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ORIONxchange focuses on technology, networking, innovation, education, and collaboration and offers advice and insights from thought leaders in the research, education and innovation communities.
ORIONxchange focuses on technology, networking, innovation, education, and collaboration and offers advice and insights from thought leaders in the research, education and innovation communities.
The Life of an ORION Intern: From Goose Nesting to High Speed Networking
By: Samantha McKay ORION Social Media and Business Development Intern Hi everyone! This summer, I am one of ORION’s Social Media and Business Development Interns. I’ve been here for six weeks now, and I’ll be here until the end of … Continue reading
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Tagged Carleton University, intern, ORION, ORIONxchange, Ottawa, postsecondary, Samantha McKay, technology
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Changing the World, Two Interns at a Time
By: Max Zhu ORION Social Media and Business Development Intern Hello to all! My name is Max Zhu and I am one of the Social Media and Business Development Interns at ORION this summer. Each month, I will publish one … Continue reading
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Tagged high-speed, innovation, intern, Max Zhu, Ontario, ORION, postsecondary, York University
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I sat down at the THINK Conference and was not sure I was in the right place…
By: Greg McLeod @JALPrincipal Principal, John A Leslie Public School “Big Data” became “Extreme Data”, “last mile connectivity”, “SLA” (service level agreement – had to Google it) – this all seemed a bit over my head. I consider myself a … Continue reading
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Tagged Computing, conference, Education, events, K-12, networking, ORIONxchange, social media, technology, THINK Conference
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A Synopsis of “Big Data in Practice”
ORION Community Manager, Ali Abbas Hirji offers a synopsis and perspective on a breakout session led by IBM InfoSphere BigInsights’ Worldwide Technical Sales Leader, Dirk deRoos at the 2013 THINK Conference Data is the new oil. But it could also … Continue reading
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Tagged Ali Hirji, Big Data, Collaboration, conference, events, innovation, institutions, technology, THINK Conference
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Looking Ahead to 2013
By: Elizabeth Moyer Director of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, ORION On behalf of ORION I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! We hope that you and your families had a safe and enjoyable holiday … Continue reading
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Tagged Collaboration, conference, Education, Elizabeth Moyer, events, K-12, ORION, ORIONxchange
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Happy Holidays from ORION
By Darin Graham, Ph.D President and CEO, ORION It has been another exciting year for ORION and as we look forward to the BIG ideas and infinite possibilities that 2013 holds, we also take time to look back and reflect … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 ORION Awards, BIG Ideas, conference, Darin Graham, events, Happy Holidays, members, Ontario, ORION
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What is “High Performance Computing” – and why do we need it?
By Susan Baldwin Advanced Computing Strategist, ORION If you’re a researcher, a techie, or if you simply follow technology and research trends then odds are you’re at least familiar with the terms “High Performance Computing,” “HPC,” or “super-computing”. What used … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced computing, Computing, events, HPC, HPCVL, Ontario, ORION, ORIONxchange, research, SciNet, sharcnet, strategist, Susan Baldwin, technology
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Student Development (A Personal View)
By Mike Ridley University of Guelph Librarian and ORION Board Member As some of you know, I’m enrolled in an MEd program at the University of Toronto. Currently I’m taking a course on student development from Peter Dietsche. Excellent teacher/researcher, … Continue reading
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Tagged Collaboration, Education, Higher Education, innovation, institutions, management, Mike Ridley, Ontario, ORIONxchange, postsecondary, research, UofT, UoGuelph
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Why Speed Does Matter
By: Darin Graham Ph.D President and CEO, ORION How do researchers and innovators ensure they are able to move at the seemingly unlimited speed of scientific discovery? How can Canada maintain a competitive edge in global innovation and modernization? At … Continue reading
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Tagged Darin Graham, events, high-speed, innovation, institutions, internet, ORION, ORIONxchange, research, speed, technology
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
By: Darin Graham Ph.D President and CEO, ORION While Staples calls it “the most wonderful time of the year,” there are plenty of students out there mourning the end of their summer vacation. While I understand their sadness, I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Collaboration, Darin Graham, Education, K-12, ORION, ORIONxchange, postsecondary, research
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