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.

Automakers Are Gearing Up To Get Ahead Of EV And Hydrogen Trends

DETROIT - The automakers are gearing up to produce new electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles — a byproduct of public policies and market demand. The Inflation Reduction Act will cut CO2 emissions by 40% from a 2005 baseline, partly provided by the incentives given to EVs and hydrogen cars. Automakers are shifting gears and

By |2023-06-25T16:05:30-04:00June 25th, 2023|Auto Tech|

Motor City ISSA Members Free To Attend Data Connectors Detroit Cybersecurity Conference

DETROIT - The Motor City ISSA members are welcome on June 29 to a free pass, which includes CPEs, a signed copy of “The Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom” from our keynote speaker, entrance into the general sessions room, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and networking/happy hour reception. Featured Speakers: • Mathieu Gorge,

By |2023-06-25T15:03:27-04:00June 25th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

Automation Alley, Oakland University To Open DOE-Funded Cybersecurity Center

TROY – Automation Alley has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response to create a university-based cybersecurity center in Michigan. The Oakland University Cybersecurity Center will leverage the expertise of several strategic partners, including Oakland University, Fraunhofer USA, SensCy, and GRIMM Cyber. The team

By |2023-06-25T14:55:18-04:00June 25th, 2023|Cyber Defense|

Jackson County Kicks Off Energy Project To Save Taxpayers Millions

JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County kicked off a $28.1 million project with Veregy to improve energy and operational efficiency while enhancing County facilities. With recent legislation, specifically the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, the County is eligible to receive nearly $13.7 million in federal funding, which can be deducted from the

By |2023-06-25T14:41:50-04:00June 25th, 2023|Clean Update|

Michigan Community Colleges Offering Course Credit For Industry-Recognized Credentials Towards Degrees

LANSING – Michigan Community Colleges Offering Course Credit For Industry-Recognized Credentials Towards Degrees “Skills gained by obtaining an industry-recognized credential are directly connected to knowledge learned on our campuses,” said Brandy Johnson, MCCA President. “This new partnership recognizes the hard work being done by our students outside the classroom by awarding course credit for more

43 Percent Of Companies Will Use AI Interviews In 2024

SEATTLE – In a new study, ResumeBuilder.com reports 10 percent of companies ‘currently use AI interviews,’ 17 percent ‘plan to start AI interviews this year,’ and 17 percent ‘plan to start AI interviews in 2024. Thirty-two percent of respondents say their company does ‘not have plans to start AI interviews,’and over 20 percent are ‘unsure

By |2023-06-25T14:22:22-04:00June 25th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence|

Ann Arbor SPARK Launches Livingston, Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition

ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor SPARK has launched the Livingston and Washtenaw Counties Child Care Coalition. This effort brings together local child care providers, families, policymakers, and businesses to address the issue of child care from an economic development perspective. The coalition will work together to develop and implement a regional action plan over the

By |2023-06-25T14:17:20-04:00June 25th, 2023|Announcements/New Products|

MSUFCU Announces Q2 2023 Desk Drawer Fund Raffle Winner

EAST LANSING — MSU Federal Credit Union and the Desk Drawer Fund foundation are excited to announce the winner of the Q2 2023 Desk Drawer Fund Member Raffle. On Friday, June 2, Desk Drawer Fund Chair Ernest Betts drew the winning ticket, announcing Elizabeth Tabor as our raffle winner. Tabor received $20,000 as the raffle

By |2023-06-25T14:13:26-04:00June 25th, 2023|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

NASA Video Shows Carbon Emissions As If They Were Visible – We Breathe CO2

WASHINGTON DC - We know human activity is inflating the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere at record rates, restricting the radiation of heat into space and contributing to the overall warming of the planet. Invisible as they are, the ebb and flow of carbon emissions can be hard to wrap our heads around

By |2023-06-23T10:45:07-04:00June 23rd, 2023|Climate Change, Featured, Science|

123NET Wins $65 Million Contract With Allegan County For Broadband Internet Expansion

SOUTHFIELD – 123NET and Allegan County have been awarded a $65 Million Project to construct an open access, carrier neutral fiber network. This county-wide broadband project will begin construction in mid-August. "We are honored and excited to be chosen by the Michigan High Speed Internet Office to meet theneeds for unserved and underserved residents in

By |2023-06-20T14:08:25-04:00June 20th, 2023|Internet, New Products, New Products / Contracts|