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.

‘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.

Calian’s shopping spree continues with acquisition of Ottawa cybersecurity firm EMSEC Solutions

Latest transaction comes just days after Kanata company closed deal to buy a Norway-based military training enterprise.

Huawei hopeful it can provide 5G to Canada despite Trump pressure, U.K. ban

Huawei has a major research and development centre for 5G and 6G technology in Ottawa, where several hundred people work at its Kanata-based research facility.

Three local firms named to City of Ottawa’s tech pilot program

Under the program launched earlier this spring, the city and other economic partners will provide “real-life testing environments” where companies can deploy prototypes and get feedback on their products.

Kanata’s Lytica, Solace and You.i TV land millions in FedDev funding

The Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario is providing loans worth a total of $11.2 million to the three Kanata-based tech companies.

Epiphan Video a leader in its class thanks to remote learning trend

Kanata video technology firm had its two best sales months ever in March and June and recently booked its biggest order yet.

Air Canada, Ottawa’s Spartan Bioscience look to roll out rapid COVID-19 testing devices at airports

Canada’s flagship carrier said Tuesday it’s asked Spartan “to assess how best to employ” its technology to screen passengers and airline employees.

Calian Group grabs foothold in ‘NATO markets’ with European acquisition

Kanata company's deal to buy Norway-based Comprehensive Training Solutions International is its third acquisition in 2020 and 11th in the past nine years.