Management issues, not money, are the top challenge facing so-called high impact companies in Canada, according to a new study by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). When BDC surveyed 866 such
With CMOs controlling more IT spending for organizations, so-called "shadow IT" is becoming a problem. The issue is that CMOs are implementing solutions without IT involvement and possibly exposing the organization. Putting the organization at
When Ryan Bishop took on his new job as operations manager at Carleton Place, Ont.-based Rose Integration in the summer of 2010 he had a plan on how to keep tabs on the
It was best said to me recently when I asked a entrepreneur how many times had his advisory board met in one room and how much time he received from his lead "Rock
TribeHR’s recent acquisition by NetSuite is a high commendation for the Waterloo based software company. Providing an human resources management (HRM0 product that delivers more than the typical database of employee information, TribeHR
Published on: November 29th, 2013
Marylka Empey
@MarylkaE
There can be a whole slate of reasons why a small business doesn’t invest more in IT security: lack of people, money, time, etc. But here’s what may also be holding small businesses
Published on: November 20th, 2013
Candice So
@candice_so
Many tech startup operators are aware that incorporating their business provides many advantages. However, very few are aware of the incorporating missteps and misconceptions that could cause them headaches down the road. Here
Shareholders and ‘the one man corporation’ There are three types of people involved with a corporation: directors, officers, and shareholders. Each of these groups has its own responsibilities and powers within the corporation.
Despite growing pressure on enterprises to comply with increasing government and industry security regulations, a majority of Canadian businesses believe falling into line doesn’t make an organization secure. “According to participants, complying with
Published on: March 11th, 2013
Nestor Arellano
@itbusinessca
Valve Corp. is well known for the phenomenal success of its games but its unorthodox management structure has largely remained a mystery – until now. After a copy of Valve's employee handbook was
The landlord and tenant dynamic has come to the cloud. Toronto company PropertyVista Software Inc. haslaunched a public betaversion of its cloud-based property management service for landlords. About 15 landlords are already giving
For too many people, the phrase “free software” conjures up images of pirated brand-name applications or poorly supported third-class programs. If that’s what you think of freeware, you’re missing an opportunity to save
Published on: June 22nd, 2012
David Murphy
@itbusinessca
Canadian workers are seeking flexible work arrangements, but their managers are not confident that working remotely leads to productivity, according to a recent survey. A majority of Canadian bosses believe employees are not
Published on: March 29th, 2012
ITBusiness Staff
@itbusinessca
A not-for-profit group advocating there be more women working in information technology has just published a report that says recruiters for high-tech jobs should make sure there is at least one woman candidate
Published on: March 8th, 2012
Ellen Messmer
@itbusinessca
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