Today’s Holodeck Media merger with Arslanian Media Group may have created the first integrated metaverse, gaming, and crypto media company. Arslanian’s collection of crypto content, ranging from podcasts and newsletters to 60-second market updates and long-form educational content, will become part of the Holodeck Media portfolio. Henri Arslanian will join the Holodeck Media Board of Directors. “The Metaverse will be the most […]
According to recent findings by the Atlas VPN team, 73% of consumers would provide at least one personal detail to an app or a website in exchange for a $20 discount code. Furthermore, 52% of people believe there is no such thing as online privacy. The report shows that: 73% of consumers would provide at least one personal […]
There is drama in every merger, acquisition and appointment. That’s certainly evident in today’s news as the Competition Bureau and international events affect business activities everywhere. The Competition Bureau wants to block Rogers’ acquisition of Shaw. The proposed $26 billion acquisition of the two cable television/wireless service giants would expose Canadians to higher prices, poorer service quality […]
Tesla is showing its resilience in the electric vehicle market by sustaining the number of deliveries during a period the general market has been affected by parts shortage and challenging economic conditions. However, the American EV giant is also facing significant competition from traditional manufacturers who are venturing into the EV market as part of […]
What’s this? A Saturday edition? It’s my birthday and I am a back at the helm of the news round-up. Sure, I took some time to explore the idea that I should slow down and work less. It was a quiet time with a great deal of reflection and I got a lot done. The […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and more businesses are looking at ways to promote mental health. L.L. Bean is one company that is closing down its social feeds for the month to promote mental health. The move is a campaign by the retailer to prioritize time in the outdoors throughout the month. L.L. Bean […]
Though the pandemic isn’t exactly in the rearview mirror yet, we are beginning to understand the effect it’s had on B2B businesses across the country—and around the world. One of the biggest paradigm shifts we’ve seen is an increased appreciation for the customer base. Subscription-based SaaS companies are focusing on customer retention and expansion as a new, more […]
Six Development Institutions Committing Financing to Blended Finance Vehicle Co-Created by Bamboo Capital Partners and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Over US$60 million has been committed from six member states and development institutions representing Canada, the United States, Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden and the Nordic states through the Nordic Development Fund—to the BUILD Fund, a new […]
By Jeff Volpe Every space can be a digital space. The pandemic and the critical need to work, learn and play from home forced this realization as the shift to anywhere operations accelerated – a shift that was already taking hold thanks to the rise of cloud, mobile and advanced digital connectivity. Today, most of our interactions are […]
As the internet connects multiple entities, it seems like a world where every object can tell a story of its own. When these wonderful manifestations of the internet combined with blockchain, a revolution took place in Supply Chain management. The introduction of blockchain in the food supply chain: simplified tracking the journey of a food […]
Tom Perry, CEO of The Sherpa Group Competition in the Channel is keener than ever, driven by a frenzy of activity from rival vendors and many new partner types starting to deliver technology-led solutions. There are some obvious challenges that organisations face in activating and engaging partners, but at Sherpa we believe in a four-point approach to handling a fast-moving market. The market […]
It’s impossible to avoid the fact that we need to venture into the digital world to become relevant, regardless of whether you’re a business or an individual that wants to be noticed. We all need to use image hosting platforms at some point in time for this very reason. Whether it’s to store personal photos […]
The biggest business news from yesterday was that Twitter and Elon Musk have come to a deal where an entity owned by Musk would acquire Twitter for just over 44 billion dollars. What will this mean for Twitter? There is much speculation about what this means for the leading soapbox app. Some of the things […]
Waze, a leading crowd-sourced navigation app, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Marketing Officer. Waze’s statement: Today, Harris Beber joins Waze as our Chief Officer (CMO) to lead global marketing, partnerships, and communications. Harris has more than 20 years of experience building and scaling mission-driven consumer and technology brands and is passionate about using storytelling […]
While most people have adapted successfully to the remote-working lifestyle, 2022 is about bringing greater efficiency to online collaboration processes. There has been a range of factors that have fostered the popularity of remote collaboration in the last decade, including globalization, cost-efficiency, flexibility, and the ability to harness a broader pool of talent. Recent developments, […]
Today is Earth Day. This is a special edition where we put aside the acquisitions, appointments, events, and studies to highlight businesses that are investing in our planet. Edison once said ” There is a way to do it better-find it”. Smart companies realize it is not just about discussing climate change but finding ways […]
Healthcare apps appearing on the market need to be unique and useful. Gamification has become one the the tools used by app makers. Check out these use cases.
In a new Accenture survey, 61% of Canadian executives say that the shift to the metaverse is likely to have a positive impact on their businesses. 30% say it will be “breakthrough” or “transformational,” according to the Technology Vision 2022 report that looks at how innovations are redefining the relationship between people and technology. Accenture’s technologists project that the world […]
With the tech sector registering significant returns amid the coronavirus pandemic, the industry’s executives are also ranking high in compensation. Despite most executives earning significant perks, some notable names have recorded a drop over the period. According to data gathered and calculated by Finbold, the CEO bonus at the ten top tech companies surged 400% on […]
With the holiday weekend behind us, there were several acquisitions announced, several appointments made and there is a hashtag you will be wanting to follow on social media today. Versapay, a leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable, announced yesterday it has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based fintech company DadeSystems. This acquisition broadens Versapay’s suite of accounts […]
