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.

Red Level Named To MSPmentor 501 List

NOVI - Red Level has been named by MSPmentor to the MSPmentor 501, a listing of the world’s top 501 managed services providers. MSPmentor describes its ninth annual listing as “the IT channel’s largest and most comprehensive list of leading manage services providers worldwide.” The MSPmentor 501 listing is based upon factors such as the

By |2016-06-30T12:36:34-04:00June 30th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

Cobo Center Upgrades Internet, Wi-Fi, Fiber Optics, Adds Broadcast Studio

DETROIT - During the recent $279 million renovation of Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, a complete digital upgrade was performed that included a broadcast studio, Internet and WI-FI upgrades and an extensive fiber network all packaged under the catchy name, Cobo Center Technology Services. "The creation of Cobo Center Technology Services, though significant on its

By |2016-06-29T19:45:34-04:00June 29th, 2016|Featured, New Products / Contracts, News|

Labor Department Announces Update To Overtime Rule For Salaried Employees

GRAND RAPIDS - For the first time in 12 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced an update to the overtime rule that will greatly impact America's middle class. The ruling, officially announced by President Barack Obama and Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on May 18, increases the salary threshold for paid overtime from

Baker College Dean Named 2016 Educator Of The Year By HI-TEC

FLINT – Anca Sala, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering at Baker College, has been named 2016 Educator of the Year by HI-TEC, the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference. She will receive the award at the 2016 conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in July. Sala was recognized for her diverse and dedicated work toward building

By |2016-07-04T18:17:08-04:00June 29th, 2016|News|

MiTechNews Headlines June 25 Broadcast Over WJR’s Internet Advisor

DETROIT - Internet Advisor hosts MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan at the top of the first hour each Saturday at 4:50 pm. Internet Advisor is heard from 4 to 6 pm each Saturday on WJR 760 AM in Detroit. Producer Foster Braun picks headlines to discuss with Mike that appeal to Foster’s live radio audience of

By |2016-06-29T15:51:34-04:00June 29th, 2016|Internet Advisor, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

jacapps To Offer App That Plugs Into Audio Entertainment In Ford, Toyota Vehicles

BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile developer jācapps announced this week a major breakthrough for radio stations, podcasters, and Internet radio stations – the ability to appear in even more automobile audio entertainment systems through Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and the SmartDeviceLink system for Ford and Toyota vehicles. “For us, it’s always been about how radio could

By |2016-06-29T11:11:11-04:00June 29th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

OST Named No. 150 On CRN 2016 Solution Provider 500 Rankings

GRAND RAPIDS - Open Systems Technologies announced it has placed number 150 on national I.T. ranking out of tens of thousands of companies nationwide by CRN, in its 2016 Solution Provider 500 rankings. This is OST’s seventh consecutive appearance on the top 500 list. The SP500 is CRN’s channel partner award list, serving as the

By |2016-06-29T09:56:29-04:00June 29th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

MTAM Mobile Monday Grand Rapids To Collaborate With Start Garden To Showcase Mobile, Wireless Tech

GRAND RAPIDS -  Do you have an exciting Mobile App or Connected Tech product that you want to demonstrate to a live audience?  Now is your chance. MTAM’s Mobile Monday Grand Rapids chapter is collaborating with Start Garden to provide an opportunity for Michigan companies working with mobile and wireless tech to showcase their work.

By |2016-06-29T08:18:57-04:00June 29th, 2016|Connected Tech, Featured, Mobile MI|

Cracker Barrel Counties Vote GOP; Whole Food Counties Vote Democrat

LANSING - For the first time in history, voters identifying as "independent" outnumber both Democrats and Republicans, and that's forcing political types to use other data to gather information on voters. Speaking at the Small Business Association of Michigan annual networking luncheon, David Wasserman, the house editor of the Cook Political Report, said the moves

Challenge Detroit Names Fifth-Year Class Of 42 Fellows

DETROIT - Challenge Detroit, celebrating its fifth year, announced its 2016-2017 class of 42 Fellows, each of whom will get opportunity to live, work and play in metropolitan Detroit.  Fellows will work with their new host companies four days a week. Some of those companies are Slow Roll, EcoWorks, General Motors, Marketing Associates and Rossetti. 

By |2016-06-28T19:39:42-04:00June 28th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|