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.

uOttawa Kanata North ramping up Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Lab

Kanata North is a growing hub for connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) innovation, but what does local industry need to take it to the next level?

Kanata software firm You.i TV sold to WarnerMedia in US$100M deal: report

Since its founding in 2008, the 200-person company has built a high-profile list of customers that includes AT&T, Fox and Toronto’s Corus Entertainment.

Spartan Bioscience re-submits rapid COVID-19 test to Health Canada for approval

After facing months of delays, Ottawa biotech firm is hoping its rapid testing device is poised to clear the final hurdle before it can go to market.

IMI’s boss eyes acquisitions, IPO in bid to fulfil growth expectations

Rudi Asseer predicts Ottawa-based mechanical installation firm will surpass $100 million in revenues in 2021.

Crank Software gears up for big 2021 as Kanata firm lands deal with California automaker

Company that develops software for embedded screens and displays is part of the team working with San Diego-based Aptera Motors on a groundbreaking new solar-powered car.

Ottawa’s Kinaxis hit with patent infringement lawsuit by U.S. competitor

In the suit filed in U.S. District Court, Arizona-based Blue Yonder claims that Kinaxis used solutions invented by the U.S. firm.

Ottawa logistics platform GoFor gears up for U.S. expansion push with $20M series-A round

It’s the second major VC raise of the year for the 110-person company, which landed $9.8 million in seed funding back in June.

Ottawa public safety software maker Versaterm acquired by U.S. private equity firm

Family-owned tech enterprise has become one of North America’s most dominant players in the niche field of police record management.

Kanata’s Solace says move into aviation space aiding its market ascent

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has begun using Ottawa firm’s cloud-based software platform to collect and disseminate real-time information for its NextGen Weather Systems.