Edge Writer: Tom Keenan

Articles by Tom Keenan

Date	Article Title
May 22, 2009	Are you ready to play the domain game? New hosting services give customers chance to register their name
Apr 10, 2009	Hackers force IT experts to play catchup Information sharing can help keep your computer safe from mischief
Mar 13, 2009	Networked cars driving transportation vision 'Machine to machine' communication is central to idea
Feb 20, 2009	Use technology smarts to pinch your pennies A few simple tips can help businesses of all sizes weather unsettled times
Feb 06, 2009	Dining could get safer with DNA technology BSE detection possible with blood test instead of postmortem
Jan 23, 2009	Cybercrime's global reach affects us all Experts paint grim picture, urge companies to protect vital interests
Jan 09, 2009	We may need all the help we can get in '09 Online business presence, reputation must be managed correctly
Nov 28, 2008	We can learn from Ireland's re-invention Report urges greater investment in human capital, industry targeting
Nov 14, 2008	Middle ground needed for new technology Company size as well as users' ages mean varying reactions
Oct 17, 2008	Business sector joining wiki revolution But online equipment information sites have their weaknesses
Oct 03, 2008	Something's rotten in the state of patents Will lawyers or technologists revamp the intellectual property landscape?
Sep 05, 2008	Airlines going cashless in their cabins Systems will allow passengers to make credit card purchases from seats
Aug 22, 2008	Cybercrime swamping security experts Enforcement agencies hard-pressed to put a crimp in criminal activity
Jul 25, 2008	BlackBerry vs. iPhone: More than meets the eye Costs a concern for some consumers
Jul 11, 2008	Bluetooth minding its mobile manners Consumers growing more aware of technology and its inherent risks
Jun 27, 2008	Cloud computing a down-to-earth solution Growing interest in metered access for storage, computing and messaging
Jun 13, 2008	Beta blues? Software testing gets bugs out Canadian company looks to tap market in a novel way
May 30, 2008	Cybercrime keeps Canadians on their toes Studies also show we're bigger software pirates than our U.S. cousins
May 16, 2008	Social networking can prove guessing game Joining a site might can make a lot of sense for some businesses
May 02, 2008	Cool home-office gadgets ride to the rescue From CallClerk to Kill A Watt, high-tech aids can improve bottom line
Apr 18, 2008	Problem-solvers of the world unite in Banff Next generation of IT whizzes try their hands at tough scenarios
Apr 04, 2008	Knowing your mobile's limits a good idea Stories of cellphone data use gone wrong are cautionary tales
Mar 07, 2008	GPS technology tracking new horizons Systems range from personal 'panic buttons' to location guidance
Feb 22, 2008	Imagine a better way to track your 'stuff' ECM programs allow businesses to digitize important data
Feb 22, 2008	GPS technology tracking new horizons Systems range from personal 'panic buttons' to location guidance
Jan 25, 2008	Wearable computers among '08 tech trends But let's not forget that today's innovative tools are tomorrow's landfill
Dec 14, 2007	Biometrics take 'funky' out of workplace 'Shrinkage' has got to be the most dainty euphemism ever invented
Nov 30, 2007	Digital boo-boos causing corporate havoc Air Canada, RIM feel heat over glitches
Nov 16, 2007	Eco-computing can spell energy profits Environmental awareness fires computer giants
Oct 19, 2007	Companies examine the 'SaaS-y' solution SAP AG trying software as an industry service
Sep 21, 2007	Early-bird buyers fit to hang up on iPhone Apple's price cut caused wave of indignation
Sep 07, 2007	Canadian firm gives aircraft safety a lift Updated 'black box' helped Indian Air Force duo set world record
Aug 24, 2007	Stars, scientists lament climate-change inertia Banff TV festival sets stage with 'Code Green' celebrity panel
Jul 27, 2007	Security camera misuse no laughing matter Technology changing digital surveillance practices
Jul 13, 2007	Don't patch over computer security risks Cyber bad guys ready to hit us where it hurts
Jun 29, 2007	Online corporate attacks take many forms Cases range from furious shareholders to organized crime
Jun 01, 2007	Virtual meetings becoming business asset Cisco's TelePresence a bit pricey, but it's a sign of things to come
May 18, 2007	Tech-thinkers stand on guard for all of us There are few places on the planet where the world's smartest tech-thinkers get together to talk about monkey-proof routers.
May 04, 2007	Home security toys target growing market Technology can make your home or business safer and more secure. Or it can open up horrendous security gaps that will come back to haunt you
Apr 20, 2007	Hackers the only winners in credit ripoff Time to demand payment for such breaches
Apr 05, 2007	Gen-Y consumers driving mobile TV future Vast mobile market includes many business applications
Mar 23, 2007	High-tech camera captures virtual future Applications range from battle zones to hockey rinks
Mar 09, 2007	Business travellers asked to reveal 'assets' Programs to ease border crossings now include X-rays
Feb 23, 2007	North experiencing quiet tech revolution Electronic commerce catching on as Arctic residents go wireless
Feb 09, 2007	Collaboration driving new ideas on web 'Crowdsourced' software gaining more attention
Jan 26, 2007	Bad business etiquette a daily horror story Inflight from Toronto to Calgary
Jan 12, 2007	Cellphone's ring now hitting the high seas Quiet zones soon to follow on cruise ships
Dec 08, 2006	Retail's future rings with plastic, not cash Credit cards, online shopping rule as technology trumps currency
Nov 24, 2006	Wardriving 'geek' is on the wireless beat Edmonton's local Wardriving geek
Nov 10, 2006	Smart Shad teens drill for oilsands answers More than 300 screaming teenagers, and as many parents, teachers and friends filled a banquet hall recently to cheer, celebrate and carry on
Oct 27, 2006	Tech tool rates projects for 'best practices' Online process helps quantify business value
Oct 27, 2006	Small business, start your tech engines Even the little guys can afford these ideas
Oct 13, 2006	Small business, start your tech engines Even the little guys can afford these ideas
Sep 29, 2006	Anatomical art display fleshes out tidy profit What is your body worth?
Sep 15, 2006	Airport security hardly inspires confidence Ban on liquids almost laughable in terror age
Sep 01, 2006	Telcos must focus on what they do best Making services attractive helps telecom firms
Aug 17, 2006	Laser tag high-stakes exercise for soldiers Realistic drills prepare our troops for Afghanistan
Aug 03, 2006	Shad teens shed light on energy solutions Program gives teens opportunity
Jul 06, 2006	'Smart city' puts emphasis on sustainability Communities strive to become connected
Jun 22, 2006	Petroleum Show exhibitors dazzle oilpatch Technology firms display latest software advances
Jun 08, 2006	Information flow lifeblood to smart companies When a business is just starting out, everybody usually does everything
May 25, 2006	Internet planning for IP address shortfall IPv6 developed to handle projected need
May 25, 2006	Technology sprucing up conference calls New tools make the sessions more palatable
Apr 27, 2006	'Courting the dragon' requires patience Bombardier VP dispenses hard-earned lessons on China
Apr 13, 2006	Technology sprucing up conference calls New tools make the sessions more palatable
Mar 16, 2006	VoIP scrap first skirmish in Internet e-war ISPs don't see why e-businesses should enjoy all the gravy
Feb 16, 2006	SuperNet giving rural Alberta big boost Communities use new technology to level playing field in business
Feb 16, 2006	Internet planning for IP address shortfall IPv6 developed to handle projected need
Feb 02, 2006	Paranoia's rising as digital privacy eroded Companies, feds give computer users cause for pause
Jan 05, 2006	Cybercrime gives experts virtual headache Investigators find that national boundaries can prove brick wall
Dec 22, 2005	Cybercrime gives experts virtual headache Investigators find that national boundaries can prove brick wall
Dec 22, 2005	Genetic data collection next great frontier Privacy laws should be reviewed
Dec 01, 2005	Paranoia's rising as digital privacy eroded Companies, feds give computer users cause for pause
Nov 24, 2005	Genetic data collection next great frontier Privacy laws should be reviewed
Nov 17, 2005	The end of 'security through obscurity' New operating systems give hackers 'open door' to control
Nov 10, 2005	Genetic data collection next great frontier Privacy laws should be reviewed
Oct 20, 2005	Adaptability key to small-business success Proper use of technological tools could decide fate
Oct 06, 2005	Israel a powerhouse of high-tech chutzpah Much of credit due to quality education
Sep 22, 2005	Comparison shopping ringing up bargains Cellphones use 'optical intelligence' to scan barcodes for deals
Sep 15, 2005	Passport changes threaten access to U.S. Security trumps business in cross-border monitoring
Sep 01, 2005	Love of science drives Banff Centre program Students learn to communicate in unique ways
Aug 04, 2005	CEOs build ties with leaders of tomorrow 'Shad' students ride intellectual elevator
Jul 21, 2005	Humanitarian efforts shine through Rotary Crucial role of business people takes spotlight at organization's centennial
Jun 23, 2005	IT needs to sell bosses on business case Instructor emphasizes the need for realistic goals in tech investments
Jun 23, 2005	IT's failing reputation deserves new chance Instructor emphasizes the need for realistic goals in tech investments
Jun 23, 2005	IT's failing reputation deserves new chance Instructor emphasizes the need for realistic goals in tech investments
Jun 09, 2005	Initiative shines light on energy efficiency Project Evolve takes bright approach to power usage
Jun 09, 2005	Software patent deck stacked against users Big companies, lawyers play infringement game with gusto
Jun 02, 2005	Seismic processing tapping Earth's secrets High powered math ideas help industry sound out new potential
May 26, 2005	Software patent deck stacked against users Big companies, lawyers play infringement game with gusto
May 26, 2005	Satellite provider gunning for greenbacks 'Sue 'm all' approach has pirates ducking
May 26, 2005	Satellite provider gunning for greenbacks 'Sue 'em all' approach has pirates ducking
May 19, 2005	'Bots may help humans weave next web Interpreting data key to semantic web
May 12, 2005	Sports performances get high-tech tweak Demand forced manufacturing boost
May 05, 2005	Satellite provider gunning for greenbacks 'Sue 'm all' approach has pirates ducking
Apr 28, 2005	'Spiders' troll online resumes for victims Your personal data could easily be sold on open market
Apr 21, 2005	Wireless test lab powers next innovation wave NEWT provides test equipment you just can't rent
Apr 14, 2005	Instant messaging draws brickbats, compliments Business leaders have good reason to be concerned with the new communications technology
Apr 14, 2005	Instant messages spell profits – and headaches Bosses can take control of IM service
Mar 31, 2005	VR cave shining light on tech advances Alberta could realize opportunity as virtual reality leader
Mar 24, 2005	Protection isn't built into high-tech toys Security often overlooked in office mailroom
Mar 17, 2005	Oilpatch drives telcos to innovate and grow Telus historical connection to sector not taken for granted
Mar 10, 2005	New media creativity to get a Banff boost SLAM contest will offer winners chance to work with eclectic sector's brightest minds
Mar 03, 2005	New emergency response centre ramps up Next crisis a chance to test co-ordination
Feb 24, 2005	Customer big winner in phone shootout Competitors are offering luxury of choice
Feb 17, 2005	Radiologist leads clinics digital electronic charge New technology making inroads in medical imaging
Feb 03, 2005	Quantum computing may eventually add up We'll know technology's future when we see it
Jan 20, 2005	Computer whiz pumps up the volume Voodoo's new unit stretches limit of PC abilities
Jan 06, 2005	Patient simulators proving medical boon High-tech gadgets foster better training
Jan 06, 2005	Spacious Suffield ideal for 'Three Block War' Latest unmanned aircraft could have civil use, says MLA
Dec 23, 2004	High tech patrols key to supporting peace Canadian Forces are eyes and ears of operations in Afghanistan
Dec 16, 2004	Spacious Suffield a perfect fit for NATO Latest unmanned aircraft could have civil use, says MLA
Dec 09, 2004	Canadian troops make most of 'Mirage' Satellite TV, Internet help soldiers keep home fires burning
Nov 25, 2004	It’s Quiz Time, folks Learn a bit of trivia from the master of IT
Nov 25, 2004	IT programs battling enrolment crash Programming glory days likely gone
Nov 18, 2004	‘High’ tech GPS gadgets wow Banff filmfest Adventurer signs on to save mountains
Nov 11, 2004	Oil industry a white knight for ivory tower Cash-strapped institutions turn to oilpatch for research funding
Nov 04, 2004	IT seeks to recapture lustre in career market Computing science groups make effort to reach youngsters
Oct 28, 2004	Businesses heading in the write direction Communication skills sorely lacking in many industries
Oct 14, 2004	Calgary firm has identity theft in its sights Technology already a hit with South African bank’s customers
Oct 07, 2004	Northern Tiger needs to roar in e-economy American competitors may muscle in on Canadian business
Sep 30, 2004	Terrorists exploiting Internet’s dark side Business safety among agency’s concern
Sep 23, 2004	Dot-ca tells the world: ‘I am Canadian’ Registering domain names can be a strategic game
Sep 09, 2004	Internet still a growing concern at age 35 Innovation changed how we do business and how we relate
Sep 02, 2004	Notes from the other side of the world. . . Light Up the World is having a bright reception in China
Aug 19, 2004	Latest HR solutions available for download Health region staff services go high-tech
Aug 05, 2004	Lifelong learning starts with many options Technology-based learning destined for niche status in the flexible learning days to come
Jul 22, 2004	I'm walking, yes indeed - with a ped pod Telecom giant Bell pitches pavilion to display technology advances
Jul 08, 2004	Float makers carve out parade of dreams Museums, theme parks, Stampede all draw on firm's expertise
Jun 24, 2004	Scaled-down TV fest feast for the senses Banff television event crosses media lines
Jun 17, 2004	Corporate fraud-busters ride to rescue Facial recognition expert keeps eyes peeled for fibs
Jun 10, 2004	Liquid assets flowing into post-9/11 world New mantra capturing ear of energy industry
May 27, 2004	Human gullibility feeds on Internet hoaxes Fact or fiction, it’s all out there to discover
May 20, 2004	Moore's Law may soon reach end of computing line Quantum computers remain a tantalizing possibility
May 13, 2004	U of C shoe designers bend it for Beckham Alberta facility a world leader in shoe design
May 06, 2004	Security fears trigger business opportunity We're all exposed to some sort of risk online
Apr 29, 2004	Students surf for cybertrysts, sex information Net untapped terrain for sex education
Apr 29, 2004	VOIP regulators called freedom restrictors Police wiretaps grower tougher with technology
Apr 22, 2004	Students surf for cybertrysts, sex information Net untapped terrain for sex education
Apr 15, 2004	New media: Oh so sexy, but dangerous B.C. prototype sailed into troubled waters
Apr 15, 2004	Banff Centre initiative boosts New Media B.C. prototype wasn’t as lucky with funding
Apr 08, 2004	Online shopping still has bugs to work out WiseVillage offers one-stop experience without the parking hassles
Apr 01, 2004	Lions and tigers and bears . . . oh my! Pretty porkers, other critters part of Telus marketing
Apr 01, 2004	U of C students probe roots of the Net Scam fighters, virginity auction among surprising Net finds
Mar 25, 2004	Credit bureaus should check their own ratings Identity thefts show improvements needed
Mar 11, 2004	Homeless learning to cross 'digital divide' City takes honours as top intelligent community
Mar 04, 2004	High-tech tracking puts brakes on trouble Company targets cargo theft
Feb 26, 2004	Passing notes in class helps e-learning Keeping it simple the best approach
Feb 19, 2004	Spoof website brings high-tech horrors Phishers, spammers, hackers sully ’Net
Feb 05, 2004	Reach out and touch somebody’s VOIP New technology makes it easy to stay in touch
Jan 29, 2004	Cochrane entrepreneur on track to success He’s hoping to spin wheels of fortune with gripping device
Jan 15, 2004	Company’s X-ray vision pays digital dividends Hubble telescope uses same technology
Dec 18, 2003	Adventures of a globe-trotting e-pilgrim Midnight reconnaissance reveals peas, protesters and white powder
Dec 18, 2003	No quick-fix for Internet at Swiss summit Developing nations want to wean world from web domination of U.S.
Dec 04, 2003	Banff film festival sports ‘high’ technology Mega-stars and movies aside, annual alpine event showcases new innovation
Nov 20, 2003	Energy websites open portals to industry knowledge Oilpatch takes the spotlight online
Nov 20, 2003	Energy websites open portals to industry knowledge Take an online peek at what's up in the oilpatch
Oct 23, 2003	Programming is child’s play for Donnie Thorne Twelve-year-old whiz kid puts IT skills to work
Oct 16, 2003	Spam kings feast on cyber-suckers Companies help block ‘tool-enhancing’ e-mails
Oct 02, 2003	Forward-thinking cities model for future trade Calgary contingent pitches border efficiency at Monterrey conference
Sep 11, 2003	Nano-sized future fuelled by big ideas Medical applications, military use considered
Aug 21, 2003	Rotarian’s legacy marked by peak effort Modern-day pioneers revisit Banff mountain's namesake
Jun 19, 2003	Evolving HDTV opens window to fantastic future Banff TV Festival looks ahead with technology
May 22, 2003	Dr. Bob brings coach’s insight to business 'Recruiting talent is a 24/7 job', audience told
May 15, 2003	Crossing boundaries into the realm of 'e' E-government explored at conference
Apr 10, 2003	Wi-Fi world wondrous and woeful Alberta leading charge in wireless technologies
Jan 30, 2003	Mysterious poster ‘geek chick’ is Calgarian! Edge columnist unveils face of tech age
Dec 05, 2002	Hate sites expose seedy underbelly of Web 'Net's dark side preys on the innocent
Oct 03, 2002	NAFTA fans talk trade at Texas techfest Infrastructure security among issues at conference
Aug 22, 2002	Innovative teens shine bright light on future Shad Valley program challenges young minds
Jun 20, 2002	View of the future impressive from Banff<br> TV festival puts technology at forefront<br>
May 30, 2002	Breaking down the barriers to prosperity Can a Technopolis bridge the gap between industrial sectors and research innovation?
Mar 07, 2002	Ignorance increases risk of cyber crime Don't let system intruders catch you unaware
Feb 14, 2002	'Smart' homes wired for future needs High-tech houses do everything but make the coffee
Feb 07, 2002	Sure, students like to party - but they also ponder the future Conference showcases enthusiasm of today's youth
Jan 10, 2002	Alberta Wellnet prescription for success But high-tech initiative will have to compete for funding
Nov 22, 2001	Energy industry growing hotbed for computer innovations Internet a valuable resource for oilpatch
Oct 18, 2001	Busy Internet bogged down by slow-motion blues People want instant information after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
Sep 27, 2001	New urgency for personal ID technology Attacks raise vital issues of personal privacy vs. security
Aug 09, 2001	Hot jobs of the future could be yours Privacy officers and ‘EAI evangelists’ seen as cool careers
Jun 28, 2001	Technology's changing future of television Even Frasier Crane has a website — and yes, he’s listening
Jun 07, 2001	Get back to nature — where technology takes off New gadgets making it safer to venture off beaten path
May 24, 2001	Strap on your wireless toaster and head to the next conference Gatherings in Calgary, Washington offer valuable insight
May 17, 2001	Broadband connectivity wave of the future The line between communications and entertainment is getting blurry
Apr 25, 2001	Software pirates facing final countdown on truce Time running out to avoid prosecution for ‘borrowed’ ware
Apr 11, 2001	Learn to lock up your lapstops Look what happened to Lois Lane
Feb 28, 2001	Are politicians up to the challenge of e-government? IBM Corp. executive paints rosy picture of a world where everyone's connected
Feb 14, 2001	I have a dream – Alberta 101 could open our eyes to future Share the high-tech vision with education project for 2005
Feb 07, 2001	Look to Wellnet for the future of medical care Ambitious project aimed at putting timely and accurate health-care data online
Jan 10, 2001	E-developments speed up move to online stock trading Days of dealing with broker on the phone are fading
Dec 20, 2000	Napster lessons will continue to reverberate Heading the year's list are the “dot-com meltdown,” and the meteoric rise and equally exciting crash of even the high-tech darlings
Nov 15, 2000	It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Alberta SuperNet Education, health and business will benefit from broadband plan
Oct 25, 2000	It's bye bye borders, thanks to technology Internet doing more than NAFTA to erase concept of national boundaries
Oct 11, 2000	Predicting the future is tricky business Smart2000 conference offers Calgarians a glimpse of where the high-tech road will take us

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