Fuelled this month announced changes to its executive team alongside the launch of new software. The Calgary-based “Amazon of surplus equipment” operates an online platform through which energy companies can acquire preowned tech and equipment. The software features from Fuelled are “aimed at streamlining operations and boosting profitability for clients,” according to a statement from […]
Alberta Investment Targets Tech Upgrade for TELUS World of Science Edmonton
The Space Sciences Centre opened in Edmonton in 1984. Spearheaded by the Edmonton Space Sciences Foundation, the Centre launched with intentions to make space and science more exciting and more accessible to the public. Designed by architect Douglas Cardinal, the state-of-the-art Edmonton Space Sciences Centre featured the cutting-edge technology of the day, including a planetarium […]
Trio of Calgary Companies Crack Latest CRN Tech Elite List Recognizing IT Excellence
Three firms from Alberta have made this year’s edition of the CRN Tech Elite list. Since 2011, the CRN Tech Elite list annually recognizes top IT solution providers in North America, highlighting companies that achieve the highest levels of vendor certifications and demonstrate an ability to deliver advanced technology solutions in areas like cloud computing, […]
Alberta’s Tech Economy is Booming and Poised for Future Growth, Report Concludes
Alberta’s technology sector is poised for “substantial growth,” suggests a new outlook from the Information and Communications Technology Council. The report, “Alberta’s Digital Economy: Outlook 2030,” reflects on the prior decade and also forecasts the next half-decade of tech growth in the province. From 2014 to 2023, Alberta’s ICT sector grew at an average annual […]
Info-Tech Set to IGNITE Strategic Thinking Among Tech Pros in Calgary Next Month
The month of April is set to deliver a technology event in Calgary. Powered by Ontario’s Info-Tech Research Group, IGNITE 2025 will bring together a lineup of “experts to guide regional leaders in navigating IT strategy, governance, and digital transformation.” The event will feature Mark Roman, managing partner at Info-Tech, alongside analysts and industry thought […]
Alberta Securities Commission Issues Public ‘Investor Alert’ Over Canadian Crypto Scam
If anyone is wondering why the fear of fraud is high in Canada today, here is one example. The Alberta Securities Commission recently issued a public statement warning citizens about the prevalence of scams orienting around alleged crypto investment opportunities. As part of Fraud Prevention Month, the ASC specifically warned about a viral crypto scam […]
As Richard Sutton Wins Major Award, the Machine Learning Pioneer Shares Doubts About Today’s AI
A Canadian pioneer in advancing artificial intelligence has earned prestigious accolades. The Association for Computing Machinery this week named Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton as the recipients of the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for developing the conceptual and algorithmic foundations of reinforcement learning. In a series of papers beginning in the 1980s, Barto and […]
Social Innovation Hub to Release Report at ‘Pivotal Moment’ in Growth of Calgary Startup Ecosystem
Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Edmonton Startup 2S Recognized for Innovation in Water Management Tech
What if you could receive critical data on important water quality metrics in real-time? For municipalities and mining operators, that kind of tech could prove a major advantage. In the mining industry, for example, operations often face significant challenges with water quality due to metal leakage and contamination, which can lead to environmental violations and […]
Calgary AI Startup Cashew to Compete for $150K in Prizes at Nationwide DMZ Pitch Event in March
Cashew is a startup based in Calgary with an aim to simplify market research for businesses through a human-supported, automated platform. The Alberta firm, launched in 2018 by chief executive officer Addy Graves and Rose Wong, leverages artificial intelligence among other technologies to improve the end-to-end process of conducting market research. Compared to traditional market […]