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MOSAID raises revenue guidance despite Q2 loss

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/21/08 - 09:34

Second-quarter revenues for MOSAID Technologies Inc. (TSX:MSD) grew by a healthy 19.7 per cent, but the patent licensing firm also saw red......

Investments in Ontario Decline

» Startup Ottawa - 11/20/08 - 22:28

Mike Middleton from Q1 Capital Partners has a great blog post that summarizes financing activities in October. Here is an excerpt: “A little late getting the newsletter out this month.

Fired Up! A Startup-Primer

» Startup Ottawa - 11/20/08 - 22:15

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New division wins contract in Texas

» National Capital SCAN - 11/20/08 - 17:46

Wireless optical equipment maker Plaintree Systems Inc. wins a US$2.8-million deal through recently acquired Triodetic to engineer and manufacture architectural details for a building at the University of Texas Hospital in Houston.

neuroLanguage tool teaches BSL

» National Capital SCAN - 11/20/08 - 17:40

Ottawa-basesd neuroLanguage Corp. and BusinessWeek magazine team up to launch Business as a Second Language (BSL), a tool which uses business news to teach intermediate and advanced English.

March Networks stock at new low despite $6M bank deal

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/20/08 - 16:24

March Networks (TSX:MN) has won a $6-million deal in Latin America which will see its equipment used at more than 1,900 retail banking......

Ottawa jobs unaffected by cuts from latest Enablence takeover

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/20/08 - 16:24

Layoffs are coming down the pipeline following the completion of Enablence Technologies Inc.'s (TSX-V:ENA) acquisition of New Hampshire's......

» The Ottawa Network - 11/20/08 - 09:45

Wednesday, November 26, 5:30-7:30 pm at Algonquin College, Woodroffe Campus just south of Baseline, Building T, Room T119 (campus map below) The Cutting Edge on Intellectual Property (IP) IP &#8212 ...

Making use of that extra space

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 11/20/08 - 05:02

The hunt for parking is a reality in modern urban life. In recent months websites have been springing up trying to help those on the hunt.

Registration Deadline: Nov 28,2008 Digital Entertainment Mission to India

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/19/08 - 17:00

Corel inks reseller deal

» National Capital SCAN - 11/19/08 - 16:33

Corel Corp. signs New York-based WYNIT Inc. as a new North American distributor of its digital media and graphics software. WYNIT will offer the products to customers in the photo specialty and wide-format printing spaces, among others.

Registration Deadline: Nov 28, 2008 Digital Entertainment Mission to India

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/19/08 - 16:30

Pioneer deal

» National Capital SCAN - 11/19/08 - 10:41

Kinaxis’s RapidResponse is selected by Pioneer Corp. to streamline supply chain management. The Tokyo-based electronics powerhouse will deploy the tool in its mobile entertainment products unit, the company’s fastest growing division, with the possibility of using it in other areas later on.

Wider European distribution

» National Capital SCAN - 11/19/08 - 10:47

Tundra Semiconductor Corp. boosts its European presence, signing an distribution agreement with Germany’s Avnet Memec. The Ottawa-based chip maker says the “pan-European” agreement will see Avnet Memec, a distributor of specialized semiconductors, market, sell and support Tundra’s full product line through 31 offices in 19 countries.

» The Ottawa Network - 11/19/08 - 09:32

Wednesday December 3rd 5:00pm at Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata Annual General Meeting TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of members of THE OTTAWA NETWORK (the “Corporation”) will be held at Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata, Ontario on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 5:00 o’clock (Ottawa time) in the afternoon for the purpose of ...

Partnership for new 9-1-1 tech

» National Capital SCAN - 11/18/08 - 20:37

SolaCom Technologies and 911 Datamaster, based in Kansas, sign an agreement to jointly develop equipment and software for 9-1-1 emergency calls. The Gatineau-based company says the partnership will see testing and integration of next-generation 9-1-1 technology combining its call routing and call-taking equipment with 911 Datamaster’s emergency call database management and response software.

Kinaxis scores Pioneer deal in automotive market

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/18/08 - 12:06

Kinaxis's supply chain management solution has been chosen by Japanese electronics giant Pioneer Corp. to manage its mobile entertainment division, with the possibility of more deployments in other......

BDC and Impact join forces

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 11/18/08 - 11:05

Ontario firms on short end of Q3 VC stick

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/18/08 - 11:05

Canadian firms obtained 40 per cent less VC funds than their U.S. counterparts in 2008, according to a report released Tuesday from Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) and......

Alcatel-Lucent in talks to sell Thales stake

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/18/08 - 10:04

France's Dassault Aviation (EPA:AM) is currently in talks to buy Alcatel-Lucent's (EPA:ALU) 20.8 per cent stake in Thales Group (EPA:HO), which has operations in Ottawa under the company's Thales......

CryptoMetrics uses biometrics and photo databases to identify criminals with 99% accuracy

» 82000reasons stories - 11/18/08 - 09:10

Used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, CryptoMetrics face recognition products discretely capture 90 images per second of up to 15 people simultaneously, identifying possible threats CryptoMetrics Inc.

Japanese seller signed

» National Capital SCAN - 11/18/08 - 08:57

Optical transport systems maker Optelian engages Tokyo-based telco equipment distributor JTS Corporation to sell and support its LightGAIN and LightPRO products throughout Japan. “The Japanese never settle for second best … we are confident that Optelian’s equipment will be extremely popular in Japan,” says Tomoji Kojima, CEO of JTS.

You.i may merge with Nevada mining company

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/18/08 - 09:04

Local software company You.i Labs is looking to merge with Nevada's Drayton Harbor Resources Inc. and to work on mobile solutions for the U.S.

RTOS for military radios

» National Capital SCAN - 11/17/08 - 17:46

QNX Software Systems’ Neutrino real-time operating system (RTOS) is being embedded in radios used by the US military. The company says Florida-based Harris Corp.

» The Ottawa Network - 11/17/08 - 14:40

November 19, 2008, 5:00-7:00pm at 515 Legget Dr, Suite 800 Start Up, Drop-In Focus On: Medical Devices and Related Technologies The Venture Creations Group and LaBarge Weinstein are proud to host, “Start Up, Drop-In”, a pub night and constructive networking session hosted at the offices of LaBarge Weinstein the third Wednesday of every month, for purposes of encouraging the development of management teams, assisting with the startup networking, and making available service provider, sales, marketing and investor resources to local high-tech entrepreneurs.

Michael Binder’s Celebration Dinner, Nov. 27, 2008--Please reserve seat today

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 11/17/08 - 03:00

Binder celebration dinner, November 27, 2008

The growth of digital content makes International Datacasting a star player in satellite technology

» 82000reasons stories - 11/17/08 - 11:08

As the demand for bandwidth continues, IDC's products are ideal for markets such as video-on-demand high definition television, radio and television broadcast networks, distance learning and digital cinema Today all aspects of life &ndash ...

Ken Dumont

» National Capital SCAN - 11/17/08 - 10:17

is named VP of worldwide sales at QNX Software Systems. Previously serving as the company’s director of North American sales, Mr. Dumont came to QNX from Siemens Canada Ltd.

Persuasion and Your Startup

» Startup Ottawa - 11/17/08 - 10:15

A few months back, Guy Kawasaki recommended this book: Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive. I finally worked my way down the stack of books I’d had sitting on my desk waiting to be read, thanks to a few long flights to California recently, and finally read this book.

Astronomers capture first images of another solar system

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/12/08 - 19:00

(November 13, 2008, Victoria, BC) — The National Research Council Canada Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics (NRC-HIA) and an international team of researchers became the first to capture images of three planets circling a star other than the Earth's Sun.

Labarge Weinstein Startup Drop In this Wednesday

» Startup Ottawa - 11/16/08 - 13:33

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you suck at getting your message across!

» Startup Ottawa - 11/16/08 - 12:55

I hate to be brutal, but … well … that’s the truth. You suck at presenting your ideas. You might think you’re confident up there on stage, with your big brain full of knowledge, but chances are people are drifting and they aren’t going to remember a darn thing.

$1.2-million follow-on

» National Capital SCAN - 11/14/08 - 16:48

Navigational systems maker OSI Geospatial Inc. signs a follow-on deal with the US Army worth about $1.2 million. Following a $10-million, five-year deal signed with the same customer in May, the new deal will see OSI continuing to adapt its command-and-control technology to meet specific US Army needs.

Innovation Ottawa - Fall 2008

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/13/08 - 15:08

Calliflower on the iPhone and more!

» Startup Ottawa - 11/13/08 - 15:30

Iotum, a local startup in the teleconferencing space co-founded by Alec, just announced some major news yesterday. Their popular teleconferencing service called Calliflower now has a premium edition which allows for things like white-boarding and document sharing.

Paving the way to a better malaria cure

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

The Chinese were onto something important thousands of years ago when they recorded their use of Artemisia annua to treat "hot and cold fevers," which probably included malaria.

President's Insight

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

There are increasing concerns worldwide today with regard to agriculture, not only because of the surging demand for food and feedstock, but also because of rising food prices, input costs, food consumption made worse by dwindling food surpluses — not to mention the changing climate.

Canada-China working together to boost canola production

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

NRC and China are combining their research expertise to develop higher-yielding varieties of canola (Brassica napus) — a crop that currently contributes more than $11 billion to the Canadian economy.

Better oils for brain health

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

A fatty acid found in breast milk is now being grown on the Canadian prairie, thanks to a bit of genetic ingenuity by NRC researchers. By inserting a gene from an obscure Mediterranean plant into a cousin of canola, researchers have created a new source of nervonic acid, which could be used to fortify infant formulas and treat symptoms of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Versatile plant hormone shows commercial potential

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

NRC has joined forces with a multinational biosciences firm to develop eco-friendly treatments for controlling a broad range of vital plant functions such as pollination, fruit ripening and the ability to survive stressful environmental conditions.

Beer that's good for you?

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/02/08 - 19:00

Beer drinkers rejoice! With help from NRC researchers, your favourite cold beverage may one day not only quench your thirst, but also help ward off cancer.

Astronomers capture first images of another solar system

» National Research Council Canada - News Releases - 11/12/08 - 19:00

The National Research Council Canada Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics (NRC-HIA) and an international team of researchers became the first to capture images of three planets circling a star other than the Earth's Sun.

Issue #8

» Federal Partners in Technology Transfer - News Bulletins (Doc) - 11/13/08 - 14:38

September & October

Nortel facing bankruptcy: Analyst

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/13/08 - 12:06

It seems one market analyst is intent on putting a whole new spin on the phrase 'zero means zero.'...

November 10, 2008 - Ontario Agency Backs Inventors With $100,000

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/13/08 - 10:20

An Ontario agency has given two inventors $100,000 each to help bring their projects to market. Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) said Monday that Ameer Taha, co-founder of Certo Labs Inc., and Smart Rotor Systems founder Kostyantyn Khomutov were co-winners of a fellowship for technological entrepreneurship.

October 30, 2008 - Bioengineering Innovations Save Lives

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/13/08 - 09:35

Researchers studying the use of engineering technology to improve the health and well being of Canadians.

These are sweet days for Apple

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 11/13/08 - 03:17

Last quarter, Apple sold 6.9 million iPhones — 800,000 more than Research In Motion’s BlackBerry — and that makes Apple the third largest mobile phone supplier.

MONEY TALKS by Andrew Waitman

» National Capital SCAN - 11/12/08 - 21:33

Successful entrepreneurship at its heart is to recognize a sizeable social, scientific, technical or economic pattern before others and exploit it economically. Power, prescience, and the paradox of patterns From SCAN's Print Edition The beauty of our universe lies in its patterns.

Claudine Wilson

» National Capital SCAN - 11/12/08 - 20:44

is appointed as a senior associate at media content management and analytics software company MediaMiser Ltd. With more than 25 years of public relations experience, Ms.

Vests suit CBSA

» National Capital SCAN - 11/12/08 - 20:34

Pacific Safety Products Inc. signs a major, multi-year contract to provide the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with soft body armour. Worth up to $14.4-million, the deal will see PSP, beginning this quarter, provide CBSA with protective vests for potentially the next four years.

Your spoken wish is Avoca’s command for its voice-activated music system

» 82000reasons stories - 11/12/08 - 16:04

From a comfy couch, the kitchen, or the back deck, a VIP Music Edition user can scroll through a music collection using a hand-held wireless controller and intuitive voice commands to access and play favorite tunes Taking CD collections off of shelves, Avoca Semiconductor Inc.

Nov.18:Greece: Strategic Partner to expand your business in South-Eastern Europe

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/12/08 - 16:14

Government of Canada Increases Borrowing Authority of the Business Development Bank of Canada

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 11/12/08 - 14:37

Agile Meetup

» Startup Ottawa - 11/12/08 - 13:15

My good friend Dave Vanderschee just let me know that Glenn Waters is hosting a Meetup for people interested in Agile on November 24th. Here are the details ...

fluidSurveys v2.0 - Beta Testers Needed

» Startup Ottawa - 11/12/08 - 13:26

Chide.it has just put up fluidSurveys.com v2.0. This new version comes with a lot of new features (invites, security and publishing settings, polling, …) in addition to enhancements as suggested by the community.

Biotech Entrepreneurship: How to Succeed Faster

» Startup Ottawa - 11/12/08 - 13:02

Good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Paul Lem, is always doing things “faster” and “better.” If you don’t know Dr. Lem, he is CEO & Founder of Spartan Bioscience, a local startup that has produced the World’s First Personal DNA Analyzer.

Ottawa-based Senstar secures the perimeters of critical facilities worldwide

» 82000reasons stories - 11/12/08 - 10:26

Formed in 1981, Senstar has more than 25,000 kilometres of installed perimeter safety products in over 80 countries around the globe Since the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States, there has never been a greater focus on securing and safeguarding critical facilities such as airports, military bases, government institutions, and critical infrastructure facilities such as power utilities, water treatment sites and oil &amp ...

Rails developers wanted…

» Startup Ottawa - 11/12/08 - 10:24

Bob McCallum at Inspire2go just got in touch to say that they are looking for freelance Rails developers. Here is more info: Inspire2go is building a large scale web 2.0 travel site.

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

» National Capital SCAN - 11/11/08 - 22:33

Starbucks' social network: Golden ideas in action Posted by Mitch Brisebois Nortel has been dying since they cut the head off the chicken - back in the late 90s.

LOUD AND CLEAR by Denzil Doyle

» National Capital SCAN - 11/11/08 - 22:24

We are currently paying the political parties for every vote they get in an election campaign. It does not seem like much of a stretch to actually pay people to come out and vote.

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

» National Capital SCAN - 11/11/08 - 22:05

The value of my blog Posted by John Roese Well, it's been an interesting 28 months here at Nortel for me. As you may have heard, Nortel is taking steps to assure it can better compete in the market and better serve its customers during the challenging economic and market dynamics we are all experiencing.

BLOGSCANNING by Robert Janelle

» National Capital SCAN - 11/11/08 - 21:19

There’s one aspect that really makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd: they have a business model. Ramius counts on experience to make way in crowded space From SCAN's Print Edition Here I am, signing up for yet another social network.

Florida reseller signed

» National Capital SCAN - 11/11/08 - 21:08

Digital security products company CRYPTOCard signs Worldwide Interactive Services Inc. to its partner program, gaining access to the Florida-based company’s more than 400 US and Caribbean customers.

Why giving a little can get you a lot – making the case for cause marketing in tough times

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 11/11/08 - 14:34

By Jennifer JamesWhen the economy gets lean, customers don’t want to see your company turn mean – quite the opposite in fact. 78% of U.S.

Quantum Murray LP – Canada’s leading decommissioning service provider

» 82000reasons stories - 11/11/08 - 11:48

Ottawa-based Quantum Murray LP (QMLP) is Canada’s leading full service environmental and decommissioning contractor offering services in demolition, scrap metal and salvage, hazardous materials abatement, remediation, waste management services, treatment of soil, water and other waste materials, as well as a full team of emergency responders.

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

» National Capital SCAN - 11/10/08 - 16:44

Starbucks' social network: Golden ideas in action Posted by Mitch Brisebois My Starbucks Ideas is one of the most prominent corporate social net sites. Starbucks' premise was to give its biggest fans a voice to share ideas about what the company should do to bolster the brand.

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

» National Capital SCAN - 11/10/08 - 16:54

$6K per gigabyte? No thanks, Ted. Posted by Alec Saunders On Friday, before leaving for San Francisco and the Under the Radar conference, my business partner Howard made a call to Rogers to inquire about US roaming rates for his iPhone.

No cleantech debate winner

» National Capital SCAN - 11/10/08 - 15:27

By James Bowen From SCAN's Print Edition The 58th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, held last month at the Westin Hotel and organized by the department of chemical engineering at uOttawa, was all about sustainability.

IPeak Networks Dramatically Increases the Quality of VOIP calls, gaming and online video

» 82000reasons stories - 11/05/08 - 16:10

Founded in 2004, Ottawa-based IPeak Networks is increasing the enjoyment and reliability of Internet technologies, making online play smoother, winning itself a top spot in the 2008/2009 Canada’s Top 10 Technology Competition Putting the days of choppy online video and dropped VoIP calls behind us, Ottawa-based IPeak Networks Inc.

Alumni Breakfast Speaker Series Invitation

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 11/10/08 - 03:00

Invitation to Ottawa U Telfer School of Management Alumni Breakfast series

November 10, 2008 - OCE launches fellowship launches new business ventures

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/10/08 - 12:38

TORONTO - Thanks to an Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) fellowship, two inventors are closer than ever to realizing their dreams. One has developed a lab extraction system that could revolutionize the billion-dollar pharmaceutical and food industries, while the other has designed a game changing control device that will significantly reduce vibration and noise pollution from helicopters and wind turbines.

November 10, 2008 - The Front Lines of Applied Research

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/10/08 - 12:38

Applied research may not be the sexiest subject, but Canadian colleges conducting vital hands-on work for business and communities alike are pressing all the right innovation buttons.

November 6, 2008 - Northwest Has To Go "From Invention to Inventory"

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/10/08 - 10:36

The Ontario Centres of Excellence is determined to get people talking Bio-Economy opportunities as a sustainable pattern of economic activity for the Northwest

MDS Nordion leads Ottawa’s life science sector

» 82000reasons stories - 11/05/08 - 16:17

Building on their foundation of technological expertise, today MDS Nordion’s products and services are used throughout the world for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

November 11, 2008 - A Ray of Sunshine For Solar Energy

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 11/10/08 - 09:51

A new solar-cell system could one day make power from the sun as cheap as electricity from fossil fuels

Nov 20 Application Deadline: JETRO Event - Free Business Matching Program

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/06/08 - 11:06

Cleantech walks the talk

» National Capital SCAN - 11/08/08 - 11:06

We need to build about 100 venture-grade companies in order to have the basis of a cleantech industry. Creating critical mass is the key .

Mitel disconnects hundreds

» National Capital SCAN - 11/07/08 - 17:32

Mitel Networks Corp. cuts hundreds of jobs at Kanata headquarters in an attempt to cushion the blow from the global economic downturn, according to reports, which place the number of layoffs at 483.

WorldReach enters fourth European country

» National Capital SCAN - 11/07/08 - 17:36

WorldReach Software lands a major deal to supply its consular software to the Government of Ireland, its fourth contract win with a European country. The Ottawa-based maker of consular software solutions says it has been awarded a multiyear contract to furnish the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) with a global consular IT solution and provide ongoing support and maintenance.

$15 million more

» National Capital SCAN - 11/07/08 - 17:22

BTI Systems raises US$15 million, with a contribution from new investor Export Development Canada. The bandwidth-optimizing solutions maker will use the money raised in the round, its second this year, to further global expansion plans.

Tim O’Reilly meets Scott and Luc!

» Startup Ottawa - 11/07/08 - 14:52

Luc and I are in San Francisco this week for the web2.0 conference and we agreed to a photo opp requested by Tim O’Reilly.

Liquid Computing – Delivering the “Dynamic Data Center”

» 82000reasons stories - 11/06/08 - 13:17

Making complex IT infrastructures easy to manage As the cost of electricity continues to rise, large corporations are looking for ways to cut back on costly energy bills associated with powering racks of computer servers.

March Networks delivers IP video surveillance and monitoring that makes the world a safer place

» 82000reasons stories - 11/06/08 - 14:41

Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, March Networks earned a record $94.4 million in fiscal year 2008 and with a recent European acquisition, is expanding its geographic presence and strengthening its offering for airports, hospitals, schools, hotels and other commercial / industrial markets.

Staff cuts

» National Capital SCAN - 11/06/08 - 17:05

Pacific Safety Products Inc. lays off approximately 8% of its workforce to save $1 million in yearly operating costs. The body armour maker, which employs most of its 140 local staff at a factory in Arnprior, dropped $220,891 into the red in fiscal 2008, on revenues which were down 12%.

» The Ottawa Network - 11/06/08 - 11:33

Wednesday November 12th 6:00-8:00pm at the Code Factory, 246 Queen Street , between Bank and Kent CARLETON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS Carleton University, in association with the Ottawa Network, today announced a program that will provide ten fully paid Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program scholarships, open to the Ottawa Network and the Ottawa high tech community.

Architect of a Cognos megadeal

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

Steve Mills, the longtime head of IBM's ever-expanding software unit, spoke at the company's Information on Demand conference  the first such event featuring the Cognos-IBM brand &#150 ...

Nov 20 Application Deadline: JETRO Event - Free Business Matching Program

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/06/08 - 11:06

With over 2 billion mobile users globally, TenXc Wireless maximizes RF network performance

» 82000reasons stories - 11/06/08 - 09:58

Wireless service providers in India, one of the world’s fastest growing mobile markets, have begun contracting TenXc to provide their performance-enhancing base station antennas, called Bi-Sector Arrays, signaling new growth for TenXc Wireless With mobile users exceeding two billion globally, wireless service providers need to improve radio frequency network efficiencies to support customers and to be able to meet the growing demand for new high-speed data services.

City firm helping drivers meet ban

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 11/06/08 - 05:03

No handheld cellphones … No dialing, no texting, no handheld GPS, no checking e-mails on the Blackberry.

Enablence makes another buy

» National Capital SCAN - 11/05/08 - 19:33

Optical technology company Enablence Technologies Inc. makes another acquisition, adding New Hampshire-based Pannaway Technologies Inc. to its growing list of subsidiaries. The company is issuing 25.75 million of its common shares in exchange for all outstanding shares of Pannaway, which is Enablence’s third corporate buy since March of last year.

Two new satellites under Telesat wing

» National Capital SCAN - 11/05/08 - 19:28

Telesat wins a contract to manage the operations of two satellites that will soon be launched into space. Virginia-based Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) and its Canadian partner have selected Telesat to operate their MSV-1 and MSV-2 satellites, which will be launched into the US and Canadian orbits over the next two years.

Go to Startup Empire for Free!

» Startup Ottawa - 11/05/08 - 19:03

As reported by our good friend Heri on Montreal Tech Watch, Austin Hill, Raymond Luk, and AngelSoft are holding a contest to help get entrepreneurs to go to Startup Empire.

Cognitive abilities

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/05/08 - 17:32

Cognos has added 200 employees locally since IBM deal, Ashe says...

Issue #8

» Federal Partners in Technology Transfer - News Bulletins (Doc) - 11/05/08 - 13:50

September/October

Space shuttle vision spawns new defence and industrial automation markets for Neptec Design Group

» 82000reasons stories - 11/05/08 - 09:45

Neptec offers fully functional smart 3D sensors as well as intelligent, embedded image processing and analysis tools that are designed to increase the effectiveness of existing sensor platforms Look up, waaay up, and you will see the inspiration for Neptec’s technology.

Big deal with OpenSky

» National Capital SCAN - 11/04/08 - 15:20

International Datacasting Corp. signs an MOU to supply its technology to a new digital cinema distribution network in Europe. The deal will see Italy-based satellite service provider OpenSky using an end-to-end solution based on IDC’s SuperFlex Pro Cinema product line, which is capable of distributing content, such as digital movies and live events, via satellite.

Mitel, Ottawa’s IP communications giant, delivers unified solutions to customers in 90 countries

» 82000reasons stories - 11/04/08 - 14:11

Mitel Networks Corporation is #1 in the U.S. IP Communications SMB market, #3 in Western Europe (IP lines shipped) and the overall leader in the U.K.

Talkswitch 'readjusts' workforce

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/04/08 - 12:04

Telephone systems provider Talkswitch "readjusted (its) staff mix" on Monday to reflect changes in its market segments, but plans to hire more employees in the new year, said company president and......

Thank you video stars…

» Startup Ottawa - 11/04/08 - 09:57

I just wanted to say thanks to all the people that came out to help us shoot the Mercury Grove video, this past saturday. In total we had about 20 people participate over a two hour period.

Leadership Challenge on hunt for new executive talent

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 11/04/08 - 09:03

The second annual National Capital Leadership Challenge kicked off late last month with the promise to give students even more hands-on experience than in 2008....

Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Diversification Plan - SAGIA Makes No Small Plans!

» Ottawa international - 06/06/08 - 14:50

On 13 May, OCRI had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Amr Al-Dabbagh Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). The Governor was on a visit to various cities in Canada to determine how Canada could assist in the massive Saudi project to establish six new cities, yes that is right, build six new cities out of the desert with a population target of 4-5 million by 2020!

Greece: Strategic Partner to expand your business in South-Eastern Europe.

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/03/08 - 15:19

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Event - Free Business Matching Program

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 11/03/08 - 15:19

SkyWave uses satellites to enable tracking and security solutions for hard-to-access assets, growing 40% year-over-year

» 82000reasons stories - 11/03/08 - 14:13

Through their global network of 170 partners in over 45 countries, over 150,000 SkyWave terminals have been shipped for tracking, logistics and security systems on land, air and over water Founded in 1997 as a four-man startup, Ottawa-based SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc.

Founders and Funders dinner: upbeat

» Startup Ottawa - 11/03/08 - 12:50

Hello Everyone, Allan Isfan here … I just joined Startup Ottawa and will be blogging here as often as I can in addition to my other blogs (shameless plug) isfanstartup.blogspot.com , connecttheworld.wordpress.com and nastyhockeyshow.wordpress.com/.

Foundry Program Applies to Google’s Project 10 to the 100

» Startup Ottawa - 11/01/08 - 18:14

Carleton University’s Foundry Program has been helping young entrepreneurs for many years. The program essentially gives startup capital in the $10,000 dollar range to promising business plans coming from Carleton Students.

$1.5-million grant

» National Capital SCAN - 11/01/08 - 10:25

Ensyn Technologies will share a $1.5-million grant given to Honeywell subsidiary UOP LLC by the US Department of Energy. The money will be used to develop technology to stabilize biomass pyrolysis oil, a possible renewable petroleum alternative derived from by-products of forestry, construction and agricultural.

OCRIRadio sends feds wake-up call

» National Capital SCAN - 11/01/08 - 10:33

The current podcast at OCRIRadio.com features interviews with two local investors discussing the shortcomings of federal support for tech innovation, failings that they hope will be rectified by the reinstated government on Wellington St.

Boo! A Holloween wake-up call to the Federal Government from Ottawa's technology sector

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 10/31/08 - 16:56

By Nathan Rudyk I have to admit that this month's Ottawa Venture & Technology Summit (OVTS) had a scary dimension. The news on VC fundraising was ghoulish in the face of the ongoing credit crisis.

Drupal CMS Meetup - Nov. 4th

» Startup Ottawa - 10/31/08 - 16:05

Steve Lecomte just let me know that there will be a Drupal CMS Meetup on Nov. 4th. Drupal is a leading open source content management system that’s widely used by governments, business & non-profits.

Federal government receives wake-up call from Ottawa’s technology sector

» OCRIRadio.com - 07/10/08 - 06:00

On the October 2008 podcast of OCRIRadio.com, Nathan Rudyk, President and CEO of market2world communications inc. interviews senior executives from the Purple Angel Network and a new Ottawa-based venture capital fund called Great Northern Capital.

Norwegian connection

» National Capital SCAN - 10/30/08 - 21:31

Spartan Bioscience Inc. signs an agreement with Norwegian biotech company NorDiag ASA that will see the two firms pair their technology to develop an end-to-end DNA preparation and analysis solution.

» The Ottawa Network - 10/30/08 - 08:44

Wednesday November 5th 5:30-7:30 pm at Gowlings Lafleur Henderson LLP, 26th Floor, 160 Elgin Street Beyond Free Keychains Effective Marketing Strategies from Product Development to Commercialization Gowlings is very pleased to host “Retooling Ottawa”, The Ottawa Network event stream focused on promoting the formation of cross-disciplinary management teams and the redirection of business and technical skill sets to emerging technology areas.

The family that techs together …

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 10/30/08 - 05:03

The Pew Internet and American Life Project turns out a steady stream of studies on how North Americans are using technology.

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» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 23:29

Copyright lobby group gears up for further reforms Posted by Michael Geist With the government set to unveil its new cabinet tomorrow, a copyright reform bill will be back on the agenda.

HIO releases hiring guide

» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 23:44

Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce launch a reference guide aimed at helping employers recruit and integrate foreign trained professionals into the workforce.

Deal with Dell

» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 23:23

Digital security solutions provider CRYPTOCard locks up a key deal with PC colossus Dell Inc., which will bundle the Ottawa company’s new two-factor authentication technology, BlackShield ID Small Business Edition, with products for small- and medium-sized businesses sold across Canada.

Starting Your Business Information Session (November 7, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

The different forms of business organziation, the advantages and disadvantages of each as well as GST/PST will be covered. We cover the basic rules and regulations you will be required to follow in order to start your business in the province of Ontario.

Spartan Bioscience collaborates with Norway firm

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/29/08 - 14:11

Spartan Bioscience Inc. is pairing its technology with that of a Norwegian biotech firm to develop an end-to-end DNA preparation and analysis solution, the company announced today....

MOSAID settles litigation with Taiwanese chip maker

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/29/08 - 12:09

MOSAID Technologies Inc. (TSX:MSD) has scored another victory with its memory patent, this time with a Taiwanese semiconductor company......

Standing offer from feds

» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 01:11

Third Brigade is awarded a standing offer contract to provide its security software to the Government of Canada. The Ottawa-based online security software company says that, having met security criteria set out by Communications Security Establishment Canada, it has won a National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) contract in the category of Communications Security Equipment and Components, to supply the feds with its services and Deep Security software.

Russell Ure

» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 01:14

is appointed VP or research and development at network administration software provider Rove Inc. Mr. Ure brings more than 20 years of experience to Rove, having previously served as vice president of R&D at Alcatel Networks and Klocwork, where he oversaw all activities related to the design and delivery of software, as well as product support.

Five local companies get Precarn push

» National Capital SCAN - 10/29/08 - 00:34

Five Ottawa-based companies take a cut of $1.9 million in funding from Precarn and its partners, which is meant to help commercialize technology.

Free Startup Ottawa Breakfast for Video Stars…

» Startup Ottawa - 10/28/08 - 23:24

For the last while Scott Annan and I have been wanting to set up a Startup Ottawa event that was just for hanging out with people in the Ottawa startup scene.

» The Ottawa Network - 10/28/08 - 16:20

Wednesday October 29th 6:00pm Founders and Funders Dinner Founders & Funders is a social event aimed bringing together the people that start the next big successful company with the people that fund these companies in their earliest stages.

Service Does Matter - Leveraging your Business through Customer Care (November 26, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 11:08

Learn how easy it is to provide outstanding customer service that will give you the advantage of standing out from the rest and will have your customers talking about your company to their friends, colleagues and business associates.

Balance or Burnout (November 25, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 11:08

Discover practical techniques that help you get your life and work in balance again. Time management and organization are highlighted.

Networking and Sales Strategies (November 24, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 11:08

In this informative seminar, you will be given tools and tips on how to increase your network and ultimately your bottom line. Sales, Marketing and Networking are just some of the topics covered.

Secondary Market Research for Small Business (November 21, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 11:08

Market research is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of your business idea. This seminar will focus on the sources of secondary market research, already gathered information, that is available for you through the Ottawa Public Library, as well as other sources.

EBusiness - Google Ad Words (November 20, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 11:08

Google Adwords is an excellent way of reaching prospects when they are actively looking for information about your type of products and services. This is a pay per click method of promoting your business and must therefore be managed effectively to ensure positive results and control costs.

What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur (November 19, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

Thousands of people venture into the world of being an entrepreneur every day, what makes some successful while others fail? Learn the attributes that you must possess in order to be successful as an entrepreneur and business owner.

Exploring the Cleantech Workforce: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities (November 19, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

Clean technology expertise is in high demand and the demand will continue to rise. With the development of new and innovative technologies and impending skills shortage, Ottawa's Cleantech sector is struggling to find and retain people with the right skill sets.

How to Do Business with the Government of Canada (November 18, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

Learn about the fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. This seminar provides information on how to market to the federal government, how the government does its buying, and how to keep track of opportunities to bid on Canadian government purchases.

OCRI Life Sciences Achievement Awards Dinner (November 18, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario's leading life science researchers, innovators and companies at the 15th Annual OCRI Life Sciences Achievement Awards Dinner.

Greece: Doing business and pursuing joint innovation projects (November 18, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

OCRI Global Marketing, Export Development Canada (EDC) and The Embassy of Greece in Ottawa invite Canadian Companies, Research Institutes and Academia to take advantage of this unique opportunity to attend a showcase of Greece as the ideal geoeconomic gateway for the wider area of South East Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean Basin.

GO: Meeting Public Expectations - Management Reform in the Federal Public Service (November 17, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:53

Like other public and private sector organizations, the federal public service is facing significant challenges as it adapts to key trends shaping Canadian society, the economy, the labour market and service delivery.

Starting Your Business Information Session (November 28, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

Business Planning Basics (November 14, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

A good business plan is the foundation for a successful business. In this 1 hour session, you will learn: - why you need a business plan - what the various sections of the business plan cover (which a focus on the Marketing and Financial plans) - how the Entrepreneurship Centre can help you with market research and business plan reviews.

Step by Step Management Systems (November 10, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

Creating management systems for your small business will help you maximize your time on-the-job and minimize your stress off-the-job. We explore easy-to-use techniques that will make you hghly efficient without having to outsource to stay "on top of things".

FITTskills: Legal Aspects of International Trade (November 5-6, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

International trade law is a complex area that can directly affect your success in international trade. Legal Aspects of International Trade willl give you a management perspective and make you fully aware of all of the international legal implications of your expansion into the global marketplace.

OCRI Life Sciences presents a PBDF funding information Session (November 5, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

Rhonda Tannenbaum, Director for Business Development at OGI, will be presenting information on the PBDF funding opportunity, its eligibility criteria and its selection process for the upcoming round of funding.

Creative Marketing (November 3, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

Designed to promote creative thinking, discovering new ways to market your business and create a user-friendly plan to set it in. "Without structure your creativity can take aim at your budget".

Creative Business Seminar For Arts (November 1, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/28/08 - 10:22

In this seminar, held in conjunction with Harry Nowell (harrynowell.com) you shall learn: to define your strengths, skills and assets to develop your business ...

Important Upcoming

» National Capital SCAN - 10/27/08 - 09:07

GTEC opening doors to CLF 2.O opportunities This Wednesday (Oct. 29), Canada's Government Technology Event (GTEC) will hold the possibility of fat rewards for some sitting in on its Common Look and Feel (CLF) 2.0 Workshop, where the discussion could lead to local suppliers and developers tapping into the millions the feds are spending to standardize its websites and make them more accessible.

jQuery Meetup on Tuesday, Oct 28th…

» Startup Ottawa - 10/26/08 - 21:34

Jordan Boesch just let me know that he is starting a jQuery meetup. Take a look below for details: This Tuesday we’re starting a regular meet up for people that are interested in jQuery.

The Blue Factor is hiring

» Startup Ottawa - 10/26/08 - 21:16

My friend An-min Kuo is hiring developers at his company The Blue Factor. Here are the details below: Interested in joining an exciting start-up from boostrap into a phenomenal success?

Thinknostic hosts CLF workshop at GTEC

» Startup Ottawa - 10/26/08 - 20:35

Darren De Jean just let me know that his company Thinknostic will be hosting a CLF workshop at GTEC this week. Having consulted with the government during the time that CLF was brought in, I can see that there are still huge opportunity for startups that do work in this area.

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» National Capital SCAN - 10/26/08 - 09:40

Cute kitten approach to business Posted by Allan Isfan I'm a bit nuts ... I don't stop much except to hang with my family or learn to play guitar.

Leadership competition begins round two

» National Capital SCAN - 10/25/08 - 10:21

The National Capital Leadership Challenge launches its 2009 program to find and develop the next generation of tech company leaders. A joint initiative of local businesses, uOttawa’s Telfer School of Management and the Sprott School of Business at Carleton U, the Leadership Challenge seeks to ensure the capital region has the business leaders it will need to step into the forecasted breach that will be created when baby boomers retire in droves from high tech head offices over the next couple decades.

October 24, 2008 - Cleanfield Energy Announces Hiring of Wind Energy Specialist

» Ontario Centres of Excellence - OCE In The News - 10/24/08 - 16:55

Cleanfield Energy Corp ("Cleanfield") a subsidiary of Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AIR) announced today the appointment of Stephen Kooiman as its Wind Energy Specialist.

OCRI in the News: OCRI opens new entrepreneurship centre in Orleans (Ottawa Business Journal)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

Orleans entrepreneurs will no longer have to make the trek downtown to get business advice following today's opening of OCRI (the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation)'s new satellite Entrepreneurship Centre in Ottawa's east end.

OCRI in the News: OCRI launches entrepreneurship centre in Orléans (Orleans Star)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation officially opened the doors of its new, Orléans-based entrepreneurship centre satellite office today, in response to what they called the "growing needs" of the east end's entrepreneurial community.

OCRI in the News: OCRI looks for new president and CEO (CTV Ottawa)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

An organization that markets Ottawa to the world as a hi-tech destination is now looking for a new president and CEO. The search comes after Jeffrey Dale, who led the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation for seven years, announced he plans to step down once the organization appoints a suitable successor.

OCRI in the News: OCRI's Dale stepping down (Ottawa Blog)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

Jeffrey Dale, president and CEO of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, is leaving the organization after seven years. OCRI says that its board and Mr.

OCRI in the News: A New Leader for OCRI (petesview.net)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

OCRI is looking for a new leader. This may be the most important decision its members and funders make because it will set the direction for the organization during the coming critical years where Ottawa's tech sector will either finally revive or fatally flounder.

OCRI in the News: OCRI Leader steps down (techvibes.com)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

Jeffrey Dale, president of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI), announced yesterday that he is resigning after seven years as leader of the lobby group.

OCRI in the News: OCRIs Dale stepping down (National Capital SCAN)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

Jeffrey Dale, president and CEO of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, is leaving the organization after seven years. OCRI says that its board and Mr.

OCRI in the News: Mayor thanks OCRI president and CEO for years of service to community (City of Ottawa NR)

» OCRI News - 10/24/08 - 11:04

Mayor Larry O'Brien today acknowledged the excellent work Jeffrey Dale has done as the president and CEO of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI).

OCRI opens Orleans office

» National Capital SCAN - 10/23/08 - 18:20

OCRI’s Entrepreneurship Centre opens an office in the Orleans to better serve the area’s growing entrepreneurial business community. The centre’s first satellite office, the new facility will offer services that include free consultation, business orientation and initiatives for youth such as mentoring and grants programs.

Who’s Hiring?

» Startup Ottawa - 10/23/08 - 15:09

We’ve said in the past that this is a great climate for startups and this post is validation for that. Recently, I’ve met a number of really good people that have been approaching me looking for new job opportunities (after recently been laid off at bigger companies).

Quarterly Fall 2008

» LaBarge Weinstein - Resources - 10/23/08 - 17:50

Fall 2008 QuarterlyWell, it certainly hasn’t been pretty, but notwithstanding the turmoil in the public stock markets, our private clients and team have continued to forge on business as usual over the last quarter, closing notable cross-border financing transactions involving Montreal-based Tungle, Inc.

Bridgewater wins four customers in Latin America

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/23/08 - 09:06

Bridgewater Systems (TSX:BWC) is making a splash in Latin America, with the announcement of several new customers in the region selecting......

A personal assistant for a buck a day

» Tech Now by Paul Brent - Metro Ottawa - 10/23/08 - 00:07

We have all heard about the “hurry-up” lifestyle of the digital age and the big question is: How can I keep up?

Plant operations buy

» National Capital SCAN - 10/22/08 - 22:08

Seprotech Systems Inc. is preparing to purchase a waste and wastewater treatment plant operations company, in a move designed to diversify its services. The sewage treatment systems manufacturer says it has agreed in principle to buy the unnamed plant, which has approximately $2 million in revenue, to provide additional services to its clients.

Buyout talks stopped

» National Capital SCAN - 10/22/08 - 21:50

Corel Corp. calls a halt to its acquisition talks after two months of negotiations. The graphic software maker, which has been in discussions with an unnamed third party reportedly interested in acquiring the company ever since a buyout attempt by majority shareholder Vector Capital failed, says that it ended the discussions unilaterally but did not to say why.

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» National Capital SCAN - 10/22/08 - 21:57

A new leader for OCRI Posted by Peter Childs OCRI is looking for a new leader. This may be the most important decision its members and funders make because it will set the direction for the organization during the coming critical years where Ottawa's tech sector will either finally revive or fatally flounder.

Licensing deal with Panasonic

» National Capital SCAN - 10/22/08 - 22:02

Mosaid signs a 10-year licencing agreement with electronics powerhouse Panasonic Corp. The Ottawa-based firm says Panasonic has licenced a large portfolio of patents covering microcomponents in semiconductors which are already used in Panasonic products.

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» National Capital SCAN - 10/22/08 - 21:39

Government 1.0 in a 2.0 world Posted by Michael Geist My weekly technology law column assesses the use of the Internet in the last election.

OCRI in the News: Tech lobby group seeks new boss (Ottawa Citizen)

» OCRI News - 10/22/08 - 10:07

The troubled Ottawa technology sector is looking for new leadership. Jeffrey Dale, president of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, said Tuesday he is resigning after seven years as leader of the lobby group.

Corel buyout talks cease

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/22/08 - 09:06

Corel Corp. (TSX:CRE) has ended its previously announced acquisition discussions, the company said this morning....

» The Ottawa Network - 10/22/08 - 06:46

Wednesday October 15th 7:00pm at Royal Oak Pub Kanata, 329 March Road, Kanata The SENS vs the Panthers Come raise a beer with your fellow hitech fans while cheering the SENS to victory.

OCRI’s Dale stepping down

» National Capital SCAN - 10/21/08 - 21:57

Jeffrey Dale, president and CEO of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, is leaving the organization after seven years. OCRI says that its board and Mr.

Another deal with China

» National Capital SCAN - 10/21/08 - 22:02

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. receives a US$400,000 order from the Chinese government for its iNetVu Mobile satellite antennas. The deal, arranged through one of C-COM’s resellers in Beijing, will see a number of Chinese government agencies using the vehicle-mounted systems for emergency communications throughout the country.

Greece: Doing business and pursuing joint innovation projects.

» OCRI Global Marketing - Newsletter - 10/21/08 - 17:07

Try to be Funny, Win a Shirt

» Startup Ottawa - 10/21/08 - 16:47

I am sure everyone’s already heard about our "almost famous" t-shirt caption contest through our blog: Mercury Rising. In case you haven’t, we are looking for witty captions we can place on t-shirts, mugs, posters, billboards, airplane banners, baseball game megatrons, etc… You, being one of my wittiest friends, have a better than average chance of submitting [...]

C-COM wins another $400,000 deal in China

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/21/08 - 16:06

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSX-V:CMI) has won another deal with the Chinese government for its mobile satellite antennas, the company......

BDC president encourages entrepreneurs to expand their markets in order to remain competitive

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 10/21/08 - 15:36

OCRI in the News: OCRI chief to pass the torch in the spring (Ottawa Business Journal)

» OCRI News - 10/21/08 - 14:35

After seven years at the helm of OCRI (the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation), president and CEO Jeffrey Dale has announced he will be stepping down.

New gear for repeat customer

» National Capital SCAN - 10/21/08 - 12:17

Wireless broadband equipment provider BelAir Networks deploys its wireless mesh nodes throughout the five-star, time-share Caribbean properties of Pelican Marina Residences and Pelican Resort Club on the island of St.

First Responder Vendor Outreach Forum a Groundbreaking Success – Presentation decks now available for identifying areas of opportunity and markets in the advanced security sector

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 10/21/08 - 03:00

Vendor Outreach Forum: Advanced Security Opportunities

This is my new company…

» Startup Ottawa - 10/20/08 - 15:46

One of the benefits of having a blog is that you can promote your own stuff. I don’t usually take advantage of this luxury but I am about to now.

Join Us for Our Roundtable CIO Event as CATA’s Guest (Oct. 29th)

» CATAAlliance Press Releases - 10/20/08 - 03:00

CIO Roundtable Event:CATA presents

BDC one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the third consecutive year

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 10/20/08 - 13:25

Vitesse Ist Event

» The Ottawa Network - 10/20/08 - 08:02

Tuesday October 21st at 359 Terry Fox Drive, Suite 210, Ottawa Vitesse New Individual Leadership Skills Workshops Vitesse Re-Skilling Canada and the Ottawa Talent Initiative are offering interesting and vital workshops on leadership skills development and personal growth for the individuals seeking a job or working at corporations.

InternetWorks: The backbone of tourism

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 10/20/08 - 12:22

Passive-Action: A shining example of success

» Business Development Bank of Canada - Press Releases - 10/20/08 - 12:22

BelAir equipment deployed at Caribbean resort

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/20/08 - 12:22

Time-share resort company The Royal Resorts Group is using BelAir Networks's broadband wireless equipment at two of its Caribbean properties, following up to its previous deployments in two other......

IT workers find a tech tonic in retraining

» Ottawa Business Journal - Technology News - 10/20/08 - 12:22

Newly laid-off workers expand skills to increase appeal to public sector...

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» National Capital SCAN - 10/19/08 - 16:42

Open letter to Stephen Harper: The innovation economy needs you Posted by Nathan Rudyk Dear Prime Minister, Congratulations on your win this week. I want to call your attention to the innovation economy.

$100M training contract

» National Capital SCAN - 10/18/08 - 14:43

Threat response products maker Allen-Vanguard Corp. is awarded an estimated $100-contract to provide the US Department of Defence with specialized training over five years beginning next fiscal year.

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

» National Capital SCAN - 10/18/08 - 14:33

Cute kitten approach to business Posted by Allan Isfan With all the talk of financial meltdown, it is easy for entrepreneurs to panic. Here is my advice inspired by the addition of a kitten to our family ...

Another open letter to Prime Minister Steven Harper the innovation economy needs you

» market2world communications - the new way things are blog - 10/17/08 - 06:55

Dear Prime Minister, Congratulations on your win this week. I want to call your attention to the innovation economy. You're Ottawa's most successful politician right now.

German distributor signed

» National Capital SCAN - 10/16/08 - 21:27

TrueContext engages German based mobile solutions provider Pretioso to distribute both English and German versions of its Pronto mobile forms applications throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Receivers for the north

» National Capital SCAN - 10/16/08 - 21:33

International Datacasting Corp. receives an order for its satellite receivers from Internet service provider SSI Micro, based in Yellowknife. The ISP will use IDCs equipment to upgrade its high-speed, satellite-based Internet service for more than 60 northern communities.

FITTskills: International Trade Research (October 29, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/16/08 - 14:38

FITTskills: International Trade Research introduces an essential component of conducting international trade: researching international markets. International trade research enables companies to identify and gather the information they need to make effective decisions about when to engage in international trade and which markets will be the most profitable.

Bookkeeping (October 28, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/16/08 - 14:38

Accurate record keeping and financial information are primary to the success of any business. This practical, hands-on workshop will cover the basics of Bookkeeping utilizing easy-to-learn techniques.

Creating Success Networks (October 27, 2008)

» OCRI Events - 10/16/08 - 14:38

Small business ownership/management by its very nature requires that we multi-task. Why not develop a team to help you succeed? Learn to identify opportunities to build strategic alliances and networks that will help market your business, provide resources (information) and support.