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.

Motor City Connect July 12 – West Side – On The Border

NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people and learning things that will help you grow your business. Motor City Connect Live meetings were never designed as something you HAD to do. They are something you WANT to do. On Tuesday July 12, you'll enjoy the vibe from

By |2016-07-07T16:59:06-04:00July 7th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|

Blancco Technology Group Names Richard Stiennon Chief Strategy Officer

ALPHARETTA, GA – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon - who appears monthly on M2 Techcast - has been hired by Blancco Technology Group as its Chief Strategy Officer. The created position was effective July 1, but not announced until July 7.  Stiennon from Birmingham, Michigan, is responsible for leading the company’s overall corporate strategy, including long-term

By |2016-07-07T08:25:49-04:00July 7th, 2016|Cyber Defense, News|

Report: Michigan’s Economy At Crossroads – More Investment Needed In Innovation, Entrepreneurship

LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program have helped diversify the state’s economy and created jobs during the last decade, according to a study commissioned by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. But, the report warns, the state’s economy “is at a crossroads,” and investments in innovation and

By |2016-07-05T20:18:22-04:00July 5th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, Politics|

Design For Environment Webinar July 21 Aimed At Sustainability Program Professionals

LANSING - On July 21, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a webinar geared to professionals tasked in developing business sustainability programs as well as Research & Development staff or Project Managers creating new products or processes. The webinar, from 1 to 2 pm, will be presented by Clinton S. Boyd, PhD, Principal-Green

By |2016-07-05T19:43:14-04:00July 5th, 2016|Clean Update, Politics|

M2 Techcast: Beckers To Discuss New BYOD Cybersecurity Technology At CloudTech1 University July 20

FARMINGTON HILLS - Rick Beckers, CEO of Managed Service Provider CloudTech1, provides details on the next session of CloudTech1 University. On July 20, CloudTech1 University will focus on Bring Your Own Device - BYOD. Employees want to bring their own laptop or smartphone to connect to the corporate Internet. But by doing so, they threaten

By |2016-07-05T19:18:29-04:00July 5th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Auto Cyber Security Summit Coming To Detroit July 22

ROYAL OAK – The inaugural Auto Cyber Security Summit, run by Billington CyberSecurity, is scheduled for July 22 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The focus is on automotive cybersecurity. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and General Motors Chairman Mary Barra are two of the keynote speakers. On this episode of M2 Techcast, Cybersecurity experts Richard

By |2016-07-05T21:21:25-04:00July 5th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Mobile Monday Detroit Offers Hands-on Demo’s of Augmented, Virtual Reality Technologies

DETROIT  – Want to get your hands on some really cool technology, and experience something still only available to a limited number of people? Then Mobile Monday Detroit on July 11 is where you need to be to see Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and their integration with wireless and mobile technologies. Lately both AR

By |2016-07-05T16:13:43-04:00July 5th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|

Showcase Your Mobile App At Mobile Monday Detroit Aug. 8

DETROIT - Do you have an exciting Mobile App that you want to demonstrate to a live audience?  Now is your chance! MTAM’s Mobile Monday Detroit chapter is offering mobile app developers the opportunity to showcase the great work they’re doing! Now is the time to submit your application; deadline is July 25. Taking place

By |2016-07-05T16:04:12-04:00July 5th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|

Army TARDEC Tests Autonomous Trucks In Convoy Along I-69 In Lapeer County

WARREN - The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center continued to test its autonomous vehicle technology on June 23 on a 40-mile loop of public roads along Interstate 69 in Lapeer County in hopes that someday Army convoys will be able to travel in harm’s way and not threaten the lives of

By |2016-07-01T09:27:27-04:00July 1st, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Mobile MI, News|