Alec Saunders SquawkBox

Ottawa tech folks know Tony Patterson’s SCAN as the news source for the local technology industry.  Since last fall, Tony has been chatting with a few of us, myself included, about how to broaden the appeal of SCAN.  Last week he unveiled a new SCAN focused on the Ontario Technology Corridor, from Ottawa through Windsor. With 6,000 companies and 250,000 workers in the Ontario tech industry, he plans to cover everything form bio-tech to software and the communications industry.  The format of the site is easily digestible, with quick single paragraph stories and longer pieces from invited bloggers and tech executives.   

If you have an interest in Canadian tech businesses, visit the new SCAN and let Tony know what you think.

Today we’ll be talking about a news story that made the rounds last week about the evolution of news consumption. One of the prominent quotes in that story was from a college student who said: “if the news is that important, it will find me”. We’ll discuss what that means for the business of news, and for news makers.

Another interesting story this morning is about the tightly guarded Apple Design process – the process that has produced hits like iPod, iPhone, and the MacBook Air. We’ll discuss the impact of industrial design on purchasing decisions that consumers make. Join the call and tell us whether form or function is more important to you!