Drones programmed to land on charging pads when low on power. Charging plates in roads that connect to moving electric vehicles. These futuristic possibilities could become a reality thanks to made-in…
Women in tech strive to close the gender gap in Kanata North
By Lisa Thibodeau While March 8 marks a time to celebrate women around the world, as guests at Kanata North councillor Jenna Sudds’ International Women’s Day breakfast heard, some Kanata North busine…
CMC Microsystems sets up shop in Kanata North
By Lisa Thibodeau CMC Microsystems hopes its brand-new facility in Kanata North can help the region’s tech firms make new breakthroughs in microelectronics and nanotechnology. The Kingston-based nano…
TEDxKanata ignites ideas for change
By Lisa Thibodeau Be creative, face your fears and think critically: Those are just a few of the lessons shared by local business leaders and innovators at this year’s TEDxKanata event, an evening des…
Calling Kanata North home
Kanata North may be best known as Canada’s largest technology park, but it’s also home to several thriving residential communities that provide tech workers with short commutes, plenty of green space …
Tech talent descends on Kanata North at Startup Open House
Tech firms big and small set up shop in the heart of Kanata North for one evening this fall during Startup Open House, an annual opportunity for members of the broader community to meet the city’s top…
Kanata North wins big at Best Ottawa Business Awards
The talent, innovation and diversity of Kanata North’s tech sector were front and centre at this year’s edition of the Best Ottawa Business Awards, which recognized several local companies for their g…
City considers ‘special economic zone’ designation for Kanata North
New community classification would ease development challenges, AGM attendees learn The Kanata North Tech Park is in the running for a new special development title from the City of Ottawa that could …
A new era for Kanata North
Greetings Kanata Networkers, As 2019 drew to a close, I was reminded that this will be the last message I share with you from this decade. To summarize all that has been accomplished in Canada’s large…
CENGN talks 5G future at Kanata summit
By Lisa Thibodeau As tech leaders and telecom enthusiasts gathered in Kanata to explore the multibillion dollar potential of 5G, several speakers challenged delegates to tackle inequities in broadban…