IT Brief Canada - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
Canada

Research and Development (R&D) Stories - Page 74

Global Stories

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Research: how to respond to changing customer expectations
EduTech

Research: how to respond to changing customer expectations

Having an effective omnichannel digital marketing approach is incredibly important for keeping up with the increasingly insatiable demands of modern customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Edge computing market forecasted to be worth US$6bil by 2022
EduTech

Edge computing market forecasted to be worth US$6bil by 2022

Telecommunications and IT verticals are expected to contribute to the largest market share for the forecasted period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Vanson Bourne survey reveals huge global AI investment
EduTech

Vanson Bourne survey reveals huge global AI investment

The survey indicates that 80% of enterprises are investing in AI, but 1 in 3 business leaders believe their company could do better.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Aussies leading the way in machine learning adoption
EduTech

Aussies leading the way in machine learning adoption

ServiceNow's survey reveals 89% of Australian CIOs are embracing machine learning, leading globally in maturity and application, ahead of Germany and the US.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies
Data Analytics

Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies

The government will be stepping up efforts to embrace technology in a number of different areas, including doubling the current R&D expenditure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
EduTech

Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program

At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Study: Schneider Electric says Aussie edge market growing
EduTech

Study: Schneider Electric says Aussie edge market growing

Aussie businesses gear up for edge computing, with 22% planning strategies as Schneider Electric flags growth in the local market.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
IDC names CA Technologies a Leader for Agile PPM
EduTech

IDC names CA Technologies a Leader for Agile PPM

CA's combination of Agile and PPM solutions gives organisations clear visibility into the status of their investments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner
EduTech

Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner

Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Gartner survey shows CIO role to be fundamentally changing
EduTech

Gartner survey shows CIO role to be fundamentally changing

The global research gathered data from a record number of 3,160 CIO respondents in 98 countries and all major industries.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Bluewolf report shows Aussies slow in AI adoption
EduTech

Bluewolf report shows Aussies slow in AI adoption

The company says just 33% of Australian business professionals surveyed said they expect to increase their current AI investment.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Microsoft says first-line workers are underused in digital transformation
EduTech

Microsoft says first-line workers are underused in digital transformation

The company cites an online survey of 1,390 working adults which was commissioned by Microsoft and completed by research firm, YouGov.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under
Cybersecurity

BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under

​BT and the New South Wales Government have announced the opening of a new global cybersecurity research and development hub in Sydney.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company
451 Research

Uptime Institute launches its own data center research company

Uptime Institute has launched a research company to provide insights for global data centre professionals and stakeholders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'
EduTech

ANU establishes Australia's first 'Cyber Institute'

The Australian National University has established the country's first interdisciplinary Cyber Institute, announced during a visit to Israel last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Study: Oracle says IaaS proving critical for Aussie businesses
EduTech

Study: Oracle says IaaS proving critical for Aussie businesses

A global survey of 1,610 IT professionals, commissioned by Oracle and Longitude research, shows IaaS to be crucial in local markets.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
University of Auckland granted $150,000 for cybersecurity project
Cybersecurity

University of Auckland granted $150,000 for cybersecurity project

The University of Auckland has received $150,000 in funding to launch the Cyber Security Foundry project, aimed at fighting cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017