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Industry InsightsCanada Just Dropped $98.6M on AI—Here’s Why It Matters to You
Canada is making a bold move into the future by putting $98.6 million into 23 applied AI projects designed to make industries faster, smarter, and more efficient. These aren’t just tech experiments—they’re tools that will change how businesses operate in manufacturing, aerospace, and logistics. If you think AI is still “something for later,” you might already be behind.
September 15, 2025 2 min -
Industry InsightsNVIDIA Launches Omniverse Digital Twin Software
Simulations and modeling are critical elements of the aerospace, energy, and manufacturing design process. Traditionally, they add weeks or months to a project timeline. Still, with the release of the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint digital twin software, designers may be able to shave considerable time from the development process.
January 18, 2025 3 min -
Industry InsightsThe Role of Smart Glasses in Enhancing Workforce Training and Field Services
Today’s field service technicians have more complex responsibilities than ever before. Increasing technological complexity, combined with changes in the workforce, often means longer downtimes and delays for companies that need support from field service technicians who don’t always have the experience to solve their problems effectively.
December 23, 2024 3 min -
Industry Insights3D Printing: Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Models
Owning a business means relying on the supply chain, which begins with procuring raw materials before a manufacturing company assembles them into a completed product. From there, the supplier distributes the materials, after which you add them to your inventory. With the rise of 3D printing disrupting these supply chain models, you don’t need as many steps to meet your end goal.
October 15, 2024 2 min -
Industry InsightsHow Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment
Suppose you work as a risk manager, bank owner, or derivatives trader in a financial institution. In that case, you’re likely looking to improve your decision-making skills and financial outcomes. Unfortunately, classical computers and traditional computational methods are slow and sometimes inaccurate when creating financial models or examining the market. That’s where quantum computing comes in.
September 30, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsAvoid The Next CrowdStrike Outage — Here’s What You Need to Know
In July 2024, a software glitch caused millions of Windows devices to crash globally, leading to massive disruptions in industries like aviation, healthcare, and banking. The incident highlights how even the smallest software flaws can have catastrophic effects on businesses. While this was not a cyberattack, the fallout from a routine update error demonstrates the importance of robust IT management, regular software testing, and disaster recovery plans.
September 17, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsDigital Transformation: How Traditional Businesses are Thriving in the Digital Age
At one point, businesses depended solely on physical brick-and-mortar storefronts, foot traffic from outside streets, and tangible billboards and flyers to bring in customers. Now, especially in the recent decade, technological advancements have paved the way for traditional businesses to undergo digital transformations.
August 23, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsExpand Your Small Business Reach with the Magic of E-Commerce
When a new business owner is looking for the right location to set up shop, they consider foot traffic, target audience, and rent cost. If everything goes as intended, the company quickly becomes a popular local spot for consumers to purchase certain products or services. But without an e-commerce platform, the shop isn’t reaching its full potential in sales, revenue, or brand awareness.
July 17, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsKeeping Machines Running Smoothly: Why Proactive IT Maintenance Matters for Manufacturing Companies
In the busy world of making things, where time is money, it's important to avoid any unnecessary stops. That's where proactive IT maintenance comes in handy. It's all about being smart ahead of time to prevent problems and keep things going smoothly.
May 24, 2024 2 min -
Industry InsightsE-Commerce Platforms: A Gateway for Small Business Growth
If you're a small business that hasn't utilized the benefits of E-commerce platforms, you can start today. Implementing E-commerce grants significant returns for your investment and helps you scale at an unprecedented rate.
May 1, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsReal-Time Data Monitoring for Operations
Real-time monitoring is a business practice in which employees monitor the performance of machinery and equipment. It can benefit you regardless of what kind of facility you manage or work in. In the manufacturing industry, innovation promotes productivity and safety. Real-time data monitoring and predictive maintenance can make an outstanding difference in your employees’ well-being, ultimately boosting profits by ensuring a smoothly running operation.
April 11, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsMicrosoft’s Copilot Chatbot Builder
If you use chatbots to simplify repetitive tasks in your business, the news that Microsoft's Copilot Chatbot Builder is now a standard feature of a Copilot Pro subscription will be welcome. In addition, subscribers can now use Copilot within Microsoft 365 apps, eliminating the need to purchase an additional subscription if they want access to generative AI functionality on Microsoft Teams and more.
April 1, 2024 2 min -
Industry InsightsRecovering Trust: Meta’s Refund Initiatives for Advertising Glitch Provide Relief to Affected Advertisers
Imagine putting money into an ad plan and having a tech issue cause costs to skyrocket. This issue hit many businesses when Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, faced a large glitch.
June 5, 2023 2 min -
Industry Insights10 Common Tech Problems In The Greater Toronto Area And Simcoe County Professional Services Firms And Construction Companies Are Eliminating From Their Business Forever
They say, “You get what you tolerate” and now more than ever, we’ve been conditioned to tolerate worse service at higher prices. Companies get a ‘free pass’ simply by saying phrases like “the labor shortage,” “because COVID,” or “inflation.”
May 12, 2023 3 min -
Industry InsightsThe Impact of the Global Chip Shortage: How Businesses Can Adapt
The global chip shortage has become a significant challenge for the tech industry. With the pandemic disrupting supply chains, increased demand for electronics, and unpredictable weather conditions affecting chip manufacturing, the shortage has led to a decrease in the production of essential components. As a result, many organizations are struggling to meet their deadlines, while others have been forced to halt their production lines, with 62% of organizations reporting an impact on their ability to launch products. The impact of this shortage has been felt across various industries, from...
May 11, 2023 3 min -
Industry InsightsCharging in Public Places? Watch Out for “Juice Jacking”
There are public charging stations available in airports, hotels, cafes, and shopping centres where you may recharge your phone or laptop. However, the FBI has recently warned against using these USB charging connectors due to a rising security risk.
May 10, 2023 1 min -
Industry InsightsElementor Pro’s Security Issue: How It Impacts Business Owners
Elementor Pro is a popular website builder plug-in among WordPress users. Over 11 million websites use it to access professional themes, customize elements, and design forms. However, researchers have discovered some security issues with the extension that users should be wary of.
April 19, 2023 2 min -
Industry InsightsEverything to Know About Essendant’s Multi-Day Outage
Essendant, a Staples-owned wholesale distributor of office supplies and stationery, paused its operations recently because of a multi-day, network-wide outage. The system disruption has prevented customers from placing orders online or contacting the company’s customer care unit.
March 29, 2023 2 min -
Industry InsightsMicrosoft Exchange Online Outage Blocks Access to Mailboxes Worldwide
Microsoft Corp. announced via Twitter on March 1 that a worldwide outage affected Exchange Online – its cloud-based email service.
March 15, 2023 2 min -
Industry Insights4 Practical Steps to Take When Hardware and Software Expire
When a software or hardware product reaches its End of Life (EoL) or End of Service (EoS), it's no longer supported by the manufacturer. This can be a cause of concern for organizations like yours because unsupported technologies have no routine internal security measures or support from the manufacturer.
January 11, 2023 3 min
