The need for mobile connectivity in the field service business is obvious. Among other benefits, SAP reports that mobile technology can help organizations achieve a 30% increase in labour productivity, a 60% increase in on-site response times, and a reduction in traffic…
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The second quarter of this year saw construction on 2.2 million square-feet of new office space in Canada. Whether it’s to move up, scale down, or just relocate, there will inevitably come a time when every business changes locations. When planning and executing…
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We can’t get rid of paper entirely just yet. But when it comes to sales data, shifting to an automated system makes sense. You can access valuable information in real-time, which isn’t always possible with paper. And there are many…
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As the market rapidly switches over from basic feature phones to full-blown superphones, you’d be forgiven for assuming there’s no longer any demand for phones that focus on voice services instead of apps and touchscreens. However, the market for these…
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The exploding popularity of in-car electronics is already opening up tremendous new opportunities for drivers, car manufacturers and dealerships. From sophisticated telematics services to greater design flexibility and enhanced safety, there’s almost no limit to the benefits of vehicle-based technologies….
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As noted in a previous post, machine-to-machine (M2M) technology can play an integral role in improving the supply chain. Advantages range from the delivery of real-time information to a reduction in maintenance costs, improved security, efficiencies and productivity, and more…
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It’s no secret that many traditional retailers are struggling to compete with online shopping alternatives and keep customers engaged in stores. This trend may be even more prevalent for Canadian businesses: a recent study by eMarketer Research projected that e-commerce sales…
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Digital signage can play an important part in any business. It’s a physical representation of your brand, which means attention to the message – and the detail within it – is crucial. Printing posters and other marketing collateral can be…
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Machine-to-machine technology, otherwise known as M2M, involves machines communicating with one another to automatically accomplish various tasks, like transferring, monitoring and analyzing data. And it’s on the rise. According to a recent study by the GSMA, M2M connections are on…
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BlackBerry’s latest handset, the Z30, takes the all-glass design first introduced on the smaller BlackBerry Z10 and expands on it with a bigger screen, bigger battery and heftier set of specs designed to appeal to the productivity-focused business user. Whatever headlines are being…
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