Technology / IIoT
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Canada’s internet code of conduct goes into effect for 10 big service providers
The code is the CRTC’s answer to a soaring number of complaints about internet services, such as “bill shock” caused by unexpected extra fees or price increases
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Amazon is big … really, really big; U.S. workforce hits 500K
Amazon’s growth comes with increased scrutiny, as some U.S. presidential candidates want to break it up
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EU stops short of recommending ban on China’s Huawei
The EU’s executive Commission on Jan. 29 outlined a set of strategic and technical measures aimed at reducing cybersecurity risks from 5G mobile networks
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Huawei races to replace Google apps for next smartphone
Huawei, along with every other smartphone brand except Apple, relies on Google’s Android operating system
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Post-Brexit trade deal, Huawei top Pompeo agenda in Britain
On Jan. 28, Britain decided to let Huawei have a limited role supplying new high-speed network equipment to wireless carriers
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Canada eyes U.K.’s decision to grant Huawei partial access to 5G network
Canada is now the last of the “Five Eyes” intelligence allies to decide the companies that will provide the equipment for its 5G network.
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Shopify plans to hire 1,000 workers, open Vancouver office by end of year
The company settled on Vancouver because it sees the city as a talent hub and conducive for growth
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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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Alberta open to extending Feb. 28 deadline for high tech panel report
Premier Jason Kenney’s government is trying to figure out how to leverage Alberta’s small but burgeoning tech sector
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Bell Canada invests $400M in Internet for Hamilton, Ont.
Bell and a Bell-funded team of City of Hamilton staff will bring direct fibre network connections to more than 200,000 homes and business locations throughout the city
