Social Distancing Distances Tracked by Wearable Tech, Mobile Gadgets
by Lee Rickwood
Any device that can eliminate awkward conversations or anxious discrepancies about just what two metres really means is more than welcome.
Tag: Canadian Business
Slower Internet Speeds: COVID Responses Causing Network Congestion
by Lee Rickwood
Canadians across the country are reporting slower Internet speeds as our online usage increases significantly as part of the social response to COVID-19.
Online Reading on The Rise: The Big Library Read Program
By Yasmin Ranade
Big Library Read is an international reading program that simultaneously connects millions of readers around the world with an ebook through public libraries and schools, t’s a worldwide digital version of a local book club and the program is free to readers through participating local public libraries and schools.
Be TACTful: Can Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing Stop COVID-19?
by Lee Rickwood
The development of a technology-assisted contact tracing application must proceed with tact, the ability to sensitively deal with difficult issues.
What Tech Are People Buying During The Pandemic and is Pricing Going Up?
By Christine Persaud
Has pricing crept up on these “essential” tech items in the wake of the pandemic? There’s some anecdotal evidence that suggests it has on items like laptops, tablets, and other computing gear.
Women in Tech Leader, Mary Ann Yule
By Yasmin Ranade
In March, ahead of International Women’s Day, I had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with Mary Ann Yule, President and CEO of HP Canada, about women in technology, mentorship and mindfulness, gender balance in the workforce, and advice she could share for women in tech.
Power of Ethernet Drives Digital Transformation
By Yasmin Ranade
A Canadian firm, NVT Phybridge, is providing Power of Ethernet ( PoE ) switch technology to businesses around the world to modernize to IP, but it is also enabling small business and farming, as examples, with IoT capabilities.
How GoDaddy Supports Small Businesses
By Yasmin Ranade
Small business owners during these critical times are tweaking their web presence if not launching their very first website.