail Taste Fest May 21

ROYAL OAK - Pat Mulrenin, co-founder of Fieldstone Winery, and Kristi Nichols Shopbell, co-founder of 3 North Vines, talked about the Thumbs Up Wine Trail and an exciting Taste Fest on May 21. MITechNews.Com readers get discounted tickets. The Taste Fest moves to a new location, on the St. Clair River in Port Huron. The

By |2017-05-16T16:31:30-04:00May 16th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

ITC To Perform Helicopter Inspections Of Southeast Michigan Towers, Power Lines

NOVI – If you live near power lines in Southeast Michigan and hear helicopters hovering next week it might be ITC’s semi-annual aerial patrols of its high-voltage transmission towers and lines. Weather permitting, the helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating

By |2017-05-12T13:12:15-04:00May 12th, 2017|Clean Update|

M2 Techcast May 15: Auto Guru Cole, Women In Tech, Red Level Mobile Webinar, LTU Programs

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday May 15, Auto guru David Cole returns to talk about hot auto news including the Importance of retaining knowledge in an organization. Kathleen Norton-Schock provides updates for Michigan Council of Women in Technology and Diva Tech Talk. Justin Coffey, the Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager, will answer the

By |2017-05-12T12:55:26-04:00May 12th, 2017|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|