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Lazaridis Institute, Communitech to help tech firms scale up

The Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises in Waterloo ON announced a partnership with Communitech to help small and medium-sized technology firms in Canada scale more rapidly into globally competitive enterprises. » Read full article

IoT project-starts down slightly for coming year

Enterprises that will deploy IoT solutions say that they are trimming back their plans for the next 12-months, according to the IoT M2M Council (IMC), a trade group whose membership is comprised of over 17,000 technology buyers from around the globe in the nascent technology sector. » Read full article

Connected lab to host hackathon to build chatbots for smart devices

Toronto-based connected software firm Connected Lab will host a smart device hackathon designed to encourage developers to create new experiences using conversational interfaces on the IBM Watson IoT Platform. » Read full article

High performance processors fit network infrastructure

Average selling prices (ASPs) of individual component classes are declining in most processors. However, the migration to 32-bit will be rapid. This migration, along with higher performance microprocessors (MPUs) and top-end communications processors demand for increasing performance supporting software defined networks, are bolstering prices for processors overall. » Read full article

Worldwide IoT security spending to reach $348M

Gartner says by 2020, more than 25% of identified attacks in enterprises will involve IoT. » Read full article

U of Waterloo researches seek to speed computer interaction

If you’re looking for a way to use a computer more efficiently, researchers at the University of Waterloo’s David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science may have a solution for you. » Read full article

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The 23rd Annual Electronics Industry Golf Tournament

EP&T is hosting its 23rd annual Electronics Industry Golf Tournament this June. The event serves as a tremendous opportunity to get out for a great day of golf, as well as to network with those involved in the electronics industry. Should you want to attend, please don't hesitate to contact Peter Loney at 416.510.5207 or email pdloney@ept.ca. Contact....

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IoTA CAN set to transform Canadian IoT ideas into innovative solutions

Across the world, a number of alliances, consortiums and groups have formed to further the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT), but no such group currently exists in Canada to drive thought leadership and accelerate the adoption of IoT – until now. The Internet of Things Alliance for Canada (IoTA CAN) has formed to accelerate the creation and rapid adoption of IoT innovation by building a new, vibrant and competitive wireless ecosystem. » read more

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Nanocrystalline common mode chokes mount on pcb

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Smart graphics displays are customizable

OMEGA ENGINEERING OM-SGD Series of panel meters with bright color TFT smart graphics displays are available in three screen sizes. Units provide a wide operating power supply voltage range of 4 to 30Vdc and two alarm outputs. » Learn More

Intelligent active connector alerts of connection status

LEMO HALO LED Intelligent Active Connector is a push-pull metal device available in firm’s existing B or K series. Product includes LED lit flange, allowing display of the connection status and enabling immediate visual identification that the connector is securely connected and powered up. » Learn More