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Blog

TechAlliance is jumping into the blog world. We want to connect with you, our readers, to exchange ideas and opinions on what’s affecting today’s technology and business communities.

The TechAlliance blog will cover a broad range of topics, from entrepreneurship, to social innovation and creativity, to interesting ideas on commercialization and how to do business in Canada and worldwide. We also link to articles and other online resources, and our team will update the blog with fresh news and TechAlliance happenings.

Check back often, or have news delivered to your inbox by subscribing to our RSS feed.

We invite your feedback and comments, your suggestions for topics and guest bloggers, or your own guest blog submissions. Get in touch with Greg Picken at 519.858.5078 or greg.picken@techalliance.ca to learn more.

January 16th, 2012

On March 27, 2012, TechAlliance will be hosting the Gearing Up for Growth conference, showcasing top-notch international business leaders and welcoming over 350 participants from across Southwestern Ontario.

This highly-anticipated conference will feature three engaging keynotes:

  • Leonard Brody – An Emmy nominated business and technology visionary, and highly respected...
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October 25th, 2011

The second StartupCampLondon this Thursday, October 27, starting at 5:30 at the Convergence Centre. If you've got a startup or an idea for one -- or just want to be part of the local startup community, you won't want to miss this informal "unconference."

The centrepiece of the event will be brief presentations from startups or prospective startups. If you want to get feedback and...

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October 25th, 2011

There are a wide range of well-designed and affordable online tools available that can help organizations maximize their communications and interactions with stakeholders. TechAllliance is using and recommends the following online tools, which can be easily integrated:

  • Salesforce -...
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July 7th, 2011

Echidna Solutions latest blog looks at Google Places, and how it can be a good fit for your organization.

Today, more and more people search for businesses online. Think about the last time you used the expression “I’ll just Google that”…I bet it wasn’t too long ago that you spoke those words. If your business, product or service is listed online, you have the potential to...
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July 6th, 2011

Trojan Technologies have an editorial in MENA Infrastructure examining how UV technology can help with the emerging issue of water scarcity.

Water scarcity is a growing issue in many regions around the globe. Many cities, large and small, are experiencing water stress, deterioration...
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July 6th, 2011

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from TechAlliance. Starting later this month, I will be joining the team at King's University College as the new Manager of Communications and Media Relations. This is a new position for King's and one that I am excited to be taking on. While I am thrilled to join King's, it is also a sad time as I leave a tremendous group of people here...

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June 22nd, 2011

rtraction's David Billson has updated his personal blog with a list of the Top 10 things he wishes he knew before starting a business. Its a great read for anyone starting a business, and a list that any entrepreneur should be able to relate to.

Source: David Billson's Posterous

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June 22nd, 2011

feedback_blogOver the past few weeks the TechAlliance team has been going over data from the 2010-2011 year to prepare our plan for the upcoming programming year. To better design and deliver business services, programming, and education initiatives, we need your feedback. We want to...

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June 14th, 2011

Jonathan Kochis' recent blog post on the Resolution IM blog contrasted the roles of web developers as creators and configurators. Andrew McClenaghan from Echidna Solutions has taken to the Echidna blog to ask that question...

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June 14th, 2011

I've been to a variety of unconference events over the last few years, but had never been to a PodCamp until this past Saturday. It was the third annual PodCamp London event, held at the Convergence Centre.

PodCamps started out with an emphasis on podcasting, but they have broadened their focus to include anything related to blogging, Tweeting, YouTubing, and other forms of social media...

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