Lisa Williams

Articles by Lisa Williams

eTRAC is keeping track of university research funding

A recently rolled out financial tracking system at the University of Alberta (UA) hopes to ensure research dollars don't go over -- or under -- budget.

Pan-Canadian boost for pandemic preparedness

If an outbreak like SARS struck again, a new information system may help protect the Canadian public in a faster, more coordinated manner.

Server upgrade boosts service delivery in Oakville

A server upgrade for the Town of Oakville, Ont. has resulted in faster, more efficient service delivery for its citizens.

Alberta invests millions in police services IT

Fighting crime in Alberta just got a little easier with a $100 million investment from the provincial government in a new IT strategy for police services

Broadband boost for Chapleau, Ont.

A broadband pilot project in the rural community of Chapleau, Ont. is fixing to stimulate economic development.

Ontario investment boosts women in IT

Financial independence is a key goal of an ongoing investment by Ontario's provincial government in information technology training for low-income women. Currently offered at Conestoga College in Kitchener, the program will expand to the Community MicroSkills Development Centres in Etobicoke and Scarborough this fall.

Anywhere, anytime remote access at Cambridge, Ont. hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) staff is set to have full access to critical hospital information systems anytime, anywhere.

New provincial government site for Net savvy seniors

If seniors are in rocking chairs they're most likely in front of computers surfing the Net. That's because seniors are now the fastest growing demographic of Internet users in Canada, according to the Minister Responsible for Seniors, Jim Bradley.

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