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Roundtable Sessions Invite: Healthcare, Financial Services and Business Transformation-- Reserve your seat today

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 09/05/08 - 18:30

Wrapped Apps auto-converts 100th software application

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/05/08 - 17:39

Kanata-based Wrapped Apps announced Friday that its ElastX service converted its 100th software application for use on the Internet...

Overlay.tv is on a media rampage

» Startup Ottawa - 09/05/08 - 16:05

This just in via twitter (thanks @zchamu and @bipakkit).  Overlay.tv just got some more great coverage this time on ZDNet. The article is entitled ...

Effective business blogging easier said then done – still, just do it to stay HOT, HARD and MASSIVE

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 09/05/08 - 12:02

By Nathan RudykMost of the Web sites we’ve built or contributed to in the last three years have included a business blog. CEOs of even the smallest knowledge-based businesses instinctively understand that their marketing communications mix is incomplete without a blogging program.

Funding to search for ways to help 500,000 children breathe easier

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/04/08 - 20:00

(Charlottetown, PE, and Montréal, QC, September 5, 2008) — Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. is funding an asthma-related project initiated by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC).

Canadian Politicians fail in online social media

» Startup Ottawa - 09/05/08 - 11:01

The Globe and Mail published two stories over the last two days (Web Experts, Twitter) that got me thinking a lot more about our federal politicians and how they are (or aren’t) using the internet to promote their ideas, and more importantly, generate some open discussion among voters.

International Team of Astronomers Finds Missing Link

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/03/08 - 20:00

(September 4, 2008, Victoria, BC) — Astronomers have spotted a surprising asteroid, whose unusual orbit may help explain where comets come from. The asteroid, currently named 2008 KV42, is orbiting the Sun backwards and almost perpendicular to the orbits of the planets – a 104 degree tilt.

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 09/04/08 - 23:14

2008 Start-ups to watch Posted by Ian Graham It's that time of year again. Time to reflect on all of the start-ups I have meet over the past year and highlight three Ottawa area start-ups which, in my opinion, have some real potential and the right stuff.

Overlay.tv, Techcrunch and Ashton Kutcher

» Startup Ottawa - 09/04/08 - 21:44

Some great coverage today on techcrunch for local video heros Overlay.tv. The best part is that Techcrunch used Overlay.tv to show a video of Ashton Kutcher complaining about his responsibilities at next weeks Techcrunch 50 conference.

The Ottawa Network Fall Lineup…

» Startup Ottawa - 09/04/08 - 19:01

Diana Lavigne from the Ottawa Network just sent me a listings for their fall lineups. It looks like great stuff and I’m looking forward to these events.

MDS shares plummet following earnings report, revised outlooks

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/04/08 - 12:39

Shares of MDS Inc.(TSX:MDS), parent company of Ottawa-based MDS Nordion, plummeted Thursday after the company reported a $10-million......

» The Ottawa Network - 09/04/08 - 10:03

Announcing The New Fall Season of Events! On behalf of the TON programming committee, we are very pleased to announce 2008-09 event calendar. This year, we’ve set high standards for adding value to the management team formation process, as well as providing the network and resources necessary to assist our local entrepreneurs build and maintain momentum behind their ventures.

OTVS Demo Opportunity

» Startup Ottawa - 09/04/08 - 09:50

I am informed that the 2008 Ottawa Venture and Technology Summit, organised by OCRI, has now chosen all of their pitching companies and Dave Scollon, the organizer, tells me that its a fantastic lineup.

» The Ottawa Network - 09/04/08 - 09:25

Wednesday September 10th 5:30-7:00 pm at the Code Factory, 246 Queen Street , between Bank and Kent 3 x 10 First Money The September 10th “The Ottawa Network” event to be held at theCodeFactory is the first of several events dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and start-ups with interactive 3 x 10 sessions on early stage money.

OSI signs contract with Australian Navy

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/04/08 - 09:07

OSI Geospatial Inc. ( TSX:OSI) has signed a US$1.1 million contract to provide navigation systems and hardware upgrades to the Australian Navy......

Revenues up in Wi-LAN's Q3

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/04/08 - 09:07

Q3 revenues of Wi-LAN, Inc. jumped 50 per cent over those of the last quarter, according to figures released by the company Tuesday....

Should tech industry be worried?

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 09/04/08 - 05:03

This past week, Ottawa’s Terry Matthews — a serial entrepreneur and billionaire — issued a dire warning about the tech industry. He said there are too many negatives facing Canadian firms and the problems in Ottawa should serve as a warning.

SDTC giving new cash for cleantech

» National Capital SCAN - 09/03/08 - 18:59

Sustainable Development Technology Canada opens its 14th round of funding, with a $550-million bankroll to invest in cleantech through its SD Tech Fund.

Ryan Gibson

» National Capital SCAN - 09/03/08 - 18:56

joins TekSource Canada as senior recruitment manager. Mr. Gibson has extensive experience in the high tech recruitment industry. Most recently, he served as director of technical recruiting at Procom.

Black Coral selected for Alberta emergency initiative

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/03/08 - 16:42

Ottawa's Black Coral Inc., a software and services company, announced Wednesday it has been selected – along with a team of other Canadian companies &#150 ...

Code Feed for September

» Startup Ottawa - 09/03/08 - 16:44

TheCodeFactory - September Events   Lunch and Learn Series Sign up online NOW! Space is limited to 15 people so please sign up to avoid disappointment. All events are held in TheCodeFactory Extended Meeting Room from 12pm to 1pm and lunch will be provided courtesy of our sponsors.

DISTIL Interactive set to prosper in multi-billion dollar human capital management market

» 82000reasons stories - 09/03/08 - 15:31

Digital Games-Based Learning supersedes traditional learning as older, book-bound workers edge closer to retirement, and the more tech-savvy “gamer generation” enters the workforce Digital Games-Based Learning supersedes traditional learning as older, book-bound workers edge closer to retirement, and the more tech-savvy “gamer generation” enters the workforceIn today’s hyper-competitive business environment, companies must be willing to adapt new technologies to attract, engage, and motivate employees.

New partners, programs, refresh OTI focus

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/03/08 - 14:41

While down-on-their-luck tech workers can still swap job leads at the newly refocused Ottawa Talent Initiative (OTI), the organization is something of a new animal following its merger with Vitesse......

Invitation to "Must-See" Event and Research Report

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 09/03/08 - 13:30

Perfecting the recipe for nanotubes

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

What's stronger than steel, carries heat better than aluminium and conducts electricity better than copper? If you said carbon nanotubes, then you've heard some of the hype that surrounds these superheroes of the nano world.

Innovative alloys for autos

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

Scientists at the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre have joined forces with metallurgy experts across Canada to bring a new material into the automotive market. The new magnesium R&D network, dubbed MagNet, could position Canada as a world leader in "wrought magnesium" technology.

Rolling road coming to NRC

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

NRC will soon unveil a "rolling road" in its 9-metre by 9-metre wind tunnel to help automakers and race car teams design vehicles that are more aerodynamic.

President's Insight

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

Canada's automotive industry is one of our largest manufacturing sectors. It employs more than 160,000 people in automotive assembly and component manufacturing, as well as 330,000 in distribution and aftermarket sales and service.

A technology boost for Canada's automotive industry

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

Imagine tomorrow's car. Sleek, light and powerful, it runs on electricity or a combination of alternative and traditional fuels. Compact and hi-tech, it leaves virtually no environmental footprint.

Technology blogs – user stats, facts and more stats

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 09/03/08 - 09:17

by Jill McCubbinTo be honest, when I read technology blogs like the Wall Street Journal’s Business Tech blog and Robert Scoble’s Scobleizer, I believe everyone in any technology-related industry is reading technology blogs!

SDTC announces clean-tech funding opportunities

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/03/08 - 11:40

Ottawa-based Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), the largest single funder of clean technology in Canada, announced Wednesday that their $550-million SD Tech Fund is open for statements......

OSI wins $1.7 million in R&D contracts

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/03/08 - 11:40

OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX:OSI) announced today that its U.S. operations (namely Philadelphia-based CHI Systems) has signed research and......

Fidus wins third deal with defence client

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/03/08 - 09:09

Fidus Systems Inc. said it has signed its third contract with a major Canadian defence contractor, bringing the total value of its wins with the customer to date to $250,000....

Call to Action to CATA’s network of contacts in the private and public sectors, the media and in education, to end the Silence on High-Tech Challenge . It is urgent that you act today.

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 09/02/08 - 03:00

CATA mobilization: Innovation Nation

Dave Hanson

» National Capital SCAN - 09/02/08 - 21:19

joins telecommunications consulting firm The Attain Group. Mr. Hanson is the founder and owner of Consolidated Communications Inc., Netricom Inc., and, most recently, Plus Technology Group.

Excelocity calls up partnership with Mindspeed

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 09/02/08 - 12:03

Telecom gateway systems maker Excelocity is teaming up with California-based Mindspeed Technologies to develop voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) technology, the two companies announced......

Minister of Industry accepts S S&T Strategy's Sub-Priorities Recommended by the Science, Technology and Innovation Council

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 09/01/08 - 20:00

OTTAWA, September 2, 2008 — The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, today accepted recommendations made by the Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) on sub-priorities within the four research priority areas announced in the Government of Canada's 2007 Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy.

New Browser by Google: Chrome

» Startup Ottawa - 09/02/08 - 08:58

Google announced that tomorrow it will be launching a new browser - code name: Chrome.  The new browser is expected to run much faster than IE and will likely combine all the great google apps into one interface ...

Understanding your audience key for corporate podcast success

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 09/01/08 - 10:58

By Steve ResideFor the past 6 months market2world communications has had the privilege of working on a podcast for the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) with Mark Kuiack — the CBA’s Web Producer.

DMTI opens Ottawa office

» National Capital SCAN - 08/30/08 - 17:05

Markham-headquartered DMTI Spatial opens an office in Ottawa’s Minto Business Centre on Laurier Ave. With plans to enlarge its initial staff of two, the privately owned location information management company comes to the capital to be nearer government clients as well as location intelligence analysts.

DragonWave rides $32 million IPO to builds its wireless advantage for global telecom networks

» 82000reasons blogs - 08/29/08 - 21:06

With its products deployed in more than 42 countries to more than 150 customers, DragonWave delivers native Ethernet wireless point-to-point networks for the transport of voice, video, and dataFounded in the heart of Ottawa’s telecom cluster in 2000 and led by a senior management team that earned its stripes at some of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, DragonWave Inc.

eSight’s founder and Chairman Conrad Lewis turns adversity into opportunity with evSpex

» 82000reasons blogs - 08/29/08 - 21:25

evSpex wearable displays offer a huge boost in quality of life to people with degenerative eye diseases. The company’s technology also has applications in the multi-billion-dollar sports and events marketsWhen Conrad Lewis has a vision, he executes.

bitHeads grows 106% developing outsourced mobile, telecom and gaming software

» 82000reasons blogs - 08/29/08 - 16:58

Companies select bitHeads as a development partner to get great products to market faster Often new software products fail because of high start-up costs, timing lags between conception and production, or an overall lack of quality or usability.

Grab people by the eyeballs with a great headline

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 08/29/08 - 15:56

By Jennifer James While writing a recent press release for market2world client “Tante Caroline”, a French-Canadian educator and entertainer (in the photo below), I was stuck on one thing ...

In-Touch's Q2 shows increased revenue, tripled net loss quarter-over-quarter

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/29/08 - 16:06

Revenue bumped up 13 per cent quarter-over-quarter for Ottawa's In-Touch Systems Inc. (TSX-V:INX), according to Q2 results released late......

DMTI Spatial launches in Ottawa

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/29/08 - 12:35

A new satellite office for Markham's DMTI Spatial will open in Ottawa, the company said in a statement Friday....

MOSAID on-target in Q1

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/29/08 - 10:03

MOSAID Technologies Inc. (TSX:MSD) saw flat sales and sharply lower earnings in its first quarter, but the company did hit the high end of......

In-Touch Kanata workforce expands with NCI buy-out

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/29/08 - 09:33

Five sales staff will be added to the Kanata workforce of In-Touch Survey System Inc. in the aftermath of an acquisition of a Chicago-based company, says CEO Michael Gaffney....

Tundra turns Q1 profit despite sales slide

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/29/08 - 09:33

Tundra Semiconductor Corp. (TSX:TUN) managed to turn a profit in its first quarter, despite a decline in revenues and pro forma earnings....

Ottawa Startup Directory: vdoLife

» Startup Ottawa - 08/28/08 - 22:08

Company Name: vdoLife URL: www.vdolife.com Description: "vdoLife is an easy-to-use, Flash™-based online application that allows you to overlay any video or video spokesperson onto a website without interfering with the site’s normal operations or making any changes to it.

Re-Invent the Vehicle Business Model: Opinion-Leaders Converge -- CATA facilitates meeting to probe the "CONNECTED VEHICLE"

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/28/08 - 12:47

Technology for the Connected Car: CATAAlliance conference and research.

CRYPTOCard picked for Romanian bank

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/28/08 - 12:09

Only two days after landing a deal in the United Arab Emirates, CRYPTOCard was tapped for an identity authentication solution in Romania....

March Networks starts fiscal year with more red ink

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/28/08 - 12:09

March Networks (TSX:MN) continued its losing streak in the first quarter of its fiscal 2009 year with a loss of $2.4 million, despite strong......

Mag site’s future in jeopardy?

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 08/28/08 - 05:04

Less than one month ago, a website popped up offering consumers a free look at hundreds of magazines, from Time to National Inquirer, from Men’s Health to Umm and Cosmo.&nbsp ...

Vegas deal, Kanata cuts

» National Capital SCAN - 08/27/08 - 21:37

March Networks cuts its global workforce by eight percent or about 20 staff, most of them workers in Kanata. The company employs approximately 180 people in Ottawa and 260 globally.

More coverage

» National Capital SCAN - 08/27/08 - 21:43

RAMTelecom Inc. widens its satellite network coverage, hooking up with Intelsat General Corp. in a service agreement that will give RAMTelecom access to the Washington, DC company’s worldwide satellite network.

Zone5ive: Making Social Media Work For You (September 11, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 08/27/08 - 17:23

Social media marketing is becoming an important component in the marketing mix. It helps strengthen online footprints and helps you engage in meaningful conversations with your audience.

Enablence raises $90 million in three years in bid to dominate fiber-to-the-home market

» 82000reasons blogs - 08/27/08 - 17:01

Angel capital investment of $5.5 million followed by TSX Venture Exchange IPO in 2007 is ample evidence of Enablence’s tech excellence and Ottawa as an optical technology powerhouse Enablence Technologies Inc.

Executive Briefing Available on Innovating Green Government Of interest to organizations interested on how new models of efficiency and streamlining are helping public sector leaders catalyze the shift to a green economy

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/27/08 - 16:47

QA with 9 Serial Entrepreneurs

» Startup Ottawa - 08/27/08 - 14:04

The Globe and Mail recently published a story that included a Q&A with 9 serial entrepreneurs about their views on business and life. The article includes interviews with the likes of Austin Hill and Terry Mathews.

RAMTelecom widens satellite coverage

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/27/08 - 11:41

RAMTelecom Inc. (TSX-V:RTC) is expanding its satellite network's coverage with the signing of a new agreement with Washington, D.C.-based......

Tundra tapped for semiconductor chip business

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/27/08 - 11:41

Tundra Semiconductor Corp.'s (TSX:TUN) high-performance semiconductor will be used to improve the performance of a Chinese-manufactured graphics......

March Networks cuts staff, lands Las Vegas deal

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/27/08 - 09:37

March Networks has cut eight per cent of its global workforce on the eve of the release of financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2009 year....

OCRI in the News: Tech development group issues call for top cleantech firms (CleanBreak.ca)

» OCRI News - 08/27/08 - 08:52

The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is currently accepting applications for companies wishing to compete in its annual Canada's Top 10 Competition. The competition has been around since 1999, but was initially focused on life sciences companies.

Securing Dubai Bank

» National Capital SCAN - 08/26/08 - 22:42

CRYPTOCard’s two-factor authentication technology is selected by an Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates to enhance security. Dubai Bank, which claims it operate in compliance with Shariah Law and is therefore “fully ethical,” says it chose CRYPTOCard to protect itself and corporate customers from password and ID theft risks following the update of its website and online channel platforms.

Initial deployment

» National Capital SCAN - 08/26/08 - 22:26

Kinaxis Inc.’s supply-chain management tool is deployed by Taiwanese wireless solutions maker Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) at its manufacturing facilities in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and Wuxi, China.

Asian subsidiary

» National Capital SCAN - 08/26/08 - 22:35

BTI Systems is opening shop in China, teaming up with Wuhan FiberHome Networks Co. Ltd. (FHN) to expand business in Asia. The Ottawa-based photonics company will co-develop new products with FHN, leverage its carrier-grade packet optical networking technologies and FHN’s expertise in Ethernet switches, Internet protocol routing technology and hi-def video systems.

BTI opens Shanghai subsidiary

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/26/08 - 16:45

BTI Systems is opening up new operations in China with the announcement of a new partnership with Wuhan FiberHome Networks Co. Ltd. (FHN), which will allow Ottawa-based BTI to expand its Asian......

inRound accelerates document transfers by going digital

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/26/08 - 16:25

In a bid to reduce the waiting time for documents to arrive – as well as carbon emissions from transportation...

CRYPTOCard wins Dubai Bank business

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/26/08 - 16:15

Digital security technologies maker CRYPTOCard has picked up a new deal to beef up security for an Islamic bank in the United Arab Emirates....

Sir Terrance Matthews: Global Trends Threaten Rapid Decline of Canada's ICT Advanced Technology Sector

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/26/08 - 15:59

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/26/08 - 11:43

28 hour days without trying Posted by Susan Murphy As summer quickly flies away, and the world around us slips out of sleepy summer mode into the normal post-Labour Day madness, we're all thinking about ways we can maximize our time and minimize our stress and exhaustion.

OCRI in the News: Top Canadian Companies Competition (Techvibes.com)

» OCRI News - 08/26/08 - 10:23

The application deadline for Canada's Top 10 Competition has been extended to Sept. 11th - so if you're looking to raise between $2 and $50 Million, get your entry in now.

OCRI in the News: Wanna Be On Top? (The MaRS Blog)

» OCRI News - 08/26/08 - 10:23

Wouldn’t it be nice if we had some way to identify our coolest, top technology start-ups across the country, shine them up and turn them into investor- or partner-ready entities?… oh wait… we already do.

Tech students gain marketing and communications experience through OCRI’s Talent Bridge program – first graduates announced (OCRI News Release)

» OCRI News - 08/26/08 - 10:23

OCRI’s commitment to the development of the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders has produced the first two graduates of the new Talent Bridge program. Emily Chan of Algonquin College and Steven Robins of the University of Western Ontario have completed the 14-week program at Rove, an Ottawa-based provider of enterprise software for handhelds, and are now armed with essential business management knowledge that will aid them in their future entrepreneurial endeavours.

Carleton University - TIM Lecture Series

» Startup Ottawa - 08/26/08 - 10:02

Andy Camper Media Frenzy…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/26/08 - 08:33

Andy Camper continues its media push today with a great story in Metro News.  Since launching earlier this month, the company has got some great media coverage in the following news outlets ...

» The Ottawa Network - 08/26/08 - 07:45

It's the summer! We're having our hiatus and we look forward to seeing you again this September. Enjoy...

New systems for UAE

» National Capital SCAN - 08/25/08 - 19:49

March Networks signs a deal with United Arab Emirates, which has ordered its VideoSphere intelligent video management solution for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Provided by March partner Oasis Enterprises, based in Dubai, and part of the airport’s US$16-million renovation and enlargement project, the system of more than 100 VideoSphere encoders with embedded video analytics will be used to increase security in the main terminal and adjacent facilities.

Two new partners

» National Capital SCAN - 08/25/08 - 19:57

Enablence Technologies Inc. signs two partnership deals that will see its products co-manufactured in Japan and connecting broadband users in Brazil. The Ottawa-based company says Osaki Electric Co.

Issue #7

» Federal Partners in Technology Transfer - News Bulletins (Doc) - 08/25/08 - 17:13

July & August

Export Now – Gaming Software development partnerships in the U.S. Southeast

Light up the U.S. market in 45 minutes!

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/25/08 - 16:22

UAE airport orders March Networks video surveillance systems

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/25/08 - 14:50

March Networks has won a fresh deal in the United Arab Emirates, this time for its VideoSphere intelligent video management solution....

Avoca shows off music player at expo

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/25/08 - 10:42

Kanata-based Avoca Semiconductor Inc. will showcase a new residential music system at a residential custom installation trade show in Denver, the company said in a statement...

Revenue up, margins down for private radio: report

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/25/08 - 10:12

Consolidation and moving stations to the FM band is helping the private radio industry cope with the competition posed by the Internet, according to a report released Monday, although profit margins......

QNX takes on automotive systems debugging

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/25/08 - 09:11

In-car navigation and entertainment systems will take a step forward under the terms of a deal between Ottawa-based QNX Software Systems and Renesas Technology Corp., the two companies said in a......

Tech trash set to take off

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/25/08 - 06:05

Ottawa e-recyclers look to upcoming federal, provincial programs...

Craig Fitzpatrick Live - all the time!!!

» Startup Ottawa - 08/24/08 - 23:57

Ok, Craig Fitzpatrick is a media darling. I have never known anyone who could edit a video of his own presentations faster that Craig can.

TravelPod is hiring…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/24/08 - 19:03

TravelPod ( A TripAdvisor/Expedia company ) is looking for a talented Web Engineer with LAMP (Perl) experience eager to work on fast growing and exciting travel websites and social networking apps ( ie ...

Stormont ups stake in Clearford

» National Capital SCAN - 08/24/08 - 03:48

SC Stormont acquires four million common shares of Clearford Industries Inc., increasing its holdings in the wastewater treatment products maker to 17.5%.

Asian range widened

» National Capital SCAN - 08/23/08 - 02:01

Optelian expands its presence in Asia, signing a distribution deal with international telecom services company Teralight Ltd., which will sell and support Optelian’s optical transport systems and test tools in Pakistan.

SR&ED Conference Call with Russ Roberts, Senior VP, Tax and Finance, CATAAlliance: Register Today for Important Updates

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/22/08 - 08:38

Nortel goes 3-D

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/21/08 - 16:52

Nortel Networks Corp. (TSX:NT) made two moves into the 3-D field Thursday with its acquisition of DiamondWare Ltd. and an announcement that the telecom giant will develop an audiovisual tool to......

"Move over, old boys' club...there's a new way in town"

» CATAWIT Forum - News - 08/21/08 - 11:38

Corel in talks with buyer

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/21/08 - 09:32

Just days after announcing the death of a buyout deal with majority shareholder Vector Capital, Corel Corp. has said it is in talks to sell itself to an unidentified third party....

A WiMax primer, and why you should care

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 08/20/08 - 22:16

So you enjoy the mobility offered by WiFi and cellphone towers? Well, it’s time to upgrade the system and WiMax is the front-runner, followed close­ly by something called LTE, or Long Term Evo­lution.

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/20/08 - 12:37

iPhone Posted by Frédéric Boulanger So I caved in as well and I bought an iPhone. It's a nice toy, tool. The user experience is A+ all around.

New Performance Management Research: A CATAnet TV Preview

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/20/08 - 08:58

TAMA - Quality, Standards and Technology: Terminology’s Future

» NRC-IIT -- Conferences and other events - 08/20/08 - 08:43

TAMA (Terminology in Advanced Management Applications) is TermNet´s business-oriented international conference where renowned representatives from the terminology community converge to discuss the latest trends and technologies emerging in this field.

CATA has teamed up with RSA and Cambrian Insurance to create a group home and car and car insurance with GroupDynamix™. The program is now available for all emplloyees of CATA member firms in Ontario

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/20/08 - 08:28

Solution ‘goes live’

» National Capital SCAN - 08/20/08 - 00:39

Mxi Technologies’ software is up and running as the maintenance and engineering system for Boeing’s Derivative Airplane Programs (DAP). The Ottawa-based company says its Maintenix aviation maintenance management software has “gone live” across the entire fleet of aircraft managed and supported by the Seattle-based DAP business unit of Boeing Integrated Defence Systems.

Dr. Neil Mackay

» National Capital SCAN - 08/20/08 - 00:25

is named chief operating officer and EVP of EMS Technologies Inc. Dr. Mackay was most recently EVP of strategy at EMS, overseeing mergers and acquisitions.

On the ground at Abu Dhabi airport

» National Capital SCAN - 08/20/08 - 00:34

Searidge Technologies’ partner Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies LLC locks up a deal to supply the Abu Dhabi International Airport with Searidge’s IntelliDAR system for advanced surface surveillance.

Retained by retailer

» National Capital SCAN - 08/20/08 - 00:20

Gatineau-based Sitebrand is hired by American retailer Wholesale Tools to boost online shopping conversion rates. The online marketing solutions firm will help Wholesale Tools target identify customers for targeted marketing.

MXI software lifts off for Boeing

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/19/08 - 15:38

Mxi Technologies' Maintenix software successfully started up Tuesday in an aircraft fleet supported by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, according to a statement....

Devshop in IT World Canada…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/19/08 - 15:01

ITWorld Canada just wrote a nice piece on Devshop’s approach to building risk factors into software schedules.  I just spoke with Craig about it and he said, "…for the record, I never said that people lie, cheat, and are lazy - lol"  You can read it all here.

Wise Eyes is hiring…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/19/08 - 14:58

I was just in contact with Dave Vicary (CEO of Wise Eyes) and he is looking for a candidate that he can hire through the Ontario First Job program.

Code Factory Newsletter…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/19/08 - 14:43

Below is the Code Factory Newsletter, it is so packed with info, I decided to repost it here…. We are very excited to announce that more fabulous artwork is on its way.

IT World Canada covers Devshop

» Startup Ottawa - 08/19/08 - 14:20

ITWorld Canada just wrote a nice piece on Devshop’s approach to building risk factors into software schedules.  I just spoke with Craig about it and he said, "…for the record, I never said that people lie, cheat, and are lazy - lol"  You can read it all here.

Perspectives masculines sur l'avancement des Femmes en Technologie

» CATAWIT Forum - News - 08/19/08 - 12:06

Sitebrand hammers out deal with tool wholesaler

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/19/08 - 11:36

Online marketing firm Sitebrand has been retained by Michigan-based Wholesale Tools to help the American retailer increase its online shopping conversion rates....

Modern mug shots deployed in Middle East

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/19/08 - 11:36

New York-based Cryptometrics Inc., which houses its technical research and development facility in Kanata, announced this week it has deployed its Wanted Person Face Recognition System in the United......

Quarterly Summer 2008

» LaBarge Weinstein - Resources - 08/19/08 - 18:07

Summer 2008 QuarterlyQ2 2008 continued to see a broad range of public and private transaction activity for the firm, notwithstanding the uncertain global economic situation. M&A activities were particularly strong, with the firm acting in a number of recent acquisitions for a range of our public and private companies, highlighted by Protus´ acquisition of Campaigner from GOT Corporation.

Searidge crosses the Gulf with Abu Dhabi airport deal

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/19/08 - 09:05

Air traffic control technologies maker Searidge Technologies has won a contract with the Abu Dhabi International Airport through Searidge's Gulf region reseller....

Q1 loss improves last year's performance: ZIM

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/19/08 - 06:04

ZIM Corp. is still gaining year-over-year despite sliding back into losses territory in its first quarter, according to a statement put out by the Ottawa company Monday....

Privatization bid dropped

» National Capital SCAN - 08/19/08 - 03:02

Vector Capital’s plans to privatize Corel Corp. come to a halt as the private equity firm withdraws its offer to buy the shares of the software maker not owned by Vector affiliate Corel Holdings L.P.

ImaSight may sell 'good cholesterol' drug tech

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/18/08 - 16:25

Newly public ImaSight Corp. is considering selling off the main technology of Liponex Inc., the company with which it recently merged through a reverse takeover....

Corel privatization bid withdrawn

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/18/08 - 13:48

Private equity firm Vector Capital's bid to privatize Ottawa's Corel Corp. has fallen through...

Devshop / Ramius lunch and learn…

» Startup Ottawa - 08/17/08 - 20:59

On August 20th, Ramius Corporation and Devshop Inc are hosting a lunch and learn event entitled:  "Kicking the Top Bad Habits of Project Management" The event takes place at Ramius Corporation, Suite 530 - 55 Metcalfe St.

New Performance Management Research: Of special interest to executives who wish to understand and apply organizational management tools and methods to support competitive success-- A CATAnet TV Preview

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/17/08 - 11:05

Paul Graham on Fundraising

» Startup Ottawa - 08/16/08 - 16:19

I’m sure many have heard about Y-Combinator (a startup incubation program in the US). Y-Combinator was founded by Paul Graham who has been involved in many early stage financings.

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/16/08 - 00:20

The future of the Internet core Posted by John Roese When I took on the role of CTO for Nortel two years ago, I moved to Ottawa, which is home to Nortel's largest site and the heart of much of the company's R&D efforts (4500 of our 30,000+ employees are located here, and most of them are in R&D).

CATA Research: Learn how to leverage CATA's research to better understand markets and customers

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/15/08 - 15:48

Innovation Nation: one minute CATAnet TV video

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 08/15/08 - 13:48

PharmaGap sells equities to raise cash for cancer drug

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/15/08 - 12:48

Ottawa-based PharmaGap announced Thursday that it will sell a large number of equity units to raise cash for advancing its lead drug, PhG-alpha-1, towards clinical trial approval....

Wi-LAN dismisses wireless patent case against Texas Instruments

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/15/08 - 09:11

Wi-LAN has agreed to let Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) off the hook for an agreed period of time in a case involving Wi-LAN's wireless patents....

Talent Bridge enters second term

» National Capital SCAN - 08/15/08 - 07:48

OCRI’s Talent Bridge, a program that provides tech students with practical experience in business, is launching its second term in September. Supported by Ontario’s Innovation Agenda, a $3-billion, eight-year commitment to strengthening the province’s economy through innovation, Talent Bridge is helping to develop Ontario and Ottawa’s next generation of entrepreneurs by giving students hands-on experience in business strategy, sales, marketing and communications.

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/15/08 - 07:53

Twitter's imaginary cliques Posted by Susan Murphy Recently I've heard rumblings around the Blogosphere and the Twitterverse that "cliques" are forming on Twitter. Cliques that are intentionally excluding people from conversations, cliques who are self-interested, existing only to promote their latest book or seminar, or just trying to be the most popular.

John Kelly,

» National Capital SCAN - 08/14/08 - 19:53

vice president of SC Stormont, is tapped as new CEO of wastewater treatment systems maker Clearford Industries Inc. A recognized pioneer in the Canadian technology community with more than 35 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience, Mr.

Video doesn’t have to go viral to impact a company’s bottom-line

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 08/14/08 - 14:28

By Steve ResideAs a CEO or marketing VP, you’ve likely read enviously about viral videos campaigns that generate huge on-line buzz and increase sales.

Calian detects $11.7M radar parts contract

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/14/08 - 15:09

Calian Technologies Ltd. has won an $11.7-million contract with a Kentucky manufacturer of military equipment....

Do computers help or hinder pupils?

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 08/14/08 - 02:24

Over the next couple of weeks, students will be heading back to school. Be it university or grade school, computers will be everywhere. However there’s still a debate over whether tech helps or hurts students.

Ottawa Startup Directory: Itteco Software Corp.

» Startup Ottawa - 08/13/08 - 21:57

Company Name: Itteco Software Corp. URL: http://itteco.com Description: "Itteco is the next generation outsourcing network of software development professionals, driving the innovation via youthful and healthy atmosphere of smaller development groups and delivering service excellence of a global provider.

Navy returns for upgrades

» National Capital SCAN - 08/13/08 - 21:08

OSI Geospatial Inc., continuing to win contracts with the UK Royal Navy, nets new deals worth about US$2 million to refit the fleet’s warship systems.

Innovation Ottawa - Summer 2008

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 08/13/08 - 17:35

NRC Designs Supercomputer to Boost Reach of U.S. Telescope

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 08/11/08 - 20:00

(August 12, 2008, Penticton, BC) — Advanced, patented astronomy technology from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) was tested successfully on August 7, 2008 – a giant step toward completion of the U.S.

OSI Geospatial to update U.K. warship info systems

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/13/08 - 10:36

OSI Geospatial Inc. has won another small order with the U.K. Royal Navy to help update its warship systems....

Espial sales continue to drop in Q2

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/13/08 - 09:34

Internet TV products maker Espial Inc. saw second-quarter revenues fall year-over-year, continuing a declining streak that has gone on since it first went public last year, but losses tightened up......

March gear hooked up to Mexican tow trucks

» National Capital SCAN - 08/13/08 - 07:33

March Networks’ IP-based mobile digital video surveillance software and recording systems are selected by Mexico City for the fleet of 500 tow trucks operated by its Ministry of Public Security.

Milestone reached in Kanata

» National Capital SCAN - 08/13/08 - 07:38

Production of interactive whiteboards at SMART Technologies hits seven digits as the one millionth SMART Board rolls off the line at SMART’s Kanata facility on Palladium Dr., the Calgary-based company’s largest assembly and warehousing centre.

Deal with GTA reseller

» National Capital SCAN - 08/13/08 - 07:43

CryptoCard adds Caledon, Ont.-based Digica Solutions to its complement of North American resellers, broadening its Canadian market penetration. CryptoCard, which makes two-factor digital token authentication technology, says Digica is integrating its products into value-added hosted technology offerings used largely by SMBs in the legal, insurance, transportation, and health-care sectors.

C-COM gets $650,000 order from Asian TV station

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/12/08 - 14:25

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. has won a US$650,000 order from a new customer in Asia....

CRYPTOCard adds Ontario reseller as partner

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/12/08 - 09:35

CRYPTOCard has added Golden Horseshoe-based company Digica Solutions to its North American reseller list, strengthening its Canadian reach....

March Networks solution fitted to Mexico City tow trucks

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/12/08 - 09:05

March Networks has landed a deal with the government of Mexico's capital to provide its Internet protocol (IP)-based mobile digital video surveillance software....

Michael Hollend

» National Capital SCAN - 08/12/08 - 09:07

is named chairman of Protus, a developer of SaaS business communications tools. Mr. Hollend is a partner at EdgeStone Capital Partners and serves on the boards of Overlay TV, Maximum Throughput, MusicIP and pVelocity.

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/12/08 - 09:02

Government planning "insider" ACTA group> Posted by Michael Geist Of all the recent controversies involving Canada's wireless carriers - and there have been many - my weekly technology law column argues that the fight over the 15-cent charge for the receipt of text messages must surely rank as the most puzzling.

Legends show Internet’s crazy side

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 08/12/08 - 00:52

Urban legends. Do you know what they are? If you’re not sure, here are a few examples of urban legends, with the answers to the questions to follow later in the column

Telesat posts profit in Q2

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/11/08 - 17:37

Satellite company Telesat Holdings Inc. reported a profit in its second quarter, as the firm's operating revenues remained stable due to its successful cost-saving progam....

Wi-LAN revises financial guidance, signs RIM agreement

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/11/08 - 11:24

Ottawa-based Wi-LAN Inc., a technology licensing company, on Monday announced they've settled a pending patent litigation action with Waterloo-based Research in Motion Ltd.

Hollywood showdown: Protus legal battle heats up

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/11/08 - 06:31

Accusations fly, barbs traded in international patent infringement case...

How to Save Money for your Startup

» Startup Ottawa - 08/09/08 - 16:14

Everyone has their own bootstrapping tips. I recently read an excellent article from FoundRead that summarizes some of the resources available for bootstrapping startups. I recommend that everyone read the full article on cutting your startup costs from FoundRead.

Python/Django in Ottawa

» Startup Ottawa - 08/09/08 - 16:22

Ottawa has a lot of technology enthusiasts that use a variety of web development technologies. There are a few specialized interest groups out there (like OGRE - Ottawa Group of Ruby Enthusiasts) ...

Roaring Penguin forms alliance with N-able

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/08/08 - 09:06

Two Ottawa companies are teaming up to help managed service providers fight spam remotely, with the announcement of an alliance between Roaring Penguin Software Inc.

Ottawa SMART choice for tech firm

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 08/07/08 - 22:51

SMART Technologies is a real Canadian success story. Their Ottawa manufacturing plant employs 500 peopl.

August Events @ theCodeFactory

» Startup Ottawa - 08/07/08 - 17:19

Technology Innovation Management -& OS Ecosystem Date:     August 14, 2008 Time:     6pm to 8pm. Location: Common Area at TheCodeFactory Sign Up:  http://barcamp.pbwiki.com/TIMCamp please sign up if you would like to attend Description ...

Marketing Taser competitor

» National Capital SCAN - 08/06/08 - 23:01

Pacific Safety Products Inc. signs an exclusive agreement to market electronic stun guns made by Stinger Systems, a Taser competitor, in the Canadian market. The Kanata-based company says its subsidiary, APS Distributors, will market Stinger's “less lethal” electronic immobilization devices, which use microcomputer technology to regulate the flow of current.

Antennas to India

» National Capital SCAN - 08/06/08 - 23:07

Ottawa-based TenXc Wireless is shipping product to India, having signed a deal to provide Indian telecom operator Reliance Communications with spectrum-efficient bi-sector array antennas for its nationwide GSM network.

Calian's revenues jump in Q3

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/06/08 - 19:05

Ottawa's Calian Technologies Ltd. announced on Wednesday C$51 million in unaudited revenues for Q3 2008, a six-per-cent jump from the $48.2 million reported in the same quarter last year....

Gunning for prime market share

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/06/08 - 19:05

As CEO Ken Kirkpatrick will tell you, OSI Geospatial was founded in 1977 as Offshore Survey & Positioning Services Ltd., to provide electronic positioning systems to oil companies.... More...

Getting all wrapped up

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/06/08 - 19:05

Adobe Photoshop? That can run around $600. Microsoft Office? Around $300....

Carole LaPorte

» National Capital SCAN - 08/06/08 - 19:01

joins Vocantas as a marketing communications specialist, responsible for marketing the company’s interactive voice response systems. Ms. LaPorte has held various marketing roles in the financial and manufacturing sectors over the last six years.

Andy Camper Launches

» Startup Ottawa - 08/06/08 - 16:41

This is great news - Andycamper.com launched today.  The site is the brainchild of Andrew Milne and Jud Rasmussen who also run local design firm BV02.

PSP to market Taser competitor

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/06/08 - 13:05

Pacific Safety Products Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement to market Taser competitor Stinger Systems's electronic stun guns in the Canadian market....

TenXc ships out antennas to India

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/06/08 - 12:04

TenXc Wireless has won a deal with Indian telecom operator Reliance Communications to supply antennas for its nationwide GSM network....

BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS

» National Capital SCAN - 08/06/08 - 07:42

Real world skills for the college student Posted by Susan Murphy I'm very excited about a new opportunity I'll be embarking on this Fall. I am going back to teaching part time at our local community college.

$7.3-M order proceeds

» National Capital SCAN - 08/05/08 - 18:58

After a year-long wait Allen-Vanguard Corp. gets the nod to begin filling a $7.3-million add-on order from Lockheed Martin for Symphony bomb jammer components, spares and accessories.

Canada-China partnership aims to increase oil yield of canola

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 08/04/08 - 20:00

August 5, 2008, Saskatoon, SK — The National Research Council Canada (NRC) and the Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have signed an agreement to collaborate on genetic research to improve the production of canola.

Mxi's Maintenix used by KLM fleet

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/05/08 - 13:49

Mxi Technologies's avionics maintenance system has gone live with the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines fleet of A330 aircraft, as the first step in moving toward implementation of the software across the......

Protus scores another victory against Hollywood rival

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/05/08 - 12:17

Internet fax provider Protus has won another victory in its legal battle with Hollywood's j2 Global Communications, this time in the United Kingdom....

BelAir helps beef up security in two Southern towns

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/05/08 - 09:33

Wireless networking products maker BelAir Networks has helped two Georgia towns deploy wireless surveillance systems for their local police departments....

BelAir gear fighting crime in Georgia

» National Capital SCAN - 08/04/08 - 22:51

Wireless technology from BelAir Networks is being deployed to combat crime in two communities in the state of Georgia. The Ottawa-based maker of wireless mesh nodes says the Temple Police Department and the Athens suburb of Washington have “cut the cord” for their new public safety communication networks.

Important Upcoming

» National Capital SCAN - 08/04/08 - 22:36

Attention engineering and computer science grads Vitesse Re-Skilling Canada and the Ottawa Talent Initiative in partnership with Ontario’s Talent First Network are offering scholarships and assistantships to 10 qualified graduate students admitted to the thesis option of Carleton University’s Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program.

TAKING STOCK: Espying a tough road ahead

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 08/04/08 - 06:31

Internet TV products maker Espial began its public life with a bang, with the company's stock price soaring by more than 12 per cent on its opening day in June 2007 on the TSX, quickly reaching a high......

Diablo raises $15 million

» National Capital SCAN - 08/02/08 - 09:35

Gatineau-based semiconductor maker Diablo Technologies secures $15 million for product development in its second round of funding. The series-B funding came from BDC Venture Capital, GTI Capital and Celtic House Venture Partners.

BTI Systems

» National Capital SCAN - 08/02/08 - 09:43

appoints John Haydon to the position of president and CEO, and adds Neil Ferris to its board. Mr. Haydon, with more than 25 years of experience in operations, customer service and supply chain management, joined BTI last January as SVP of global operations.

Shawn Mountain

» National Capital SCAN - 08/02/08 - 09:43

is hired as managing director of The Mergis Group, an IT, engineering and executive staffing firm part of the Spherion family of companies. Mr. Mountain brings with him over 12 years of experience in IT recruiting, sales and management.