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.

Report: 50 Percent Of Retailers This Holiday Season Could Leave Your Credit Card Open To Hack

NEW YORK - A new report contends more than 50 percent of retailers have failed to meet the Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standards, putting both them and their customer at risk this Holiday Season to hackers. The 2016 Biggest Holiday Retailers Cybersecurity Report, taken by SecurityScorecard, provides a comprehensive analysis exposing frightening cybersecurity vulnerabilities

By |2016-12-09T11:26:44-05:00December 9th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

123.Net Adds New Fixed Wireless Tower in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP - As part of its continuing network investment, 123.Net has added a new fixed wireless tower in fast growing Shelby Township to provide greater capability and bandwidth to area businesses that rely on carrier class connectivity. The new tower is located along the 23 Mile corridor between Romeo Plank and Hayes. The tower

By |2016-12-08T19:46:11-05:00December 8th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

mophie To Expand Southwest Michigan Operations, Create 65 Jobs

KALAMAZOO - Smart phone battery case manufacturer mophie will expand its Texas Township distribution operation creating 65 jobs - with the help of a $375,000 Michigan Business Development Performance grant. mophie will invest $685,000 to complete the project in the small city southwest of Kalamazoo. Michigan was chosen over a competing site in Utah. Founded

By |2016-12-09T17:28:03-05:00December 8th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan House Approves Uber, Lyft Regulations

LANSING - The House quickly and quietly approved regulations for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft on Wednesday, giving final approval to a series of a series of House bills on an issue that remained unresolved for much of the last two terms. The House also made minor changes to SB 392, part of

By |2016-12-08T17:41:32-05:00December 8th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Politics|

Michigan House Republicans Approve Legislation To Require Voter Photo ID

LANSING - Michigan House Republicans on Wednesday voted for legislation requiring most people in the state to show photo identification to vote in an effort to bring "integrity" to elections in the state, while Democrats voting against the measure argued it would disproportionally affect people of color, add barriers to those trying to exercise a

By |2016-12-08T17:27:30-05:00December 8th, 2016|Politics|

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By |2016-12-08T13:44:18-05:00December 8th, 2016|News|

Universal Mind Hosts Mobile Monday Grand Rapids Dec. 12 Event

GRAND RAPIDS - Universal Mind, a digital consulting and services firm, is hosting the next Mobile Monday Grand Rapids (MoMoGR) event on December 12. This panel-style event will take a quick look back at 2016 and an in-depth look at how connected technologies will move businesses forward in 2017. Mobile Monday Grand Rapids is a

By |2016-12-07T18:41:51-05:00December 7th, 2016|Connected Tech, Entrepreneurs|

Automation Alley’s Kelly Announces Video News Updates In Partnership With MITechNews.Com

ROYAL OAK - New Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins M2 TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to talk about the Video News Update project rolling out in December that will feature video clips of Automation Alley members making news. MITechNews.Com is offering Automation Alley members a wonderful video promotional opportunity that is guaranteed

By |2016-12-07T17:11:59-05:00December 7th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Michigan House Quickly Kills Income Tax Incentive For Businesses Hiring New Employees

LANSING - The Michigan House Local Government Committee won't vote this year on legislation backed by Business Leaders for Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that would allow selected businesses to keep income tax withholdings on incomes paid to newly hired employees, Rep. Lee Chatfield, the committee chair, said after hearing testimony on the

By |2016-12-07T07:05:18-05:00December 7th, 2016|Politics|