Author Archives: Yasmin Ranade

IT Confirms Rise In Employees Opening Malicious Links Poses Threats

By Yasmin Ranade
Since working more from home, remote employees have been cutting IT out of the loop, which according to HP’s report has led to an increase in compromised machines, with 66 per cent of Canadian IT teams agreeing that protecting against, detecting and recovering from firmware attacks has become more difficult.

Cybersecurity Tips for Small and Medium Businesses

By Yasmin Ranade
Preparing for a cyberattack can be a bit like trying to hit a moving target, however there are a number of simple things that SMBs can do to help mitigate against cyber threats,

Technology Underpins New Silk Roads Exhibit at Aga Khan Museum

By Yasmin Ranade
Featuring beautiful scrolls, books, manuscript paintings, and textiles dating from as far back as the 9th century CE, this exhibition challenges viewers to think of the book as a revolutionary technology that shaped — not just documented — transformative moments in human history.

Inspiring the Side Hustle Entrepreneur

By Yasmin Ranade
In recent years, an increasing number of young Canadians have turned all kinds of personal strengths, ideas and opportunities into income generating side hustles. For many, these businesses are coming to life even while juggling schoolwork and day jobs.

National Virtual STEAM Camp Launched to Engage Canadian Teens in Tech

By Yasmin Ranade
IBM Canada, along with its ten partners, delivered its first national Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) virtual summer camp for students entering grades 7 – 12 this fall. Access was free and more than 3,000 teens participated from 9 provinces, which demonstrates a good appetite for STEM learning in Canada.