Tech is Taking Steps to Help to Seniors and Society Avoid Falls, Injuries, Costs
by Lee Rickwood
A smart fall detection device can contact a caregiver, health care provider, or monitoring centre when a fall is detected.
Tag: Canadian Business
Canadian Sovereignty, Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience Needs a Boost, CIRA Survey Says
Calls to boost and protect Canadian online sovereignty, cybersecurity, and digital resilience are increasing in the face of on-going political and economic uncertainty. And many calls are coming from the IT department. Concerns about technology supply chains, about the country…
Canadians Combine AI, Imaging Technology to Sort Plastics, Find Minerals, Protect Heritage
by Lee Rickwood
Hyperspectral images can be taken either by in-orbit earth observation satellites or by land-based sensors; they’re in sectors like agriculture, forestry, recycling, and natural resource management.
Off-Grid Power Solutions Fuel Job Opportunities for Women in Tech, Eco-Adventures for Families, Energy Options for Homeowners
by Lee Rickwood
The path forward is open for solar powered adventures, and women working in technology.
Zoho Introduces New AI-Driven Capabilities for SMBs, Announces Partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA
Global business software company Zoho has unveiled new capabilities in its SMB tech portfolio designed to improve productivity, optimize revenue, and streamline operations for a wide range of small and medium sized business customers. From keeping track of bricks-and-mortar customers…
Canadian Woman Plays a Part in Reducing Global Shipping Emissions
By Lee Rickwood
The global shipping industry is a major polluter—but one Canadian woman is helping change that. Through bold innovation and international collaboration, she’s proving that one person can make waves on a global scale.
Back to School Shoppers Take Advantage of Tech Trade-in Program for Economic and Environmental Reasons
by Lee Rickwood
Back to School is a time to think about our tech options, and whether to consider recycled, refurbished or second-hand alternatives.
Nova Scotia museums turn to scanning for preserving historic paintings
By Ted Kritsonis
The Association of Nova Scotia Museums (“ANSM”) has endeavoured to digitize historic watercolour paintings for dozens of its members in an effort to preserve and share them with the public.