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: Red Level’s Tessanne Talks FX Platform, Webinars, Networking

ROYAL OAK - Robert Tessanne, Red Level Vice President of Cloud & Technology Solutions, in this segment of M2 Techcast, talks about the success of Red Level’s spring cleaning event in May. He also recapped a June webinar, Data is the New Oil. Red Level partnered with Dell to examine case studies on how business

By |2016-06-28T09:34:59-04:00June 28th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 Techcast: AT&T Offers Exclusive On Galaxy S7 Active – Bonus VR Glasses, Or Smart Watch

ROYAL OAK - The Galaxy S7 Active, exclusive to AT&T, it’s an all metal smartphone (instead of plastic), that is water resistant and shatterproof up to a fall of five-feet. Also available for AT&T is the Oculus VR Glasses that works with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, slightly larger smart phones than the

By |2016-06-25T17:41:14-04:00June 25th, 2016|M2 TechCast, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|

M2 Techcast: ProUp Connects High School Students With STEM Business Opportunities

ROYAL OAK - Justine Sheu from ProUp.Com talks about how her website helps students get connected to career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math who might not get the introduction otherwise. Sheu developed her program through the Detroit Public School District, where she works with high school students to match them with STEM internships,

By |2016-06-28T18:58:21-04:00June 25th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Diva Tech Talk’s Lewan Talks Mackinac Policy Conference, Bamboo Detroit, Startup Week Detroit

ROYAL OAK - Amanda Lewan, one of the three Diva Tech Talk podcasters, joins M2 Techcast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush to talk about her coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference (she is editor of Michipreneur.Com) and some exciting news about her co-working space, Bamboo Detroit. It will be expanding soon. The Mackinac Policy

By |2016-06-25T09:22:17-04:00June 25th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

From Concept to Reality; Learn How To Work With A Mobile App Developer To Make it Happen

GRAND RAPIDS - A workshop July 21 for small businesses; tech knowledge not required. Bring your mobile app ideas and learn to make them a reality. Registration deadline: July 15th, or 40 registrations, whichever come first. This workshop will educate attendees on: * Developer basics; understanding app developers and how to work with them to

By |2016-06-24T15:31:49-04:00June 24th, 2016|Connected Tech|

M2 TechCast June 27, Rogers Retirement, FAA Commercial Drone Rules, 360 Interactive Social Media Update, Search For New Software CEO

ROYAL OAK - On M2 Techcast Monday June 27, Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers will talk about his decision to retire from the organization he helped found 17 years ago, Enrico Schaefer will talk about new FAA rules for the operation of commercial drones, Dale Keipert, CEO of 360 Interactive, will outline social media

By |2016-06-24T15:21:56-04:00June 24th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

SBAM Small BIZ PAC Announces Endorsements For Aug. 2 Primary

LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC has endorsed candidates for the Aug. 2 primary election. In addition, in some races the Small BIZ PAC has designated multiple candidates as receiving the “SBAM Stamp of Approval.” The Small BIZ PAC endorses candidates based on incumbent voting records, past or current small

By |2016-06-24T14:30:39-04:00June 24th, 2016|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Software Developer Supported Intelligence Seeks New CEO Or COO

EAST LANSING - Wanted. A top executive to run a software startup whose pioneering applications lie at the intersection of decision analytics and artificial intelligence. Apply Supported Intelligence. Supported Intelligence is seeking a candidate to serve as Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer, beginning in the Fall of 2016. Application materials must be submitted no later

By |2016-06-23T19:26:38-04:00June 23rd, 2016|Featured, News|

Kellogg Co. Creates $100 Million Venture Fund to Invest In Next-Generation Food, Packaging Technologies

BATTLE CREEK - Kellogg Co. announced it has launched a $100 million Venture Capital fund - Eighteen94 Capital - to make minority investments in new ingredient, food, packaging and other technologies and “pursue next-generation innovation.” In a statement, Kellogg said Eighteen94 Capital plans to target early stage companies with a proven track record and established

By |2016-06-23T19:09:56-04:00June 23rd, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|

Lawrence Tech Names Vice President Of University Advancement

SOUTHFIELD - Kristen R. DeVries has been named vice president of university advancement at Lawrence Technological University. Her appointment is effective August 1 and concludes a national search. DeVries will oversee Lawrence Tech’s fund raising, donor interactions, conference services, and alumni relations, in addition to corporate and foundation partnerships. For the past nine years she

By |2016-06-21T19:46:06-04:00June 21st, 2016|News|