Abstract
In Driven by higher potency and lower cost/size of devices capable of sensing, actuating, processing and communicating, the Internet of Things and of everything promises to dramatically increase our ability to embed intelligence in the surroundings. Subnets of simple devices such as RFIDs and tiny sensors/actuators deployed in massive numbers in 2D and complex 3D spaces will be a key aspect of this emerging infrastructure. Most techniques for self-organization, routing and tracking in such networks rely on distances and localization in physical domain. While geographic coordinates fit well with our intuitions into physical spaces, their use is not feasible in complex environments. Protocols based on geographical coordinates do not scale well to 3D either. We present a novel localization-free coordinate system, the Topology Coordinates (TC). Interestingly, geographic features such as voids and shapes are preserved in the resulting Topology-Preserving Maps (TPMs) of 2-D and 3-D networks.
Stuart Russell Discusses Innovation Inflection Points During Eye Openning IEEE Ottawa L&L Seminar
May 2 saw another great seminar as Stuart Russell (CTO & Co-Founder, You.i TV) provided real world examples of innovation inflection points and the ability to exploit them. Highlighted was the necessity to challenge everything and break through with audacious moves in innovation.
IEEE Ottawa Lunch and Learn Presents June 6th: "A 101 to Machine Learning using Python" by Chris Allison (Senior Coordinator, GC2.0 Tools at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)
Machine Learning, a method of teaching computers to learn and make predictions based on data without being explicitly programmed, is a core part of predictive analytics and key technologies like image recognition, self-driving cars, unsupervised data analytics and search / recommendation engines. Featured in more MOOC's than you can shake a stick at, machine learning is taking off - and Python has one of the top ML ecosystems around! Chris Allison will present an introductory primer on machine learning using Python's Scikit-Learn and Gensim. Code and examples included! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ieee-ottawa-lunch-and-learn-presents-a-101-to-machine-learning-using-python-by-chris-allison-senior-tickets-34392570103
28th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 08-13 OCTOBER 2017 // MONTREAL, QC, CANADA
The 28th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (IEEE PIMRC 2017) will be held at the five-star Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from October 8th to 13th, 2017, under the theme “Engaged Citizens and their New Smart Worlds”; plurality in the theme meant to highlight pathways diversity in achieving harmonious aspirations owing to mankind unity.
PIMRC is one of the premier conferences in the wireless research arena and has a long history of bringing together academia, industry and regulatory bodies. Today, it has become one of IEEE Communication Society’s flagship conferences in telecommunications. On the top of a rich variety of regular technical sessions (cf. CFP below), PIMRC will include plenary keynotes and panel discussions featuring world-class innovators in wireless technologies and their ubiquitous applications, tutorials, workshops, and special sessions covering the most disruptive topics (cf. co-located 5G Summit Montreal above), as well as exciting sociocultural events meant to offer an unforgettable taste of Montreal's distinctive joie de vivre and creativeness (cf. Cool Things to Do & See While Attending above).
November 27-December 1, 2017
Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
The symposium will be held within the 2017 IEEE Symposium Series
on Computational Intelligence (IEEE SSCI 2017)
MOTIVATION
Given the current global security environment, there has
been increased interest within the security and defense
communities in novel techniques for solving challenging problems.
The genesis of this interest lies in the fact that repeated
attempts of using traditional techniques have left many important
problems unsolved, and in some cases, not addressed. New problems have emerged within the broad areas of security and
defense that are difficult to tackle with conventional methods, thus requiring new techniques for detecting and adapting
to emerging threats. The purpose of the symposium is to present current and ongoing efforts in computational intelligence (e.g., neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, and other emerging learning or optimization techniques) as applied to security and defense problems.
IMPORTANT DATES
Special Session Proposals: April 2, 2017
Paper Submissions: July 2, 2017
Early Registration: September 24, 2017
Looking for volunteers: Ottawa Humanitarian Initiatives
The Ottawa section Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) would like to re-start its activities and is looking for volunteers for the following roles: chair, vice-chair, treasurer, secretary/communications. Membership is free to all IEEE members: http://bit.ly/SIGHT-NewMbr IEEE’s Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) provides IEEE members with the opportunity to work on impactful humanitarian activities at the local level; often, this work is done in collaboration with SIGHT’s large network of volunteers around the world. IEEE SIGHT focuses on sustainable solutions that make a long-term difference in the lives of people. SIGHT operates through local volunteers and partners working with local communities. Membership in IEEE SIGHT is available to all customers at no additional charge.
If you are interested, please contact the outgoing group chair, Alfredo Herrera (alfredo.herrera@ieee.org).
What we’re looking for:
We believe in the power of people. We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in people’s lives – their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That’s why our engineers design and implement technologies that allow people to do great things.
We’re looking for highly motivated and talented engineers who are passionate about engineering velocity, innovation and automation. You will build solutions that provide Ciena with robust data pathways that allow for cross-regional communication and the infrastructure to support these pathways. We have positions open located in San Jose, California, Spokane, Washington and Ottawa, Ontario in our Packet Networking group. Take a look at the positions below, there may be a place for you in the Ciena Family.
Rewarding experience. Meaningful outcomes.
Make no mistake that we’re committed to developing leading network technology. But our path to innovation stems from our culture and outstanding people. We embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and champion ideas—across the table and around the world. This is the Ciena network. You won’t find complex organization charts and stiff protocols here! Innovation travels faster in an atmosphere where ideas can be freely discussed and brainstormed on the fly. A big part of work is about enjoying more satisfying outcomes—both personal and professional.
