Telus Corp. recently announced a $1-billion investment aimed at vastly expanding Vancouver’s fiber-optic footprint. A move mirroring that of competitor Bell Canada (BCE) in eastern Canada. Fibre-optic connections bolster speed and network capacity to a large extent. And with data demands from consumers increasingly rising, fiber-op connectivity is rapidly becoming the norm. What […]
As the semester progresses and we delve further into the facets of business, I find myself reading business articles through an entirely different lens. And although no business problem can be entirely force fit into a framework, it is interesting to see Michael Porter’s assertions applying in the business world. Burberry—a luxury British fashion house—is […]
As new entrants including Chipotle and Shake Shack emerge in the fast-food industry, the customer experience has been redefined. These new players seem to offer a more contemporary and relaxed twist to the traditional fast-paced dining experience—all the while, touting customization, and placing an emphasis on ethical food sourcing. This new market segment fittingly labeled […]