Technology

What’s driving P.E.I.’s economy?

P.E.I.’s trade and tourism sectors will benefit from U.S. economic growth and a weaker Canadian dollar, says a BMO report.

By Staff |May 14, 2014

1 min read

Industry

Apple in talks to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2B

Apple is in discussions to buy Beats Electronics, the company behind the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, in what would be Apple's largest-ever acquisition, reports the New York Times.

By Staff |May 9, 2014

1 min read

Planning and Advice

The end of Windows XP

Software usually has a short shelf life, but Windows XP has become a dynasty. Microsoft released its longest-running operating system in 2001, and 13 years and four Windows OS upgrades later, Netmarketshare.com finds it still runs nearly 30% of the world’s computers and most of the world’s ATMs. Due to this high usage, Microsoft regularly delayed ending support for the now-antique operating system. But the company has also spent the last two years urging users to move to a newer OS, most recently Windows 8.1.

By Kevin Cork |May 9, 2014

3 min read

Planning and Advice

10 ways to build stature in social networks

Some people in your online professional network stand above the rest. These experts are respected; they lead industry discussions and shape professional opinion.

By Jay Palter |May 5, 2014

2 min read