
Telesat reaches $3B agreement with French-Italian firm to build LEO satellite fleet
Project will pave the way for the Ottawa firm’s customers to deliver high-speed internet to the farthest reaches of the globe.
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Telesat reaches $3B agreement with French-Italian firm to build LEO satellite fleet
Project will pave the way for the Ottawa firm’s customers to deliver high-speed internet to the farthest reaches of the globe.

Kivuto Solutions’ new CEO pursues ‘next phase’ of growth for educational software firm
New boss Mark McKenzie has decades of experience scaling up companies in Silicon Valley.

Ford’s shift to Google infotainment software won’t put brakes on BlackBerry QNX’s ascent: analysts
Canadian firm’s secure operating system remains a key component of automaker’s vehicles, experts note.

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.

Canadian Bank Note buys T.O.-based digital gaming software firm in $10M deal
Company’s decision to acquire Bump is just one more step in its ongoing efforts to diversify its operations beyond printing currency.
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

Kanata-made saliva collection kits will boost COVID-testing efforts, DNA Genotek says
Company announced this week that Health Canada has given the green light to its device for emergency use, meaning labs now have access to the

Strong fourth quarter propels Ottawa’s BluMetric to $471K profit in fiscal 2020
Cleantech firm booked $10.4 million in revenues in the fourth quarter – up substantially from the $6.6 million it generated in the same period a

Macadamian boss ‘handing off the keys’ after Gatineau software firm bought by U.S. company
Co-founder Fred Boulanger to step aside now that local tech enterprise is under the ownership of Nashville-based digital health-care services provider emids.

Ottawa bioscience firm Avivagen set to unveil immune-boosting supplements for humans
Fortified by $7.5 million in fresh funding, company is hoping a new version of its flagship product designed for people will help it finally achieve
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