What is the Internet of Things?
“Refers to the networked interconnection of everyday objects. The internet of things is generally viewed as a self-configuring wireless network of sensors whose purpose would be to interconnect all things.”-wiki Its an incredibly simple idea but the application is challenging. If all objects such as books, shoes, car parts, cows, doorbells, or cell phones would [...]
Read moreFive to One – Takeaways from TEB
This past Thursday, I had the pleasure to attend the Technology Executive Breakfast at ScotiaBank Place. The guest speaker was Pat DiPietro a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor and former venture capitalist. The lessons that were passed along by Mr. DiPietro are invaluable and I would like to take this opportunity to share them with others. In [...]
Read moreDigital Natives Driving Freeconomics
When I was in elementary school we used to have “library class” once a week. At first it was when the librarian would read us a story and as we grew older it was when we would be taught mundane skills that we only realized were important later on: how to use an index, find [...]
Read moreTEB and Fuel Industries
What an exciting presentation from Warren Tomlin, and Mike Burns did we assist to this morning. Sitting there listening to them felt like being catapulted into the future of marketing, and getting a preview of what costumer interaction will look like in a few years. Several things stood out for me this morning: apart from a very [...]
Read moreTBridge @ TEB – Fuel Industries
As part of the TBridge perks, we get a chance to attend the Technology Executive Breakfasts held the last Thursday of every month. This month (May 28, 2009) the key note speakers are from Fuel Industries: Warren Tomlin (President of Fuel Industries) and Mike Burns (CEO of Fuel Industries).
Read moreTEB – Abbott Point of Care
Last Thursday, April 30, 2009, I attended the TEB event, since TalentBridge participants are fortunate enough to have a table at the events (yes, I love my job). Speaking was Oak Noell of Abbott Point of Care (Divisional Vice President Manufacturing Operations and Strategy). Thanks to the close connection between Manu Sharma and Luc Lalande [...]
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