Collaboration across technology facilitates technology evolution. In this Tech Talk, Insight’s Stan Lequin and Google Cloud’s Kevin Collins discuss how their teams partner with Databricks to create flexible, future-ready data and AI solutions.

Interested in learning more about Databricks? Check out the following resources:

Insight Databricks on Google Cloud webpage: www.insight.com/GCP-Databricks

Databricks on Google Cloud blog: https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/blog/databricks-on-google-cloud.html

To learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6003r0kcN

Embracing the new normal requires the right tools and services. In this Tech Talk, Insight’s Mike Gaumond and Ian Murray discuss how businesses can empower a productive, collaborative hybrid workforce through innovations such as the tech hub.

You can learn more about working from anywhere at https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/tech-journal/spring-2021/why-anywhere-operations-is-a-strategic-trend-for-2021.html.

And, if you’re ready to talk next steps for your organization, connect with our team here: https://www.insight.com/en_US/what-we-do/connected-workforce/managed-workplace-services.html.

As we look toward the future of work, many organizations are strategizing a hybrid approach to the workplace. In this week’s TechTalk, Dennis Lewis of Insight and Amit Harjani of VMware discuss how end-user computing and collaboration tools enable flexible, engaged workforces.

One year into the remote work experience, what have we learned? In this TechTalk, three Insight teammates reflect on their year of virtual work and share their takeaways about staying connected and collaborative.

To see the complete conversation, check out part one of this TechTalk at https://youtu.be/RnC6bVrJ-dE. And, you can learn more about connecting your workforce and empowering your remote teams at http://ms.spr.ly/6005r0kcl​.

Traditionally recognized as a leading innovator in micro processing, Intel has evolved from a PC-centric organization to a truly data-centric organization in recent years. In this Tech Talk, John Dathan, Insight Canada’s Senior Vice-President & General Manager, is joined by Denis Gaudreault, Country Manager for Intel Canada. Together they discuss Insight’s position as a preferred solution partner within the new Intel Partner Alliance and look ahead to Intel’s next phases of innovation on the horizon.

Innovative technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can radically alter the way we work — including the way we work together. In this Insight TechTalk, Matt Fedorovich of Insight Digital Innovation and Jacob Loewenstein of Spatial discuss how the Microsoft HoloLens can create new avenues for remote collaboration.

Interested in learning more about AR and collaboration? Explore these resources for further information:

• Tech Journal | The Power of Mixed Reality to Support the Future of Work: http://ms.spr.ly/6005VKSF3
• TechTalk | The Power of Mixed Reality With the HoloLens 2: https://youtu.be/fCVMLSypk8Qm

Learn more about the HoloLens 2, the self-contained holographic computer, available exclusively from Insight: http://ms.spr.ly/6003TYAHb

Identifying the right opportunities for innovation can help your business drive value quickly. In the conclusion of this three-part series, Insight Digital Innovation’s Amol Ajgaonkar, Ken Seier and Ben Kotvis discuss first steps for organizations developing a computer vision strategy. If you missed part one of this series, you can listen to it at: https://youtu.be/ApQkE3vd_j8. Part two is available at: https://youtu.be/LF86MD05Cq8.

Interested in learning more? Explore these additional resources about computer vision and artificial intelligence: • TechTalk | Responsible AI: https://youtu.be/q2zxtkbB-sY • Tech Journal article | The Value of Computer Vision: More Than Meets the Eye: http://ms.spr.ly/6004VH7EK • The Forrester New Wave: Computer Vision Consultancies, Q4 2020: http://ms.spr.ly/6008pphrp • Tech Journal article | The Human Factor: Best Practices for Responsible AI: http://ms.spr.ly/6009TvCqR

• Innovations in artificial intelligence can help organizations create smarter, safer workspaces. In part two of this three-part series, Insight Digital Innovation’s Amol Ajgaonkar, Ken Seier and Ben Kotvis share their stories of businesses leveraging computer vision for improved safety and compliance.

  If you missed part one of this series, you can listen to it at:https://youtu.be/ApQkE3vd_j8

  Interested in learning more? Explore these additional resources about computer vision and artificial intelligence:

  • TechTalk | Responsible AI: https://youtu.be/q2zxtkbB-sY
  • Tech Journal article | The Value of Computer Vision: More Than Meets the Eye: http://ms.spr.ly/6004VH7EK
  • The Forrester New Wave: Computer Vision Consultancies, Q4 2020: http://ms.spr.ly/6008pphrp
  • Tech Journal article | The Human Factor: Best Practices for Responsible AI: http://ms.spr.ly/6009TvCqR

Computer vision applications leverage data patterns to improve logistics, bolster safety, enhance quality and more. In part one of this three-part series, Insight Digital Innovation’s Amol Ajgaonkar, Ken Seier and Ben Kotvis discuss multiple use cases that demonstrate how computer vision gives businesses a competitive edge.

Interested in learning more? Explore these additional resources about computer vision and artificial intelligence:

• TechTalk | Responsible AI: https://youtu.be/q2zxtkbB-sY
• Tech Journal article | The Value of Computer Vision: More Than Meets the Eye: http://ms.spr.ly/6004VH7EK
• The Forrester New Wave: Computer Vision Consultancies, Q4 2020: http://ms.spr.ly/6008pphrp
• Tech Journal article | The Human Factor: Best Practices for Responsible AI: http://ms.spr.ly/6009TvCqR

Partnering with Insight as an indirect Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) provides new opportunities for growth. In this Tech Talk, Trish O’Keeffe, Insight’s director of Microsoft practice, is joined by Anil Sedha, founder and principal consultant of CloudGenie, to discuss

how CloudGenie’s relationship with Insight expanded their proficiency in Microsoft software allowed their team to diversify their client offerings. Learn more about Insight’s Indirect Cloud Solution Provider Program here:  https://ca.insight.com/en_CA/campaigns/partner/microsoft/microsoft-indirect-csp.html