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.

Comcast Xfinity xFi Uses AI To Block Cyber Threats Connected To Home Network

PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched nationally Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, an artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors, blocks and informs customers of online threats to connected devices, and is said to provide seamless digital protection for those devices when connected to their home network. By 2022, Cisco estimates that there will be more than 13 connected devices

By |2019-01-11T18:49:30-05:00January 11th, 2019|Cyber Defense|

Detroit Regional Partnership Up And Running

DETROIT - The newly-named Detroit Regional Partnership charged with creating a world-class marketing and attraction economic development arm for the 11-county region is now operational and led by CEO Barry Matherly. The group kicked off a 30-day listening tour with stakeholders across the 11-county region to learn more about each community's economic development programs and priorities.

By |2019-01-10T17:25:05-05:00January 10th, 2019|News|

Electrified Vehicle Outlook Focus Of NAIAS AutoMobili-D Panel

DETROIT – What’s the outlook for electrified vehicles, what is delaying their widespread adoption and what are automotive suppliers doing to overcome these obstacles? These questions will be answered at a special industry panel to be held during Industry Days at the 2019 NAIAS AutoMobili-D exhibition. The panel, titled eMobility: What are We Waiting For?

By |2019-01-12T17:42:15-05:00January 10th, 2019|Auto Tech, Featured|

Osram, GaN Systems Introduce Laser Driver For LiDAR

DETROIT - Osram Opto Semiconductors announced an ultrafast laser driver with a high-power, multi-channel Surface Mount laser for LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) systems. Osram and GaN Systems partnered to develop the breakthrough in laser driver technology that enables longer range and higher resolution LiDAR architectures. Osram has continuously expanded its laser portfolio for LiDAR

By |2019-01-10T16:43:12-05:00January 10th, 2019|Auto Tech|

2019 Outlook For Auto Sales, Auto Tech, Cyber Threats Plus InnnoSTARS Pitch Competition

ROYAL OAK - On the first M2 Techcast of 2019, Michelle Krebs from Autotrader will discuss the outlook for auto sales this year. Dan Lohrmann will provide the top cyber threats facing business. Cindy Goodaker from Inforum will highlight the womens’ group auto breakfast during the Detroit Auto Show. John Robinson will provide details on

By |2019-01-07T09:56:26-05:00January 7th, 2019|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

123.Net Helps Bring Broadband Connections To 40 Percent Of Metro Detroit Without Internet

ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, 123Net CEO Dan Irvin is joined by Diana Nucera, Director of Detroit Community Technology Project, to talk about how DCTP is bringing broadband connections to the 40 percent of metro Detroit that does not have an Internet connection with the help of www.123.Net   To listen,

By |2019-01-07T11:02:17-05:00January 6th, 2019|Featured, IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

LTU’s Stefani Names Winners Of Holiday Window Walk, Talks Design Center

ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Lawrence Tech’s Christopher Stefani, Managing Director of the Detroit Center for Design + Technology, talks about the winners of LTU's 2018 Holiday Window Walk competition and what else happens at the design center in downtown Detroit. Christopher Stefani To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e153-ltu-design-center  

By |2019-01-06T14:17:07-05:00January 6th, 2019|M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEAM|

ITC Transco COO Jipping – Why Electric Giant Donated $75K To Michigan Tech

ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, ITC Transco Chief Operating Officer Jon Jipping explains why the huge electric transmission company donated $75,000 to Michigan Tech’s ECE Learning Center and why it is looking to hire more power engineers to keep up with retirements and expansion. ITC Holdings Gives Michigan Tech University $75,000

By |2019-01-08T12:29:55-05:00January 6th, 2019|Clean Update, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Red Level’s Tessanne Explains What Business Need To Do To Budget For IT Expenses

ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Redlevel’s Rob Tessanne, VP, Cloud & Technology Solutions, explains what businesses need to do to Budgeting for IT expenses in 2019. Rob Tessanne To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e153-redlevel

By |2019-01-06T14:00:33-05:00January 6th, 2019|IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

China’s InnoSTARS Competition Coming To Detroit April 29

DETROIT – As China continues to rise in its global importance, its huge domestic market promises many expansion opportunities for US companies.  Despite of all the anxiety and media buzz around the current tension between US and China, there is one platform that is approaching things more transparently and strategically – InnoSTARS.  In its 3rd

By |2019-03-15T06:22:08-04:00January 3rd, 2019|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Corner, Featured, IoT|