To help fund the future of connected cars, BlackBerry has launched a program designed to expand and accelerate innovation in the smart vehicles sector. The telecommunications firm – which has a signi…
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Crank Software acquired by U.S. electronics manufacturer Ametek
A fast-growing Kanata North tech firm is now part of the Ametek family after the U.S-based company announced it was acquiring Crank Software with an eye to accelerating the local firm’s path to new gl…
Ericsson establishes new 5G test lab in Kanata North
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has unveiled a new virtual testing and collaboration space that will allow customers to unlock new opportunities enabled by 5G technology.…
New co-working space coming to Kanata tech park
Kanata North employees will soon have a new workspace option available as local property manager Merkburn Holdings turns the second floor of 62 Steacie Dr. into a co-working facility. The Catalyst Ka…
AusculSciences’ touchless stethoscope gets green light from Health Canada
AusculSciences is gearing up for a busy year ahead after receiving word its remote-operated stethoscope will be hitting the medical market in Canada. The company – which entered into a partnership wit…
CENGN enters new rural connectivity partnership
CENGN said it will be partnering with the village of Ahmic Harbour, west of Algonquin Park, as part of its mission to bring high-performance broadband access to remote areas in Ontario. The Kanata-ba…
KNBA unveils plans for Hub350 innovation space
Guests at the Kanata North Business Association’s AGM meeting in January received an exciting introduction to Hub350 – the KNBAs newest innovation space in the heart of the technology park. Located o…
#KanataCares campaign celebrates community giving
Despite staff working from home, several Kanata North companies are still spreading holiday cheer by challenging their teams to raise money for the Kanata North Food Cupboard. A not-for-profit organi…
Crank Software technology used in first solar electric vehicle
California automaker Aptera Motors has partnered up with a Kanata North tech firm to create the world’s first solar electric vehicle – a car designed to run without the need for daily charging. User …
Interset/Micro Focus launches predictive COVID-19 case tracker
A team from a Kanata North security software company launched an innovative new side project designed to help residents understand COVID-19 infection rates and properly prepare for future spikes in ca…