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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.

M2 TechCast Monday July 25: Wealth Management, Legal Advice For Entrepreneurs, Workforce Intelligence Network, Baker College IT, Cybersecurity Training

ROYAL OAK - On M2 (Squared) TechCast Monday July 25, Wealth Management Specialist Jo-Ann MacWilliams-Wolf will discuss longevity planning, attorneys Dennis Barnes and Erica Fitzgerald, partners at the law firm of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, will provide valuable business advice for entrepreneurs and start-ups. Also on the show, David Palmer from Workforce Intelligence Network,

By |2016-07-22T16:11:02-04:00July 22nd, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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GM Chairman Barra: World Auto Industry Must Collaborate To Develop Cybersecurity For Connected Vehicles

DETROIT - General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra on Friday called on the world’s auto industry to collaborate to develop cybersecurity standards to not only protect the physical security of vehicle owners, but also the personal data they increasingly transmit through the connected vehicle. “Cybersecurity protects physical safety, privacy and data,” Barra said at

By |2016-07-30T10:09:39-04:00July 22nd, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Cyber Defense, Featured, Guest Columns, News|
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MTAM Re-Launches Website Packed With Mobile And Wireless Research

DETROIT - The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan announced Thursday that it has re-launched its website, GoMobileMichigan.org - part of the group’s effort to help diversify Michigan’s economy through connected technologies driven by innovation. The primary objective of the recently re-launched MTAM website is to offer wide-ranging content and contact resources for mobile and wireless

By |2016-07-21T21:08:58-04:00July 21st, 2016|Connected Tech|
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Oakland University Offers Master’s Degree In Cybersecurity

AUBURN HILLS - Starting this fall, Oakland University will offer a Master of Science in Cybersecurity - the only one of its kind in the state designed to prepare students for careers in what’s becoming a white-hot cybersecurity job market. Starting salaries can be in the six-figures. “The overall goal of the program is to

By |2016-07-21T20:29:05-04:00July 21st, 2016|Cyber Defense, New Products / Contracts|
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Toyota Donates $1.44 Million To The Michigan Science Center To Expand STEM Education

DETROIT -  Toyota has donated $1.44 million to the Michigan Science Center, the latest of many efforts by Toyota to promote and expand STEM education initiatives. “It’s critical to foster innovative thinking at a young age,” said Toyota Technical Center Senior Vice President Jeff Makarewicz. “Developing that interest early on can create great opportunities not

By |2016-07-21T20:07:23-04:00July 21st, 2016|New Products / Contracts, News|
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FlexDex Surgical Completes $5 Million Series B To Commercialize First Product Launch

BRIGHTON - FlexDex Surgical has completed a $5 million Series B financing round that will be used to commercialize the company’s first product, fund development of a second-generation device and a create a catalogue of instruments for laparoscopic surgery. Financing was led by current investors and included the co-founders, board members, individual investors and distributors.

By |2016-07-21T19:12:02-04:00July 21st, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Life Sciences|
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Samsung, LG Found Guilty Of Dumping Clothes Washers In The United States

BENTON HARBOR - Samsung and LG, two South Korean manufacturers of clothes washers, have been found guilty of dumping their products in the United States at prices below production costs to steal business from Whirlpool Corp. A preliminary antidumping ruling was issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce confirming Whirlpool's allegations against Samsung and

By |2016-07-21T18:55:49-04:00July 21st, 2016|News, Politics|
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Comcast To Roll Out Pay-As-You Go TV, Internet, Wireless Plans Soon In Michigan

DETROIT - Comcast Thursday announced Michigan will be one of five states where it offers pay-as-you-go plans for Xfinity TV and Internet services, as well as prepaid wireless plans. Both will let people who do not have checking or savings accounts to pay for these digital services as needed. The offers are only available for

By |2016-07-21T17:33:51-04:00July 21st, 2016|New Products / Contracts, News|
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Report: Connected Vehicles Must Be Designed With Cybersecurity In Mind

SOUTHFIELD  – Connected vehicles must be designed and manufactured with security in mind, warns a report released Thursday that offers ways in which the auto industry can protect itself from hackers. The report, researched over five months by more than 50 auto cybersecurity experts, was released by the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center based

By |2016-07-21T17:12:46-04:00July 21st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|
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