Category Archives: Digital Media & Web Solutions

Where are they now?: Josh Hanson

  Josh Hanson is a 2016 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programmer Analyst program. Josh worked both part-time and full-time as a web developer during his year at Research & Innovation’s Digital Media & Web Solutions division. For the past year he has worked as a Frontend Developer for Form & Affect, a St. Catharines-based creative marketing agency.  Tell us a little about where you … Continue reading Where are they now?: Josh Hanson »

Overcoming ageism by sharing knowledge

AGEWORKS is working to challenge outdated perceptions of what it means to age today and debunk myths surrounding ageism, in both the workplace and the marketplace. Through workshops, special events and forums, they want the public to know how Canada’s aging population is an opportunity, not a problem, to positively impact the economy and the lives of generations to come by maximizing the talents, experience and … Continue reading Overcoming ageism by sharing knowledge »

Innovation in routine patient monitoring

Studio 1 Labs, a global leader in fabric sensing technology, developed an intelligent bed sheet that monitors vital signs of hospital patients, without the use of attachments to the body. The bed sheet detects respiratory patterns and transmits the data wirelessly to a computer terminal, automating routine patient monitoring for healthcare workers. And with advanced data accuracy and analytics, this technology can predict the onset … Continue reading Innovation in routine patient monitoring »

Monitoring water level in real time

ParemTech develops Internet of Things (IoT) devices and accompanying software/firmware for niche embedded applications. The Wainfleet company is the creator of the PTLevel 2.0 device, which measures the water level of cisterns, sumps, and similar enclosures holding liquids. A customer dashboard reports water level and usage data to the owner in real time. To develop the market for the PTLevel 2.0 among water delivery companies, … Continue reading Monitoring water level in real time »

POSITIONS AVAILABLE with our Digital Media & Web Solutions team

Programming Research Assistant (Part-time, October 2017 – February 2018) As a Programming Research Assistant, (s)he will have a comprehensive skill set to work with Research & Innovation staff and Industry Partners to develop and implement an optical character recognition software. He or she will have the technical skills and ability to implement web APIs, develop SQL databases, and design mobile friendly web applications. The Research … Continue reading POSITIONS AVAILABLE with our Digital Media & Web Solutions team »

Niagara College helps industry embrace e-business and technology adoption solutions

For the fourth year in a row, Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division is ready to offer small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) access to the College’s resources to provide e-business and technology adoption solutions. Thanks to a new $50,000 grant from the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), Niagara College will offer vouchers to 20 companies to support projects that will  generate new market opportunities. Eight … Continue reading Niagara College helps industry embrace e-business and technology adoption solutions »