Technology
Huawei warns more US pressure may Chinese spur retaliation
Chairman says American pressure on foreign suppliers “will be destructive to the global technology ecosystem.”
66% of businesses willing to share data with third-parties: report
…but they’re still cautious, and believe more clarity is needed in privacy regulation
.Tech community issues open letter to Ontario govt. during COVID-19
Tech CEOs and innovation hubs call for swift action to maintain top talent and jobs
threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic-
Feds invest $5.2M in CME tech program
Up to 175 manufacturers in southern Ontario will be provided with technology assessments.
Trump 5G adviser meets feds in Ottawa as decision on Huawei pending
Freeland’s office and Public Safety mum on details about who from Canada took part in the talks.
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ERP: Why cloud-first doesn’t mean cloud-only
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Bank of Canada to create its own digital currency as a contingency: deputy
Central bank has been researching the economic and technological impacts of volatile digital currencies such as Bitcoin.
Carbon pricing may be overrated, if history is any indication
Radical technological change has been achieved not by price signals, but by the state intervening and coordinating it directly.
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More than a cost saving: Use IoT to drive revenue
Demonstrate leadership to reap the return on investments and efficiency gains.
Bell Canada invests $400M in Internet for Hamilton
Will bring direct fibre network connections to more than 200,000 homes and business locations throughout the city.
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Canadian manufacturers lag in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies
SMEs see value in advanced manufacturing technology but have concerns.
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White House proposes guidelines for regulating the use of AI
…but the vagueness of the principles announced by the White House is unlikely to satisfy AI watchdogs.
Canadian oilpatch hopes float on Prairie helium drilling prospects
Cooling agent of choice for superconducting magnets in research and medicine.
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Schools prep for AI, climate and automation jobs of the future
Forecasting can prove difficult with so many of the jobs not yet been defined.
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Doomsday’ scenario of mass layoffs due to AI unlikely: feds
Impacts of automation are likely to be felt most in areas such as rural towns reliant on manufacturing.
