Lindsey Peacock is a freelance writer, editor and American expat based in Toronto. This proud Atlanta native has written for a variety of news and business publications across North America, including Business in Vancouver, BCBusiness magazine, Fort McMurray Today and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Blogging, sweet tea and black-and-white movies are a few of her favourite things.
Financial institutions across the globe have been in a tizzy since new regulations were announced that banks would need to get a better grasp on their data. But one finance-focused data analytics firm
While driverless vehicles were once a vision that could only exist in science fiction, you’ve likely heard plenty of buzz about this high-tech concept hitting the streets via the Google car and Tesla’s
The city council for Mississauga has greenlighted a new plan to improve city services through the implementation of Smart City technology and big data best practices. The Greater Toronto Area city has put forward
New research from BDO Canada shows that it isn’t the lagging economy that’s keeping tech companies up at night — it’s the country’s talent pool. The second annual report, titled “BDO Canada Technology
New research shows that bargain-hunting Canucks will likely shop on this side of the border for holiday deals this year - and many prefer to shop at Canadian retailers online. The study, commissioned by
More business-to-business companies increasingly see content marketing and thought leadership as key ways to position themselves well in the eyes of clients. According to a new study commissioned by asset management firm Euromoney Institutional Investor
Artificial intelligence is being used to solve problems like issuing loans and discovering cures for diseases. But it also turns out that AI may also help you find the right shoes to wear to your next office party. Vancouver-based ecommmerce
New research shows that small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada are still lagging behind the curve when it comes to integrating ecommerce into their operations. The study commissioned by UPS Canada shows the
New research from professional services firm Accenture shows that, while more Canadian consumers want to shop more from their mobile devices, retailers are having a difficult time keeping up with demand. The findings
Canada’s video game industry is expected to reach new levels according to new research that anticipates the industry to create more than 1,300 new jobs in the next two years. The most recent report from the
Two Ontario-based venture organizations have recently forged an alliance to help bring high-tech innovations to health care networks faster. MaRS Health and ventureLAB are building a pilot network of Ontario health care organizations
Half of consumers globally expect technology that makes homes “smarter” to have a greater impact on their day-to-day lives than wearable devices, according to new research. Market research firm German market research company GfK collected
The City of Toronto has recently allied with Chicago-based Internet of Things management firm Cityzenith in order to better manage the mounds of raw data cities collect daily. The aim of this budding
A recently released study identifies a new ecommerce trend that may cause more online retailers to jump on the mobile bandwagon. The research, commissioned by PayPal Canada, shows that more Canadians are connecting
‘Tis the season to spend — or that’s the accepted philosophy for retailers during the crucial holiday spending season. However, a new study predicts that shoppers aren’t as willing to part with as
