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.

M2 TechCast At Cyber Summit: Ex-OnStar President Marshall Talks Smartphone Security

DETROIT - M2 TechCast went to the North American International Cyber Summit on Oct. 17 to interview cybersecurity experts. One of those folks at the conference was Linda Marshall who spent decades in executive-level positions streamlining call centers and customer service at Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless, as well as a stint as president of

By |2016-10-26T14:42:59-04:00October 26th, 2016|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

The Rise Of Ransomware

ANN ARBOR - In June, NASCAR Team Circle Sport admitted it paid off ransomware runners after one of its main test computers was infected with Truecrypt malware, a form of ransomware. The NASCAR laptop was quickly isolated, but the ransomware left the team’s crucial test data locked up two days before a big race. Despite

By |2016-10-25T22:48:21-04:00October 25th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Oakland University Gets $5 Million Grant To Fund STEM Education For Low-Income Students

AUBURN HILLS - Oakland University is among seven institutions selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $5 million in grant funds over the next five years as part of a collaborative research project designed to encourage low-income students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics related fields.   “The idea

By |2016-10-25T22:30:55-04:00October 25th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

M2 TechCast Oct. 24 – LTU STEM Center, Bamboo On Washington, MISBDC And Inforum Interviews

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Oct. 24, LTU’s Sabrina Collins will discuss the Marburger STEM Center on the Southfield campus. MISBDC State Director Keith Brophy will interview HyGenesis’s found, as well as announce that the Michigan Celebrates Small Business competition is now open. Timber Shea will make here first appearance representing Inforum and interview

By |2016-10-21T14:21:28-04:00October 21st, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

C/D/H To Host Halloween-Themed TechMash In Grand Rapids Oct. 26

GRAND RAPIDS - What happens when you bring technology & Michigan beers together? You have a TechMash. And when it falls near Halloween, you get a Halloween-themed TechMash. Join C/D/H on October 26 at its Grand Rapids office, located at 15 Ionia Avenue SW, Suite 270, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00

By |2016-10-21T13:26:10-04:00October 21st, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

MI-Hunt App Provides Planning Options For Hunters, Outdoor Adventurers

LANSING - With fall hunting seasons under way in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts that Mi-HUNT – a cutting-edge, web-based, interactive mapping application – can help them plan their next hunting or outdoor adventure. Mi-HUNT allows users to view and navigate through all public lands open to hunting and

By |2016-10-20T20:57:13-04:00October 20th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Clinton High School Wins High School Cyber Challenge

DETROIT - A team of cyber hackers from Clinton High School earned first place honors, its name on a traveling trophy and a picture with Gov. Rick Snyder during the 2016 North American International Cyber Summit at Cobo Center Occt. 17. Second place went to Airport High School in Carleton and third place to Cadillac

By |2016-10-20T20:45:15-04:00October 20th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Eastern Michigan University Hosts STEM Conference For Middle School Girls Nov. 4

YPSILANTI – For every 100 jobs in information technology, information assurance and cyber security, only 12 are filled by women. On Nov. 4 at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, a day-long conference will show 330 middle school girls that carriers in STEM can not only be lucrative, but also fun and rewarding, Keynote speakers

By |2016-10-20T20:20:29-04:00October 20th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

Michigan PSC Approves DTE Electric Renewable Energy Pilot Program

LANSING - The Public Service Commission has approved a voluntary renewable energy pilot program for DTE Electric Company allowing program participants to obtain a larger amount of renewable energy than the 10 percent mandated by the state's 2008 energy law. The new program will be limited to an additional 150,000 megawatt-hours of generation from company-owned

By |2016-10-20T18:35:48-04:00October 20th, 2016|Clean Update, Politics|