ABCtech #19 22JUN14 Canadas anti-spam legislation

ABCtech #19 22JUN14 Canadas anti-spam legislation

     QuikTech Notes

22-JUN-14

Free for Subscribers – sharing an interest in the commercialization of emerging technologies

Anti-spam  Legislation

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SUBCRIBERS.    We have 3-years to verify you as an ABCtech Subscriber.   Just REPLY today – and also become eligible for a free $100 ABCtech Membership.  For a list of SUBSCRIBER benefits click HERE  or  HERE  for MEMBER benefits. Note, we are about to introduce a knowledge and relationship management app for ABCtech subscribers.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) arrives July 1^st with the intention of filtering out spam – a function that is currently addressed in greater or lesser degree by a host of low-cost or free technologies (including by Gmail, whose intelligent filtering does a good job of separating “Primary” and “Social” communications from “Promotions”). Once in place, CASL will have the effect of reducing spam traffic across public and private networks – but it will also have the effect of silencing many different information sources, to the detriment of Canadian businesses and consumers.  FOR MORE

Fusion Energy.  A public media release is expected shortly announcing the availability for the public of our Fusion Energy Assessment Report including: A. The status of fusion energy options and research worldwide, B. Forum discussions by fusion leaders in Alberta in 2013 – VISIT, C. The socio-economic implications of fusion post-ignition and D. A report on the role of fusion in Alberta’s oil sands production.

Moonlight in the Meadows AGM/BBQ. Our June 12th AGM/BBQ was a smashing success featuring: great weather, 200 attendees, Richard Truscott’s presentation on behalf of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), a dozen Hospitality suites, sumptuous BBQ options and beverages, amazing entertainment Kaleia Haley Simons-Cook AND quality networking for policy influencers, students, small businesses & industry services. Lots of great networking and memorable hi-lites including the confirmation of ABCtech’s 2014 Board of Directors (*appointee). The officers were elected at the subsequent Board meeting.

Stuart Lomas – President (infotech & analytics)	Don Diduck – Secretary (public policy)	*Deepa Maisuria – Treasurer (finance)	Perry Kinkaide – Past President (NGOs)	*Vacant – Vice-President
Cliff Soper – Northern Alberta	Yvonne Fizer – small business	Randy Duguay – analytics & health	Derrick Rancourt – life sciences	Haley Simons – arts & innovation
Alexander Suen – ABCampus	Dan Corns – transportation & real estate	Klaas Rodenburg – energy & construction

Volunteers & Advisors.  We are excited about your interest in our ongoing activities – so please contact us if you would like to be engaged in an Advisory for projects to be operationalized in 2015.  As an Advisor, we may send you questions or ask you to attend the occasional meeting for input on design and development of various projects.  Which of the following is of interest to you – just contact info@ABCtech.ca identifying the project(s) of interest including any comments or questions:

1. Innovation Zone.  Development of the proposed Innovation Zone for the NW quadrant of the Edmonton Capital Region as an expression of our 2015 theme – Convergence & Creativity.  The following representatives are required for establishing the Zone’s appeal for locating emerging technologies, fitting for the Zone:

• Municipalities and counties
• Industry leaders in culture and science, arts and emerging technologies fitting for the Zone
• Associated financial, small business, public communications, transportation, and telecommunications resources for development of the requisite infrastructure.

2. Communications.  Formalizing our Communications Advisory for sharpening our messaging and methods increasing our appeal for: subscribers/members, project hosts and sponsors and patrons through our: QuikTech Notes newsletter, ABCtech Media Productions, media releases, events, annual reports and brochure-ware.

3. Industry Development. Co-hosting annual networking events promoting development of: Data Analytics & Machine Learning, CleanTech, Maglev, Genomics & Cell Therapies, Advanced Manufacturing, Access to Capital, Remote Communications

4. Small Technology Businesses.  Conduct of co-hosted small business site consultations and workshops through October 2014 contributing to submission of a report on: A) What it takes to start, survive and succeed in growing a small technology business, B) Why early exits crush value and C) Recommendations for creating wealth for Alberta.

5. Alliances and Network Development.  We are always interested in collaborating with others who share a common interest in the diversification of the economy through the commercialization of emerging technologies.

6. Moonlight in the Meadows.  Redesign of our annual AGM/BBQ event for 2015 including design of a Sponsored Innovation Award – celebrating our 10th Anniversary.