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.

Blockchain Set to Change the Way We Trade Gold

Before understanding how blockchain can change the way we trade gold, one must first understand how it can impact global commodity trading. 'How Is Blockchain Changing the Commodity Trading Industry?' Trade Finance Global notes that the process involved in global commodity trading is slow, because of the need for the physical exchange of pertinent documents.

By |2019-05-06T11:26:11-04:00May 6th, 2019|Guest Columns|

The New Legal Business Of Cannabis In Michigan – How To Make Money In It

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast May 6, one of the panels from IoT Tech Connect will update listeners on the new legal business of cannabis in Michigan. Dan Keelan from the Michigan Marijuana Report is joined by Anthony Sabatella, president of THC123, a cannabis employment agency, and Michael Thue, president of Great Lakes Hemp

By |2019-05-06T10:26:36-04:00May 6th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Legends Of The Green – Master’s Tour Features Cannabis Pioneers May 11-12

FLINT - Legends of the Green - The Masters' Tour is happy to make our first national stop in Michigan to present a 2 Day Educational Seminar on May 11 and 12th at Vehicle City Social. The weekend event is powered by THC123, a cannabis employment agency.   Gain direct insight to knowledge from cannabis

By |2019-05-12T13:33:45-04:00May 5th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

IoT TechConnect Keynoter Sees Autonomous, Electric Vehicle Future

DETROIT—There’s a European automaker that markets its cars as “the ultimate driving machine.” But a transportation industry visionary says the reality of the car business will soon see people shopping for “the ultimate riding machine.” Larry Burns, former vice president of research and development at General Motors, kicked off the IoT TechConnect internet of things

By |2019-05-12T13:34:58-04:00May 1st, 2019|Auto Tech|

FCA To Set Up Connected Vehicle Ecosystem With Harman, Google

AUBURN HILLS - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that it will use technology from Harman International Industries Inc., a Stamford, Conn.-based subsidiary of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, and Google, to power a new “ecosystem” that will enhance the connected life of FCA vehicle owners globally. Harman manufactures connected products for automakers, consumers and enterprises, including

By |2019-05-01T16:23:11-04:00May 1st, 2019|Auto Tech, ESD|

Comcast Business Co-Hosts Webinar May 8 On Impact Of Smart Technology

PLYMOUTH - In support of Small Business Week 2019, join Comcast Business for a webinar to discuss the impact of smart technology on small business growth, productivity, and customer experience. From boutiques and consultants to neighborhood coffee shops and everything in between, many business owners have similar challenges and pain points when it comes to

By |2019-05-12T13:36:16-04:00May 1st, 2019|Entrepreneur|

123Net’s Garey Explains The Data Center’s Partner Program, Talks IoT Tech Connect

DETROIT - Heather Garey, Agent Manager for 123Net, talks about the Data Center's Partner Program that lets agents sell bandwidth to customers. She also discusses 123Net's participation in IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. 123Net will have a booth in the vendor section to answer all your questions and more.

By |2019-04-26T15:35:33-04:00April 26th, 2019|M2 TechCast, New Products, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|

Plante Moran’s Das Talks Cybersecurity Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29

DETROIT - Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center called a Practitioners View Of IoT Management. This panel will provide an operational and practitioner point of view for IoT management with CISOs from different industry verticals. His panel

By |2019-04-26T15:37:52-04:00April 26th, 2019|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Comcast Business’ Gramlin Talks Smart Cities Technology At IoT Tech Connect April 29

DETROIT - Brad Gramlin, Comcast Business Heartland Director of Sales, talks about his participation April 29 on a panel at IoT Tech Connect that explores how technology will create Smart Cities. More on that track at Comcast Business also is co-hosting the VIP Reception that caps IoT Tech Connect.  Session 2: 11 to 11:45 am

By |2019-04-26T16:30:57-04:00April 26th, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Waymo To Retrofit Self-Driving Vehicles At American Axel Plant In Detroit

DETROIT – Waymo announced Tuesday it will retrofit self-driving vehicles at the American Axle & Manufacturing campus in Detroit. Waymo is owned by Alphabet, which also owns Google. Waymo will partner with American Axle & Manufacturing to repurpose the existing facility, which was most recently used as a sequencing center for a local parts supplier.

By |2019-04-25T14:29:08-04:00April 25th, 2019|Auto Tech|