2020 was a time of hardship for most of the world with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The lockdowns that resulted made it hard for everyone to not only go out in public without being afraid but were made even worse when most people were laid off from their jobs indefinitely. Now […]
Data analyzed by Finbold indicates that Chinese firm Huawei is leading in active 5G-ready devices with a share of 26.9% globally during Q4 2020. Samsung ranks second with a share of 25.1%, while Apple accounts for 19.5%. Vivo, another Chinese firm, controls a share of 11.8%, with Honor accounting for 6.9% of the active 5G-ready […]
Bynder announced today they are expanding their executive team by appointing new leadership positions including: Paul Heiden, Chief Product Officer; with over 20 years of experience in creating technology and product strategies, Paul will spearhead Bynder’s product innovation to solidify the company as a leading DAM and creative automation platform. John Mazotis, Chief Information Officer; having […]
Whether you’re parking your car or pitching your tent, the platform is the same. Well, the technology solutions platform. The B2B parking technology provider ParkHub Bonfire yesterday. Bonfire is a campground management platform. Bonfire’s CEO, Jerry King, has been brought onto the company’s team to help direct the acquisition’s expansion. “While our end-markets may look different, […]
Research and product development are some of the most important things that you can do before launching a business. After all, the more research you do the more likely it is that your business idea will succeed. By doing your research you can feel rest assured that your idea is a good idea and in […]
Intuit Canada launched today their 2021 Tech Talent Report, capturing findings from more than 500 English and French speaking Canadians working in the tech industry. The report shines a light on the attitudes and perceptions of tech workers, particularly in the areas of innovation, contribution to the betterment of society, work-from-home culture, and diversity and inclusion.Canadians […]
In honour of International Women’s Day, Hackergal announced the launch of its new Student Ambassador program in Western Canada and the expansion of its National Hackathon program. Both programs are designed to raise awareness and generate enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and computer science education among girls in grades six-through-nine across the […]
Image Credit About 80% of B2B customers prefer digital purchasing to in-person sales, especially after the pandemic. A lot has taken place and brought about significant deviations in the B2B sector; the coronavirus has spelt out a set of guidelines that make up the new normal for this sector. Businesses are adapting to swift management, […]
Reprinted with permission from Mezzanine. Congratulations to the many amazing women we know on this list! This is Mezzanine’s second year recognizing exceptional women in B2B, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the calibre and accomplishments of this year’s nominees. Business-to-business is a field where women – and especially senior leaders – are in […]
Many business leaders speak wistfully of “the good old days”, referring to the world we lived in 12 months ago when we operated in a business-as-usual mindset, facing tough but recognizable challenges. A lot has changed since COVID-19 took hold. As a result, we witnessed in real time the chasm between e-commerce “haves” and “have-nots” […]
Of all the changes we’ve become accustomed to during COVID-19, dramatic shifts in the way we communicate and collaborate might be the most pronounced. In most cases, employees can no longer drop by a colleague’s office or say hello in the hallway – instead, we’ve been confined to scheduled meeting after scheduled meeting from behind […]
New month, new appointments, mergers and product launches. March is the start of a new adventure for these B2B folks. Compliance with AODA and ADA accessibility requirements is on everyone’s mind these days. AudioEye is one of the tools available that automatically scans new web site content for accessibility issues and fixes common problems using […]
If you own a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) you may have heard of “invoice factoring”, and wondered if it could help you. “Factoring and invoice discounting,” as it is also known, is an alternative financing method that may help to leverage your business’s accounts receivable as an asset. (1) To better understand how […]
The shop local campaigns for small businesses are starting to see B2B services create new products, or refine products, to support them more easily. That support is necessary, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB). According to a report issued this morning, seven in 10 small business owners are in debt due to COVID-19. […]
Canada’s story has always been one of resilience, collaboration and ingenuity and in no time has that been truer than over the course of this year. COVID-19 was a systemic shock—not just for Canada but for nearly every nation on earth. It revealed a soft underbelly to what we previously considered to be steadfast, resilient […]
Styrofoam packing peanuts still exist in 2021. That’s not the news, it’s just disturbing. Covid-19 stay-at-home orders have made it clear that online shopping brings packaging waste into our lives. It causes despair on top of ennui. Plus, there is the environmental impact and the cognitive dissonance that comes from ignoring that damage. And yet, […]
Keeping leads coming in is essential for many businesses. You need to have interested people approaching to enquire about your services or products, and you need people to leave their contact details so you can continue to lead them through the buyer’s journey. Making sure you’re always able to collect leads and follow up on […]
MacBooks have always generated some controversy for their document software and plugin option compatibility. The public has become so accustomed to Microsoft Word, that editing documents on Macs seems much more difficult but that just isn’t true. Apple, which took the late great Larry Tesler’s concepts (Inventor of copy and paste), and emphatically advanced […]
Mark Messier leads the Monday charge into the news cycle. The six-time Stanley Cup champion has joined NXT Water, the makers of Akeso CBD water as an equity partner and “brand captain.” Wearing the C on the beverage maker’s jersey means the hockey legend will work with the Akeso team on branding, advertising and marketing […]
After 11 months of hoarding and supply chain disruption due to COVID-19, there are now supply chain issues due to weather in certain. Making light of a Domino’s Pizza in Texas running out of food would be in seriously bad taste, but today’s headline scanning involved reading about both miniature cows and a protein sequencing […]
