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.

Artificial Intelligence For Business, Part 2 From Melih Oztalay

BIRMINGHAM, MI March 4, 2024 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, offers the second part of his series on how businesses can use Artificial Intelligence effectively. Oztalay uses AI daily in his Internet marketing business and discussed the advancements and applications of artificial intelligence in business and daily life. He highlighted the controversy surrounding

LTU Develops First Of Its Kind Concrete Technology & Management Degree

SOUTHFIELD - LTU, through an innovative partnership with the Michigan Concrete Association, has created a program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Technology and Management sets a new standard for the preparation of industry professionals in the creation and use of concrete. From mix design

By |2024-03-05T09:45:27-05:00March 5th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 6

DETROIT - Calling all entrepreneurs. Applications for the Tech Town Retail Boot Camp close March 6 If you’re an entrepreneur who's serious about opening a storefront in Wayne County, our program is for you. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s

By |2024-03-03T14:59:28-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Entrepreneurs|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Future Workforce

TROY – Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors. "The way companies make products is

By |2024-03-03T14:43:30-05:00March 3rd, 2024|Industry 4.0|

$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022

LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million from marijuana taxes collected from 737 cannabis dispensary licenses, while 71 of the state’s 83 counties will reap the same $43.5 million in cannabis taxes. The remaining 12 have opted out of allowing cannabis dispensaries. Each eligible municipality and country

By |2024-03-01T13:57:17-05:00March 1st, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims, the healthcare sector has been the most commonly victimized," the government said in an updated advisory. "This is likely in response to

By |2024-02-28T19:10:33-05:00February 28th, 2024|Life Sciences|

Executive Search Partners Offers Free C-Level Resume Critiques

ANN ARBOR - If you are searching for a C-Level management position, particularly if it is as a Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Search Partners is now offering to critique your resume and prepare you for the job interview free of charge. Gary Erickson founded Executive Search Partners in 2003 and

By |2024-02-27T11:20:26-05:00February 27th, 2024|mitechtv, News|

Long-Time Auto Expert Michelle Krebs To Retire

ANN ARBOR - Michelle Krebs is the Executive Analyst for Cox Automotive, based in Detroit, and an award-winning automotive writer. She was been a frequent guest on CNN, CNBC, FOX and other news programs. Before joining Cox Automotive, Krebs was a Senior Analyst and Editor for Edmunds.com. She reviewed cars for The New York Times

By |2024-02-26T16:23:11-05:00February 26th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Merit Network Gets Grant To Expand High-Speed Internet In Rural Michigan

ANN ARBOR - Merit Network received a $997,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop connectivity and a digital equity strategy to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in underserved rural Michigan communities. Under the Broadband Technical Assistance Program, USDA is providing $9.7 million to help 24 organizations deliver or receive technical assistance

By |2024-02-27T11:43:00-05:00February 26th, 2024|Featured, Internet, IoT|

Justice Department Appoints First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Justice Department has appointed its first chief artificial intelligence officer amid rising concerns about the ethics of AI. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday announced the appointment of Jonathan Mayer as chief science and technology adviser and chief AI officer, a designation that will help the Justice Department "keep pace with rapidly

By |2024-02-25T12:58:44-05:00February 25th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|