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.

Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC

LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner experience to customers this year – with plans to connect more than 10 million customers to Ford SYNC Connect within the next five years. SYNC Connect, Ford’s new high-speed connectivity technology, adds levels of convenience to SYNC, the industry-leading in-car

By |2016-01-05T20:58:33-05:00January 5th, 2016|Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, New Products / Contracts|

jācapps Introduces Android Auto Integrations As Part Of App Everywhere Mobile Strategy

BINGHAM FARMS  - jacapps has announced the company's flagship V4 app platform will begin offering support for and integration of Google's Android Auto, the connected car extension to its Android smartphone platform. This new functionality will be available as part of jācapps' App Everywhere product and will enable Android smartphone users with an Android Auto

By |2016-01-05T20:04:11-05:00January 5th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

Cyber Threat Intelligence Focus Of January ISACA Chapter Meeting

LIVONIA - Cyber Threat Intelligence is the topic of the ISACA Chapter Meeting on January 20. The topics will be explored by Sally Dovitz. RSVP by Jan. 15. WHEN January 20, 4:30 PM-7:45 PM WHERE VisTaTech 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48152, USA FEE View Event Fees View Chapter Meeting Summary RSVP January 15

By |2016-01-05T19:56:43-05:00January 5th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

SBIR’s Unplugged Ohio Aerospace Institute Feb. 2

CLEVELAND - Hear from Industry leaders as they share their SBIR program experiences and best practices. Learn how they've successfully applied for SBIR contracts, get your questions answered, and network with other successful and aspiring companies. Participating companies include Apollo Medical Devices, iRxReminder, Thermalin Diabetes and SPR Therapeutics. BONUS: Attendees of this event will gain

By |2016-01-05T19:43:31-05:00January 5th, 2016|Life Sciences|

Michigan FIRST Robotics Teams Gear Up For First Stronghold With $250,000 From FCA Foundation

AUBURN HILLS - The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, on Tuesday announced $250,000 in grants to FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12) and FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12) teams in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The grants will offset the costs associated with items such as registration fees, parts and materials and team

By |2016-01-05T20:48:20-05:00January 5th, 2016|News|

ChannelNet Names New Director Of Cyber Security

DEARBORN - ChannelNet, a specialist in digital customer engagement and retention, announced Tuesday that Jason Luke has joined the company as director of cyber security. Luke will be responsible for ChannelNet’s information security, risk, compliance and business continuity practice. He will direct data privacy, network security, user access and IT controls for ChannelNet and its

By |2016-01-05T19:31:13-05:00January 5th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Israel-US R&D Topic Of Ann Arbor Breakfast Meeting Jan. 14

ANN ARBOR - The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) is hosting a breakfast Jan. 14 to share joint U.S.-Israel research and development opportunities. Andrea Yonah, US East Coast Representative, BIRD Foundation, will provide the update. The BIRD Foundation's mission is to stimulate, promote and support industrial R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S.

By |2016-01-04T20:10:26-05:00January 4th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Angel Fund Invests Nearly $3 Million In 6 Deals During 2015

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Angel Fund invested nearly $3 million in six deals during 2015, including almost $1.6 million in the last quarter alone. With 100 members, the Michigan Angel Fund  is the largest angel organization in Michigan and has 15 companies in its portfolio. The group funds companies that are seeking early investments

By |2016-01-04T20:02:36-05:00January 4th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Presents Post-Production Audio For Video

ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Video Interest Group will host its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13 at the Carlyle Grill where Rishi Daftuar will deliver a presentation called Post-Production Audio for Video. The meeting runs from 6:30-8:30 pm. Agenda for the meeting:  Open networking  Intros/News Seeking video help/resources? "asks"   [you can

By |2016-01-04T19:53:20-05:00January 4th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

Sustainable Business Forum Focus Jan. 11 On Paris Climate Change Conference

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will present a luncheon highlighting global and local responses to climate change and energy issues January 11 at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman Forum. Featured speakers include Natural Capital Partners Executive Vice President Mark LaCroix and Center for Climate Strategies Chairman Steve Chester, WMSBF member delegates to

By |2016-01-04T19:47:27-05:00January 4th, 2016|Clean Update|