Open Source Projects in Quebec: Motivations, Ethical Models and Opportunities for SMBs and NPOs TL;DR The motivations behind open source have evolved: technical control, resilience and collaborative innovation now take priority over cost alone (Ponemon Institute, 2025). Ethical monetization models...
Frequency of data breaches at Big Tech: a documented analysis of systemic violations The tech giants Google, Apple, Facebook (Meta), Amazon, and Microsoft (GAFAM) regularly suffer major data breaches, as evidenced by recurring incidents documented...
Last day to get grants of up to 50% on AI/quantum projects 💡 TL;DR Prompt Innov allocates $21M to collaborative AI and cybersecurity projects through the RSRI ( Prompt ). AI/quantum project call: Submissions due by April 15 for grants of up to 50% ( Québec.ca ). ...
Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation: Review and Outlook After the 2025 Cyberconference đź’ˇ TL;DR The 2025 Cyberconference in Montreal highlighted the urgency of protecting data against AI-related threats and prioritizing sovereign solutions (Neotrust). 22% of Quebecers struggle...
Stories of Big Tech abuse - Part 2 đź’ˇ TL;DR Fake judicial requests: Hackers tricked Apple and Meta into handing over personal data, leading to harassment and abuse. False algorithmic accusations: Biased algorithms led to professional suspensions or unjustified criminal accusations. ...
End of Windows 10 in October 2025: How to migrate to free and easy solutions while avoiding the landfill 💡 TL;DR October 14, 2025: End of support for Windows 10 → Millions of computers risk becoming obsolete ( Daily Kos ). Linux Mint and Zorin OS offer a familiar user experience, ideal for replacing Windows ( IT Pro, Zorin Blog ). ...
Business Process Automation: Where to Start Without Falling Into the 'All-Tech' Trap? đź’ˇ TL;DR First identify repetitive and time-consuming tasks in your business processes. Map your workflows to target the real bottlenecks. Start with a simple pilot project, then gradually expand...
Stories of Big Tech Abuses - Part 1 TL;DR Cambridge Analytica Scandal (Facebook): Data from millions of users harvested without their knowledge to influence elections like Brexit and the American presidential election. GDPR failure: Despite mass complaints against Big Tech for abusive data collection, few effective sanctions were applied...
Odoo Community vs Enterprise: The Ideal Open Source Solution for Quebec SMBs TL;DR: Odoo Community: Free and open source solution, ideal for SMBs with basic needs and in-house technical teams. Odoo Enterprise: Premium version (starting at $24 USD/user/month) with advanced modules...