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.

Tech trends to watch in 2022

What are some technology trends to watch as we head into the new year – and what’s driving them?

Solace steps up hiring amid surging demand for data management software

Ottawa firm says it plans to boost its headcount from its current 400 to more than 500 over the next 12 months as it diversifies beyond its traditional core customer base.

‘Bullish on 2022’: Buoyed by new ownership, March Networks eyes ambitious growth agenda

Kanata-based video surveillance software firm – which was recently acquired by Taiwanese manufacturer Delta in a US$114M deal – says it's ready to rebound after down year in 2020.

Carleton, CAE team up to give women students hands-on STEM skills training

New program, which features joint research projects and fellowships as well as training on CAE software and equipment, will see students work on a broad variety of advanced technologies.

Feenics rising: security software maker sees big upside in acquisition by U.S. firm

Ottawa company is in the midst of a growth spurt that’s seen its revenues surge more than 700 per cent in the past three years.

Techopia Live: Creative Layer has designs on greatness in personalized products field

CEO Nazim Ahmed's new firm has $3 million in fresh funding for its plan to capture major market share in burgeoning bespoke printing space.

Putting data at the centre of your business

Most companies understand the importance and value of data, but are simply overwhelmed by the sheer volume of it and lack a strategy for leveraging it effectively.

Techopia Live: How Bandzoogle kept the beat going for artists during the pandemic

In a time when the music industry was slowed almost to a standstill, the online platform for musicians pivoted to meet the changing needs of its artists and stay relevant.

Black Friday means plenty of green for Shopify merchants as customer spending hits record $2.9B

That's up from last year’s total of $2.4 billion and more than double 2019’s tally. 

‘What we are doing is relevant to the world’: Kevin Ford Q&A

As Kanata-based Calian cracks $500 million in annual revenues for the first time, its CEO tells OBJ he's aiming squarely for the $1-billion milestone.
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Matt Milton is a hometown guy that made it big. Almost one year ago, Milton stepped into the role of president of Microsoft Canada, a high point in a 25-year career in tech that has taken him to places such as New York, Oslo and Copenhagen. As president, Milton oversees more than 5,000 Canadian employees and has a mandate to help Canada get inspired by artificial intelligence. Microsoft Canada is leveraging its 40-year history and national workforce to lead the generational shift to AI. By collaborating with key partners, such as healthcare institutions like the Ottawa Hospital and the federal government, Microsoft is focusing on inspiration over pure automation. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran sits down with Milton to explore his local roots, the federal government's new "AI for All" strategy, and how startup entrepreneurs can navigate disruption by integrating AI to solve meaningful real-world challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Introducing Matt Milton 08:35 Sponsor Segment 25:04 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/5
Techopia Live: Microsoft’s Matt Milton takes an inspired approach to AI | Episode 299

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