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Ottawa-based coupon service Kahoot shutting down
Ottawa-based group deal service Kahoot is shutting down after almost two years of service. Management said in an e-mail they're sincerely apologizing for the sudden move.
Ottawa drivers can pay for parking over the phone
You can now pay for parking in Ottawa with your mobile device. The city launched its new Pay by Phone app on Thursday, allowing drivers to feed the meter via smart phone or tablet.
New website lets Ottawa residents get services online
The City of Ottawa is trying to make many services more convenient by opening a new section of its website. A new section called Service Ottawa began Wednesday which lets residents do dozens of municipal activities online.
Nortel insolvency left pensioners suffering, rep says
With three former Nortel executives standing trial on charges they falsified the company's financial records, another ex-exec says whatever happens in court can't compensate for hardships caused by the once-mighty tech company's insolvency.
Google asks Canadians to help update its maps
Google is taking inspiration from Wikipedia and inviting Canadians to scan Google Maps in their hometowns and make improvements where needed.
A new tool called Google Map Maker, which launched in Canada on Monday, allows users to add roads, rivers, trails and points of interest -- such as stores and libraries -- or make edits to get rid of incorrect or outdated information.
A new tool called Google Map Maker, which launched in Canada on Monday, allows users to add roads, rivers, trails and points of interest -- such as stores and libraries -- or make edits to get rid of incorrect or outdated information.
Nortel gives update on dividing up final assets
Nortel has provided a significant update on efforts to divide up the final assets of the tech giant. The company said Wednesday it will follow court orders handed down this week and set up a sole mediator to try to resolve the disposition of about $4 billion in assets.
Schools invite tech firms to teach future workers
Technology at school is changing the way our children learn, but a lot of children have no interest in tech as a possible career. Ottawa's major school boards are trying to change that by working with tech firms in the classroom.
Ottawa tech agency helps nations develop digitally: Digital Opportunity Trust
For nearly a decade now, a small agency in Ottawa has been reaching out in a big way to many nations. They are working to get their young people using technology and making a difference where they live.
The founder of the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) thinks the concept is ready for a big expansion.
The founder of the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) thinks the concept is ready for a big expansion.
Ottawa firm enters market of 'smart' cams: IWatchLIfe
Video cameras hooked to the internet are rapidly becoming "smart" cameras.
They can interpret what they are looking at and then decide when you need to be notified. Now there is a new Ottawa entry into the market.
IWatchLIfe is the company and they rolled out a new product line this week. You sign onto the system and pay a small monthly fee
They can interpret what they are looking at and then decide when you need to be notified. Now there is a new Ottawa entry into the market.
IWatchLIfe is the company and they rolled out a new product line this week. You sign onto the system and pay a small monthly fee
Ottawa research makes cell phone Internet faster
Cell phones are everywhere and their popularity is overloading networks, creating a need to find new ways to put up antennas that can process the data ever faster.
Alcatel-Lucent researchers in Ottawa have played a key role in a new piece of technology that may just solve a lot of those problems and make sure your phone keeps working.
Alcatel-Lucent researchers in Ottawa have played a key role in a new piece of technology that may just solve a lot of those problems and make sure your phone keeps working.
Ottawa firm gets significant venture capital money
New statistics on the key venture capital market in Canada shows investment was up a fraction in the first quarter, but we are not keeping pace with activity in the United States.
Money flowed to just 111 Canadian firms and totalled $315 million, up just $4 million from a year ago.
Money flowed to just 111 Canadian firms and totalled $315 million, up just $4 million from a year ago.
Mosaid passing on Nortel patents auction
One of Canada's most successful patent companies does not intend to bid on the 6,000 Nortel patents that will go on the auction block next month.
Mosaid Technologies spokesman Michael Salter tells CTV News they're not interested in the patents at their current price.
Mosaid Technologies spokesman Michael Salter tells CTV News they're not interested in the patents at their current price.
Judge approves June auction of Nortel patents
The stage is now set for Google to buy 6,000 of Nortel's patents.
A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Nortel's plan to have an auction on June 20 and Google has put in the starting bid of $900 million.
In its submission to the judge, Nortel said if Google does not win the auction then Nortel will have to pay Google $25 million.
A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Nortel's plan to have an auction on June 20 and Google has put in the starting bid of $900 million.
In its submission to the judge, Nortel said if Google does not win the auction then Nortel will have to pay Google $25 million.
Ottawa tech CEO named to top 40 under 40 list
A new report this week said that small business in Canada is spending more on technology. That means a big opportunity for firms like Maplesoft of Ottawa.
This week the CEO was named one of Canada's top 40 people under the age of 40. He aims to make Maplesoft a billion-dollar business.
This week the CEO was named one of Canada's top 40 people under the age of 40. He aims to make Maplesoft a billion-dollar business.
Ottawa-based company scores high among tech firms: Gazaro
If you shop online, check websites that offer price comparisons. One of the most successful of those websites is Ottawa-based Gazaro, which focuses on electronics.
Last week, it was the only Ottawa company in the Top 25 up-and-comers in the annual Branham 300 report on Canada's tech firms.
Last week, it was the only Ottawa company in the Top 25 up-and-comers in the annual Branham 300 report on Canada's tech firms.
Huge roadblock emerges in Nortel bankruptcy case
There's been a huge roadblock in the effort to wrap up Nortel's bankruptcy.
The company has announced the mediation process to deal with the division of assets among creditors has collapsed.
The company has announced the mediation process to deal with the division of assets among creditors has collapsed.
Local companies benefit from innovation centre
Tech companies live and die by the quality of their innovation and new ideas.
Translating ideas into new companies needs support, and a Gatineau firm is on the receiving end of some help from a newly expanded centre that does just that.
Translating ideas into new companies needs support, and a Gatineau firm is on the receiving end of some help from a newly expanded centre that does just that.
Google bids US$900 million to buy Nortel's patents
Google Inc. is bidding US$900 million to buy the Nortel Networks patent portfolio, which is practically the last major asset to be sold by the fallen Canadian technology giant.
Nortel expects Google's so-called stalking-horse offer will be the opening bid of a robust auction, which could push the final price higher.
Nortel expects Google's so-called stalking-horse offer will be the opening bid of a robust auction, which could push the final price higher.
Ottawa not getting much of Ericsson hiring spree
Ericsson announced Friday it is hiring 1,000 new workers in North America.
The bulk of the hiring will be in two cities in Texas, but there will be 200 new jobs in Canada with most in Montreal.
Ericsson has about 1,000 workers in Ottawa and 2,000 in Montreal, with about 3,500 in the two Texas cities . Richardson, Texas is a former Nortel operati
The bulk of the hiring will be in two cities in Texas, but there will be 200 new jobs in Canada with most in Montreal.
Ericsson has about 1,000 workers in Ottawa and 2,000 in Montreal, with about 3,500 in the two Texas cities . Richardson, Texas is a former Nortel operati
Ontario an international leader in digital economy
If you watch movies or TV, play video games or use any other entertainment platforms, chances are you're looking at the work of an Ontario company.
Digital media has overtaken things like the forestry, mining and agriculture industries in Ontario, and the growth seems unlimited.
Digital media has overtaken things like the forestry, mining and agriculture industries in Ontario, and the growth seems unlimited.
Canada faces shortage of tech workers
A new report released Tuesday says in each of the next five years Canadian companies will need to hire about 17,000 information and technology workers.
Right now, we can't meet the need and the report says "the tech sector will face alarming skills and labour shortages."
Right now, we can't meet the need and the report says "the tech sector will face alarming skills and labour shortages."
Ottawa firms pursue online, communications innovation
There is a lot of innovation on the go in Ottawa. Much of it bubbles below the surface but there are some clear trends shaping where the work is happening.
And a lot of that work is happening on the web.
And a lot of that work is happening on the web.
Organizing the flood of information online
An Ottawa woman thinks she's found a way to help people organize the flood of information in a wired world. She calls it a Life Locker, a paper-based book.
"I'm an organized person and I found it frustrating to be looking for the same information over and over," says Sandra Tisiot, a mortgage broker. "I think paper still has a role in a tech worl
"I'm an organized person and I found it frustrating to be looking for the same information over and over," says Sandra Tisiot, a mortgage broker. "I think paper still has a role in a tech worl
Waterloo tech firms come to Ottawa in search of talent
Once again the tech industry in the Waterloo region is coming to Ottawa to do some headhunting for tech talent.
A job fair will be held next Tuesday. There will be two sessions, one from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. focused on new grads at the MVP Lounge at 683 Bank St. (in the Glebe); and a session from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at The Holiday Inn in Kanata, 10
A job fair will be held next Tuesday. There will be two sessions, one from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. focused on new grads at the MVP Lounge at 683 Bank St. (in the Glebe); and a session from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at The Holiday Inn in Kanata, 10
Ottawa tech firm joins RIM in tablet computer war
An Ottawa tech firm is about to take centre stage in the tablet computer war.
QNX builds the heart of the new RIM Playbook and RIM is hoping the new device will take them head-to-head with Apple's iPad.
QNX builds the heart of the new RIM Playbook and RIM is hoping the new device will take them head-to-head with Apple's iPad.
Ottawa company helps personalize the web: LeoNovus
Personalization is the buzzword in tech these days. From your phone to your web surfing we want things our way. Trying to tap into that is what Ottawa-owned LeoNovus is all about. They offer one-stop access to anything on the web.
City launches 'Destination Ottawa' app
The City of Ottawa launched a $40, 000 iPhone app Friday to showcase business and tourism across the city.
Destination Ottawa is designed to help local residents and tourists learn more about the city. It includes information from the city's databanks and was designed by local app developer, Purple Forge.
Destination Ottawa is designed to help local residents and tourists learn more about the city. It includes information from the city's databanks and was designed by local app developer, Purple Forge.
Ottawa tech firm helps organize the web at your fingertips
Ottawa tech firm LeoNovus is promising to organize everything you want to do on the web in one place.
"Our focus was on the consumer's experience, not that they would have bent to our experience but rather we would bend to match what they want," said Dan Willis, the chief architect behind LeoNovus.
"Our focus was on the consumer's experience, not that they would have bent to our experience but rather we would bend to match what they want," said Dan Willis, the chief architect behind LeoNovus.
Ottawa councillor uses tech to engage residents
Tim Tierney loves technology. The councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville is a self-confessed nerd. He's worked on other political campaigns as webmaster for the likes of Terry Kilrea. He's run his own web design firm, and has a degree in business and information systems.
Tierney admits he can't put down his BlackBerry and through his new website v
Tierney admits he can't put down his BlackBerry and through his new website v
Telesat CEO reports good year in 2010
Canada's largest satellite firm, Ottawa-based Telesat, took a big hit on profits in the last year but the CEO announced Thursday that 2010 was "a very good year."
