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Transforming data into compelling visuals with advanced research computing

January 24, 2018

One of the most important tools for furthering innovation is advanced research computing (ARC). Researchers working with large and complex data often use it to translate this information into visualizations. These data visualizations make it possible to understand information in ... Continue Reading

Disaster Recovery Essential Readings

January 28, 2016

What do you know about preparing for a dependable disaster recovery plan? To help you get clarity and understanding, below are five recommended resources from ORION’s disaster recovery partner, Stage2Data. Additionally, we invite you to learn more about Disaster Recovery ... Continue Reading

From Farm to Fork

June 17, 2015

At the University of Guelph, Professor Deborah Stacey is helping to develop the statistical modelling software that keeps Ontario’s food safe from contamination. The analysis of the huge amounts of data produced by her research happens thanks to a high-performance ... Continue Reading

Part 3 THINK 2015 Workshop Notes: Bringing Research to the Crowd

April 28, 2015

Research is bridging the gap between scientists, industry and the public to enable ever-faster solutions through scientific advancements. How do cloud-based resources support Ontario’s research, education and innovation communities’ collaborations one another?Moderator: Mark ZimmermanSpeakers: John Helliker, Glenn Smith, Carolyn McGregorEmbrace ... Continue Reading

Faces of Innovation: What does innovation on a corn field look like?

April 23, 2015

“Most of society believes that farmers are fairly simple and uneducated but it’s quite the opposite,” says Rick Willemse, President of Yellow Gold Farms. “The most progressive farmers I know are very highly educated. We take doing what we do ... Continue Reading