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.

Matt & Mike (M2 TechCast) Provide Observations On NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show

ROYAL OAK - M2 TechCast Co-Hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush both attended the press preview days at the North American International Auto Show and in this podcast shared their observations, including the future of Autonomous Vehicles a big theme in the basement of Cobo Center where 57 auto mobility companies showed off their latest

By |2018-01-28T16:16:34-05:00January 28th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Auto Expert David Cole: Skills Shortage, Diminishing Geographic Sales Boundaries

ROYAL OAK - Multiple themes at the North American International Auto Show featured autonomous startups in the basement for the Automobile-D show sponsored by PlanetM, but upstairs where the auto industry was showcasing cars available now, not so much, said Auto Expert David Cole, chairman of AutoHarvest in Ann Arbor. The other theme was a

By |2018-01-28T15:01:07-05:00January 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Autotrader Analyst: NAIAS Lots Of Big Vehicles, Few Electric, Autonomous Ones

ROYAL OAK - We hear a lot of talk about electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles, but in reality on the floor of the North American International Auto Show were chock full of full-sized pickup trucks, big Sports Utility Vehicles, and flashy gas guzzling sports cars, said Michelle Krebs an analyst with Autotrader,. Auto makers will

By |2018-01-28T14:41:36-05:00January 28th, 2018|Auto Tech, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

IoT Cybersecurity, MISBDC Interview, Disaster Recovery As A Service, Federal Tax Law Changes Explained

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Jan. 29, cybersecurity expert Caston Thomas, CEO and founder of InterWorks Technology, will talk about cybersecurity threats to the Internet of Things. Michigan Small Business Development Director Keith Brophy will interview an entrepreneur helped by his SBA-backed program. Managed Service Provider Rick Beckers, CEO of CloudTech1, will announce

By |2018-01-26T10:04:14-05:00January 26th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Early-Bird Special For Tickets To IoT TechConnect Expires Feb. 1

TROY - The early bird special to buy a ticket to attend IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott ends at midnight on Jan. 31. Only $15 to attend the day-long show that will feature Michigan companies, experts and products involved in the Internet of Things, dubbed IoT. The ticket price also includes breakfast

By |2018-01-26T09:48:04-05:00January 26th, 2018|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Artificial Intelligence – How It Will Impact Vehicles In Future Applications

DETROIT - Sheen Xiao is the High Tech Product Management and Marketing Executive For Early and Growth Stage Companies.  She has been attending the AutoMobiliD displays at Cobo Center as a representative of her company, Ainstein, a key provider of practical, cost effective radar applications in drones, self-driving vehicles and home security.  Sheen will help us understand what AI

By |2018-01-24T16:06:19-05:00January 24th, 2018|Auto Tech, Internet Advisor, Podcasts|

SmartOne Offers Auto Dealership Conquest Sales Program With Guaranteed Sales Quota

ROYAL OAK - SmartFinds Marketing has launched the auto dealership conquest sales program, SmartOne. The program combines both digital marketing process with digital marketing technology tasks to reach a hyper-targeted audience around the dealership's store with six marketing segments instead of the usual three for most conquest programs. Listen to Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds

By |2018-09-23T04:59:05-04:00January 24th, 2018|Auto Tech, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts (TechTown)|

M2 TechCast Jan. 22: New MVCA Chairman, Spectalite And Bamboo, Red Level MSP Checklist, Ford VR Driving Technology

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday Jan. 22, new Michigan Venture Capital Association Chairman Mark Horne will talk about his vision for the private equity finance group. Inforum’s Tember Shea will interview inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite, an advanced engineering materials supplier for bamboo fiber composites. Red Level Help Desk

By |2018-01-19T11:23:18-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Plymouth Growth Partners Horne Named Chairman Of Michigan Venture Capital Association

ANN ARBOR – Mark Horne, CEO and Managing Partner of Plymouth Growth Partners, has been appointed Chairman of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Horne previously served as an MVCA board member and member of the MVCA events committee. “Mark’s passion for working with Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community will be invaluable as we continue to

By |2018-01-19T11:10:45-05:00January 19th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|

Act Now To Reserve Your Sponsorship, Booth And Ticket To IoT TechConnect

TROY - IoT Tech Connect - Michigan’s showcase for IoT products and services - will be an unbiased gathering where companies, institutions, associations, and professionals can network, showcase their products and services, and learn more about what Michigan companies are doing in the Internet of Things - with particular focus on Autonomous Vehicles. The Michigan

By |2018-01-19T08:40:41-05:00January 19th, 2018|Featured, IoT|