Four-day weeks? Move to flex schedules a work in progress for Ottawa tech firms
A growing number of local tech execs say they’re looking at options such as four-day weeks in a bid to help employees maintain better work-life
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Federal cash to aid Kanata-based research facility
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Three rising Ottawa tech stars tapped for Toronto-based scale-up program
MindBridge Ai, Ranovus and You.i TV have been named to take part in program based at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District.
Neighbourly transaction: Gatineau’s Adaptiv Networks acquires division of Kanata-based Martello
Gatineau firm to pay $500,000 in cash and the equivalent of $300,000 in common shares to Martello for Montreal-based Elfiq.
Giatec Scientific cements place among Ottawa’s leading tech firms with U.S. customer wins
Firm that makes high-tech sensors that test the quality of concrete still heading for double-digit revenue growth despite pandemic.
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Ottawa’s BluMetric books $2.3M loss in second quarter
Cleantech firm’s revenues fell 28 per cent year-over-year, due mainly to a sharp drop in revenue from clients in the defence and government sectors.
‘Brain drain’ of tech grads could stunt sector’s growth in capital, experts say
New study suggests Ottawa suffered a net loss of tech jobs created vs. degrees granted over a recent five-year period.
Gatineau’s Foko looks to work its way into new markets with office-booking app
The firm launched a new app this week called Get Working, a combination desk-booking and COVID-19 screening platform.
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