Description: Here in Canada, Netflix is about to face the CRTC, adhere to Canadian broadcasting regulations, and pay into the CanCon Media fund. Source: Huffington Post Date: September 18, 2014 Major media companies are beginning to lobby Netflix and other streaming services to prevent users from accessing content available in other countries. Currently, about a third of Canadians… Read more »
Posts Categorized: video
Rogers to Take on Netflix and Hulu with Launch of Video-streaming Service
Description: Rogers is attempting to compete in the video-streaming industry with an on-demand type option of network shows available the day after they are aired. Source: TechVibes Date: January 14, 2014 Rogers is reportedly looking at taking a slice of the streaming media pie. In aCartt.ca online trade magazine report, editor-in-chief Greg O’Brien says, “Rogers has spent more… Read more »
CES: Cars that are solar-powered, talk to each other, and don’t need drivers
Description: Solar powered vehicles? Cars that can communicate with one another? Vehicles that can drive themselves? These concepts might not be as fictional as you may think. Source: CNET Date: January 7, 2014 The cars of the future may be able to communicate with each other, drive themselves, and be powered by the sun. CNET’s Sumi… Read more »
Xbox or PS4? Maybe that’s the wrong question
Description: With the holidays approaching, many have one of the new game consoles on their list. But which one is right for you? Source: CNET Date: November 21, 2013 With the release of the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it’s natural to pit the rivals against each other and compare features, prices, and games…. Read more »
Canadian Agency Launches Viral Video for View-Buying Service
Description: Canadian company John St. has created a viral video about viral videos. The video outlines their fake company “buyral” which supposedly incorporates a system of employed “clickers” who are hired to simply give your video views, and in turn, make your video go viral. Source: TechVibes Date: November 6th, 2013 Toronto-based agency John St. is creating buzz… Read more »
NASA Animation Shows What Mars Looked Like Billions of Years Ago
Description: An image lab from NASA created a video of what they believe, based on research, Mars looked like 4 Billion years ago. Could this be the future of Earth? In four billion years, will our planet resemble a cold, red wasteland? Source: Mashable Date: November 15, 2013 A new animation by NASA Goddard’s Conceptual Image Lab shows that… Read more »
Virgin America Made an Airplane Safety Video You’ll Actually Want to Watch
Description: Whenever you take a flight, TSA requirements insist a safety video to be played before every take off. These videos have been notoriously dull and boring. Virgin American has done the impossible – created a video you’ll really want to watch. Source: Fast Company Date: October 30, 2013 Airline safety announcements just got a lot… Read more »
Canadian Company Aims to be First to Stream Video of Earth from Space
Description: Imagine being able to see streaming images from space in nearly real-time. That is what this Canadian company is planning to do starting early 2014 and they’re hoping for a viral effect. Source: Techvibes Date: July 30, 2013 A Vancouver company wants to give people a taste of the feeling astronauts have when they look down… Read more »
Can AOL Compete in Video?
Description: Once again AOL is attempting break into the online video market. With a handful of new acquisitions and launches, AOL is hoping for success this time around because online video is one of the strongest draws for people – and it’s a great way to increase engagement time, which translates almost directly into advertising time…. Read more »
What SDN Can and Cannot Do for Your Network
Description: Software defined networking (SDN) is still at the early stages of development adoption. In this video interview, Rami Rahim, executive vice-president of platform systems division at Juniper Networks, offers some advice to organizations considering SDN. Source: itworldcanada Date: October 3, 2013 Rami Rahim of Juniper Networks says businesses should look for SDN systems that offer programmability… Read more »
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Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Binder Ready Version Update Edition
R. Kelly Rainer, Casey G. Cegielski, Ingrid Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, Cristobal Sanchez-Rodriguez
ISBN: 978-1-119-13385-8
August 2015, © 2016
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