
Ford drops BlackBerry QNX infotainment platform, inks deal with Google
Ford’s move means apps such as Google Maps and the company’s voice-activated assistant will now be available in its vehicles without requiring an Android smartphone.

Ford drops BlackBerry QNX infotainment platform, inks deal with Google
Ford’s move means apps such as Google Maps and the company’s voice-activated assistant will now be available in its vehicles without requiring an Android smartphone.
Techopia Live: Airbrowz looks to help Ottawa merchants capitalize on ‘shop local’ push
Bringing any big idea to market requires technical talent, investments in business development and marketing prowess – a lot of hats for just one entrepreneur

Cleantech firm Thermal Energy sees signs of hope despite major drop in Q2 revenues
Despite the steep drop in sales, the company still managed to boost its net profit to $580,000 from $385,000.
Techopia Live: Capital Angel Network investments hit $4.1M in 2020
Investor focus broadening to include more biotech, clean tech opportunities

UOttawa startup gets $4M funding boost for technology that curbs ‘freezer burn’ in stem cell tissue
PanTHERA Cryosolutions says it’s secured a $4-million investment from a pair of U.S.-based firms to help get its solution ready for market over the next

Ottawa’s Thermal Energy wins $770K contract with Canadian hospital
It’s the latest deal in what CEO William Crossland said is shaping up to be a big year for local cleantech firm.

Head of Ottawa-based aerospace industry group set to call it a career
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada says Jim Quick will be retiring as the organization’s president and CEO effective Jan. 29.

Software firm Intouch Insight unveils COVID-19 screening tool
Publicly traded Ottawa tech enterprise has seen its revenues nosedive during the pandemic.

WarnerMedia completes acquisition of Kanata’s You.i TV
Software firm’s sale to New York-based media giant reportedly worth more than US$100 million.

Younger buyers fuelling e-commerce explosion, Shopify says in new study
According to the Ottawa-based firm, more than half of the shoppers in the 11 countries it surveyed have shifted more of their spending online since
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