Ottawa Business Journal

BluMetric lands government contracts worth $3.45 million

Techopia

Ottawa cleantech company BluMetric Environmental announced Friday it has secured two government contracts worth $3.45 million. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada will pay the

Frederick steps down as DragonWave CFO, cites personal reasons

Techopia

After more than 11 years on the job, Russell Frederick is leaving his position as chief financial officer of DragonWave, the Ottawa-based company announced Thursday.

Ottawa cloud management firm secures $8 million in Series A funding

Techopia

AirVM, an Ottawa-based cloud management platform provider, announced Thursday it has secured $8 million in Series A funding its CEO said will “ensure ongoing innovation

SDTC opens applications for cleantech development project funding

Techopia

Sustainable Development Technology Canada issued a call Wednesday for anyone interested in funding for cleantech development projects through its SD Tech Fund and SD Natural

Council briefs: 180 Metcalfe St. development deferred again

City Hall

Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney scored another victory at city hall Wednesday when council rejected a 27-storey hotel and condo development on Metcalfe Street. Ms. McKenney

Carleton University, MNP agree to terms on naming rights deal for athletic stadium

Sports and Entertainment

Carleton University announced Wednesday it has reached a five-year deal with accounting firm MNP LLP for naming rights to the university’s athletic stadium and field.

Rugani leaves post as Halogen vice-president of sales

Techopia

Halogen Software announced Tuesday that its vice-president of sales, Phil Rugani, is leaving the company effective immediately. “We will continue to enhance our regional model

Purple Forge CEO says IBM’s Watson just ‘scratching the surface

Techopia

Everybody’s favourite supercomputer, Watson, is being tagged as a transformative technology after a successful run in Surrey, B.C., Purple Forge president and CEO Brian Hurley

Windmill gets Algonquins of Ontario’s support for Zibi project

Construction

On the heels of more opposition from four Algonquin First Nations in Quebec, Windmill Development Group now has the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) on its

Shared Services Canada COO to deliver keynote at GTEC2015

Techopia

The chief operating officer of Shared Services Canada will deliver a keynote address on the second day of GTEC2015, event organizers announced Thursday. John A.