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Ottawa Flex User Group meeting July 2
» Startup Ottawa - 06/30/08 - 22:31
Peter Mckinnon runs the Ottawa Flex Group and they are having their next meeting this coming Wednesday July 2. The line up for the meeting should be quite good with Choicebot and Mercury Grove presenting.
Petition against Rogers’ iPhone Offering
» Startup Ottawa - 06/30/08 - 16:52
Some in the Ottawa tech scene have had the first generation iPhone for quite some time. I think Tobi from Shopify.com was one of the first people in Ottawa to get one.
Enablence wins Taiwanese deal
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/30/08 - 18:08
Ottawa's Enablence Technologies Inc., a supplier of fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) equipment for residences and businesses, announced Monday the installation of its proprietary Trident7 Universal Access......
Embotics expands with new U.S. office and product version
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/30/08 - 18:08
Virtual server management company Embotics is growing up and out....
Halogen works with Milwaukee non-profit
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/30/08 - 18:08
Halogen Software's employee management solution has been chosen to upgrade a Milwaukee non-profit's talent management system for all of its employees and locations....
If it walks and talks, it must be a ... video
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/30/08 - 06:05
Professional trainer, speaker and coach Ann Max shares a little something in common with Princess Leia, according to a friend of hers. ...
Merging of the two
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/30/08 - 06:05
After Liponex-ImaSight union, what's next for consolidated company?...
Third Brigade enters Harvard
» National Capital SCAN - 06/28/08 - 23:30
Harvard Medical School enrolls Third Brigade’s security system to protect its customer payment data from hackers. Third Brigade’s Deep Security host intrusion detection and prevention system will help the school protect its web applications and servers from targeted attacks against credit card data, and comply with data security standards set out by the Payment Card Industry, which are endorsed by financial services such as American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
PR tips from the professionals: how to get (and keep) the attention of the media
» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 06/27/08 - 15:22
By Steve ResideYesterday I attended the last of this season’s Technology Executive Breakfasts (TEBs) sponsored by Ottawa’s Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI).
Talent First Network and Foundry Program team up with the Code Factory
» Startup Ottawa - 06/27/08 - 14:13
The Code Factory (by Ian Graham) is making great progress these days. I got a note from Luc Lalande (Carleton University’s Director of Innovation Transfer) announcing that Carleton University’s Foundry Program along with the Talent First Network (led by Dr.
CATAAlliance is leading the Campaign to create a unified voice for the industry on SR&ED: Make your SR&ED Advocacy Campaign Contribution Today
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/27/08 - 07:21
CATAAlliance SR&ED Update (June 2008): Federal Budget Perspective, CATAnet TV on SR&ED. Post Budget Updates. and Next Steps
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/27/08 - 07:21
Sale of division to allow finer focus
» National Capital SCAN - 06/27/08 - 02:35
Clearford Industries Inc. is selling its profitable Brooklin Concrete division and pulling out of its near-finalized deal to acquire Boucher Precast Concrete Ltd. It is also looking for a replacement for CEO Bruce Linton.
Plasco gets green light, with a hitch
» National Capital SCAN - 06/27/08 - 01:36
Plasco Energy Group’s bid to build a waste-to-energy gasification plant in the Ottawa area takes a tantalizing step closer to reality after city council unanimously agrees to allow the project to move forward, with conditions.
CATA releases a conflict resolution kit for firms looking for alternate dispute mechanisms. An executive explains the potential $17 million in fees some firms have had to pay By: Kathleen Lau
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/26/08 - 22:21
MOSAID's fiscal 2008 numbers disappoint
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/26/08 - 17:47
MOSAID Technologies Inc. posted lower revenues and profits in its fiscal 2008 year, but fourth-quarter sales were up compared to a year earlier and the company reported its fourth consecutive year of......
Avoiding your mother
» Startup Ottawa - 06/26/08 - 15:30
This was a funny IM I had this morning with a nameless friend…
City Hunters on Canada Day
» Startup Ottawa - 06/26/08 - 14:56
Marquis Cote of Digital Ottawa is putting on a great event called City Hunters this Canada Day. Take your digital camera and a buddy and sign up for a fun-filled day of adventure in the Ottawa ByWard Market.
Third Brigade gets Ivy League deal
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/26/08 - 13:10
Third Brigade's security system is being used by the Harvard Medical School to protect its customer payment data from hackers....
Netting safety for your kids
» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 06/26/08 - 12:09
The kids are free for the summer. School is over for another year and the possibilities seem limitless for what children might do, and hopefully a lot of that includes activities outside and enjoying the summer weather.
Wi-LAN signs seven new license agreements
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/26/08 - 11:09
Ottawa's Wi-LAN Inc. – currently in the midst of litigation against industry giants Research In Motion and Motorola – announced Thursday the signing of seven new licensing agreements....
Bulking up operations with Flextronics
» National Capital SCAN - 06/26/08 - 00:35
BTI Systems enlists a global manufacturing partner in a bid to grow internationally. The Ottawa-based maker of fibre optic systems says Flextronics, which has a local presence, has agreed to manufacture BTI’s Packet Optical Edge systems for expanding bandwidth.
Kleer in US
» National Capital SCAN - 06/26/08 - 00:17
Wireless audio technology from Kleer is entering the US, embedded in Sennheiser wireless stereo earphones. The fabless semiconductor company, headquartered in Calif. and maintaining major operations in Ottawa, reports that Sennheiser MX W1 earbuds, which are based on Kleer’s technology, are now available at Amazon.com.
Merger done
» National Capital SCAN - 06/26/08 - 00:03
Fellow Ottawa-area firms ImaSight Corp. and Liponex Inc. finalize their $10-million merger. Gatineau-based digital X-ray solutions maker ImaSight reports it has wrapped up its previously announced amalgamation deal with Ottawa’s Liponex Inc., currently developing a drug to increase “good cholesterol,” which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Council gives thumbs up to Plasco
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/25/08 - 17:15
Ottawa city council unanimously voted in favour of fully implementing Plasco's waste-to-energy gasification system Wednesday, but there was a catch – ...
TAKING STOCK: March-ing to its own tune
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/25/08 - 15:06
March Networks CEO says market doesn't understand his strategy...
Liponex-ImaSight merger a done deal
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/25/08 - 12:06
The $10-million merger between ImaSight Corp. and Liponex Inc. has finally been completed....
ZIM Corp. turns profit at last in fiscal 2008
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/25/08 - 12:06
ZIM Corp. got in the black in fiscal 2008 after more than four years of being a public company, despite a continued decline in revenues....
Kleer-based earbuds now selling in the U.S.
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/25/08 - 09:35
Kleer's audio technology is now shipping out to the United States in Sennheiser wireless stereo earphones....
Show Me the Money
» The Ottawa Network - 06/25/08 - 08:03
Wednesday June 25th 6:00-8:00pm at the Code Factory, 246 Queen Street , between Bank and Kent A joint presentation with the CodeFactory this event is part of a series that will highlight options and information on alternative financing options for start-ups and businesses.
Thermal raises $1 million beyond goal
» National Capital SCAN - 06/24/08 - 20:42
Thermal Energy International Inc. exceeds expectations in its largest-ever private placement, taking in gross proceeds of $15 million on roughly 68.2 million common shares in an oversubscribed allotment.
Teaming with Tantalus
» National Capital SCAN - 06/24/08 - 20:35
Energate Inc. partners with Vancouver’s Tantalus Systems to integrate its programmable home solution with an interface from Tantalus that will allow utilities to communicate with consumers through the Ottawa-based company’s ‘smart’ thermostat.
BTI teams with Flextronics for manufacturing
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/24/08 - 17:47
BTI Systems has found a global manufacturing partner as part of its efforts to grow internationally....
Thermal raises $1 million beyond goal
» National Capital SCAN - 06/24/08 - 18:47
Thermal Logo The company, which had initially hoped to raise $14 million, amended the placement on June 11 to reflect subscriber interest. Handled by Toronto-based agents Max Capital Markets Ltd.
Startup Ottawa twitter widget is history (for now)
» Startup Ottawa - 06/23/08 - 22:04
I love twitter but I had to take the twitter widget for startup ottawa off the site until it can be fixed. It seems that ever since twitter had its giant meltdown a couple of weeks ago the widget has not been able to load properly.
Back from the edge…
» Startup Ottawa - 06/23/08 - 22:55
Some of you may have noticed that Scott, Luc and Aydin have been doing the bulk of the posts for the past few weeks. Thats because I have been away on vacation in Newfoundland and PEI with absolutely no internet access.
$4-million add-on
» National Capital SCAN - 06/23/08 - 21:33
Pacific Safety Products Inc. signs a $4-million follow-on contract to supply additional protective products to the Department of National Defence, part of $10 million to $15 million opportunity previously identified by the Arnprior-based company.
Caroline Savignac,
» National Capital SCAN - 06/23/08 - 21:42
of Vocantas, moves into her new role as director of healthcare and corporate solutions, to address the demand for technologies that improve patient care, reduce staff burden and increase safety.
Ottawa Startup Directory: Dual Code Inc.
» Startup Ottawa - 06/23/08 - 20:25
Company Name: Dual Code Inc. URL: www.dualcode.com Description: "Dual Code Inc. is a leading developer of custom, SCORM compliant eLearning solutions. Our modules can run as an executable, be integrated to your Web page, or served from your SCORM compliant Learning Management System (LMS).
Liponex delisted from TSX ahead of merger announcement
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/23/08 - 17:13
Liponex Inc. will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange by the end of this week, and the closing of its $10-million merger with Gatineau's ImaSight is expected to occur tomorrow....
Seeking Nominations for Tech Women for The Leadership Forum at University of Ottawa EMBA
» CATAWIT Forum - News - 06/23/08 - 14:41
Canada's Future Workforce: Implementing Solutions for a National Dilemma
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/23/08 - 13:41
Trade Mission to Brazil and Chile - Deadline for registration, July 4, 2008.
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/23/08 - 13:11
Podcasting stripped to its core….back to basics at PAB2008
» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 06/21/08 - 10:17
By Steve ResideToday I’m attending Podcasters Across Borders 2008, the third of an annual conference that brings together smart, passionate podcasters from across North America to share best practices and stories.I started attending the PAB conferences to garner technical tips and tricks to make my podcasts sound better and to find ways to reach more listeners.
Trade Mission to Brazil and Chile - Deadline, July 4, 2008.
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/23/08 - 10:10
Feds' 'IT shared services initiative' under fire
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/23/08 - 06:05
Local firms say requirements prevent SMEs from submitting bids...
CATA Partners with the University of Ottawa Executive MBA Program to Foster Executive Leadership Skills and Community Networking: Nominate Your Candidates Today for The Leadership Forum
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/23/08 - 05:04
Tech Now: June 22, 2008
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/22/08 - 19:54
CTV Ottawa: The popularity of high-tech model airplanes
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/22/08 - 19:54
Ottawa Task Force on E-Government is in!
» Startup Ottawa - 06/22/08 - 16:36
I was tipped last week on the publication of the Ottawa task force on "E-Government", which is chalk-packed of techno speak including "technology-enabled organization" and "citizen-centricity" (citizen centric city, brilliant!), peppered with "web2.0" references and laced with flowcharts and information diagrams.
This week on Tech Now
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/21/08 - 22:37
New suits
» National Capital SCAN - 06/21/08 - 10:55
Wi-LAN Inc. launches new patent litigation lawsuits against three companies, including heavyweights Motorola and Research in Motion. The company accuses Motorola Inc., Research in Motion Corp., Research in Motion Ltd.
Positive drug trials lead to public offering
» National Capital SCAN - 06/21/08 - 00:57
Just days after announcing positive results in its latest round of testing for cancer drug PhG-alpha-1, PharmaGap goes looking for approximately $4.5 million in a public offering.
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/21/08 - 01:01
Why usability testing sucks Posted by Mitch Brisebois In my early formative years as a designer (LOL) I believed the usability testing hype: it reduces dev costs, it makes products better, it makes customers happier.
Energate to co-develop smart thermostat solution with Tantalus
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/20/08 - 15:01
sEnergate Inc. has teamed up with Vancouver's Tantalus Systems to develop a new 'smart' thermostat which will allow utilities to communicate with consumers through the device.... More...
Ottawa Venture Summit looking for pitchers
» Startup Ottawa - 06/20/08 - 15:12
From what I can tell, the venture summit is an opportunity to draw investors to Ottawa to see some of the tech success stories and hopefully ink a few deals.
Include South America in your 2008 Business plan
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/20/08 - 12:15
The Business Development Bank of Canada acquires shares of Prosys Tech Corporation
» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 06/20/08 - 10:02
Wi-LAN suing Motorola and RIM
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/20/08 - 09:01
Wi-LAN Inc. has settled one of its patent litigation cases and has launched new lawsuits against three companies, including electronics bigwigs Motorola and Research in Motion....
New EMEA distributor
» National Capital SCAN - 06/19/08 - 23:48
C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. signs a long-term distribution agreement with UK-based satellite communications systems supplier OmniGlobe Networks EMEA, which will resell the Ottawa-based company’s iNetVu mobile satellite antenna in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (the EMEA region).
“Milestone” reseller deal
» National Capital SCAN - 06/19/08 - 23:53
Triacta Power Technologies Inc. signs a key distribution agreement for its smart meters with multinational French energy management products maker Schneider Electric. The Almonte-based company says the deal with will see Schneider reselling Triacta’s energy- and cost-saving meters, as well as energy management web-based software, under brand names Schneider Electric and Square D.
Tool-Kit Promises to Prevent High Cost of Business Litigation
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/19/08 - 16:09
Wi-LAN wins six new deals before halfway mark for Q3
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/19/08 - 15:38
Wi-LAN has signed up six new licensees for its wireless and V-chip patents with a month to go before the end of its third quarter....
The Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) invites CATA members to its regional Symposia on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in Ottawa. Members are offered the CERC Member pricing. CATA VP– Kevin Wennekes –on the speaker panel.
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/19/08 - 15:08
CATAnet TV: Paul Labarge talks about the costs of litigation and mediation solutions
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/19/08 - 11:00
Video release on Mediation: Paul Labarge and CATAAlliance
Blurring lines of work, life
» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 06/19/08 - 03:05
Do you use company provided technology to conduct personal business? If so, you are not alone.
Ottawa Startup Directory: BlackCherry Digital Media Inc.
» Startup Ottawa - 06/18/08 - 21:54
Company Name: BlackCherry Digital Media Inc. URL: www.blackcherrydm.com Description: "BlackCherry uses state of the art digital tools to tell great stories. We create high-end 3D animation, visual effects and design for film, broadcast and corporate productions requiring the highest level of creativity and innovation." Contact ...
BLOGSCANNING by Robert Janelle
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 21:32
As I work on projects, I get updates at the bottom of my screen from people at the conference, posting key points made by presenters, along with their opinions on those points.
Tech reshapes entertainment
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 21:25
Entertainment is a big part of what people do, and have always done… The market is ready-made, and there is a constant demand for more convenient products, more access to content, and better control and search tools.
Nicol Award
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 21:10
By Karen Secord From SCAN's Print Edition Six teams of up and coming business visionaries - whittled down from the student population at 15 of Canada’s best post-secondary schools - shared an Ottawa platform May 6 at the 4th national Wes Nicol Entrepreneurial Awards (www.nicol-award.com).
MONEY TALKS by Andrew Waitman
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 20:52
Recognize the important random variables that will improve your odds of success. In venture capital fundraising, qualify the venture firms thoroughly and quickly. Learning to embrace the unpredictable while avoiding the badlands From SCAN's Print Edition The universe, and life itself, likely began because of it.
New site watches Ottawa tech scene
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 20:59
By Robert Janelle From SCAN's Print Edition Between news web sites and blogs, information has become quite scattered across the Internet. This is what programmer Peter Rochon discovered while trying to follow the Ottawa technology sector and led to creating a solution ...
ON THE JOB by Nancy Clark
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 20:34
The short of it is that the majority of us are working for a less than ideal manager. Making capable managers is often up to the people working for them From SCAN's Print Edition If you have worked for a few managers in your career you have probably encountered bosses who have caused you to spend your time job searching.
LOUD AND CLEAR by Denzil Doyle
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 20:45
An unusually high proportion of current immigrants seem to be well educated and are determined to become entrepreneurs. There can be no doubt that there is the equivalent of a Terry Matthews among them..
Pronexus Inc.,
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 20:25
developer of application development tools for IVRs and voice-enabling business processes, adds two new faces to its sales team, Joseph Wanna (left) and Nicholas Doyle (right).
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 18:58
The future of the Internet core Posted by John Roese In the last few weeks there has been a large volume of dialog around which technology should define the "core packet transport" of the Internet.
Phase-1 underway at Mid-East airport
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 19:04
March Networks is outfitting Al Ain International Airport in the United Arab Emirates with an IP video surveillance system that promises to enhance terminal and cargo facilities security.
March Networks subsidiary signs UAE airport deal
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/18/08 - 14:10
March Networks's Italian arm CIEFFE has secured another deal in the Middle East, this time with the Al Ain International Airport in the United Arab Emirates....
C-COM expands footprint in EMEA region
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/18/08 - 12:12
After gaining a foothold in the Chinese market, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is now setting its sights on less distant shores, with the signing of a new long-term reseller agreement....
Triacta lands major reseller deal with Schneider Electric
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/18/08 - 10:12
Smart meter maker Triacta Power Technologies Inc. has inked a distribution agreement with major multinational French energy management company Schneider Electric....
The innovation motivation -- how do you sell to customers whose prime heartburn is “how do I innovate fast enough?”
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/18/08 - 07:37
CATA collaborates on launch of “Re-Integrating the Enterprise” White Paper, releases Mobility Office video productions on CATAnet TV
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/18/08 - 07:37
Does Canada Have Any Future Telecom Leaders?
» National Capital SCAN - 06/18/08 - 07:49
Contest Launched to Generate Ideas, Build Tomorrow’s Telecom Canada’s Telecommunications Hall of Fame an independent, not-for-profit organization preserving, promoting and celebrating the Canadian telecom sector, officially announces today its Future Telecom Leaders Contest.
Marcus chooses Mitel
» National Capital SCAN - 06/17/08 - 20:30
Mitel’s hospitality solution is selected by Marcus Hotels and Resorts for its 20 luxury hotels and resorts, which operate under the Inter-Continental, Starwood and Hilton flags.
What is branding? Reframing the brand ROI question
» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 06/17/08 - 14:35
By Jill McCubbinA brand is more than a company logo. Branding informs corporate positioning and identity within any marketplace. And a branding strategy should include established standards for typography and graphic quality in both print and online applications.
Kinaxis product to help operations management at BreconRidge
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/17/08 - 15:09
Kinaxis's manufacturing analysis system is being used by another locally headquartered manufacturing company, BreconRidge Corp., to manage customer demand....
Labarge Weinstein StartUp Drop-in Tonight!
» Startup Ottawa - 06/17/08 - 13:49
Labarge Weinstein, is holding their popular StartUp Drop-In night tonight! If you are involved in the startup community or want to meet people who are, this is a must attend event.
Bridgewater integrates solution with New Jersey firm's product
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/17/08 - 09:06
Bridgewater Systems has teamed up with a New Jersey-based company to offer a solution which allows wireless operators to manage subscribers' devices when they use Internet while on the move....
High Tech Community Backs Ottawa Mayor’s Task Force Report on e-Government: Canada’s largest high-tech association urges citizens to get involved, give input; creates social network powered by IGLOO Software
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/17/08 - 08:26
Protus gets GOT
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/17/08 - 06:04
Internet fax service provider Protus has bought its first company, homegrown e-mail marketing firm GOT Corp....
» The Ottawa Network - 06/16/08 - 18:08
Wednesday June 18th 5:00-7:00 pm at LaBarge Weinstein, 515 Legget Drive, Suite 800, Kanata Start Up, Drop-In Featured contacts: Dave Stein, Dale Associates Susan Rohac, Business Development Bank of Canada Words of Wisdom provided by ...
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/16/08 - 18:39
Copyright reform would turn me and my family into criminals Posted by Alec Saunders Friday, a day after the government tabled its bill on copyright reform, I got a call back from my MP, Pierre Poilievre.
Local companies, university get international funding
» National Capital SCAN - 06/16/08 - 22:40
Local business Evasight Instrument Inc. and CubeWerx Inc., as well as the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, receive up to $600,000 in funding for projects to co-develop technology with companies in India.
Complementary technology bought
» National Capital SCAN - 06/16/08 - 22:46
Third Brigade acquires OSSEC, an open-source security project similar to the Ottawa company’s host intrusion detection and prevention system. The purchase gives the Ottawa company ownership of all OSSEC trademarks, the OSSEC.net domain, website and website content and all OSSEC-related copyrights.
Canada National Pavilion @ EXPO COMM CHINA 2008
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/16/08 - 14:00
ISTPCanada Announces 10 Joint Science and Technology Initiatives Between Canadian and Indian Companies Valued at More than $17 Million
» ISTPCanada News - 06/16/08 - 13:16
Ottawa, Canada May 22, 2008
Third Brigade buys open-source rival
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/16/08 - 12:54
Third Brigade has bought OSSEC, an open-source competitor to its host intrusion detection and prevention system....
Tech Now: June 15 2008
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/16/08 - 00:55
CTV Ottawa: Algonquin College's new gaming grads
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/16/08 - 00:55
Startup Corner – University of Ottawa
» Startup Ottawa - 06/14/08 - 20:23
These days web startups don’t need too many resources to get started. An internet connection, a place to work, some basic capital, and a motivated team may be the beginning.
PharmaGap Inc.
» National Capital SCAN - 06/13/08 - 21:31
appoints Drs. David Barnes (top left), Douglas Cowart (right) and Gary Schwartz (bottom left) to its newly formed clinical development group, to take the company’s cancer drug, PhG-alpha-1, through the process required to get approval to begin clinical trials in humans.
Gallium employee recognized
» National Capital SCAN - 06/13/08 - 21:02
Tanya Hume, controller at Gallium Visual Systems, wins this year’s OCRI-University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management scholarship valued at over $59,500.
Agreement with Motorola
» National Capital SCAN - 06/13/08 - 20:54
Espial locks up a software licencing and distribution deal with Motorola that will see the electronics giant resell Espial’s Evo Internet-protocol (IP)TV service platform to operators worldwide.
Startup Leaders: Are you a Missionary or a Mercenary
» Startup Ottawa - 06/13/08 - 14:31
There must be something in the water. Over the last week I have been asked at least a dozen times what my “exit strategy” is for Mercury Grove.
Federal Public Service "Green IT" Executives To Hear Highlights of Ontario Programs:
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/12/08 - 12:09
Federal Public Service Green IT Executives to hear highlights of Ontario Programs.
Espial signs deal with Motorola
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/13/08 - 11:21
Espial has inked a new agreement with Motorola which will see the electronics giant reselling Espial's set-top box products to operators worldwide....
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/12/08 - 21:51
Canadian DMCA: Check the fine print> Posted by Michael Geist As expected, the Canadian DMCA is big, complicated, and a close model of the U.S.
Susan Crutchlow
» National Capital SCAN - 06/12/08 - 22:01
is hired as SVP, sales and marketing, at Organisation Metrics, a Markham, Ont.-based talent management software provider entering the national capital region. The former Grantium VP has worked at companies including WrappedApps Corp., The Yankee Group, and Oracle Corp.
Developing “character” technology
» National Capital SCAN - 06/12/08 - 22:05
DISTIL Interactive Ltd. and uOttawa secure $300,000 from Ontario Centres of Excellence and Precarn Inc. to commercialize the company’s ‘intelligent’ digital game characters.
Innovation Ottawa - May 2008
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/13/08 - 07:53
Breakfast with US System Integrators SAIC, APPTIS, SRA, LCC, Silosmashers
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/13/08 - 07:53
Breakfast with US System Integrators SAIC, APPTIS, SRA, LCC, SILOSMASHERS
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/12/08 - 16:56
Goal for new Chinese-Canadian business portal: generate $200 Million in new business: CATA-led delegations starting the pre-qualification process
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/12/08 - 16:25
OSI Geospatial earnings won't be affected by SEC inquiry
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/12/08 - 15:24
OSI Geospatial Inc. has been cleared in an investigation of its software revenue recognition....
Breakfast with SAIC, APPTIS, SRA, LCC and SILOSMASHERS
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/12/08 - 14:53
March Networks's CIEFFE to secure Arabian nights for leading hotel group
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/12/08 - 11:48
March Networks's newly acquired European business has won a deal with an international hospitality group to install its video surveillance products at a United Arab Emirates hotel....
Layoffs continue at Dell
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/12/08 - 09:45
Dell's Ottawa office has laid off an undisclosed number of sales staff from their Ottawa office this week, adding to the nearly 1,100 pink slips originally announced by the U.S.-based computer giant......
March Networks hit by retrofit costs in fiscal 2008
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/12/08 - 09:40
March Networks Corp. saw stronger revenues in both its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2008 year, but costs for the retrofit of some of its transit products had the company seeing red....
Loud and Kleer for Florida company with wireless earbud tech
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/12/08 - 09:09
Kleer's technology has been chosen to help Florida's Sleek Audio develop high-quality wireless earbuds....
Registration deadline approaching: Ontario Digital Media Mission to China final reminder
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/12/08 - 00:11
Plasco plant is almost a go
» National Capital SCAN - 06/11/08 - 20:00
Plasco Energy Group’s plans to build a full-scale plasma gasification plant get the green light by the city’s economic development committee. The company now only needs to be given the go-ahead by city council in order to begin construction.
Las Vegas co. betting on Carleton technology
» National Capital SCAN - 06/11/08 - 19:45
Las Vegas-based strong>SymPowerco Corp. is partnering with Carleton U. on a fuel cell project using technology co-developed at the Ottawa university. Involving three professors from Carleton’s mechanical and aerospace engineering department and a number of students, the team is developing a five-watt flowing electrolyte direct methanol fuel cell stack fuel cell with an advanced system control and data acquisition system.
OCRI / University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management Scholarship Recipient announced (OCRI News Release)
» OCRI News - 06/11/08 - 16:14
OCRI and the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce that Tanya Hume, Controller at Gallium Visual Systems, has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 scholarship, valued at over $59,500, for the University's Executive MBA Program.
TAKING STOCK: C-COM quietly grows in upwardly 'mobile' market
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/11/08 - 15:59
Satellite company relies on slow, steady organic growth...
Sparking a mass conversion?
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/11/08 - 15:59
For only $1,800, Brockville's Darin Cosgrove converted a 1992 Geo Metro from a gas-guzzling mini car to a vehicle humming with electricity.
Marketing using social networks – more than just attracting members
» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 06/11/08 - 14:51
By Jennifer James Social networks like Facebook, provide companies with a ready-made social networking platform to access customers. Groups within a social network offer watering holes for your product, exchanging their membership and interest in your company for the latest information on your products.
Are You Ready for the Korea, Viet Nam and Thailand Marketplaces? New Guides Now available
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/11/08 - 11:09
Two of Canada's brightest win prestigious Sara Kirke Awards for women entrepreneurs in high-tech
» CATAWIT Forum - News - 06/11/08 - 09:36
"The Best of the Best" -- CEOs Win Prestigious CATA Innovation Awards
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/11/08 - 09:06
DISTIL and U of O partner to bring video games to life
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/11/08 - 08:35
DISTIL Interactive Ltd. is teaming up with the University of Ottawa to commercialize the company's 'intelligent' digital game characters....
Improving air safety
» National Capital SCAN - 06/11/08 - 07:53
Ottawa-based NAV CANADA brings Searidge Technologies onboard in a project that will use the Gatineau company’s IntelliDAR imaging platform to monitor weather for up to 130 air traffic control sites located in remote parts of the country.
Gasification plant gets green light
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 21:55
The City of Ottawa's planning and economic development committee recommended Tuesday that council give the green light for a full-scale waste-to-energy plant....
Retailer returns for products
» National Capital SCAN - 06/10/08 - 22:12
March Networks, a maker of IP-based video and business analysis applications, secures a US$1.5-million follow-on order with a “large retail organization in the United States.” March says the deal will see its video management software and systems installed at 100 of its customer’s stores, following the successful adoption of its business analysis software and professional services across more than 1,200 locations.
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/10/08 - 22:09
What I've learned about programming Posted by Peter Childs A month and a half ago I wrote I was learning to code. That was probably a bit premature.
Adobe's Ottawa office goes green
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 16:18
Adobe's Systems Inc.'s Ottawa office is going green – literally....
Carleton and Las Vegas company teaming up to make hybrid batteries
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 13:14
SymPowerco Corp. has announced the details of its prototype fuel cell and hybrid power systems, built at Carleton University....
March Networks wins follow-on $1.5M deal with major retail client
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 11:42
March Networks has won a US$1.5-million order for its video management software and systems, which will be used in 100 of its client's stores....
Searidge and NAV CANADA making the skies safer
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 09:09
NAV CANADA and Searidge Technologies of Hull, Que. have struck up a deal to install digital weather camera systems at up to 130 air traffic control sites across the country....
IDC sees first loss in eight quarters
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/10/08 - 09:09
International Datacasting Corp. posted disappointing first-quarter results as the satellite products maker was hurt by the meteoric rise of the Canadian dollar against the greenback compared to a year......
Expected deals cemented
» National Capital SCAN - 06/09/08 - 21:46
Allen-Vanguard takes a $35-million order from General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products for electronic counter-measures (ECM) equipment. The Ottawa-based company says the major purchase of spares for vehicle-mounted jammers is headed for a US Department of Defense customer.
Jill Lauren Hass
» National Capital SCAN - 06/09/08 - 19:53
is appointed as director of R&D at Clearford Industries Inc. Ms. Hass joined Clearford in June 2005 as project engineer, supporting the deployment of Clearford’s small bore sewer.
Going to Kathmandu
» National Capital SCAN - 06/09/08 - 19:56
Optelian enters Nepal, having signed a distribution agreement with Kathmandu-based Lotus Holdings. Optelian, a provider of optical transport systems, says that Lotus will promote Optelian’s LightGAIN systems through its more than 15 companies involved in IT, consulting services, manufacturing, and trading/social development in Nepal.
Halogen software to help manage HR at southern Ontario health facility
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/09/08 - 16:48
Halogen Software's software has been chosen by the Brant Community Healthcare System to manage employees at its two facilities and address accreditation requirements....
Government of Canada highlights science and technology linkages with the Republic of Chile
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 06/08/08 - 20:00
June 9, 2008, Ottawa, ON — Today, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), gave Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, an overview of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy and how innovative partnerships with industry, universities and international partners are providing Canadian businesses with targeted research and groundbreaking discoveries for commercial development.
CATA join forces with leading trade publishers and technology thought leaders in a new venture creating a national problem-solving dialogue on IT issues: The IT Forum Exchange Network, or ITFX Network, launched today.
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/09/08 - 08:34
The CATA Process for Conflict Management: An Alternative to the High Cost of Litigation for Resolution of Commercial Disputes
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/09/08 - 08:34
Money makes the clean-tech world go 'round
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/09/08 - 06:33
Some say more VC needed for Canada's green industries, while others warn of looming bubble...
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/08/08 - 21:50
Prentice's staff scrubbing controversy from Wikipedia> Posted by Michael Geist While Industry Minister Jim Prentice has sought to project an air of unflappability around the outcry over the Canadian DMCA, it would appear that behind the scenes his staff is working overtime to eliminate any negative comments on Wikipedia.
Filling orders
» National Capital SCAN - 06/08/08 - 21:39
Allen-Vanguard Corp. secures a US$10-million contract for electronic countermeasures equipment from an unspecified Commonwealth customer. The company recently reported an expected $50-million deal for the jammers, which interfere with radio signals used to remotely detonate IEDs (improvised explosive devices).
Tech Now: June 8, 2008
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/08/08 - 20:13
CTV Ottawa: Local company makes DNA testing easier
» CTV Ottawa - Tech Now Videos - 06/08/08 - 19:12
» Startup Ottawa - 06/08/08 - 15:49
Mike McNulty contacted me the other day to remind me of a great event that is coming up on Monday, June 16th - by Third Tuesday Ottawa.
Social Media for Business Marketing Round Table at the Code Factory
» Startup Ottawa - 06/07/08 - 14:37
If you haven’t been to the code factory yet… you might want to pop in next Wednesday for this OTN event. I’ll be on the panel with some great social media minds from Ottawa and I’m looking forward to some interesting - down to earth - discussion about social media.
Digital Opportunity Trust
» Startup Ottawa - 06/06/08 - 09:11
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting with the web communications team at the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT). DOT is an impressive Ottawa-based organization that provides the world’s communities with the tools and resources needed to promote locally driven social and economic development through the use of information and communications technologies.
Social Media for Business Marketing Round Table
» The Ottawa Network - 06/06/08 - 18:52
Wednesday June 11th 5:30-7:00pm at the Code Factory, 246 Queen Street , between Bank and Kent Social Media for Business Marketing The Ottawa Network is proud to present a “Social Media for Business Marketing” ...
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/06/08 - 18:32
Mercury Grove has big plans Posted by Scott Lake Recently I've been doing a little consulting for Scott Annan at Mercury Grove. The project that we are working on is really exciting.
$30-million win
» National Capital SCAN - 06/06/08 - 18:26
Bridgewater Systems scoops a major, three-year contract to provide Verizon Wireless with a fully-integrated subscriber data management and service control solution for its wireless network.
Ambercore digs up Terrapoint
» National Capital SCAN - 06/06/08 - 18:27
Ottawa-based Ambercore Software Inc. buys fellow mapping services firm Terrapoint for $6.5 million. Ambercore, a maker of spatial analysis software for the energy and mining sector, says it bought Terrapoint from parent company Calgary-headquartered Pulse Data Inc.
OCRI receives Contact Centre Industry Leadership Award (OCRI News Release)
» OCRI News - 06/06/08 - 09:17
OCRI, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation was awarded the 2008 Contact Centre Industry Leadership Award by the Ottawa Regional Contact Centre Association (ORCCA) last night in recognition of OCRI's ongoing support of the sector and the development of the Cluster Support model that has also supported ORCCA's growth.
Executive Roundtable--Treading Gently: Public Service Systems that Lower Environmental Impacts (June 20th, Ottawa)
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/06/08 - 08:47
Deal inked with paper company
» National Capital SCAN - 06/05/08 - 21:11
Thermal Energy International Inc. signs a $20-million deal to supply an unspecified, major North American integrated paper company with its waste heat recovery system.
Ex-Mosaid chief surfaces at COM DEV
» National Capital SCAN - 06/05/08 - 21:19
Former MOSAID CEO George Cwynar returns from the wilderness as president of COM DEV Canada, one of four divisions established by the Cambridge, Ontario-based firm after a recent reshaping of the company.
BLOGARHYTHMS> 'S PICK OF THE DAY'S BEST BLOGS
» National Capital SCAN - 06/05/08 - 21:04
It's official: Bloggers are crazy! Posted by Mitch Brisebois Scientific American reports on a study published in Oncology which claims that blogging is a good way to relieve psychological or physiological stress.
Tundra earnings up in Q4, but decrease from last year
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/05/08 - 17:21
Ottawa-based Tundra Semiconductor Corporation on Thursday reported financial results for Q4 2008, and the news was mixed: their $17.9 million in revenue represented a 22 per cent increase from Q3......
COM DEV brings in ex-chief of MOSAID
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/05/08 - 12:45
Former MOSAID chief executive George Cwynar has taken on a new gig as president of COM DEV Canada....
Reminder: R&D in China: Competition or Collaboration?
» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 06/05/08 - 10:43
The Mona Lisa Unveiled in Quebec City
» NRC-IIT News - 06/05/08 - 10:43
As part of the festivities celebrating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) yesterday announced the opening of its "Le Louvre à Québec.
Bridgewater announces $30 million contract win
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/05/08 - 10:12
Ottawa-based Bridgewater Systems announced Thursday a $30 million, three-year contract with Verizon Wireless to provide a fully-integrated subscriber data management and service control solution for......
Nordion sales up 13% in Q2
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/05/08 - 10:12
MDS Nordion saw a 13-per-cent jump in second-quarter revenues, helping to strengthen its parent company's financials for the period, although foreign exchange gains accounted for much of the......
Texas Instruments switches with Tundra product
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/05/08 - 10:00
Tundra Semiconductor Corp.'s RapidIO interconnect has been chosen for use in a Texas Instruments wireless-enabled processor chip....
Government of Canada, EADS sign five-year agreement for aerospace research and technology development
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 06/04/08 - 20:00
June 5, 2008, Ottawa, ON — Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for National Research Council Canada (NRC), on behalf of Minister Prentice, today announced that NRC has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with European Aeronautic Defence and Space (EADS) to cooperate on aerospace research and technology development (R&TD).
New testing yields more positive results
» National Capital SCAN - 06/04/08 - 19:50
PharmaGap Inc.’s lead cancer drug shrinks early-stage colon cancer tumours by 34% in recent testing on mice. The Ottawa-based company says that PhG-alpha-1 also increases the efficacy of chemotherapy in more advanced colon cancer.
Strong showing brings broader disclosure
» National Capital SCAN - 06/04/08 - 19:57
Ottawa-based patent licencer Wi-LAN sees sales more than quadruple, from $75,000 in last year’s Q2 year to $3.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
Water, water everywhere
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/04/08 - 16:12
Student's desalinization technology up to 70 per cent more efficient that current industry standard...
C-COM scores follow-on order with oil and gas company
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/04/08 - 12:38
C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. has received a follow-on order for its mobile antennas from its Maryland reseller Hughes Network Systems....
Ambercore drills into Terrapoint
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/04/08 - 09:34
Spatial software company Ambercore Software Inc. has bought fellow mapping services firm Terrapoint....
Open innovation – Key to partnership success
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 06/03/08 - 20:00
Since the Xerox Corporation launched the office copying revolution in 1959, Xerox Canada has been one of our nation's most prolific technology innovators – leading the world in colour science, computing, novel materials, and other areas of printing and document management.
Wi-LAN has bumper quarter for revenues, releases guidance for first time
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/04/08 - 09:04
Patent licensing firm Wi-LAN saw revenues surge dramatically in the second quarter of its fiscal 2008 year, as the company added 17 new licensees for its wireless and V-chip patents, but losses also......
Harris makes fifth purchase of 2008
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/04/08 - 09:04
N. Harris Computer Corp. has agreed to buy an Arkansas software company group, including its Victoria, B.C.-based subsidiary....
Solution to assess 'Fools'
» National Capital SCAN - 06/03/08 - 21:39
Halogen Software Inc.'s employee monitoring and management solution is selected by online, investment newsletter publisher The Motley Fool, to analyze the performance of its employees, known as "Fools." "Halogen's solution was highly intuitive and provided us with the flexibility to configure the system to meet our unique cultural needs," says The Motley Fool's HR director Angelique Keenley.
Supplying Sprint
» National Capital SCAN - 06/03/08 - 21:06
Bridgewater Systems is chosen by Sprint to deliver network management services for the major major telco's, nationwide wireless network. Ottawa-based Bridgewater will now supply authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) services for Sprint's network, which will be available commercially this year.
Tundra breaks it off Big Blue
» National Capital SCAN - 06/03/08 - 21:01
Tundra Semiconductor Corp. terminates its purchase agreement with IBM after learning that the business tools missed the mark while building a product for the Ottawa-based company.
Winning or Losing in a slow economy: Panel at CATA "Innovation Nation" Celebration Gala tackles prosperity strategies
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/03/08 - 15:44
Tundra ends partnership with IBM, quits $15.4M acquisition deal
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/03/08 - 13:10
Tundra Semiconductor Corp. has ended a collaboration agreement with IBM, after the computing giant told Tundra that its product turned out weaker-than-expected performance....
Astronaut Selection and The Ottawa Network
» The Ottawa Network - 06/03/08 - 12:51
Wednesday June 4th 5:30-7:00pm at the Marshes Golf Club Ironstone Grill, 320 Terry Fox Drive How Astronaut Selection helped prepare me for membership in The Ottawa Network Or “On being an astronaut and the true joy in life” ...
Ay Caracas! Venezuela company chooses DragonWave
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/03/08 - 09:34
DragonWave Inc. is helping Venezuelans to go wireless, with the announcement that Latin American service provider Omnivision is using its product to extend its wireless broadband data services....
More positive results for PharmaGap cancer drug
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/03/08 - 09:04
PharmaGap Inc.'s lead cancer drug has been shown in animal tests to reduce early-stage colon cancer tumour sizes by 34 per cent and to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy in more advanced colon......
Tundra makes Asian connection
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/03/08 - 09:04
Tundra Semiconductor Corp. and Korean partner Alogics have won a deal to help a Taiwanese firm produce high-quality video surveillance systems....
Mercury Grove has big plans…
» Startup Ottawa - 06/02/08 - 21:58
Recently I’ve been doing a little consulting for Scott Annan at Mercury Grove. The project that we are working on is really exciting. MG is working on releasing four web apps in September and they’ve asked me to give them a hand on the social media side.
Our tweets are struggling
» Startup Ottawa - 06/02/08 - 21:00
Does anyone know what is going on with Twitter this week? I’ve been pretty busy but have noticed the service has been sketchy. More specifically, I’ve noticed that the StartupOttawa tweets list is really having a hard time.
Social Media Breakfast
» Startup Ottawa - 06/02/08 - 20:47
Melanay Gallant just sent me an email to let me know that Ottawa will soon be having it inaugural Social Media Breakfast. The speaker for this historic first meeting is Adrian Salamunovic, Co-Founder of DNA11.
The Borderless Enterprise Notes from UC Discussions with Canadian Industry Luminaries
John Reid: ITinCanada interview
» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 06/02/08 - 19:20
Magenn Power sets sites high to generate clean energy with flying wind turbines
» 82000reasons blogs - 06/02/08 - 14:01
Magenn Power uses helium-filled spheres 1,000 feet in the sky to capture the power of wind and airstreams that conventional wind turbines cannot reach to generate electricity.As oil companies drill deeper in search of new reserves, Ottawa-based Magenn Power Inc.
Halogen's software to manage 'Fools' at popular investment firm
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/02/08 - 12:10
Halogen Software Inc. has been chosen to provide its employee performance and talent management system to popular investment newsletter provider The Motley Fool....
Bridgewater to support Sprint's new wireless network
» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 06/02/08 - 11:39
Bridgewater Systems has sealed a deal to provide network management for Sprint's new nationwide wireless network....
Gutenberg Press revisited: NRC's state-of-the-art "nanoimprint" facility
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 05/31/08 - 20:00
This summer, Canada will take a giant step toward the mass production of tiny, nano-scale devices when NRC installs a modern-day Gutenberg Press – a $1.5 million high-throughput nanoimprint lithography (NIL) machine made by EV Group of Austria.
Researchers create next generation "nanowires"
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 05/31/08 - 20:00
Researchers at NRC and the University of Alberta have cleared a major hurdle facing the nanotechnology revolution by producing tiny, nano-sized wires on silicon chips.
New funding for nanotech applications
» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 05/31/08 - 20:00
It won't be long before the world benefits from some new made-in-Canada advances in nanotechnology. Thanks to federal funding of $15 million announced on April 24, five top-tier Canadian research teams will work on new applications of nanotechnology in the areas of energy, the environment, and information and communication technologies.
This is cool technology…
» Startup Ottawa - 06/01/08 - 21:30
Ok so I’ve been busy with other things besides startups lately. Here is an ultrasound pic of the soon to be latest addition to the Lake family.
Ottawa Startup Directory: Sylien Games
» Startup Ottawa - 06/01/08 - 09:16
Semi-Annual High Tech Report - 03/27/08
Young Canadian entrepreneurs looking for nationwide exposure and recognition can now enter the competition - 03/31/08
Ottawa DemoCamp8 round up - 03/31/08
Ottawa gets B- score from Nortel - 03/27/08