Samira Balsara

Samira is a writer for IT World Canada. She is currently pursuing a journalism degree at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson) and hopes to become a news anchor or write journalistic profiles. You can email her at sbalsara@itwc.ca

Articles by Samira Balsara

VMware and First Nations University of Canada launch digital partnership

VMware has announced a partnership with the First Nations University of Canada, providing 400 students with complimentary access to its digital training program, VMware...

Digital health platforms partner to provide further healthcare access for new parents in Canada

Koble, a digital health and well-being platform for expecting and new parents, is partnering with Maple, a virtual care platform that provides on-demand access...

Hashtag Trending Oct. 19 – Kanye West offers to buy Parler; Amazon talent woes; Meta to sell Giphy

Kanye West wants to purchase Parler, Amazon is allegedly struggling to retain its workers, and Meta will be selling Giphy to comply to appease...

New IBM research reveals organizations lack skills to adopt a hybrid cloud approach

New research from IBM revealed that over 77 per cent of respondents have adopted a hybrid cloud approach to help drive digital transformation, but...

Coffee Briefing October 18, 2022 – eCommerce fraud to increase; App created to connect displaced Ukrainians; Endor Labs launches;

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee...

Technology Impact Awards highlight innovative companies in British Columbia

The 29th annual Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) set a new record, with 48 finalists and 12 winners announced. Held last week at the Vancouver Convention...

Microsoft Ignite 2022: Microsoft Teams updates and features

At Microsoft's Ignite event this week, the company announced a series of updates to its Teams platform. Avatars: Mesh avatars are now available in private preview...

Hashtag Trending Oct. 14 – TikTok e-commerce; Amazon launches Kuiper satellites; Meta’s new VR headsets

TikTok is gearing up to enter the e-commerce space, Amazon will finally be launching two satellites for its internet constellation, and Meta launches the...

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