TRTech

04/06/2016

Research Consortium Closing its WPG Operations https://shar.es/1dLWPC

TRTech is closing its Winnipeg research operation at the end of the week, at least partly because of the slumping resource sector in Western Canada.TRTech, which billed itself as Canada’s largest information and communication technology research and innovation consortium, has been around since 1986. It began with labs in Edmonton and Calgary and initially was focused exclusively on the telecommunications sector.

TRTech is closing its Winnipeg research operation at the end of the week, at least partly because of the slumping resource sector in Western Canada.TRTech, which billed itself as Canada’s largest information and communication technology research and innovation consortium, has been around since 1986....

04/06/2016

TRTech's 30 Years of Innovation Excellence Comes to a Close.

We'd like to thank our governmental and academic sponsors for their years of financial support. We'd also like to recognize the staff and students who have made TRTech part of their career experience, and the hundreds of companies who have partnered with us and gone on to form the bedrock of an ICT industry in Western Canada. You are our lasting legacy.

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TRTech began life as the ATRC (Alberta Telecommunications Research Centre) through the collaboration of BNR (Bell Northern Research), the Government of Alberta, and the University of Alberta. The founding vision was simple: gather industry, government, and academia together to fast track innovation…

01/04/2016

ICYMI: Impact of the 2016 Canadian Federal Budget on Innovation Funding and SR&ED http://boastcapital.com/2016-canadian-federal-budget … Boast Capital

Review of the 2016 Canadian Federal Budget and its impact on Innovation Funding and SR&ED.

01/04/2016

How Technology is Getting Better at Keeping You Safe http://www.techvibes.com/blog/how-technology-is-getting-better-at-keeping-you-safe-2016-03-21 … via ICTAM

As the world gets more complicated, it gets less safe. That’s the common wisdom, anyway. But what if we told

30/03/2016

CCTX is making cybersecurity national headlines! Here’s why https://cctx.ca/public-announcements/

The Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Bob) W Gordon as our first Executive Director. Bob will be joining us on April 25 2016.

30/03/2016

CCTX is pleased to announce Robert (Bob) W Gordon as our first Executive Director. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-gordon-0b699679 …

30/03/2016

Researchers Learning More About Ransomware http://hubs.ly/H02wWtT0 Above Security

Researchers are digging through samples of the Petya ransomware, and while they’ve learned some about its inner workings, they still haven’t mastered enough to come up with a decryptor.

30/03/2016

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30/03/2016

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This guide is designed to help Canadians who own or manage a small or medium business understand the cyber security risks they face, and provide them with practical advice on how to better protect their business and employees from cyber crime.

30/03/2016

Time to and check out this video promoting device security! http://bit.ly/1Rq293v

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07/03/2016

Recently, I've published a post in the form of Interview about Oil and Gas Cyber Security, and it received a lot of attention. It seems that nowadays resea

07/03/2016

Have you registered for TECNOVATE16 yet? Experience the evolution of showcase. REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/1SgW9vF Tecterra

2016 marks an exciting year for TECTERRA as we launch TECNOVATE, the evolution of our Annual Geomatics Showcase. Since its inception in 2010, Showcase has focused primarily on highlighting...

07/03/2016

Recognizing fraud is the first step to protecting yourself. Learn what to look for: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/h_00122.html … Get Cyber Safe

March is Fraud Prevention Month, a month-long education campaign aimed at addressing the issue of fraud and ensuring confidence in the marketplace.

07/03/2016

Ponemon: Healthcare Cyber Attack Averages One Per Month http://hubs.ly/H02hb5N0 by Above Security

A recent Ponemon survey found that healthcare organizations average about one healthcare cyber attack per month.

03/03/2016

Fraud Prevention Month Tips!
Start off right by checking out these tips on preventing online payment fraud: http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/blg/pst-20160301-en.aspx … Get Cyber Safe

In honour of Fraud Prevention Month, we have put together tips about avoiding online banking and payment fraud

02/03/2016

Principles: Don’t Trust Services! http://hubs.ly/H02fbtx0 Above Security

Who is responsible to handle external code issues? How am I dealing with vulnerabilities? Which ones do I need to mitigate or sometimes to accept? And finally what is the easiest way for me to search for vulnerabilities? Sometime I feel more like a risk manager than a software architect! For this re…

02/03/2016

Congratulations to the 22 companies have been accepted into the Soft Landing spring cohort! http://bit.ly/217agTH Canadian Digital Media Network

CDMN announces spring 2016 Soft Landing program cohort By Laurie Maier on March 1, 2016 Twenty-one companies have been accepted into the spring 2016 cohort for the Canadian Digital Media Network’s (CDMN) Soft Landing program.The program helps mature startups and small-to-medium size enterprises (SME…

02/03/2016

How the Internet of Things is Transforming Canadian Businesses http://bit.ly/1LSVwkq via Wavefront

When we start a discussion about the “internet of things” it’s tempting to talk about the latest in wearable devices

01/03/2016

For the 2nd time in 3 years, is recognized as the "Top7 Intelligent Communities in the world! http://bit.ly/1QaRs6i

Good to Grow Winnipeg has always been economically strong and diverse. We have nurtured a robust workforce that is skilled, talented and productive. If you’re looking to relocate or expand to a place where opportunities for growth are limited only by imagination, consider Winnipeg.

29/02/2016

Your whole life is on your mobile phone. Protect your info & files by setting a password: http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/prtct-dvcs/mbl-dvcs/psswrd-prtctn-en.aspx … Get Cyber Safe

Stay smart with your smartphone. Get tips on mobile phone password security and protecting your smartphone passwords.

17/02/2016

Critical Security Controls: A Community Approach to Security Problems https://youtu.be/DG792UjDhuo

NSA veteran and CIS Sr. VP, Tony Sager, describes how a community approach can be effective in solving security problems via the Critical Security Controls f...

17/02/2016

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Hey you! Have you joined the Ladies Learning Code mailing list? If not, join here. What is Ladies Learning Code? We're a Canada wide not-for-profit organization providing women, *men and youth the opportunity to learn beginner-friendly technical skills in a social and collaborative way. We're all…

17/02/2016

Mentoring Moments. Learn from MTS CEO, Jay Forbes: http://ow.ly/YnPjO Frantic Films United Way Winnipeg

MTS - The Business Hub

16/02/2016

The Center for Internet Security is a non-profit enterprise that helps organizations reduce the risk of business and e-commerce disruptions resulting from inadequate technical security controls. CIS provides enterprises with consensus best practice standards for security configurations, as well as r…

16/02/2016

Start & grow your business with the help of Alberta's Regional Innovation Network: http://www.albertatechfutures.ca/RegionalInnovationNetwork.aspx … Economic Development and Trade Alberta

Alberta Innovates Technology Futures

08/02/2016

Interested in taking your company global? Apply for our Soft Landing program until Feb. 12: http://bit.ly/1S4YLc8

Soft Landing The CDMN Soft Landing program offers qualified, mature startups and SMEs exposure to business opportunities around the world. Companies can utilize this program to open new markets, close international sales, secure investment and connect with new partners abroad. Successful candidates…

08/02/2016

We're excited to hear that is back this year on June 22-23! The speaker lineup is looking great! http://bit.ly/1PFp2PN Wavefront

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04/02/2016

Should financial institutions be doing more to support ?http://bit.ly/20Ep3Ha Canadian Digital Media Network

To emerge as a successful player in the global fintech industry, it starts with support at home. As fintech in Canada grows, the question becomes whether Canada is doing enough to grant its talent the opportunity to reach full potential, both for ...

03/02/2016

MTS launches new customer focused brand http://about.mts.ca/mts-launches-new-customer-focused-brand/

MTS – We’re with you. Winnipeg, MB, February 3rd, 2016 – MTS, Manitoba’s leading information and communications technology provider, today reached another milestone in its transformation journey, launching its refreshed brand. “In the last twelve months we’ve taken a number…

03/02/2016

Cybersecurity: Your TV could be listening to you right now http://www.cbc.ca/1.3426634 Cybera

The so-called Internet of Things — the gadgets we strap to ourselves or install in our homes, offices and cars that are connected and controlled by a network — leaves a data trail for hackers.