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Apple enforces return-to-office policy

In an effort to enforce its return-to-office policy, tech giant Apple is reportedly tracking in-person employee attendance via badge records.

IFTTT unveils new AI-powered services for Pro Plus subscribers

IFTTT, an initialism from the phrase ‘if this, then that’ an automation platform that allows users to create applets linking a variety of devices and services, has announced the launch of three new AI-powered services: AI Social Creator, AI Content Creator, and AI Summarizer.

Beware of scammers using AI-generated voice clones, FTC warns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert warning people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones in a new type of phone scam.

Concerns raised over the implementation of proposed TikTok ban

Concerns were raised on how the proposed U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok will be implemented.

Chatbots poses threat to information ecosystem

Microsoft’s Bing chatbot recently cited a fake news article claiming that Google’s Bard chatbot had been decommissioned.

U.S. proposes to safeguard $52 billion semiconductor funding from China

The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed new rules to prevent $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and research funding from being used by China and other countries of concern.

SENIOR CONTRIBUTORS

Bolster your first line of defence – 5 tips to foster a security culture

While the shift to hybrid work and the rise of interconnected systems have created new opportunities for business, this evolution exposed organizations to new...

Understanding Current Cybersecurity Challenges in Law: Legal Considerations for Artificial Intelligence and Technological Development (Article 6)

With strong competition among countries around the world to become cutting edge leaders in AI, artificial intelligence has been a driving force of innovation...

9 Must-Take Actions as Recession Fears Loom

Even as recession indicators sound the alarm, financial analysts and even central banks remain split on the likelihood of a recession. In July, Scotiabank...

Fighting the cyber war: how secure is your enterprise?

Most Canadian companies that are victims of cyber incidents lack even basic recommended security measures. Fortunately, there are achievable steps to take that greatly improve an organization’s cyber security posture.

Understanding Cybersecurity Management in DeFi (UCM-DeFi) – The Origin of Modern Decentralized Finance (Article 1)

The modern financial system has become more decentralized, moving away from the centralized system used by banks in the past. Decentralized finance (DeFi) eliminates...

3 Actions to Cut Software and Cloud Costs

Inflation is greatly impacting consumers of technology as software and cloud vendors respond to increased costs by increasing prices. Sourcing, procurement and vendor management...

Coffee Briefings

Coffee Briefing Mar. 21 – ventureLAB AI program; New study on female managers; Government...

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed...

TRENDING THIS WEEK

FBI arrests alleged head of BreachForums criminal market

Man arrested in New York state is believed to have run one of the biggest criminal forums in the world

Accenture to slash 19,000 jobs, lowers forecasts

Leading consultancy group Accenture announced in a SEC filing that it will cut 19,000 jobs in the next 18...

Shopify and Google Cloud AI Integration offers advanced ecommerce capabilities to retailers

Today, Shopify Inc and Google Cloud have announced an integration that allows retailers using Commerce Components such as Shopify’s...

Ericsson announces new quantum research hub in Montreal

Today, telecommunications giant Ericsson announced that it has established a new quantum research hub in Montreal as part of...

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Cyber Security Podcast

Cyber Security Today, March 20, 2023 – All eyes on TikTok, Hitachi Energy is the latest GoAnywhere MFT victim, and more

This episode reports on the latest news on TikTok, ransomware and a hack at an NBA provider
Hashtag Trending Podcast

Hashtag Trending Mar 23rd- China search engine launches its own AI bot, Nvidia makes its AI supercomputers available as a cloud service, Indeed cuts...

China’s search engine launches its own AI Chatbot, Nvidia makes its AI supercomputers available as a cloud service and in the ultimate...

Hashtag Trending March. 21 – Tech layoffs in cloud, Google employees, Elon Musk addresses the press

More tech layoffs even in the growth area of cloud computing.  Employees beg Google, “not to be evil” and Elon Musk tells...

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Black tech leaders you should know about

It's important we highlight the talent that's helping transform the tech industry. Here's a list of Black tech innovators you should know the works of!

30 crazy, wacky gadgets at CES 2023 [Part 3]

Will these ten gadgets improve your life? Smell-O-Vision for the metaverse The ultimate privacy mask High-tech cat litter box ...

30 crazy, wacky gadgets at CES 2023 [Part 2]

Will these ten gadgets improve your life? AI Aquarium Beverage printer Communicate with your pets Improve your air quality ...

30 crazy, wacky gadgets at CES 2023 [Part 1]

Will these ten gadgets improve your life? Headset improves your eyesight Body-editing app Instant NFTs Ultimate baby camera AI...

ITWC TALKS

Who will be named to the 2023 Top Women in Cybersecurity Honour Roll?

The search for Canada’s top female cybersecurity champions was launched yesterday, the first day of spring. IT World Canada (ITWC), the Women in Security &...

Long Distance Advantage: An Outsourcing Case Study

Ricoh is a global information management and digital services company. For more than 85 years Ricoh technology, creativity, and expertise has helped businesses around...

Aligned and Connected: An Outsourcing Case Study

Edmonton-based PCL Construction is a group of independent construction companies that operates across Canada and around the world. Founded in 1906, today PCL is...

Meeting the Future Free of Any Scale Limitations

The problem of passwords was destined to reach critical mass, the bigger the Internet grew. Today, according to one study, the average person juggles...

Adopting a Custom Mindset

Many companies work to achieve credibility and expertise through niche specialization. But others, like the Jonah Group, who design and build software applications for...

President to President VIDEOS

President to President: Jeanette Irekvist, President, Ericsson Canada

ITWC’s Fawn Annan sat down with Jeanette Irekvist, President, Ericsson Canada to discuss Jeanette's Ericsson Journey, what's changed around the R&D agenda, and the...

President to President with Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, President & COO of Cloudflare

ITWC’s Fawn Annan sat down with Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder, President & COO of Cloudflare to discuss how the internet has transformed our lives, how...

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