Brian Jackson

Former editorial director of IT World Canada. Current research director at Info-Tech

Articles by Brian Jackson

Hashtag Trending – Apple buys Shazam, Bitcoin spikes, Ready Player One

Apple is buying the business of one of its most popular apps. Bitcoin is climbing the charts again. And a preview of Steven Spielberg’s new movie involving a virtual-reality dystopia.

Tour PwC Canada’s Digital Experience Centre

PwC Canada’s new Digital Experience Centre is part crime scene investigation training, part virtual reality arcade, and part playground. It seems like every office is experimenting...

BlackBerry KeyOne Black Edition Review – All Hands on Tech

The BlackBerry KeyOne Black Edition is more than just a fresh coat of paint. 

‘Listen very closely’ Root Data Center finds new job for AI

Using machine learning, a Montreal-based wholesale colocation provider says it can improve uptime to be near perfect.

Guide to complete mastery of your Canadian Amazon Echo

So you've just opened up the new Amazon Echo unit that is now officially shipping to Canada, or you're wondering how to configure your American-purchased Alexa for the full Canadian experience. Look no further than this guide.

Hashtag Trending – Alexa in Canada, unlocked smartphones, Bitcoin on Wall Street

Amazon Echo ships to Canada. Free unlocked smartphones for all! And Bitcoin is now available on a government-backed exchange.

Artificial intelligence, real lessons – Top 10 Technicity highlights

The 7th annual Technicity event provided a deep dive into artificial intelligence across all aspects of business in the city - from enterprises, to startups, to government operations.

Hashtag Trending – WhatsApp outage; Alberta bans bots; Alexa for Business

WhatsApp was down for a few minutes and apparently, that’s a big deal. Alberta is getting tough in the battle against ticket-buying bots. And Amazon’s Alexa might just be your newest colleague.

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