
Kinaxis makes major foray into retail vertical with $60M acquisition of Toronto firm
CEO says Kanata-based software firm could generate more business from retail than all other sectors it now serves combined.
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Kinaxis makes major foray into retail vertical with $60M acquisition of Toronto firm
CEO says Kanata-based software firm could generate more business from retail than all other sectors it now serves combined.

Shopify inks deal with Walmart in bid to expand reach in U.S.
Partnership will allow Shopify merchants across the United States to sell their wares on Walmart’s website.

Tech summit puts spotlight on growing ‘digital by default’ movement
Host company says the event will feature business leaders “showcasing the best thinking on sustaining morale, productivity and security for transitioning to a digital-first workforce.”

Syntronic Canada to shed 20,000 square feet of office space in Kanata
Sweden-based company bracing for “tough” times ahead as customers rein in spending and scale back future projects.

Invest Ottawa spearheads bid to help main street businesses go digital
“Digital experts” and up to 350 students will work with small businesses in the hospitality, retail, trades and services sectors.

Le Nordik Spa to use Gatineau firm’s COVID-19 screening app
As more businesses reopen, software firm is seeing growing demand for mobile app that helps determine if employees have symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

Coping with COVID-19: How financial leaders can thrive in a COVID-19 world and beyond
OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Dr. Vijay Jog, president of CRGroup to discuss how CFOs and financial leaders can build stronger, modern and agile

Growing Ottawa startup has a Knak for email design software
Firm’s customers include Google, Verizon and one of the world’s most popular social media platforms.

Ottawa’s CENGN shifts annual summit online
Another high-profile local technology conference has joined the growing list of tech-themed gatherings to go entirely virtual in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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