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 April 18: Ransomeware Ramping Up, Merit’s 50th Anniversary, FAA Drone Update

FERNDALE - On M2 (Squared) TechCast Monday April 18, cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann will talk about the Panama Papers and how the hackers got them, and the growing threat from ransomeware. Also on the show will be Merit President Joe Sawasky who provide details of Merit's 50th birthday party in May. Dronelaw.Pro’s

By |2016-04-15T13:58:24-04:00April 15th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Fifth Michigan Cyber Summit Set For October – World Experts To Examine Cybersecurity Attacks

LANSING - The fifth cyber summit is set for October where experts from across the globe will gather to discuss the very thorny cybersecurity attacks that plague businesses, government and personal Internet users today.  The 2016 North American International Cyber Summit is scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. “This event has

By |2016-04-15T11:48:20-04:00April 15th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

4 Michigan Companies Win $50,000 Each In Auto & Mobility Innovation Challenge

DETROIT - Four Michigan companies will each receive $50,000 worth of business commercialization acceleration services and cash after winning the 8th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge held this week at the SAE World Congress. AutoHarvest,  Automation Alley, AutoTech Technology Development, BrooksKushman, Detroit Regional Chamber, DENSO, Eisbrenner Public Relations, ESG Automotive,  Franco Public Relations

By |2016-04-14T20:45:37-04:00April 14th, 2016|Clean Update, News|

Gordie Howe International Bridge Focus Of MDOT April 20 Public Forum

LANSING - Want to learn more about the Gordie Howe International Bridge that will link Detroit to Windsor? The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on its 2040 long-range plan that includes completing the span by 2020. On April 20, Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research will play host.

By |2016-04-14T18:42:44-04:00April 14th, 2016|Politics|

Great Lakes Angels Hosts 4 Tech Start-Ups April 26 In Need Of Private Equity Finance

FARMINGTON HILLS – If you are an accredited investor, and would like to review four possible investments, Great Lakes Angels invites you to its pitch night April 26 at UHY Advisors. The meeting is open to member and non-members alike. Accredited investors earn $250,000 or more each year, or have a net worth (excluding their

By |2016-04-14T17:24:51-04:00April 14th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

M2 TechCast: Inforum’s Downs Interviews Alchemie’s CEO Winter Developer Of Educational Games For Higher Education

FERNDALE - Rachele Downs, vice president of Entrepreneurial Strategy for Inforum, joined M2 TechCast co-Host Mike Brennan on the April 11 edition of the Internet radio show on the PodcastDetroit Network. With her was guest Julia Winter CEO, founder at Alchemie, which builds mobile games for higher education, beginning with a huge pain point, organic chemistry. This

By |2016-04-14T17:27:02-04:00April 14th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast|

M2 TechCast: Diva Tech Talk’s Norton-Schock Interviews Digerati Girls Founder Wheat

FERNDALE - Kathleen Norton-Schock, one of three Diva Tech Talk co-hosts, joins M2 (Squared) TechCast co-host Mike Brennan on April 11 with her guest, Monica Wheat. Wheat is a multitalented tech entrepreneur and founder of several groups that promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education for young women. During this interview, Wheat explains why she

By |2016-04-14T15:48:01-04:00April 14th, 2016|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Medar Gets Business Accelerator Funds To Develop Eye Testing Technology

AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-OU INCubator has been awarded $22,240 to provide accelerator services to client company Medar Corporation to develop image acquisition and analysis systems to assist medical professionals in providing far superior care. Cedar has developed an Automated Diplopia Assessment System for quantifying pupil tracking specifically geared to diplopia, or eye misalignment, diagnosis.

By |2016-04-13T19:58:57-04:00April 13th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|

U-M Detroit Sensors Project Wins $138,339 From Knight Cities Challenge

ANN ARBOR - A joint project of the University of Michigan School of Education and College of Engineering to bring sensor technology to Detroit communities has won $138,339 in the 2016 Knight Cities Challenge. The program will engage Detroit youth in grades 8-12 as the future leaders, scientists and planners of the city. An interdisciplinary

By |2016-04-13T19:43:41-04:00April 13th, 2016|Featured, News|

Holland Power Plant Stops Burning Coal April 13 Converting To Natural Gas

HOLLAND - An energy era ended April 13 in Holland when 76-year-old James De Young Power Plant stopped burning coal and converted to natural gas. Leftover coal still at JDY will be sold to other organizations as part of the preparation for removal of the coal yard and ash ponds in 2017. “JDY is a

By |2016-04-13T18:17:38-04:00April 13th, 2016|Clean Update|