It Will Be a Happy New Year, as Alien Civilizations Unlikely to Attack!
By Lee Rickwood
Yikes! Pollution is one tell-tale sign of civilization. So too, communication using radio transmissions – something else our civilization is pretty good at.
Tag: Cloud Computing
Review: Synology DiskStation DS216play
By Ted Kritsonis
Whether the concept of network attached storage (NAS) is familiar to you or you have no idea what it is, the usefulness of having such a device can pay dividends many times over. Synology is a stalwart in the category, and the DiskStation DS216play is designed to appeal to consumers of all stripes, simplifying its scope and purpose.
New Rules and Regs, New Servers & Networks Needed to Allay Fears as Canadian Businesses Eye the Cloud
By Lee Rickwood
More than half of those surveyed said they had concerns about data security in the cloud, with only 35 per cent saying they feel their data is safer in the cloud. Nearly half also said they wanted a local data centre that provides them with control over their data.
Governments, Businesses Eye ‘The Capability’ – Powerful Facial Recognition and Biometric Analytics
by Lee Rickwood
Advanced collection, analytic and storage systems bring tremendous facial recognition and matching capabilities, and may well be yet another example of technology far outpacing social convention if not independent regulation and protection.
Roku’s new OS and features elevate cord cutting options
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The latest operating system expected to roll out soon is Roku OS 7 is available to most existing Roku players and sticks. The new OS and its companion mobile app further extend the functionality many users have grown to love
Shopping for Chromebooks in different sizes
By Ted Kritsonis
Chromebooks are in a league of their own, though it’s not always clear whether it’s perceived as a major or minor one. What is clear is that the growing category within the wider PC business now offers a wider array of choice between the affordable variety and premium models.
Hacking Anything: Internet of Things Shows Need for Learning, New Security Priorities
By Lee Rickwood
New connected technologies and products contribute to the growth and evolution of the Internet of Things.
Creative Brainstorming for Business, Education Boosted by New Canadian Cloud-based Application Ideation
Like “blue sky-ing” in a meeting, ideation should not be limited by conventional notions of what is practical or feasible; likewise, tools that supporting ideation should not be impractical or difficult to use.
by Lee Rickwood