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.

AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage At RenCen

DETROIT — AT&T Inc. announced the company has boosted its mobile internet coverage at Detroit’s GM Renaissance Center by increasing the capacity of a distributed antenna system, which had been upgraded in 2017. A Distributed Antenna System is made of numerous small antennas that distribute AT&T wireless network coverage to provide extra cellular capacity and

By |2018-03-08T15:18:20-05:00March 8th, 2018|ESD|

MISBDC Director Brophy Resigns To Return To Private Health Tech

GRAND RAPIDS - Keith Brophy, who had served as State Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center for the past three years has resigned to return to the private sector to pursue health tech. His resignation was effective March 8. Ed Garner, the West Michigan SBDC Regional Director, has assumed the role of Interim

By |2018-03-08T14:34:38-05:00March 8th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

SmartOne Hyper Local Auto Marketing Campaign Helps Dealer Sell More Vehicles

ROYAL OAK - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, Michigan, is the social media partner of MITechNews.Com. Now he’s working with MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan to roll out SmartOne, a marketing program to help auto dealers sell more cars. SmartOne is a hyper local program that even comes with a guarantee. The program

By |2018-09-23T04:59:05-04:00March 6th, 2018|Featured, IoT, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

If You’re Looking To Get Into Physical Security, Allied Universal Is Looking For You

GRAND RAPIDS - If you’re looking to get into the physical security business, Allied Universal is looking for you. Allied Universal is seeking full-time, part-time, supervisory and entry level security professionals to join its team. The multi-billion dollar has the largest private security force in North American some 150,000 strong. In March, Allied Universal will

By |2018-03-02T13:08:03-05:00March 2nd, 2018|News|

March Madness, Wi-FI Upgrades At DTW, Airfoil PR Strategy, Cybersecurity Panels At IoT TechConnect

ROYAL OAK – March Madness migrates to M2 TechCast Monday (say that fast three times) when well-known economist Patrick Anderson takes the wraps off his software that helps you win your basketball office pool. AT&T’s Robert Jones will talk about Wi-Fi upgrades to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, plus other upgrades in the area. Airfoil Vice President

By |2018-03-02T12:27:36-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Emerging Tech Trends Business Leaders Should Be Monitoring

LANSING - Technology is changing at a rapid pace. From artificial intelligence to augmented reality, the technologies available to today's business owners are nothing short of astounding. Understanding what is on the technological horizon is crucial if you want to get out ahead of tomorrow's tech trends. If you're a business leader who wants to

By |2018-03-02T09:24:38-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Metro Wireless Offering A Host Of New Wireless And Satellite Internet Products

ROYAL OAK - What’s new with Metro Wireless? A lot according to CEO Dominic Serra. New wrinkles include Fixed Wireless, SD-WAN Technology, and MetroSky. This podcast explores each product in details, including: Fixed Wireless (main product): Dedicated Symmetrical Internet Service Available over the Airwaves Truly non dependent on AT&T, Comcast and others Allows faster installations

By |2018-02-28T15:26:30-05:00February 28th, 2018|M2 TechCast, New Products, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|

ESD To Host Engineering & Tech Career Fair March 6

SOUTHFIELD – The Engineering Society of Detroit will host its spring Engineering and Tech Career Fair Tuesday, March 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. For employers, ESD’s job fair is tailored for engineers and technology professionals at all levels of expertise at all stages in

By |2018-02-28T13:38:43-05:00February 28th, 2018|ESD|

IoT TechConnect April 4 – A Survival Guide To The Internet Of Things In Michigan

TROY - Most technology experts contend that the Internet of Things, more commonly called IoT, has become THE trend for the 21st century. On April 4 at the Troy Marriott a day-long conference will not only explain, but also celebrate all things IoT in Michigan. IoT TechConnect, “A Survival Guide to the Internet Of Things,”

By |2018-02-28T12:54:52-05:00February 28th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

MCity Director Peng Explains The University Of Michigan Autonomous Vehicles Test Track

ROYAL OAK - MCity Director Huei Peng comes on M2 TechCast to talk about the recent good news that 42 companies will invest $150,000 each over the next three years to keep the Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Laboratory operational. MCity provides a living laboratory for all member companies to come in and perfect. Also 11

By |2018-02-25T14:32:39-05:00February 25th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|