Showing all articles by author: Bill Bean
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Land development made easier, with open data
16 May 2018 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
MapYourProperty is a company that has turned week-long searches into a matter of minutes, thanks in part to its association with the ODX Ventures program of Canada’s Open Data Exchange. In a matter of… Read more
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ThinkData Works on how to digest 46 trillion points of data
08 May 2018 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Variety can be an obstacle for businesses trying to make sense of open datasets. ThinkData Works, that has built a software program that helps normalize datasets so businesses can get more out of data… Read more
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"Doing good" is open data's secret superpower
20 April 2018 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Many members of the tech community at large want to make the world a better place. This drive has pushed for organizations such as DataKind, Data for Good, and Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition,… Read more
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For Plasticity Labs, happiness is dipping their toes into a sea of data
17 April 2018 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Plasticity Labs was part of the first ODX Ventures cohort. Their core beliefs are in workplace culture and company performance. They have the opportunity to tap into huge amounts of data to continue on… Read more
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The right data in the right way is the focus for 2018
23 January 2018 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
The evolution of the open data landscape is changing how both open data providers and users find ways to close the gaps between what is available and what is needed for Canadian innovation. Read more
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Kitchener embraces Internet of Things with new Digital Innovation Lab
28 November 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Event recaps, Events, Featured, News
The City of Kitchener is launching a digital innovation lab to embrace the Internet of Things. Read more
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City with smarts: Q&A with Digital Kitchener Lab Director Karl Allen-Muncey
28 November 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Featured, News
Communitech News sat down with Karl Allen-Muncey to discuss the Digital Kitchener Lab. Read more
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Putting data to work: Q&A with Carproof's president and lab director
23 November 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Ecosystem, Enterprise, Featured, News
Communitech News sat down with Carproof's president and lab director to discuss their future. Read more
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Startup uses open data to help small towns attract new businesses
21 November 2017 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation
Townfolio is using open data to help small towns. Read more
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