Brian Jackson

Former editorial director of IT World Canada. Current research director at Info-Tech

Articles by Brian Jackson

HP and SAP name new Canadian leads

It was an eventful day for Canadian leadership changes at major IT vendors, with both HP and SAP naming new managing directors.

BlackBerry lands first software integration deal with Dr. Oz’s company

BlackBerry is going to allow Sharecare to use its BBM messaging and VOIP infrastructure capabilities in its own app.

Vulnerability in privacy-focused Blackphone allowed for call and text snooping

The vulnerability could have been used by a malicious apps to gain unwanted access to calling and SMS functions. Silent One has patched it and issued a bounty reward.

Top 5 most popular stories on IT World Canada in 2015

Our top five most-read articles of 2015 covered toppled governments, IT workers getting arrested, the IT skills shortage, and more.

Canada’s best tech companies to work for in 2016

Glassdoor unveiled its eighth annual Employee's Choice Awards Dec. 9, and for the first time included a specific report for Canada. What's amazing about the list is how many technology firms rank highly in the top 25 - with four out of the top five alone in the tech industry.

What does a Liberal government mean for Canada’s technology policy?

The Liberals' platform and campaign trail rhetoric points to an agenda that will revisit the Anti-Terrorism Act, push for more open data from government, and improve online services accessible to Canadians.

All Hands on Tech: Google Pixel C tablet

Surprise, Google's Pixel C tablet is here! And just in time for Christmas. But this isn't a tablet for the kids. No, this is going...

Head Honcho Hangouts: Aamir Hussain, CTO, CenturyLink

There's a new land rush taking place in Canada. No, it's not to lay claim to gold or other precious metals, or to find...

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