
Kanata’s Simutech sold to U.S. training firm in hope of boosting R&D, marketing clout
Ottawa firm has seen demand for its products accelerate during the pandemic as companies change gears and train their employees remotely.
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Kanata’s Simutech sold to U.S. training firm in hope of boosting R&D, marketing clout
Ottawa firm has seen demand for its products accelerate during the pandemic as companies change gears and train their employees remotely.

Kinaxis ‘more relevant’ than ever in pandemic, CEO says as Kanata firm raises fiscal 2020 guidance
Company says it now expects revenues for the current fiscal year to fall between $216 million and $220 million, up from earlier projections of between

Techopia Live: Cliniconex’s timely breakthrough into the senior care market
After making a name for itself developing an automated patient reminder system for medical clinics, Cliniconex began to expand into the senior care market in

Bright idea: Ottawa’s Illumisoft touts virus-killing UV light solution
Company seeking funding for system it says destroys up to 99 per cent of all germs that come in contact with the UV rays.

COVID tracing app launches in Ontario
An app designed to alert Canadians if they come into close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 can now be downloaded in Ontario.

L-Spark partners with tech, telecom leaders to launch medtech accelerator
Companies in six-month program will gain access to technology and expertise from L-Spark’s partners aimed at creating and commercializing cutting-edge medical software and devices.

Ottawa’s Tetra Bio-Pharma graduates to TSX
Bioscience firm that’s developing cannabinoid-based treatments for chronic pain is slated to move up from TSX Venture Exchange on Aug. 4.

BlackBerry QNX tech to help power electric carmaker’s fleet
Firm’s operating system will power sensors and cameras in semi-autonomous electric vehicles from Canoo, a California-based startup.

Shopify’s revenues double in Q2 amid online shopping surge
Ottawa e-commerce firm is reporting US$36 million in profits in the second quarter as it reaped the benefits of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Shopify set to premiere first network TV production next month
I Quit will premiere on the Discovery Channel on Aug. 18.
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