To begin with, the chief information officer (CIO) manages an organization’s information and technology (IT) resources and oversees the processes involved in establishing strategies and implementing them. CIOs should know and understand a business’ technological requirements that will deliver the best value. Currently, competent CIOs are in high demand because of the rapid rate […]
What do B2B enterprises have to look forward to in 2022? Today’s prediction comes from Don Foster, Global Vice President of Sales Engineering at Commvault. Forster thinks data integrity fire drills are on the way. These drills will test the strength, resilience, and speed of their cyber defense and disaster recovery processes and solutions. Corporate leaders […]
Predictions for 2022 are pouring in from publicists, experts and industry leaders in the B2B realm. We’d also like to hear from our readers for a special feature to be published on December 21, 2021. Will supply chain issues be resolved? Will alternative materials and energy sources show us a more environmentally sustainable route forward? […]
It’s nice to see colleagues and to build relationships at the office. It is also nice to work from home and get more done. A happy hybrid solution may have eluded most people in 2021, but there are signs the commute culture is not dead yet. The Waze Year in Rear View survey is out. […]
Cisco released today its second annual Security Outcomes Study, which reveals some of the greatest advantages and impediments organizations face to achieve cybersecurity success. The study found that Canadian organizations are lagging in their adoption of security architectures, and as a result are at a greater disadvantage in protecting against attacks. Only 39.5% have a mature implementation of Zero […]
California has enacted new laws for 2022, so when will they go into effect, and how will they affect you? First, there are new laws that were enacted and have recently become effective in 2021, passed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Also, there are other California new laws that are set to take effect as of […]
By Marc LeCuyer As businesses settle into hybrid working models, many individuals are raising concerns that remote workers could be left behind in promotions and pay. While most of us are familiar with employee reviews, today’s reality includes an ongoing war for top talent, the growing Great Resignation trend and new expectations on employee experiences. […]
B2BNN has been named a finalist in the 2021 Canadians Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Started in 2009 as an industry showcase of the best digital content creators in the magazine and newspaper industries, the COPAs have become the largest Digital Publishing Awards Program in Canada covering Academic, B2B, B2C and News/Sports media with a mandate to […]
Can the role a person holds influence their odds of getting a promotion? How about their industry or their address? It turns out all these factors can influence how likely Canadians are to be promoted, according to new data from LinkedIn’s latest Get Ahead Special Report. LinkedIn investigated internal promotion rates compared to the national average […]
The press releases for mergers and acquisitions today are all about regulatory investigations. The same company is investigating all of them. The tech news is all about lab grown diamond innovations, implantable drug delivery mechanisms, and so many new crypto currencies that they are all boring. Just in case you were wondering, having the patience […]
Getting your own startup business off the ground can be a very complex process. There are numerous hurdles, each just as important as the last. Identifying a unique product or service which is in demand is no small task. Developing an ironclad plan around said product or service can prove extremely challenging. Failing to secure […]
In case you haven’t heard, things are tough for supply chain managers and their teams. “The pandemic has caused disruptions to our global supply chain on many levels, impacting transportation, reducing production and causing shortages in raw materials, products and workers, and it’s not just a one-time hit but with lingering effects,” said Weihong Guo […]
Working in partnership, Project Verte and Manifest Commerce have launched a B2B sustainable fulfilment solution. Manifest offers fulfillment solutions that enable retailers to run high-powered, omnichannel logistics in a sustainable, socially responsible way while Verte’s technology solutions enable real-time supply chain visibility with a data-driven platform that centralizes information to increase transparency into the supply […]
Is the Motor City renaissance on its way? Detroit is the WirelessCar has announced the opening of the company’s new U.S. office in Detroit, Michigan. The move will better serve its top OEM customers in the U.S. and to expand strategic partnerships and focus on strategic talent acquisition and recruitment with immediate employment opportunities. WirelessCar has worked […]
Today, we cover an acquisition, the launch of a new training program, and a remote-work version of a software suite. They have in common improvements, some might say minor improvements, to established processes. All of them come, in some way, from the new realities of remote work and virtual methodologies for changing up our physical […]
Communications is everything. One misspoken word, whether from the top, middle or bottom ranks, and an entire business plan can be derailed. Not that it is easy to get it right all the time. According to the results of Plannuh’s Operational Marketing Index (OMI) survey, only 18% of marketers say they excel at building a […]
By Steven Lupo In the fast-approaching post-pandemic world we’re going to come to think of change as routine. This is not a bad thing. A lot of these changes will result in major advances, from greater cleanliness of public spaces to more resilience in our critical supply chains. Already, governments, municipalities and utilities are working […]
Tired of not travelling? Let’s take a remote look at what’s happening elsewhere. There is a lot of activity over the ocean. Companies based in Paris, London, Geneva and Copenhagen all feature in today’s early-morning B2B news. KINOPS, a Paris-based supplier of telecommunications solutions for telecom operators and enterprises, has acquired the start-up SixSq, a […]
By Jo-Ann Smith With the pandemic-driven shift to digital-first, small businesses are facing a big problem. As businesses of all sizes transitioned into virtual ways of working seemingly overnight, hackers and bad actors were at play, prompting businesses of various levels, sizes and industries to make data and infrastructure security a higher priority. However, as […]
Instagram has taken the social media world by storm, and marketers are flocking to it like never before to utilize its amazing power. It’s easy to see why: Instagram is the third most popular social media network with over 400 million users and growing like crazy. Brands can’t afford to be on this powerhouse platform […]
