Blog

If you want to stay on top of what’s going on in the tech and financial scene you don’t want

TODAY is National IT Professionals Day! On the third Tuesday of every September, we show our appreciation for all the

Happy Programmers’ Day!

HAPPY LABOUR DAY! VTRAC commemorates the contributions of our team members, partners, and community on LABOUR DAY. Thank you for your hard

World Humanitarian Day! “Don’t look for big things, just do small things with great love. The smaller the thing, the

Happy International Youth Day! The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth. #internationalyouthday2022#ExpressBuilders#youth#future#futureofnations

Today, on Independence Day, we pay respect to the United States of America in all its beauty, freedom, and sovereignty.

Happy 155th Birthday Canada! From far-and-wide, we wish all our Canadian friends, colleagues, and business partners a great Canada Day

To all our friends, colleagues, and business partners, we hope you all had a fabulous Father’s day yesterday shared with

June is National Indigenous History Month! We celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honor the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous

Happy Pride Month to all our colleagues, friends, and partners!  That pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

Greetings from Antalya! With the Global IT Talent Tour in full swing, things are really taking flight! Our tour started

This past Friday May 20, 2022 we celebrated International HR Day. And we continue this weekend, to recognize the profession,

VTRAC CULTURE Our team is comprised of high integrity, quality-driven team players from diverse personal and professional backgrounds who share common

Happy Mother’s Day. From our family to yours, Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there!  As a majority

VTRAC MISSION: VTRAC Consulting Corporation (Certified Diversity Co.) was established on the principles of people, quality and respect. 28 years later, these

“Our bottom line is only as good as the results we achieve for you.” We embark on a tailor-made journey

VTRAC Consulting Corporation (Certified Diversity Co.) celebrates the Women of VTRAC on this International Women’s Day March 8, 2022. As a

Sharing a message from our CEO, Forood Malekzadeh, “ “We are collaborators, problem solvers, and core believers in being a people-oriented company.”

On this second month of each year, we embrace both our similarities and differences and begin to recognize that is

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A day where we look back to acknowledge and reflect on the past

As the November temperatures begin to settle in, this week we’re taking the VTRAC Talent Tour to New York City

From Tampa to Orlando, this week we thought it would be “peachy” to continue our travel northwards into Atlanta, Georgia.

Another city in sunny Florida that will take your breath away is #Orlando. Orlando is not just a place to enjoy the

A couple of weeks ago, we started taking a glance at some of the hottest tech cities in North America.

Since year 2000, the Waterloo region continues to gain attention in the global IT community. With new government funding to

28 years ago (when I was much younger with more hair), it was an exciting day because I was expecting my

For years, Toronto has dated New York, Chicago and San Francisco and has been seen canoodling with the Miami area. Even

As a DIVERSITY-focused team, VTRAC lives and breathes with the values that diversity can bring to organizations. We all know the challenges

You have 25-30 years of experience, yet the market is leaving you out in the cold by QUIETLY telling you

Thinking of changing career but recent travel restrictions got you down? Worry no more, VTRAC is taking a virtual trip across

Each February, we acknowledge Black History Month by looking back and reflecting on the past struggles many of our community

These days, a college or university degree in information and computer technologies isn’t necessarily the focal point of a resume.

It’s Summertime, we are in the midst of a pandemic, but your business and ours must move forward. We are

Our very own Forood Malekzadeh launched his #podcast, Forood 4 Thought. As a career and life coach of over 24 years,

We are just getting started ! Follow us on Instagram @vtracconsultingcorp

If you wait until an exit interview to find out why a valuable employee has decided to move on, you've

There’s little doubt that 2020 has been and will continue to be a challenging year for many. Companies will eventually

Diversity comes in many forms: gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, culture, socioeconomic background, etc. All of these contribute to an

With the recent changes our economy and business are experiencing, companies are relying more than ever on AI to maintain sustainability

This is not the first time that humanity has faced such an awakening. We have read, and are familiar with,

Hope everyone had as much fun as we had at this year’s HR West Conference in San Francisco. We are

#HRPA2020 conference was a fantastic opportunity for collaboration with other human resource colleagues in the industry national wide. Hope to

2019 was an amazing year, and for so many reasons. Rise of women: It was the year of women. Many corporations

Every year many exciting and chaotic trends are shaping our future. These days businesses need to look ahead and identify

Things are getting hotter in San Francisco, and we’re not just talking temperatures! Hot jobs, hot talent, and hot companies

The universe is expanding in Los Angeles. Stars aren’t just for the big screen anymore, they are expanding into IT

The Kitchener-Waterloo Area has been gaining major traction in the IT community.  With major government initiatives, affordable living and more

Techies in Seattle are seeing green and we’re not just talking about the environment. With average salaries topping comfortable living

The term Bootstrap Cowboy takes on a whole new meaning in Austin Texas! We all know the phrase “boot up”

New York City is the place where people want to live. Every year the big city life attracts an increasing

The Greater Boston Area is gaining credibility when it comes to tech. Over the past few years, we’ve seen many

From corporate propositions to international conferences, Toronto’s tech scene has certainly made its presence known over the past year. The

Today’s modern world seems to have us on the path to digital transformation. As the world embarks on this transitional

Pride month has really got us reflecting. For years the community has strived to promote equality and diversity – something

Notably North America’s fastest-growing tech conference, Collision came to Toronto in May and we were lucky enough to be able

Originally created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994, PHP is a general-purpose programming language used primarily for web development, but its

Since 1911, March 8th has been all about acknowledgement of the challenges, and appreciation of the accomplishments of women. As

Last month, we focused on the importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in businesses as the world shifts into

If Canadian’s had any doubts about the country’s innovation potential, the recently published 2018 annual report from MoneyTree will quickly

Quick Question: What does the ‘G’ stand for in 5G?  If you said ‘generation’, Congratulations, you’re right! Much like humans,

It’s been decades since scientists first envisioned human intelligence in machines and, by the end of 2018, visions of the past are becoming

Actually, this week language isn’t about talking, it’s about programming as we count down the top 5 programming languages we

Dating just as far back as the art of communication itself, encryption has always played a vital part in protecting

This year Halloween falls right in the middle of the work week. Faced with challenges such as finding work-appropriate costumes

Unbeknownst to many, the first computers weren’t machines, and the first programmers weren’t men. In fact, in both cases they

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) released its 2018 CIRA Cybersecurity Survey yesterday. The survey, which looks at how people

At VTRAC we love Start-Ups! And we also love Toronto. So it’s easy to see why Toronto’s Start-Up Open House

CBRE Group, a Los Angeles real estate company, released its annual Tech-ThirtyReport last Tuesday. The report studies the trends in

This week, we’re talking Architecture! And while Monolithic architectures seem to have incubated the technological world up to now, the

While entertainment-focused technological advances such as 4K have certainly improved our viewing environments, there is a lot going on behind

A physics laboratory in Tennessee just unveiled Summit, likely to be named the world’s speediest and smartest supercomputer. Residing at

For years, Adobe software has helped create vivid documents and presentations. Transforming photos and creating unimaginable scenery, this week we’re

Historical Programmers While we often hear the names of Software giants such as Zuckerberg and Dorsey, we rarely hear about

Back in April we talked Block Chain technologies and how its introduction to the global financial markets has exposed some

With no heavy lifting or hazardous machinery, Programming is often an occupation that is overlooked in terms of being dangerous.

Start-ups valued above $1billion were once referred to as unicorns because they were euphemisely described as being as rare as

We all know about the employment side of perks when it comes to knowing how to program – money, jobs,

There’s no doubt about it, being a Project Manager is tough work! This week, we share some expert tips on

The world of technology and finance is constantly growing and changing. With data on overload and limited processing power, the

There’s no doubt about it, Block Chain is confusing! If you aren’t looking to become the best at hashing, or

Hi VTRAC Friends! Got a colleague stuck in the Tuesday funk? Brighten up their day with some of these programming

If you’re looking for ways to  impress your coworkers this week, why not jump-start the conversation with some neat facts

2017 was a year full of progression and awareness. It was also the year that the exceeded expectations of creative

While they still may be no match for #Mikael Kingsbury, these Robot Olympians are taking skiing to the next level!

While Pascal and JavaScript were once the leaders in technological innovations, times are changing. These 12 languages are considered the

New reports show that AI should no longer be considered a threat to your job. In fact, these new technologies

Introducing CQ: The Hidden Talent That Determines Success. But what exactly is CQ and how will it effect your job

You won’t believe how this video game is transforming the hiring process!

#VTRAC #VTRACRobotics Let us know what you think about the article in the comments! Read the article here.

Are you on board? Check out our job postings at vtrac.com to see how you can ride the wave to

We know how painful it can be to go back to work after a long weekend. This computer system can

Don’t know what to cook? Let’s take the labour out of labour day as Chef Watson helps you create the

So much creativity! Let us know what you think about this article in the comments! Read more here.

What do you think are the strengths of using AI for education? Let is know in the comments! Read the

“The sensor could also be used to learn more about sleep changes produced by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as sleep

DeepMind has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment to release Starcarft II Learning Environment, which could help advance AI research. Share your

Tanmay Bakshi is a 13-year-old Canadian tech prodigy who has been working with IBM and AI. Share you thoughts in

What’s on? Watson’s new feature, Tone Analyzer for Customer Engagement, can understand communication tones! Let us know what you think

This AI can help you capture those pictures you want to take during this long weekend! Share your thoughts below!

“While you might object to certain applications, it’s hard to argue against AI technology on the whole if you’re concerned

How would you explain Artificial Intelligence to a 5-year-old? Let us know in the comment section below! Read the full

OpenAI is implementing a new reinforcement learning algorithm, Proximal Policy Optimization, which will allow them to train AI policies. What

This AI system could provide us with valuable information by using photos of food. What are you thoughts about this?

Is Google using Instagram filters for their street view images? No, it’s their new AI experiment that’s creating breathtaking landscapes

This PAIRing might enhance the interaction between humans and AI systems. Let us know what you think in the comment section!

“Playing games can also help AI systems learn strategy, negotiation, and, in particular, predicting what humans will do – all

“As AI breakthroughs abound, we as a technology company have the chance to channel all those innovations into tools that

“The groundwork being laid by experiments such as these is pivotal to the integration of AI into society.” Let us

“Richards hopes that by understanding the neurobiology of forgetting, we’ll be able to design AI systems capable of interacting with

Google has made it easier to look for a job with the use of AI. Let us help you in

“It was a big decision for us to open our first non-UK research lab, and the fact we’re doing so

What’s on? It’s Watson! Helping to make our lives easier and this time in the medical field. Share your thoughts

An AI screening vs. phone/in-person screening? I’m not sure which one would make me more nervous. Let us know your

New director of AI at Tesla is planning to make some changes in regards to driving, which could come in

“We may not be able to predict the exact nature of tomorrow’s business problems, but we know the human/machine balance

IBM is using AI for the greater good! Let us know your thoughts about this! Read the full article here.

#10 was very unexpected. Did any of them surprise you? Let us know in the comment section below! Read the

Google is establishing itself in the AI sector. Let us know your thoughts about this! Read the full article here. 

“For businesses to survive today, they have to embrace new trends quickly.” Give us your thoughts on the influence of

How do you think we can use IoT to change the world? Let us know in the comment section below!

Have you used IBM Watson Knowledge Studio? Don’t worry if you haven’t! We still want to know your thoughts about

Education institutions share their tips to make the most out of analytics. Let us know your tips in the comment

“Data and advanced analytics are taking on greater strategic importance for enterprises throughout the world — nowhere more so than

“Speech Analytics has a great potential to enhance customer perception by pre-emptive actions that will result in preventing customer dissatisfaction

Toyota Finance is using Advanced Analytics. What are your thoughts regarding Advanced Analytics? Let us know on the comment section

“The combined solutions of Gorilla Technology and Dell aim to bring customers cost-effective, flexible, and low-latency performance for their IoT

VTRAC was one of the sponsors of the 4th Bank IT Expo & Conference 2017 in Toronto

Objectively innovate empowered manufactured products whereas parallel platforms. Holisticly predominate extensible testing procedures for reliable supply chains. Dramatically engage top-line

Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence

One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin.

In ut odio libero, at vulputate urna. Nulla tristique mi a massa convallis cursus. Nulla eu mi magna. Etiam suscipit

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!