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.

MITech TV: MIMarijuanaReport Update, Xfinity Data Caps Rebuffed, COVID-19 Virus And Vaccines

ANN ARBOR - Dan Keelan from MIMarijuanaReport Com talks about direction of publication this year, Four20Post and hints at new veteran-focused project to come. Michelle Gilbert rebuffs stories about Xfinity data caps and updates programs available for business. Fred Brown returns to terrorize the audience with the latest COVID-19 updates on the virus and vaccines.

By |2021-01-10T17:36:11-05:00January 10th, 2021|Podcasts|

Sysnet Global Solutions Acquires Southfied-Based NuArx to Expand Cyber Solutions

SOUTHFIELD– Sysnet Global Solutions, which provides cyber security and compliance solutions, has acquired NuArx Inc. to further enhance Sysnet’s technology platform and accelerate its market expansion. NuArx provides PCI compliance, managed security and digital transformation solutions for the restaurant, convenience, grocery and retail industries throughout North America. It is headquartered in Southfield. The addition of

By |2021-01-10T14:18:11-05:00January 10th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

Bosch North American Names Cross-Domain Computer Solutions Leadership Team

FARMINGTON HILLS  – Bosch North America has promoted Tim Frasier regional president for its Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division and his leadership team.  With the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division Bosch customers receive electronics system expertise and the requisite software from a single source. Software, electrical, and electronics engineers from the areas of driver assistance, automated driving,

By |2021-01-10T14:07:01-05:00January 10th, 2021|New Products / Contracts|

COVID-19 Mutations And What They Mean For Pandemic Control

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to talk about the COVID-19 mutations popping up around the world, mutations that are much more viral than the virus that came out of China. You are going to want to watch this video interview. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or

By |2021-01-09T16:07:20-05:00January 9th, 2021|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science, Uncategorized|

Dan Shoemaker Analyzes Russian SolarWinds Hack

ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity Expert Dan Shoemaker analyzes the Russian SolarWinds hack that delivered spyware to most of the US government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He provides details on how it penetrated these networks and what remediation will be needed. Shoemaker is full time professor at Detroit Mercy, director of the Master of Science

By |2021-01-09T17:59:47-05:00January 9th, 2021|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Wayne State STEM Innovation Learning Center Opens

ANN ARBOR - Tonya Matthews is the Director of the new Wayne State STEM Innovation Learning Center. In this video interview, she explains how the center will train professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and even the Arts (STEAM). https://youtu.be/qPQG17DDOJc STEM Innovation Learning Center The STEM Innovation Learning Center (SILC) is a signature component of

By |2021-01-09T12:39:22-05:00January 9th, 2021|mitechtv, STEM|

Stryker Acquires Florida-Based Sensor Technology Maker

KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. acquired Dania Beach, Fla.-based OrthoSensor Inc., a producer of sensor technology for musculoskeletal care and total joint replacement. OrthoSensor’s technology advancement, said in a press release, when “coupled with expanded data analytics and increasing computational power, will strengthen the foundation of Stryker’s digital ecosystem.” “Smart devices and implants will play a big role in

HealthBar Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS — A startup in West Michigan looking to cut the middleman from healthcare is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Grand Rapids. HealthBar (formerly HealthBaar) was founded by longtime nurse Nathan Baar, who saw a need for accessibility and price transparency in healthcare. The service is focused on providing businesses with basic healthcare needs

By |2021-01-04T18:49:36-05:00January 4th, 2021|Coronavirus, Science|

MITech TV: STEM At Wayne State, Solar Winds Hack, COVID-19 Infection Forecast

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Jan. 4 at 2 pm,  Tonya Matthews updates her STEM program at Wayne State. Cybersecurity expert Dan Shoemaker provides his perspective on the Solar Winds hack of US government and Fortune 500 companies. Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the latest COVID medical news with projections on the number of COVID

By |2021-01-03T18:44:46-05:00January 3rd, 2021|Podcasts|

Common Citizen Kicks Off Food Drive For Needy

MARSHALL  –  Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common Good food drive, which launched on New Year’s Day. Common Citizen has partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations to host the food drive at its Flint, Detroit and Battle Creek locations. “The communities we serve have welcomed Common

By |2021-01-01T18:45:43-05:00January 1st, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|