Author Archives: Rick Huijbregts
Early Bird gets the worm
About three years ago, Cisco signed a collaboration agreement with EllisDon—the first in a series of exciting strategic relationships that have contributed to a visible transformation of the Canadian construction and real estate landscape. With an increasing pace, IP networks … Continue reading
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The Art of Procuring
If you sell products or services in today’s marketplace you’ve probably experienced the joys of current “procurement” techniques. Reminiscent of the industrial age where it was all about production of low-cost and commodity goods, we’re still expected to provide the lowest prices … Continue reading
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To modernize Canada’s public infrastructure – every bridge needs a switch
Public infrastructure is a key driver of a nation’s success, particularly for a prosperous economy like Canada. Infrastructure plays an essential role in supporting global economic competitiveness (trade corridors), safety and security (borders), public health (water, housing), environmental protection (clean … Continue reading
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George Brown College Green Building Centre at intersection of ICT and Construction
Earlier this year I wrote a blog about the launch of a brand new Building Automation program at George Brown College in Toronto. The message was simple: if the construction and real estate industry is changing how it designs, builds, … Continue reading
Innovating Transportation and Mobility with ICT Networks
Last Tuesday (Sept. 18th), I was invited to speak with CBC Radio 1 Here and Now host Laura Di Battista about the importance of the Information Highway as an essential infrastructure for every community and every country. Canada has a … Continue reading
The Future of Canada’s Infrastructure
Last week was important for “infrastructure” in Canada. From September 10-12, Regina hosted the second-ever National Infrastructure Summit. Hundreds of delegates from the public and private sector came together to not only discuss the state of Canada’s infrastructure, but also … Continue reading
Why we’re partnering with Canada’s municipalities
To help spur national innovation, you need infrastructure that goes beyond roads and buildings. Networked and wired infrastructure are crucial, but just as important are the networks of people and the public sector/private sector partnerships that bring everything together at … Continue reading
My building tweets and has Friends on Facebook
I just received a tweet from my building. It told me, and my followers, that I saved 13% on my energy bill today because it automatically lowered my air-conditioning and lighting levels since it’s such a great day out there. … Continue reading
Preparing for the future: George Brown College launches building automation program
Over the past four years, Cisco Canada and its partners have been an instigator of transformation in the construction and real estate industry. Changing and disrupting any industry has a profound impact on every aspect of it: from how customers … Continue reading
