The Drupal 8 release candidate (RC) is here at long last. The RC has come after a year in beta and has inspired hope our shop that we’ll have an official release soon. We are confident that our code is stable enough for wider testing by site owners, developers, and end users. - Drupal Core Team A... Read more »
Shifting Gears - Millennials & the Future of Multi-Modal...
What's going on? Why are people in urban settings changing how they get around? What’s changed? Better access to transit? More interest in the environment ? Or just a change in perspective? Take the recently wrapped up Car Sharing Conference in Vancouver, it has a few of us here at bv02 thinking about the... Read more »
Reflections on IoT613 and the Carsharing Conference
The week of September 21st had me in back-to-back conferences. Interesting similarities in integration, analytics and disruption - across the country, at the Carsharing Association Conference and at IoT613. In Vancouver, at the Carsharing Conference, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel of experts... Read more »
The Internet of Things: A Primer
“...imagine a world where everything from kitchen appliances, to doorways, to chairs, to potted plants is able to tell you about your customers and their needs. What could your marketing team do if they knew that much more about your audience?" For marketers, smart devices have opened a whole new set of... Read more »
bv02’s The Brief – Episode 6: Content and IoT with Gabor Vida
Content matters differently today than it did yesterday and it’s only going to mean more to you tomorrow IoT (or Internet of Things) is the technology of device-to-device communication. It suggests the interconnectedness of our mobile devices, cars and appliances. It is the buzziest new wave and we hardly... Read more »
IoT613
On September 24th-25th, bv02 will be attending IoT613, a two-day conference dedicated to explaining and exploring the concept that has the tech world ablaze: the Internet of Things. Hosted at MakerSpace, Akendi, Capchi and Design 1st are bringing the UX and design community together to see and explore the idea of IoT... Read more »
Digital Governance - How are you managing risk while driving...
If you had’ve told me a year ago that I’d become consumed with the concept of digital governance and developing frameworks to make digital governance manageable for enterprises, universities, and municipalities, I’m not sure I would have believed you. But, a year later, and digital governance has grown into a... Read more »
IABC Ottawa honours bv02, Lex PR, Canada Council for the Arts...
The bv02 team enjoyed a sweet surprise this past week, as the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) stopped by to deliver two Excel Awards in person and celebrate with treats and warm wishes. Congratulations go to our partners Lex PR and the Canada Council for the Arts for... Read more »
bv02’s The Brief – Episode 4: Mobile Strategy: with Rob...
We're cresting on the future of mobile right now, yet some business strategists may not acknowledge this due to the nature of their business. It’s not just about technology, or mobile, it’s about your business - about what YOU want to achieve; consider your business platform and how mobile accessibility... Read more »
Andrew's Espresso Shot: Is Print Dead?
Is print dead? This is a question that I have been asked a lot recently, rightfully so since I have made it very clear that I don’t do print. I have witnessed newspapers, catalogues, and magazines all drop in viewership and countless articles claiming print is dying, but do I think print is dead? No, Print is... Read more »
bv02’s The Brief – Episode 3: Students on Ice with Geoff...
“You have to love it before you are moved to save it.” - Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Oceanographer and “Ocean Queen” according to Geoff Green In this episode of The Brief, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Geoff Green, founder and president of the award-winning education program “Students on... Read more »