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.

Nov. 17 Automation Alley – Game Changing Cloud Technology For Manufacturing

TROY - If you are a manufacturer trying to figure out how cloud computing will impact your processes, you're going to want to attend Game Changing Cloud Technology For Manufacturing - a Lunch and Learn Nov. 17 at Automation Alley. CloudTech1 CEO Rick Beckers will lead the discussion on what Cloud Computer has to offer

By |2016-10-26T15:51:35-04:00October 26th, 2016|News|

M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: High School Cyber Challenge, Regional Cybersecurity Education Collaboration

DETROIT - Continuing with our interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, we spoke with Merit Network communications director Pierette Templeton explains how 97 high school teams competed for the High School Cyber Challenge. The winner on Oct. 17 was Clinton High School, second place went to Airport High School in Carleton and third

By |2016-10-26T15:17:10-04:00October 26th, 2016|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: Michigan CIO David Behen, Why Michigan Is Tops In Cybersecurity

DETROIT - More interviews from the North American International Cyber Summit, this one with David Behen, the state of Michigan’s Chief Information Officer. Behen said Michigan is one of the nation’s leaders in cybersecurity, in large party thanks to the guidance of Gov. Rick Snyder. Behen said Virginia, Missouri, Ohio and Indiana are catching up,

By |2016-10-26T14:59:36-04:00October 26th, 2016|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: Ex-OnStar President Marshall Talks Smartphone Security

DETROIT - M2 TechCast went to the North American International Cyber Summit on Oct. 17 to interview cybersecurity experts. One of those folks at the conference was Linda Marshall who spent decades in executive-level positions streamlining call centers and customer service at Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless, as well as a stint as president of

By |2016-10-26T14:42:59-04:00October 26th, 2016|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

The Rise Of Ransomware

ANN ARBOR - In June, NASCAR Team Circle Sport admitted it paid off ransomware runners after one of its main test computers was infected with Truecrypt malware, a form of ransomware. The NASCAR laptop was quickly isolated, but the ransomware left the team’s crucial test data locked up two days before a big race. Despite

By |2016-10-25T22:48:21-04:00October 25th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Oakland University Gets $5 Million Grant To Fund STEM Education For Low-Income Students

AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University is among seven institutions selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $5 million in grant funds over the next five years as part of a collaborative research project designed to encourage low-income students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics related fields.   “The idea

By |2016-10-25T22:30:55-04:00October 25th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

M2 TechCast Oct. 24 – LTU STEM Center, Bamboo On Washington, MISBDC And Inforum Interviews

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Oct. 24, LTU’s Sabrina Collins will discuss the Marburger STEM Center on the Southfield campus. MISBDC State Director Keith Brophy will interview HyGenesis’s found, as well as announce that the Michigan Celebrates Small Business competition is now open. Timber Shea will make here first appearance representing Inforum and interview

By |2016-10-21T14:21:28-04:00October 21st, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

C/D/H To Host Halloween-Themed TechMash In Grand Rapids Oct. 26

GRAND RAPIDS - What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash. And when it falls near Halloween, you get a Halloween-themed TechMash. Join C/D/H on October 26 at its Grand Rapids office, located at 15 Ionia Avenue SW, Suite 270, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00

By |2016-10-21T13:26:10-04:00October 21st, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

MI-Hunt App Provides Planning Options For Hunters, Outdoor Adventurers

LANSING - With fall hunting seasons under way in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts that Mi-HUNT – a cutting-edge, web-based, interactive mapping application – can help them plan their next hunting or outdoor adventure. Mi-HUNT allows users to view and navigate through all public lands open to hunting and

By |2016-10-20T20:57:13-04:00October 20th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts|