Techopia

Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Ottawa edtech startup EssayJack acquired by Vancouver’s Wize

The web-based app provides templates, frameworks, tips and prompts to reduce stress among students when they sit down in front of their computer by 'making that blank screen less intimidating.'

Ottawa entrepreneurs’ Millions.co e-commerce platform packs a punch

With backing from heavy hitters such as UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Matt and Scott Whitteker aim to connect fans of combat sports with their favourite athletes in a whole new way

Sidi.io teams up with Kanata’s L-Spark to help startups sharpen digital marketing efforts

Sidi.io has grown its headcount from three to 20 since March 2020 and expects that number to jump to 50 by next year. 

RedLore sensing new opportunities to alleviate logistics industry headaches

Each year, billions of dollars worth of goods are damaged in transit when, for example, perishable items are kept at the wrong temperature or a warehouse forklift backs into a pallet.

Ottawa-based Canvaspop acquired by Colorado printer

Canvaspop navigated a rapidly changing photography and consumer landscape since launching in 2009.

Machine learning: Why it’s changing your industry – and how you can capitalize on it

Once a buzzword mostly of interest to academics, machine learning is an increasingly mainstream technology.

Ottawa climbs into top-10 in ranking of North American tech talent hubs

High concentration of tech workers puts Ottawa in 'position of strength coming out of the pandemic'

Making the grade: Carleton University signs on as academic partner at Kanata’s Hub350

News comes just a couple of months after university unveiled plans to open a 2,000-square-foot innovation space at the west-end tech centre.

Cozy Nook: ex-Foko employees launch new workplace management app for a hybrid world

Fledgling Ottawa startup's software platform is designed to keep better track of workers who are spread across multiple locations.

Kanata North business group pushes AV rapid-transit pilot project

Plan would see autonomous buses run along March Road and Highway 417 as well as an AV shuttle service that would ferry workers around the area's tech park.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
Techopia Live: Microsoft’s Matt Milton takes an inspired approach to AI | Episode 299

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