Canadian Tech IPOs Expected to Blossom This Year
Experts have predicted this before and have been slightly embarrassed when their annual IPO forecasts don’t live up to the fashionable predictions investors are looking for out of the technology...
View ArticleWanted: Talent to Keep Driving Toronto’s Fast Growing Tech Engine
We’re facing a double-edged sword up here in the north as our tech sector continues its explosive growth. The growth, in and of itself, is hugely positive. But, we must be able to continue to provide a...
View ArticleJonmichael Moy: Canada is the new Wild West for technology
Canada’s rich history of technical innovation dates back to the 1970s, when Nortel Communications began shifting its focus to digital technologies, and later gave way to Bell Canada Enterprise after...
View ArticleJonmichael Moy: Why the future is bright for ecommerce
Ecommerce is booming. Current projections estimate double-digit growth through 2020, when sales will top $4 trillion. There are several reasons why. We’ll take a look at three of them. 1. Mobile Phones...
View ArticleElevate Toronto Will Be a Game-Changer For City’s Tech Industry
You may have noticed that Toronto is solidifying its place as a North American tech hub. The Atlantic recently published a piece on how Toronto is more than happy to bring Silicon Valley employees and...
View ArticleToronto Tech Events to Watch for in the Second Half of the Year
As I’ve mentioned earlier, Toronto is quickly becoming the Silicon Valley of the East Coast. Evidence of this can be seen in the growing number of tech industry events slated to take place in the city...
View ArticleLatest iPhone Threatens To Slow Down Mobile Payment Adoption
There has been tons of hype and buzz regarding Apple’s iPhone 8 which is expected to be showcased to the world on September 12th at the newly minted Steve Jobs Theater. Some of newest features which...
View ArticleThe Cryptocurrency Gold Rush
When James W. Marshall discovered gold in Coloma, California, little did he know that a fever of greed would pass through the nation, unleashing an excitement that would re-shape the U.S. landscape and...
View ArticleThe Last Jedi: Leadership in the Jedi Ashes
Warning: Spoilers below…. There’s been no greater pop culture milestone than the Star Wars franchise. Starting in 1977, Star Wars has revolutionized filmmaking and genre, creating avenues of licensing...
View ArticleThe Downside to Saying Yes and Learning To Say No
In 2005, radio producer and author, Danny Wallace wrote a novel titled, Yes Man. The idea was that for one year, Wallace would say yes to every offer presented to him. While this is an intriguing way...
View ArticleThe Polarizing Democracy of Social Media
Not long ago, social networks were a fun but somewhat inconsequential place—a digital playground to share ramen photos and connect with friends over cat memes. Then, it evolved into a springboard for...
View ArticleRealities Of Social Shadowboxing In The Digital World
Does this sound familiar? You post an opinion on your favourite social network and the result is a flood of aggressive replies that proceed to get out of hand. Suddenly, your initial point is lost and...
View ArticleThe Art of Building A Successful and High Performance Team
Every manager believes that their team of dedicated people are operating at maximum capacity and efficiency. Sure, some teams are great but the reality is that a lot of “great” teams are only good, and...
View ArticleFostering A Sustainable And Impactful Company Culture
Organizations are obsessed with the word “culture”, constantly working to build one that will attract talent and produce results. The perceived drivers of culture are team building, social events,...
View ArticleBig Data Is The Holy Grail in Future-Proofing Your Digital Strategy
In the brave new world that is being realized in the digital space, consumers are leaving a data trail that is invaluable to organizations and advertisers. Organizations can use this proverbial...
View ArticleCrafting a Winning Big Data Strategy
Big data is regarded as one of the most important drivers of digital transformation, however, tapping into that potential is easier said than done. Many companies are still finding their way around big...
View ArticleData’s Moral Dilemma: How to monetize and at what cost?
Twenty years ago, if you wanted to buy a loaf of bread and the cashier asked for your age, gender, marital status and income to complete the transaction, you would have raised an eyebrow and marched...
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