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.

State Reassessing Shutdown Impacts As February Draws Closer

LANSING - The state is currently assessing how the partial federal government shutdown will affect services after February 5 as there appears a "total lack of progress" toward re-opening the government, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer has joined a call for the President Donald Trump administration to allow federal employees working without pay to access unemployment benefits. The

By |2019-01-21T08:53:12-05:00January 21st, 2019|Politics, Politics/Government|

NAIAS Recap, Priva And P3 On Mobility, Drone Law Pro Update

ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast Jan. 21, Matt Roush and Mike Brennan provide their take on hot vehicles and trends from the North American International Auto show. At 2:15 pm, Invest Detroit's Tember Shea brings a Priva co-founder. The company seeks to transform regional mobility with door-to-door private, connected, mobile office. At 2:30 pm, Enrico

By |2019-01-21T21:51:11-05:00January 20th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

InnoSTARS Competition Looking For China-Ready Michigan IoT Companies

ROYAL OAK - Chicago Venture Capitalist John Robinson talks about China's InnoSTARS competition that is coming to Detroit April 29 as part of the IoT TechConnect symposium at the Michigan Science Center. China ready IoT companies are invited to submit applications. John Robinson To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e154-chinas-innostars-competition-at-iot-techconnect

By |2019-01-28T08:46:12-05:00January 20th, 2019|Auto Tech, Entrepreneurs, Featured, IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Shutdown Threatens Even More Government Websites

WASHINGTON DC - The government shutdown, now in its 25th day, continues to affect the security of federal websites, and the number of impacted sites has jumped. Netcraft, a UK-based web security company, noted last week that it had found more than 80 US government websites operating with expired security certificates, a situation that could

By |2019-01-19T16:09:05-05:00January 19th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Celebrate Chinese New Year At Gala Hosted By Detroit Chinese Business Association

ROCHESTER - Come celebrate Chinese New Year on Feb. 23 with the Detroit Chinese Business Association at the Royal Park Hotel. Reservations close Feb. 14. At this black-tie gala, you can: Experience authentic Chinese culture, network with 350+ thought leaders and expand your knowledge on the Chinese business landscape. Please join us for this unforgettable

By |2019-01-19T15:33:36-05:00January 19th, 2019|New Products / Contracts|

Applications Open For DTX Launch Detroit College Tech Accelerator 

DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is offering Michigan college students and recent graduates the opportunity to get paid to work on their tech startup--and potentially win a grand prize of $15,000 for their business. The 10-week accelerator is accepting applications for summer 2019. Applications are open through April 5. Three information sessions will be held,

By |2019-01-16T20:03:39-05:00January 16th, 2019|Entrepreneurs|

IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center

DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event this spring that will focus on Michigan technologies and also benefit the Michigan Science Center? Well you can. It’s called IoT Tech Connect and it will be held at the Michigan Science Center on Monday April 29. Fifteen percent of

By |2019-01-13T22:11:43-05:00January 13th, 2019|IoT, News|

Autotrader’s Krebs Talks 2019 Auto Sales, What’s Hot And What’s Not

ROYAL OAK - Michelle Krebs a senior analyst with Autotrader joins M2 TechCast to talk about the outlook for 2019 North American auto and light truck sales - down somewhat from 2018. She also outlines some of the major issues that could impact sales, including tariffs, labor talks and more. Plus what vehicles will be

By |2019-01-13T15:26:06-05:00January 13th, 2019|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Survey: Investment, Employment Stay Same Or Increase At Most Michigan Large Companies

DETROIT— More than 80 percent of Michigan’s largest companies forecast their employment and investment in Michigan will stay the same or increase in the next 6 to 12 months.   Their positive outlook notwithstanding, 90 percent of these same leaders believe the state and U.S. economies will stay the same or worsen during that time.

By |2019-01-12T17:00:05-05:00January 12th, 2019|News|

AutoMobili-D Comes To NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) During Press, Industry Days

DETROIT - AutoMobili-D will be the backdrop for four days of mobility conversation and mobility-themed content coming from the Cobo Center Atrium and PlanetM Stages, Jan. 14-17. Media and industry attendees will hear top thought leaders share insights on mobility manufacturing, connectivity, cybersecurity, keeping up with the demand for mobility talent, urbanization through autonomy and

By |2019-01-11T19:07:06-05:00January 11th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured|