March 8 may mark International Women’s Day, but organizers across Ottawa have planned a full week’s worth of events aimed at empowering, inspiring and equipping women in the nation’s capital. Invest O…
TedxKanata ‘adapts’ its message for a virtual celebration
What TedxKanata lacked in in-person programming in 2021, it made up for in meaningful messages delivered by prominent members of the Ottawa business community. From immigration, to dyslexia, to grief,…
Kanata North making waves in health-tech sector
If you’re wondering where the Kanata North tech park has been making recent headway, the smart health technology sector is certainly a place to look. Most recently, Kanata North accelerator L-SPARK re…
Seismic monitoring company Nanometrics Inc. launches turn-key ocean bottom observation technology
Nanometrics Inc., an award-winning seismic monitoring equipment company based in Kanata North, launched its Abalones Ocean Bottom System (OBS), a new turn-key technology to make ocean floor monitoring…
Trend Micro blocks billions of cyber-threats in 2021, predicts more ‘targeted attacks’ in 2022
Trend Micro Inc., a global cybersecurity leader and staple in the Kanata North tech park, announced this week that its Smart Protection Network stopped 94.2 billion cyber-threats in 2021, projecting t…
Local employment program looks to fight the “global war for talent” in Ottawa’s tech industry
As the leading city in North America for tech talent concentration, standing out amongst the pool of candidates also looking to get ahead in the Ottawa tech industry can certainly seem like a daunting…
Rockport Networks completes financing round of $48 million USD, appoints new co-CEO
Rockport Networks, an Ottawa-based switchless network provider, completed a financing round totalling $48 million USD to close out 2021 — alongside appointing industry executive Marc Sultzbaugh as co-…
Video surveillance software developer March Networks acquired by Delta
Ottawa-based video surveillance software developer March Networks announced in early December the completion of its acquisition by Delta, a global power and thermal management provider. Through its su…
How Cyphercor Inc. is keeping businesses safe online
Ottawa-based technology developer Cyphercor Inc. released its new on-premise two-factor authentication product last month. Dubbed “LoginTC Managed,” the software operates entirely ‘on the premises’ of…
How Canada’s largest technology park is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever
Despite the challenges and economic uncertainty brought about by the pandemic, the Kanata North technology park has survived, thrived and perhaps, even become stronger as a result. With innovative ne…