
Pythian bolsters C-suite by bringing former Hitachi exec on board as new CTO
Ottawa-based IT and cloud services firm said Monday it has hired Paul Lewis as its new chief technology officer.
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Pythian bolsters C-suite by bringing former Hitachi exec on board as new CTO
Ottawa-based IT and cloud services firm said Monday it has hired Paul Lewis as its new chief technology officer.

Ottawa’s Crank Software acquired by publicly traded U.S. giant Ametek
Crank, which has 39 employees, makes graphical user interface software for more than 250 customers, including Coca-Cola, GE Appliances, John Deere and Nintendo.

Future is secure for Ottawa ID verification firm Bluink
Software venture’s founder sees big things in the cards for app that digitizes driver’s licences, passports and other documents

Sprott school, Stratford team up to teach tech firms ins and outs of IP strategy
Topics covered in new 14-week certificate program include drafting legal agreements to maintain control of IP, monetizing patented innovations and protecting trade secrets.
GETIT’s pandemic pivot to deliveries leads to rapid uptake among Ottawa restaurants
Getit Local is challenging Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes by operating without charging local restaurants the typical 30% to 35% fee on delivery orders.

Help wanted: KNBA launches virtual showcase in bid to attract top grads
Event is aimed at informing students and recent grads from six Ontario colleges and universities about opportunities and job openings at Kanata North tech firms.

New name, new structure, same horsepower under the hood

BluMetric to showcase cutting-edge tech at Water Dragons pitchfest
Ottawa firm one of eight Ontario companies chosen for the Dragons’ Den-style event.

Edgewater Wireless launches $1.2M share offering after investors snap up previous $800K placement
The company said the new units will be priced at 13 cents each, up from 11 and a half cents in the original offering.

Florida fintech firm buys majority stake in Ottawa-based Fusebill
Founded in 2011, local software firm has carved out a growing niche with its subscription billing and management platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
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