The younger generation is catching onto the potential benefits Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have on their academic success. While teachers grapple with whether to embrace or reject its use in the classroom, according to a 2023 study, over half of Canadian students are using generative AI to assist them in their schoolwork despite 60 per cent […]
Interviews
Empowering Employers to Foster Mental Health Inclusivity: The YES WorkAbility Program
In Canada, the unemployment rate for individuals with mental illness stands at 75 per cent. There is a need to address the growing issue of mental health in Canada, and employers need to be a part of the solution. By taking proactive measures and implementing meaningful strategies to provide support and resources for individuals struggling […]
Championing Change: Melanie Fatouros-Richardson’s Journey to Leadership in Tech and Her Commitment to Gender Diversity
It is no secret that historically, males have dominated leadership roles in tech. The stats speak for themselves with female representation in tech having decreased in recent years. According to DDI’s 2023 Global Leadership Forecast, women make up 28% of professionals in the tech industry. Canada’s only homegrown food delivery network, SkipTheDishes, has championed women in […]
Q+A with Humi’s CEO Kevin Kliman on Improving Employee Experience
National data recently revealed a significant decline in Canadians changing jobs, marking the lowest rate since 2020. With fewer new job opportunities and increased competition among workers, job hopping is no longer as feasible as it was in 2021. While employers benefit from employees staying put, employees may miss out on valuable chances to negotiate […]
Navigating the Hybrid Work Landscape: Insights and Strategies from CDW Canada’s Digital Workspace Survey
Innovations in mobile technology and real-time collaboration are helping workers stay productive while they work from anywhere. The possibilities of a digital workspace are endless, but it takes a detailed plan and the right partners to achieve a more productive and secure workforce. CDW Canada is a leading provider of technology services and solutions for […]
Q+A with Intelliware’s Chris Ford on the Modernization of Dated Applications
The average enterprise company has several mission-critical applications that were first built 20 to 30 years ago, which have been neglected as IT budgets were diverted to the many new technology trends over the last 25 years. These systems are now showing their age and are lacking crucial business functions or are too expensive to […]
Q+A with Cameron Branston on Bringing Tech Companies to Waterloo
International business expansion can be complicated. Many businesses face challenges throughout the multi-stage process, often unaware of the resources and support that are available to them. Waterloo EDC exists to guide growing companies through the international expansion process ensuring all questions are answered and every decision is an informed one. We do this by providing […]
Bridging the Gap Between Creative and Tech: Alteon.io Sets Its Eyes on Toronto
As fast-paced and innovative as the tech industry is, the digital infrastructure for content creation still has some catching-up to do when it comes to meeting the increasing demands of the creative industry. Alteon.io, whose parent company is Third Summit, is a comprehensive cloud-based SaaS ecosystem that lets users upload, share, store and collaborate on […]
Q+A with RBCx’s Nicole Kelly on Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech
There are more women in tech than ever before. Although this is an exciting step forward for what’s typically known as a male-dominated industry, the truth of the matter is, female representation and participation in tech are still lacking significantly. From events to conferences, awards, and scholarship funds, to early STEM programs and clubs, girls […]
Certain Affinity & Toronto – A Gaming Love Story
The video game industry in the Toronto Region is buzzing, and a major reason for that is Certain Affinity – the 2021 Canadian Game Awards Studio of the Year. We recently caught up with Paul Sams (President & Chief Operating Officer) to learn more about what the company is up to, their future aspirations, and […]