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.

U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees

ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to be modest as consumers deal with high interest rates and, for many, dwindling saving account balances. University of Michigan economists see an increasing likelihood of an economic soft landing, noting a resilient labor market

By |2023-11-17T08:22:56-05:00November 17th, 2023|Featured, News|

Emerging Trends In Education Technology For 21st-Century Skills

Education is evolving faster than ever, with technology being its primary driver of change. As a student, you've likely come across the constant buzz about digital tools in your academic life, and perhaps you're even considering write my lab report for me services during your studies. But what exactly do these technological advancements mean for

By |2024-05-19T14:26:37-04:00November 16th, 2023|Guest Columns|

EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform

BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging stations that allow Electric Vehicle owners to charge their EVs without plugging into the electrical grid. Now founder Steve Bratic has introduced a truck-mounted mobile charging platform that can fast-charge more than 20 EVs at a time. He also sells

By |2023-11-26T15:34:39-05:00November 16th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|

Looking For A C Level Job? Executive Search Partners Can Help

ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for a C-Level Job - particularly if it is as a Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer - then you need to watch this video interview with Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners. Gary has a team of former CIOs that scour the nation looking

By |2023-11-16T12:52:19-05:00November 16th, 2023|ESD, mitechtv|

Michigan Cannabis Sales Decline Slightly In October For Third Straight Month

LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales fell 4.3 percent in October to $262.9 million from $274.7 million in September. Sales peaked at $276.7 million in July. The good news is October sales were up 25.5 percent from October 2022. Looking at the statistical report, medical sales fell 70.7 percent from a year ago to $4.9 million,

By |2023-11-15T18:48:09-05:00November 15th, 2023|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Clean Energy Package Sent To Gov. Whitmer’s Desk

LANSING - Democrats' huge clean energy package, requiring utility providers to rely 100% on "clean energy" in the next 17 years and empowering Governor-appointees to certify commercial wind and solar projects, has passed both the Senate and House. All but one bill in the seven-bill package – SB 277, which allows farmers with protected land

By |2023-11-15T18:09:17-05:00November 15th, 2023|Clean Update, Featured|

Outsource Live Chat Support Services

In the fast-paced digital world, providing exceptional customer support is crucial for businesses. Outsource live chat support services offer a cost-effective and efficient way to meet customer needs. In this article, we'll delve into the world of live chat outsourcing, exploring its benefits, the outsourcing process, and essential considerations. What are Live Chat Support Services?

By |2023-11-15T09:00:52-05:00November 15th, 2023|Guest Columns|

LTU Professor, Alumnus Use Digital Fabrication To Cut Cost Of New Home Construction

SOUTHFIELD - A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor Scott Shall and his onetime student Breck Crandell are partnering on a new approach to housing construction they say could cut the cost of building new single-family homes by 20 to 25 percent, reduce construction time by 50 percent, and significantly shrink the home’s environmental footprint. Scott

By |2023-11-13T15:56:25-05:00November 13th, 2023|mitechtv, Mobile MI, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

C-Level Hiring Trends, eSports World Championship, Mobile EV Charging, Cyber Threats

MITech TV Nov. 13, Gary Erickson updates the latest hiring trends for C-level jobs, primarily CIOs and CISOs.  Jacob Jacob from Northwood Institute provides details on his eSports team that will compete in the world championship in Turkey. Steve Bratic returns to talk about his mobile EV charging station that was introduced last month. Richard

By |2023-11-13T11:17:32-05:00November 13th, 2023|Podcasts|

Decarbonizing Light-Duty Transportation In US: U-M Study Reveals How

ANN ARBOR—One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in 2021 was to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Now, a University of Michigan study investigates one of the strategies to achieve this goal, which is to increase new vehicle sales to 50% electric