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Maritime Security: Preventing Cyber Attacks in Ports

2 October 2018

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A few days ago, the Port of San Diego was hit by a ransomware cyber attack that affected its IT systems and administrative functions. The incident didn’t interfere with regular seaport operations and public safety, but caused disruptions in business services. The attackers requested payment in Bitcoin: port officials haven’t disclosed the amount of that demand.

Six Real World Problems That Can Be Solved Immediately With IoT

24 July 2017

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The internet changed the way we think, work, shop, and the way we solve problems. We really love the internet, apps, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Seven Programming Languages Best Suited For eCommerce Solution Development

1 August 2017

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eCommerce has evolved significantly over the past decade and is expected to surpass $4 trillion in retail and e-commerce sales by 2020, according to IBM. There are a lot of Content Management Systems (CMS), hosted solutions, and plugins freely available for you to set up your online retail presence.

Top 5 Tools for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Development

20 October 2017

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the recreation of human knowledge forms by machines, particularly PC systems. These procedures incorporate learning (obtaining data and standards for utilizing the data), thinking (using guidelines to arrive at rough or favorable resolutions), and self-correction.

Choosing the Right Stack For Your Next Web Project: MEAN vs MERN

13 July 2017

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Although they were great in their heyday, websites with rotating tables and GIFs are now extinct. These days, websites are built with widgets in order to make them load quickly, be more interactive, and more mobile-responsive.

Cyber Security in Maritime Transportation: Preventing Data Breaches

9 March 2018

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The maritime transportation industry is in the middle of a full-blown technological revolution. Driven by digitization and automation, technology is making it much easier to effectively manage cargo and shipping while helping ships avoid collisions.

10 Canadian Tech Startups to Watch in 2018

18 January 2018

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The Canadian tech ecosystem is booming with startups regularly attracting some serious investment. Many of these young companies are also showing that they can overcome early challenges and grow both revenue and personnel.

Low-Code Development: Benefits, Myths, and Real-World Examples

21 September 2018

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Digital transformation has seen businesses embrace low-code app development platforms. In fact, this shift has been nothing short of revolutionary!

Cool Innovations in Biotechnology That Can Change Your Life

18 September 2018

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Biotechnology isn’t something that’s just restricted to sci-fi movies anymore, we actually have it. Although we’re still in the embryonic stage, you can expect the industry to make significant strides in the near future.

5 Reasons to Attend Vancouver Startup Week This Year

11 September 2018

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Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is back this September, bringing together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and stakeholders to share innovative ideas and celebrate Greater Vancouver’s tech communities. The week-long celebration kicks off with the Vancouver Hackathon on September 21st.

Are You About to Be Replaced by AI? Read This to Prepare for the Automation Era

7 September 2018

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Are robots about to make you redundant? Are you going to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI)?

Security Incident Response: Things You Need to Do to Save Brand Reputation and Ensure Rapid Recovery

30 August 2018

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If you read the headlines this morning, there’s a pretty good chance that you came across a news story about a cybersecurity attack. Unfortunately, this has become the new norm, and it’s only going to get worse.