The world's biggest company, Amazon, is a two-sided market between sellers and consumers. Among some of the other big companies you could name, such as Airbnb and Uber, it's a common theme with the same model. If you want to go big, go biggest. Play matchmaker between two sides.

Tech professionals are in charge of a variety of tasks, from project mapping to creative problem-solving. Balancing all these responsibilities while keeping on top of ever-changing industry trends can be overwhelming at times. That’s why many tech professionals seek mentors to guide them in their careers.

All departments in a business will likely be required to cut costs at some point. In tech, however, this can be especially challenging. You want to ensure you’re being frugal with your resources while not eliminating the essentials.

The digital workplace is in a state of continuous evolution. What worked a year ago is no longer a priority and what is working now is already on its way out. What never changes in all this is the role of data and how to use it.

Netflix makes blockbusters you can watch at home, but it doesn’t want to wind up like Blockbuster.

Competition from major actors is getting intense. Netflix has already pivoted business models more than once. First, it got rid of late fees while sparing you the hustle of going to the video store. A post-office model was sufficient to take out Blockbuster and build up a customer base.

Establishing a strong, cohesive company culture has become a subject of great importance in the modern workplace. While doing this can be a challenge for any business, it can be especially tricky for tech teams with members who work remotely.

The upcoming Canadian election is the first test for new laws and social media policies, and while online activity suggests they’re being effective in curbing disinformation, experts are already warning that those seeking to manipulate the election or create chaos among voters have moved on to new tactics.

Slack is now worth about $23 billion after their amazingly successful listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

In 2007, Steve Ballmer, then Microsoft CEO, famously declared: “There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance.” Three years before, the technologist Jerry Kaplan said: "I wouldn’t be buying Google stock, and I don’t know anyone who would.”

The Ocean Medallion provides real-time CX to passengers on Princess Cruises. The technology enables vacationers to automatically open stateroom doors, locate companions and more.