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Ski and Snowboard Cybersecurity Conference will be held on February 29th
It brings together cybersecurity experts who are also avid winter sports enthusiasts. 2nd Annual Ski and Snowboard Cybersecurity Conference Feb. 29 at the Heights Ski & Country Club in Barrie, Ont.
Attendees will have the opportunity to try skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and après-ski, as well as arrange for on-site rentals and instructors, as well as network with industry leaders. In addition, the event will also feature Executive Thought Leadership and Customer Stories sessions, as well as Executive Thought Leadership and Customer Stories sessions.
Attendees who require accommodations can take advantage of special conference rates by calling Horseshoe Resort directly. Reservations must be made by January 28, 2024 to qualify for group rates.
General admission tickets are available for purchase here 79.73 Canadian dollars.
Federal government says it’s on track to exceed connectivity goals
The Canadian government is Said We are on track to reach our goals of providing high-speed internet access to 98 per cent of Canadian households by 2026 and 100 per cent by 2030, with 98.6 per cent of Canadians expected to have high-speed internet access by 2026. It is predicted that this will become possible. 2026.
So far, 93.5% of Canadian households have access to high-speed internet.
$3.225 billion universal broadband fund (UBF) and other federal and local investments have contributed significantly to this progress.
Since UBF was launched in November 2020, 295 projects have been announced across Canada, of which 45 will serve more than 200,000 households by 2023. In 2023, through his completed UBF project he gave 40,000 households new access to high-speed internet.
Additionally, the government has secured more than C$2 billion in joint funding with Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island to help connect more households. I have to.
“The Government of Canada continues to work with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities and internet service providers to ensure all Canadians, wherever they live, have access to high-speed internet as soon as possible.”・Mr. Hutchings said. Minister of Rural Economic Development.
Semiconductor production capacity will reach a record high of 30 million pieces per month in 2024
Microelectronics Association SEMI announced In the latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report, global semiconductor production capacity is expected to increase by 6.4% in 2024, reaching a record level of 30 million wafers per month (wpm).
This growth will be driven by increased production capacity in logic and foundry, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, as well as a recovery in end-use demand for chips.
“Reviving market demand and increasing government incentives around the world are driving a surge in fab investment in key semiconductor manufacturing regions,” said Ajit Manocha. cicada chief executive officer.
He added: “Increased global attention to the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing to national and economic security is a key catalyst for these trends.”
According to the Global Fab Forecast Report covering 2022 to 2024, the global semiconductor industry will see 82 new volumes, including 11 projects in 2023 and 42 projects in 2024, spanning wafer sizes ranging from 300mm to 100mm. The plan is to start operating the fab (manufacturing plant).
You can download a sample report here. (Registration required)
Business leaders jump on private, secure generative AI tools: report
Over 60% of business leaders To tell Their company deploys private and secure generative AI tools to its workforce. investigation carried out by insight enterprisediscovered in partnership with Harris Poll.
More than half (54 percent) report improved productivity as the top outcome they expect from technology, along with improved customer experience (42 percent), improved customer service (40 percent), and/or They also reported a reduction in errors (37 percent). cent).
However, employee knowledge and training on generative AI tools remains the biggest barrier to adoption.
“It’s worth noting that a year and a half ago, most IT budgets didn’t have generative AI in mind. But now, in 2024, almost every business leader is wondering how this technology will work. “We’re looking at ways to reinvent operations and create new business models,” said David McCurdy, chief enterprise architect and chief technology officer at Insight. “That being said, there are still certain ‘sensitivities’ that many employees need to master to effectively utilize generative AI at work. As you shift gears to the next stage of implementation, advanced training is essential to your success. ”
Additional insights from the report:
- Generative AI tools are used to analyze and visualize data, collaborate on tasks such as co-piloting research or email summaries, generate written content such as reports and presentations, and support personalized learning. will be done.
- Deeper applications to improve business, such as product design and development, are easily explored.
- Business leaders are being asked to define the return on investment for implementing generative AI.
- Security concerns remain top of mind for business leaders when it comes to generative AI
- Only 15% of companies consider implementation costs (technical debt, initial implementation costs, and ongoing maintenance costs) to be a barrier.
Montreal company secures major pre-seed investment to fuel AI growth
To AIis a technology company specializing in conversational AI solutions. announced The company announced that it has secured $400,000 in pre-seed investment.
The company said the pre-seed investment will help it further develop its technology and expand its market reach through sales and marketing activities, as well as expanding its research and development team.
Sébastien Blow, CEO of INTO, said: “We believe that AI is revolutionizing the way businesses engage with their customers.” Now we can offer seamless customer interactions.”
The company’s conversational AI technology is gaining traction, especially in the hospitality industry.
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Microsoft disables feature after threat actors exploit it
Application developers who rely on Windows’ App Installer feature to distribute software over the web will need to look elsewhere as threat actors exploit it after Microsoft disabled the key protocol. there is.
HR predictions for 2024: Generative AI, employee experience, remote work, and more
Generative AI will continue to impact HR teams’ productivity and employee experience optimization in 2024. new report According to a McLean & Company survey of 1,373 business professionals in September 2023.
Looking back at Quantum in 2023
The field of quantum science is rapidly growing and has been prominent in the media throughout 2023. As we approach the end of the year, let’s take a look back at what’s happened in Canada’s quantum space over the past 12 months.
Predictions for 2024: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the hottest topic of 2023, has not only garnered a lot of attention this year, but experts of all descriptions have been published predicting what will happen in 2024.
Next year, the telecommunications ecosystem will be guided by four key themes: 5G, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and the evolution of messaging. Report by Juniper Research Identified.
Predictions for 2024: Explore what will happen to the PC channel and MSPs
It’s always good to have something to look forward to, and the same will be true next year for everyone in the channels involved in selling personal computers and accessories. Therefore, we begin this particular crystal ball gazing session with an upbeat prediction: canaris.
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