Paul Barker

Paul Barker is the founder of PBC Communications, an independent writing firm that specializes in freelance journalism. His work has appeared in a number of technology magazines and online with the subject matter ranging from cybersecurity issues and the evolving world of edge computing to information management and artificial intelligence advances.

Articles by Paul Barker

Municipalities’ chance of attack ‘critically high,’ MISA delegates told

If a group of IT security experts from Ontario municipalities left a recent meeting A: worried, B: feeling vulnerable C: discouraged or D: all...

ServiceNow’s CINO probes why some firms sink, others soar during a downturn

The chief innovation officer (CINO) at ServiceNow today outlined the challenges organizations will face as a result of the pending recession, and also what...

At Chatham Kent, municipal workers helping to slay the phishing dragon

It was an initiative that most IT security professionals might consider, but ultimately shelve due to the complexity involved in setup alone: implement a...

TCS, UofT team up with plan to create ‘urban data sets’ for smart cities

It takes data to build a smart city, for without it, there is no way online programs and services designed to help residents could...

Big Tech Q4 earnings proof big trouble ahead on economic front: Analyst

News that the mega-vendors reported weaker than expected earnings last week is just one of many signals that this is not just a blip,...

MISA InfoSec conference focuses on the need for information sharing

The recent release of key recommendations from a group of cyber security experts will form the cornerstone of the Ontario government’s security policies and...

CFIB execs, Schulz discuss SMB cyberattack trends at MapleSEC 2022

Canada’s small and medium sized businesses are more concerned than ever about being hit by a cyberattack on their businesses, and at last month’s...

Stacey’s story: Pivoting from oil and gas to the tech sector

Life is what you make it, and nobody knows that better than Stacey McLennan-Waldal, a data scientist who currently works in PwC’s Calgary office...

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