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.

Michigan Clean Energy Fair This Weekend In Traverse City

ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Clean Energy Conference & Fair will be held in Traverse City June 23 - 25. And new Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Executive Director John Freeman provides all the details in this M2 TechCast Update. The Friday afternoon session on June 23 will take place at the State Theater, 233

By |2017-06-20T20:42:27-04:00June 20th, 2017|Clean Update, M2 TechCast, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|

MITechNews.Com To Provide Complete Coverage Of Cyber Week 2017 In Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel - Cyber Week 2017, one of the most important annual cyber events in the world, will be held at Tel Aviv International University June 25-29 and MITechNews.Com Editor and Publisher Mike Brennan will be there to provide complete coverage in text, audio and video. The conference will include speakers and delegations from

By |2017-06-20T21:35:05-04:00June 20th, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

SmartOffice Video Surveillance Product Helps Businesses Deter Crime

ROYAL OAK - Comcast has rolled out new video surveillance product for businesses and Jeffrey Marston, vice president of Business Services for the Heartland Region, was on M2 TechCast to provide all the details. Listen up businesses in Clinton Township where a new ordinance requires business with high-crime potential to install video surveillance by Oct.

By |2017-06-20T18:26:22-04:00June 20th, 2017|M2 TechCast, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Women In Tech, Workforce Intelligence Network, Red Level, SBAM

ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday June 19, Kathleen Norton-Schock will talk about what’s happening with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Diva Tech Talk and much more. Tricia Walding from Workforce Intelligence Network will discuss a couple recent reports that look at tech jobs, and tech hiring. Justin Coffey from Red Level

By |2017-06-16T12:56:48-04:00June 16th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Cobo Center To Spend $2 Million On Broadband Network Updates

DETROIT - Cobo Center is getting an additional $2 million technology upgrade that includes the installation of 60 intermediate distribution frames throughout the center that will support and enhance the 10-gigabyte broadband network. "We are creating a network that will accommodate the largest technology power-using events in the industry," said Claude Molinari, general manager of Cobo

By |2017-06-16T10:27:41-04:00June 15th, 2017|New Products / Contracts, News|

Trivalent Group Named Michigan Economic Bright Spot By Corp! Magazine

GRANDVILLE - Trivalent Group was named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot for 2017 by Corp! Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. In addition, Trivalent Group was also named the Best Overall Medium-Sized Business out of the 85 selected 2017 Award Winners. “It is an honor to once again be named a Michigan Economic Bright Spot

By |2017-06-16T11:24:55-04:00June 15th, 2017|Events/Announcements, New Products / Contracts|

Magic Alloy Could Spur Next Generation Of Solar Cells

ANN ARBOR - In what could be a major step forward for a new generation of solar cells called "concentrator photovoltaics," University of Michigan researchers have developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture the near-infrared light located on the leading edge of the visible light spectrum. Easier to manufacture and at least 25 percent

By |2017-06-15T21:06:51-04:00June 15th, 2017|Clean Update|

Quebec University Wins SAE Supermileage Student Competition – 4,113 Miles Per Gallon

MARSHALL - For the fourth consecutive year, the team from Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, placed first at the Society of Automotive Engineers Supermileage student competition, recording the highest ever fuel economy results for the event, achieving 4,113 miles per gallon. A total of 16 collegiate teams (11 from the U.S. and 5 from Canada)

By |2017-06-15T20:32:35-04:00June 15th, 2017|Auto Tech, Featured|

Michigan Science Center Offering 10 Week-Long Summer Camps For Kids

ROYAL OAK - Michigan Science Center CEO Tonya Matthews joins us again on M2 TechCast to talk about the activities available during summer break, including 10 week-long summer camps for children pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade. Each week of science camp features unique, science-themed experiences where campers will participate in hands-on activities and adventures to become

By |2017-06-13T20:16:05-04:00June 13th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts, STEAM|