Digital Twins Getting Smarter All the Time: First Data, Then Buildings, Then Cities
by Lee Rickwood
Data has a smarter sibling, and the use of a “digital twin” can power up smart buildings and smarter cities.
Tag: IoT
Wi-Fi World Congress Announces ‘Best of’ Awards, Added Categories
by Lee Rickwood
As one way to both celebrate and congratulate those moving product and service development forward in the Wi-Fi space, the Eight Annual Wi-Fi NOW Awards have been announced.
Tech with Conscience: Canada Research Chair Explores Next Frontier for Smart Devices
by Lee Rickwood
The concept of ‘technology with a conscience’ balances innovation, ethical consideration, and the greater good.
First World Wi-Fi Show Brings Tech to Canada
by Lee Rickwood
A new tech trade show taps into Canada’s importance as a global leader in 6 GHz wireless allocation, adoption and the development of new products and services.
Students Help Montreal Start-up Develop Breakthrough Tech to Convert Energy From Light
By Yasmin Ranade
Laval-based WattByWatt has developed breakthrough technology to convert light to energy, which could disrupt how we power everyday electronics. Potential applications for the novel energy system range from charging cell phones or Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, to powering the beacons and smart RFID tags found on items in the supermarket, to charging outdoor cameras or household WiFi networks.
Is There Enough Bandwidth and Money to Back Up Canada’s Internet?
by Lee Rickwood
Just as gas taxes help keep our roads resilient and ready for travel, digital services taxes on some emerging or untapped sources might help keep our Internet up and running.
Cybersecurity Risks are Real, but ‘the Sky is Not Falling’
by Lee Rickwood
Despite concerns over upcoming breaches, Canada is actually more prepared to handle cybersecurity risks than other countries.
Canadian Tech Keeps Track of Antarctic Climate Research Expedition
A small piece of Canadian technology − barely the size of a deck of playing cards – is playing a big role in uncovering the causes and effects of global climate change. The small but sophisticated telematics tracking device is…