Applied research supporting digital innovation through software development, data science, AI, and immersive technologies for SMEs and public sector partners.
Lambton College’s Digital Transformation Lab (DTL) supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public sector organizations in adopting and integrating digital technologies to drive innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. With expertise in software design and development, application architecture, big data, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), cloud computing, and gamification, the DTL offers customized applied research solutions, technical consulting, and specialized training.
The DTL stands out for its collaborative, hands-on approach that helps partners turn digital concepts into commercially viable technologies and tools. Whether the project is to modernize legacy systems, develop custom software, or leverage data for better decision-making, DTL’s multidisciplinary team delivers solutions that align with industry needs and business goals.
Access to cutting-edge infrastructure and skilled researchers ensures that every project is tailored, impactful, and forward-thinking. The DTL empowers companies to not only adopt emerging technologies but to strategically embed them in their operations for long-term success in a digital-first economy.
Software design and development
• Embedded system design and delivery
• Android, iOS, web and desktop applications
• Responsive hybrid application
• RESTful web services
• Application Program Interface (API) design and implementation
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• E-Business
Application architecture and design
• Virtual reality/augmented reality
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Parallel, distributed computing
• Cloud security and cyber security
• Application deployment
• Cloud computing
Big data and data science
• Geographic information system (GIS)
• Data analytics and visualization
• Machine learning (ML)
• Business intelligence (BI)
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Heuristic algorithms
- Information and communication technologies and media
- Professional and technical services (including legal services, architecture, engineering)
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Data storage and management devices | Robust data storage solutions and management systems, ensuring secure and efficient handling of large datasets. |
| Networking infrastructure | Advanced networking facilities that provide high-speed connectivity and support seamless data transfer, collaboration, and access to cloud resources. |
| Secure development environments | Secure environments for software development and testing, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of sensitive research projects. |
| Prototyping and Testing Facilities | Equipped with software such Figma and Adobe Design tools and mobile/tablet devices like iOS, Android and Windows OS for developing and testing prototypes, to translate concepts into practical applications. |
| Project management tools | Comprehensive tools and software to efficiently manage and coordinate research projects, ensuring timely and organized progress. Tools include Microsoft Azure DevOps and GitHub Projects. |
| Sensors and IoT devices | A range of sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices support research in areas like smart cities, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Suite of IoT sensors includes NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Raspberry Pi toolkit, and vision cameras easily integrated with IoT devices for vision algorithms. |
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud computing platform. |
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud computing platform. |
| NVIDIA AI foundation models and endpoints | Pre-built AI models, optimized to deliver unparalleled performance on advanced accelerated infrastructure. Designed for seamless enterprise integration, these models can be customized and deployed effortlessly using NVIDIA microservices, enabling a streamlined transition from experimentation to production AI. |
| NVIDIA NGC (NVIDIA GPU Cloud) | GPU-accelerated AI models and software development kit (SDKs) that help SMEs infuse AI into their applications at speed of light. |
| Dell Precision 5820 Tower | High performance computing (HPC). |
Private and public sector research partners
• Quickmill Inc.
• Link2Feed
• IndustrialWebApps Inc.
• AlumaPower Corp.
• Layer0 Security Inc.
• Lasalle Agri Inc.
• Wolverine Manufacturing Ltd.
• TicketWindow Inc.
• NetDynamics
• Gokaddal Technologies