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.

Rehmann’s Hey Updates Free Public Cybersecurity Conference May 9 In Troy

ROYAL OAK - John W. Hey, Principal in Technology Solutions at Rehmann, discusses the keynote speakers at the consulting company's cybersecurity conference May 9 at the Troy Marriott. The afternoon event is free and open to the public. Get tickets at rehmanncyberforum.eventbrite.com John W. Hey To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e167-rehmann-cybersecurity

By |2019-04-24T13:13:06-04:00April 24th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Tech News Veteran Roush Master Of Ceremonies IoT Tech Connect April 29

DETROIT - Matt Roush, Managing Editor University News Bureau, Director of Media Relations at  Lawrence Technological University, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for IoT Tech Connect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Roush, a former journalist best known as the Editor of the WWJ News Radio Great Lakes Technology Report, also is co-host

By |2019-05-12T13:37:23-04:00April 23rd, 2019|IoT|

IoT Tech Connect Reception, Cybersecurity Track, What’s New With 123Net?

ROYAL OAK - Brad Gramlin, Director of Sales and Strategic Enterprise for Comcast Business, will talk about why his company sponsored the VIP Reception at IoT Tech Connect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at IoT Tech Connect. As will Dan Lohrmann,

By |2019-04-22T09:19:16-04:00April 22nd, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Lunch and Learn With Lt. Gov. Gilchrist At IoT Tech Connect April 29 Michigan Science Center

DETROIT - If you want to know what the Whitmer Administration plans to do to help Michigan technology, you're going to want to attend the Lunch and Learn offered by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at IoT Tech Connect April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Tickets are only $40 and include lunch. Lt. Gov. Garlin

By |2019-05-12T13:38:58-04:00April 21st, 2019|IoT|

Detroit Mobility Office Strategist Leads Mobility Track At IoT Tech Connect

ROYAL OAK  - Justin Snowden, Smart Mobility Strategist, City of Detroit, Mayor's Office, created two of three Mobility panels for IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. He tells anyone interested in mobility in Southeast Michigan why they should attend. More information at www.iottechconnect.com. Justin Snowden, Mobility Track Leader, IoT Tech Connect

By |2019-04-19T12:07:12-04:00April 18th, 2019|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist To Deliver Keynote At IoT Tech Connect Conference

DETROIT - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist will deliver the IoT Tech Connect lunch keynote address at the Michigan Science Center on April 29, 2019 to discuss the administration’s interest in using technology to expand economic opportunities and streamline governance to make Michigan a home for opportunity. “The Michigan technology community is eager to hear when the

By |2019-04-25T15:14:57-04:00April 15th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan House Fiscal Agency: Revenues Coming In Under January Estimates

LANSING - General Fund and School Aid Fund revenues from the state's major taxes are below the January projections for March 2019, the Michigan House Fiscal Agency said Friday, pointing to negative business tax collections and lower-than-expected sales tax collections. The General Fund brought in $298.6 million in March 2019, HFA said, and year-to-date is

By |2019-04-14T16:59:19-04:00April 14th, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

Mobility In Michigan, Anti-Car Hacking Tech, MCWT, Rehmann Cybersecurity

ROYAL OAK - Justin Snowden from the City Of Detroit’s Mobility office will highlight the Mobility track at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Richard Stiennon also will discuss his cybersecurity panel that features experts on how to keep hackers out of driverless cars and IoT. Kathleen Norton Schock updates

By |2019-04-14T16:43:51-04:00April 14th, 2019|Featured|

Automation Alley Members Can Get Half-Day Ticket To Attend IoT Tech Connect: Catch Lunch Keynote By Lt. Gov. Gilchrist

DETROIT - If you want to get the latest updates on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Cities and Mobility, you’re going to want to attend IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. And if you’re an Automation Alley member attending the Technology Report news conference right across the street at the

By |2019-04-17T18:09:05-04:00April 10th, 2019|Featured, News|

Panel Discussion: The New Business Of Cannabis, Hemp, CBD In Michigan

DETROIT - The legalization of recreational marijuana by Michigan voters last November created a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs to build legitimate businesses in cannabis products and services. On April 29, a group of these entrepreneurs will offer advice on how anyone can get involved in the New Business of Cannabis In Michigan. A panel discussion

By |2019-04-18T14:32:55-04:00April 10th, 2019|Entrepreneurs|