Waterloo As ‘BlackBerry Town’ by Chuck Howitt
By Yasmin Ranade
Chuck Howitt’s new book, BlackBerry Town, delves into the rise of BlackBerry as it relates to the development of Kitchener-Waterloo’s reputation as an international tech hub.
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BooknBrunch: The ‘Yummy’ Evolution of the Book Club
By Yasmin Ranade
Are book clubs evolving with the adoption of eReaders and limitless online book resources and reviews, not to mention the modernization of the local library? Yes and no, are my findings.
McDonald’s Canada Integrates Alexa and Google into Hiring Process
By Yasmin Ranade
McDonald’s Canada recently integrated voice technology into its hiring process. The aim is to transform and modernize the consumer and job applicant experience with McDonald’s.
Gen Z Keeps Safe from Webcams
By Yasmin Ranade
HP Inc. released its Webcam Security Survey results this summer to coincide with the release of its ENVY and ENVY 360, both designed with webcam kill switches
The Dropmart Marketplace
By Yasmin Ranade
Dropmart.ca is a Toronto-based startup that reinvents a marketplace with its own item drop-off / pick-up system.
Inclusiveness Means Diverse Ideas and Talents
By Yasmin Ranade
Inclusivity and gender parity is critical for the growth of tech excellence in Canada. Luc Villeneuve, president of Benchmark, is a public and corporate advocate aimed at levelling the tech playing field.
The Side Gig Economy in Canada
By Yasmin Ranade
Many Canadians, especially younger Canadians, are taking on entrepreneurial work in addition to their ‘regular jobs’ as a way to supplement their income. This type of work, also referred to as the gig economy, is indeed becoming more pervasive
The Power of Her Story: Tech Trailblazers
By Yasmin Ranade
The remarkable panel of tech trailblazers shared their unique stories about how they leveraged their talents to move the needle forward for women and tech.