Bandwidth

By: The Walrus Lab
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  • Summary

  • Bandwidth is a podcast about the power of connectivity. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are relying on digital networks to stay connected, meet their essential needs, stay close to family and friends, and keep businesses operating. We explore how connectivity helps Canadians embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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Episodes
  • Online Banking: How People Tap, Track & Transfer

    Online Banking: How People Tap, Track & Transfer
    Jan 3 2022
    The pandemic pushed many people to do critical services online -- like managing personal finances. This episode looks at the uptick of online banking and how both individual Canadians and banks had to rely on strong, secure internet connections to keep money moving and the economy afloat. We speak with Peter Tilton the Senior Vice President of Digital for RBC and Natasha Knox, founder of Alaphia Financial Wellness and a Certified Financial Planner.

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    32 mins
  • Accessing a New Reality with VR

    Accessing a New Reality with VR
    Dec 21 2021
    Sales of virtual reality goggles have risen by 350% as those trapped at home seek a safe way to escape from lockdown. But VR is making waves in more than just homes -- it's also impacting industries like journalism, healthcare and education. In this episode, we speak about how industries are pushing the boundaries with the medium and the future of this technology. Hear from Zahra Rasool, Head of Al Jazeera Contrast and Sophie Thompson, the co-founder of VirtualSpeech.

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    47 mins
  • Levelling Up Game Development

    Levelling Up Game Development
    Dec 7 2021
    The gaming industry is booming and the pandemic has only accelerated its growth. Developers are championing a more accessible and diverse industry and users are taking advantage of connecting with audiences through platforms like Twitch. We'll explore the current state of online gaming, its inextricable link to the growth of internet network speeds and capacity, and ways in which the sector will evolve as speeds continue to increase. We speak with Kurston Timothy, a developer and Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Ubisoft, and Rokashi, a tech journalist and developer with Glow Up Games.

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    38 mins

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