Uber Turns Passive Data Into Active Earnings
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#BCTECH Summit a New Peak For British Columbia’s Tech Scene
The growth numbers don’t lie: British Columbia’s tech sector is outpacing the provincial economy, employing over 90,000 people who are earning wages 75% above the provincial average. The upcoming #BCTECH Summit in March isn’t just about celebrating the strides that the tech industry has made in BC: it’s about laying out the future of this crucial industry.
Technology
Top 5 Tech Stories of 2016
2016 was a year that saw both steady progress and revolutionary leaps in the tech sector. The Internet of Things came into its own, augmented reality changed the visual landscape of cities, and cognitive computing became a force that is impossible to ignore.
IBM, Technology
IBM Facilitates Serverless Computing With OpenWhisk
IBM has made significant investments in OpenWhisk, an open-source, event-driven FaaS platform. OpenWhisk is now generally available via Bluemix, IBM’s cloud platform.
IBM, Technology
Ultra-HD Special Effects Powered by IBM Cloud
Prana Studios, an award-winning 3-D graphics and visual effects company, is using IBM Cloud infrastructure in the production of an Ultra-HD project for a deluxe theme park attraction.
IBM, Technology
IBM Launches Watson-Enabled Data Platform
Launched at the IBM World of Watson conference, the new platform makes machine learning simple with an intuitive, self-service interface for cross-company data collaboration.
IBM, Technology
jKool Unlocks Insights with IBM Cloud
Companies relying on real-time analytics to make crucial decisions can’t suffer a slowdown.
Highlighted, IBM, Technology
iTech Vancouver’s Top 5 Takeaways for Cloud and Mobility
The transformational power of cloud computing will encompass AI, infrastructure, security, and large-scale business opportunities.
IBM, Technology
Cognitive Capabilities Will Be Critical for Healthcare Space
Collecting 2.3 trillion GB of healthcare data is one thing, but analyzing it is the priority.
IBM, Technology
IBM Launches Innovation Space in Toronto
Incubator is focused on startups that harness cognitive computing and cloud technology.
IBM, Technology
Hello, This is Your Toothbrush Speaking
Grush makes a children’s toothbrush that connects to both a mobile game for kids and a dashboard for parents, in a bid to ensure youngsters learn the proper way to clean their teeth.
IBM, Technology
‘Workday’ Migrates to the Cloud
While immediate app virality is rare, predicting user uptake is always a guessing game. Surprises on the upside can trigger an avalanche of negative reviews if the back-end infrastructure doesn’t support rapid growth in multiple markets.
Focus, Funding, IBM, Technology
IBM Partners with MaRS Fintech Hub
The tech giant joins a network of other MaRS FinTech Cluster partners including CIBC, Manulife and payment processor Moneris, in providing startups with support including product feedback and business advisory services.
IBM, Technology
Coworking in the Cloud
Coworking shouldn’t be limited to former factories and warehouses. Shared resources should also be leveraged in the cloud, particularly for early-stage startups with limited access to funds.
IBM, Profiles, Technology
Bluemix Case Study: Kiwi – A Motion Sensor for Developers
Kiwi Wearable Technologies produces intelligent motion capture technology that analyses speed, direction, angle, and torque.
IBM, Technology
The Open Community Behind the Bluemix Cloud
To unlock the cloud’s full potential, developers need access to a platform that is built around their needs and their preferences.
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Insights on Demand: Capturing Streaming Data
Saying your business is driven by data analytics is one thing. Using it to your advantage is quite another.
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Analytics4Life Takes The Stress Out Of Coronary Artery Disease Tests
Startup based in Kingston, Ontario, is attempting to develop a straightforward method for diagnosing coronary artery disease, using machine learning through with physiological information conventionally considered valueless.
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Halliburton Chooses IBM Cloud to Help Cut Oilfield Development Costs
Record low oil prices, caused by strong output among oil producing nations amid weaker global demand, have put pressure on producers of the fossil fuel to lower extraction costs.
