The ODX Newsletter is now Communitech Data Bytes
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Welcome to Communitech Data Bytes (formerly the ODX Newsletter).
With a new year comes some changes to ODX as we transition to Communitech Data Driven Innovation. While we’ll continue to deliver informative, though-leading content and programs, our focus will expand beyond open data to encompass all types of data. Our goal is to help innovators of all sizes build their capabilities and connections to optimize their use of data.
Have a question? Contact us and we will be happy to provide you with information about Data-Driven Innovation.
Grow your business by solving real-world problems with open data
The open-data landscape holds opportunities for virtually every facet of modern business, says Chris Willsher, Director of Platforms and Data Growth Coach on the Communitech Data-Driven Innovation team. And this open data marketplace offers both direct and indirect advantages for those willing to explore them. Communitech is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs recognize the value that can be derived from utilizing open data to drive new insights and innovation.
Why companies still struggle to gain value from data
Leveraging data to drive better decisions is a top priority for most companies. Yet, few are doing this well. A survey of more than 800 data analytics professionals identified the key challenges facing these individuals. Read More
What is lidar? Only the most important automotive technology in years
Lidar is a core piece of technology that helps automobiles understand the world around it. Improvements to this technology will become central to many new vehicles, whether they have self-driving capabilities or not. Read More
Programs & Events
Path to Market: Commercializing your tech solutions through a CENGN project
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Communitech Data Hub
CENGN helps small and medium-sized Canadian technology companies accelerate their product testing and commercialization efforts by giving them no-cost access to an enterprise-scale computing and networking testbed. The session will explain how businesses can leverage CENGN’s network infrastructure and technical expertise to commercialize their innovative products and solutions. Lunch will be provided.
The Next Generation Networks (NGN) Demonstration Program
The Next Generation Networks (NGN) Demonstration Program is designed for Ontario-based SMEs to support their use of the CENGN testbed to further develop proof-of-concept or demonstrations that could lead to new technologies, products, processes and services.
The ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program
The ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program supports collaborative technology development projects to develop, integrate, test or validate pre-commercial 5G technologies for the Innovation Platform as a Service (iPaaS) testbed.
SMEs can apply by responding to Challenge Statements posted to OCE’s website. Challenge Statements will be posted on a rolling basis.
The ENCQOR 5G Demonstration Program
The ENCQOR 5G Demonstration Program supports standalone small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) projects and SME collaborations with industry partners and or public sector organizations such as municipalities, healthcare facilities, public utilities for testing and validation activities using the ENCQOR 5G Innovation Platform as a Service (iPaaS) testbed in order to develop or advance new technologies, products, processes and services.
Communitech Data Hub tenant career opportunities
Hiring at the Data Hub
Looking to make a difference in a new role? Here are some organizations that are looking for people like you.
Access historical data on global commercial shipping and vessels
The exactAIS Archive provides historical data for performing analysis into shipping traffic and trend patterns as well as long-term vessel tracking all across the globe. Request access to the most complete record of global vessel movements here.
