Author Archives: Christine Persaud

Tech For Outside The Home This Summer

By Christine Persaud
Last summer, in a multi-part series on smart home tech, I covered tech you could get for the backyard. Here, I’ll discuss more tech items, both smart and not, that can enhance the exterior of your home, simplify tedious tasks, and potentially help you save money in the process.

Sit Back and Relax With Tech for the Beach

By Christine Persaud
Now that the summer is fast approaching, it’s time to think about enjoying some fun in the sun. And for many of us, that often means spending a day at the beach.You can maximize your beach visit with a few cool tech items.

High-Tech Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day

By Christine Persaud
Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 16, which means it’s time to start thinking about getting the dad on your list a great gift. And there’s plenty of tech from which to choose that any dad would appreciate on his special day.

Canadian Businesses Struggle With How to Protect Their Data

By Christine Persaud
Canadian businesses realize the threat that data hacks – which have been coming fast and furious these days – present to their sensitive data. But companies also struggle with the best steps to take in order to protect that data, especially when it comes to new forms of data from emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.

Different Ways to Back Up Your Computer Data

By Christine Persaud
March 31 was known as World Backup Day, encouraging people to create back-ups of their most important files. Don’t rely on a single, local device, or even just the cloud, to protect your data, is the awareness goal. But use another personal digital storage locker of some kind.

Tech Gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day

By Christine Persaud
Moms of all ages are into tech these days, from the Millennial moms who grew up knowing nothing but a digital world, to retirees whose interests are piqued by everything from smartphones to smart speakers and wearable devices.With that said, regardless of the age or tech-savviness of the mother on your list, there’s something for everyone when it comes to tech gifts for Mother’s Day.

Companies That Support Mothers in the Workplace

By Christine Persaud
More women entering the workforce means there are more working mothers, too. And it’s a tough balance when it comes to dual income households with children. Thankfully, many companies are taking steps to better support mothers in the workplace.

5 Industries Where AI is Being Used, and How

By Christine Persaud
AI is being implemented in several vertical businesses, and in many forms – from chatbots to actual AI robots, intelligent big data analysis, and software that can collect an aggregate of customer data and distill it down to actionable insights.