Accelerating digital transformation in Canada will require large enterprises to change the way they work with startups, manage talent and shift internal culture, according to CIOs from several well-known organizations across the country. Earlier this week, DX Agents announced the results of a research study conducted with the CIO Association of Canada which showed major […]
Excerpt from the newest report on survey results pertaining to digital transformation in Canada. **** CIOs and executives in Canada are fighting digital transformation battles on two fronts: keeping up with global competition, and confronting a lack of urgency on digital transformation in their organizations. Canada has many advantages when it comes to tech (our […]
Note: This article is published in its entirety from the original at BetaKit Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The Canadian tech community comprises many different nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, mental and physical abilities, and perspectives. We believe that this diversity is a source of strength and opportunity. On this topic, we […]
According to a statement from JLL (Jones Lang Lasalle Inc), employment within the technology industry in Canada has reached an all-time high, employing over 503,000 people nationwide. The technology sector has outpaced the growth seen in finance and insurance, as well as real estate and leasing, increasing at an impressive rate of 20.3 percent since […]
It’s a tradition here at B2B News Network: Keeping B2B professionals updated on the most intriguing and important B2B conferences, from around the world. In the first half of 2016, a number of B2B-specific conferences are dotting the U.S., Canada, and the UK, whether it’s the widely heralded B2B Content2Conversion in Arizona or Demandbase’s Marketing Innovations Summit […]
The Yukon may not be the first place one thinks of when it comes to startup scenes, but the partnership between YuKonstruct Makerspace Society and Startup Canada should help boost the arctic region’s nascent scene. The partnership, BetaKit reports, includes YuKonstruct and (co)space — both under the umbrella of the YuKonstruct Makerspace Society — and Startup […]
Canadian advertisers are continuing to expand their video strategies at a rapid rate. Advertisers in Canada are using a variety of platforms, including mobile video, which is growing at an immense rate, says a new study. Last week, Videology, a software provider for converged TV and video advertising, released a report titled “First Quarter Canada Video […]
Incorporating digital programs into existing frameworks is a dilemma facing many organizations today. In an effort to help businesses with this problem, software solutions provider EPAM hosted a webinar with Rex Lee and Warren Cable, VPs of digital operations at Canadian Tire. Both Lee and Cable explained how they used omni-channel and digital programs in their retail […]
For anyone looking to grow their business it always helps to glean intelligent insights from the experts. Shopify CMO, Craig Miller, recently did an interview with Referral Candy to discuss what he learned while spearheading the growth of the e-commerce company. Just look at the astounding numbers Shopify is putting out. Launched in 2008, the […]
The Yellow Pages is going through a major restructuring after it renamed itself YP in 2012. Part of that rebranding includes a content strategy and a marketing campaign called “Make Every Day Local.” As reported by Digiday, this campaign “featuring videos of news, sports and TV personalities including ESPN’s Hannah Storm and reality stars Bill and […]
The 2014 Canadian Media Usage Trends (CMUST) report, the only study of its kind, documents consumers’ ever-shifting media consumption across various digital platforms and devices, chronicling how new and evolving technologies impact the digital habits of Canadian consumers. This year’s CMUST report details how the ‘Internet of Things’ is providing increasing opportunities for digital advertisers […]
Techvibes reposted some extensive research from the folks at MaRS on exit outcomes in Canada along with a long list of observations and recommendations for all of us building startups in Canada. There’s much I dislike about this research. For one thing, it’s all very backwards-looking. Also, seeking the insights of a fund that has […]
by Kay Mathews Fuelling economic growth through investment in startup companies is a priority in Canada and the United States. Leaders of both nations have taken steps to reinvigorate venture capital industries in their respective countries, but the means to that end are distinctive. According to a May 6 National Venture Capital Association press release, […]
As the winter blues start to spread across the Great White North, what better time to recharge and reinvigorate your business acumen? Conferences are a great way to jumpstart your creativity with panels with talks and ideas from experts in digital, social and startup culture. November has a great crop of important tech and business […]
