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

Trilliant brings water consumption tracking into data-driven age

It can be argued that the smart electrical meter no longer qualifies as breakthrough technology by virtue of the fact so many are in...

Meta threatens to cancel news sharing over Bill C-18

The lobbying has escalated and now the real question is whether Bill C-18, the Online News Act now being debated by a parliamentary committee,...

Trio of experts explores the complex world of ransomware

A critical and timely question was asked early this week at IT World Canada’s MapleSEC conference, during a panel that revolved around ransomware and...

Fireside chat at MapleSEC: IOSecure CEO on lessons learned

Tom Jacoby could write a book about what he has learned and experienced in the cybersecurity space over the past almost 30 years. The...

MapleSEC session examines how best to end email havoc

It is both a daunting and alarming figure. Over the course of 2022, according to Statista, it is estimated that a staggering 333.2 billion...

Ecosystem-connected firms forging ahead with digital expansion plans: Equinix

A new report released today by data centre provider Equinix Inc. indicates that geopolitical and economic instability, along with supply chain constraints, are not...

Two fintech startups win $310,000 in Platform Calgary award initiative

Friday turned out to be an extremely profitable day for two fintech startups, who collectively won $310,000 in cash at Platform Calgary’s inaugural Digital...

Diffie tells security pros: Prepare for the quantum computing era

A revered cryptography pioneer has warned that anyone involved in securing systems must take quantum computing seriously, for it is not going to fade...

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