Brian Jackson

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

Articles by Brian Jackson

Google Cloud Platform adds Canadian region in Montreal

Google Cloud Platform will launch a Canadian region based in Montreal sometime this year or next.

Liberals unveil launch date for Global Skills Strategy ahead of budget

The fast-tracking of IT talent from abroad into Canada begins June 12, say federal ministers.

Mining industry could be AI’s next disruption target

A contest focusing on disruption shows that the AI trend has made its way to the mining industry.

All Hands on Tech: MacBook Pro Touch Bar Tips

This week on All Hands on Tech Brian takes a deep dive into the MacBook Pro (2016)'s Touch Bar to find out what the...

Canada ranks on top of Internet affordability: Economist

When you consider income levels and competition, Canada ranks at the top of Internet affordability levels, according to The Economist.

Sun Life’s chief digital technology officer readies for Silicon Valley-inspired HQ launch

For Sun Life's chief digital technology officer, digital transformation is about developing good self-service online and mobile tools and learning lessons from startups.

TNW achieves first step of international wireless service rollout plan

TNW is now providing wireless services in Northern B.C. and the Yukon with its 850 MHz spectrum acquired from Ruralcom, but its plans for deployment are much wider than that.

BlackBerry KeyOne brings the keyboard back at Mobile World Congress

The first BlackBerry device from TCL is here - and yes, it has a physical keyboard.

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