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A ribbon cutting for the new HCI MedTech Lab

ventureLAB celebrates the launch of its Hardware Catalyst MedTech Lab at Sterling Industries

The collaboration aims to bring together the knowledge and experience of individuals and organizations with a strong background in cutting edge hardware development and medical technology, in order to create an environment that will attract MedTech startups to York Region and Ontario, and ultimately benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.
Federal, Provincial, and Regional Politicians at the announcement for broadband funding.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $48 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 3,800 homes and businesses in York Region

This project is part of an existing partnership between Ontario and Canada. On July 29, 2021, the governments announced their partnership to support large-scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed internet access to more than 280,000 rural and remote households across the province.
Visual Defence funding announcement at their office in Richmond Hill.

Government of Canada invests in 17 Canadian companies creating economic growth and good jobs

Visual Defence ($4 million) of Richmond Hill, Ontario – a scale-up clean technology company that is advancing an AI-enabled solution to help cities monitor road conditions in real time, increasing operational efficiency and sustainability while reducing costs.
EMS equipment

Richmond Hill headquartered Artaflex acquires Custom Rapid Response (CRS) Inc. and GSNetworks Inc.

“When you couple the addition of five SMT lines from CRS and their focus around power, sustainable/renewable energy and the industrial automation markets with our focus on higher volume pcb assembly, box build, systems integrations and test (SIT), this combination will provide a very comprehensive suite of services in the Southern Ontario region,” enthused Gerry Iuliano, EVP of business development for Artaflex.
DealerAI marketing call-out to car dealership displaying the visual using their software

Markham headquartered DealerAI announces data integration with Cox Automotive

One of the significant benefits of this integration is that it effectively streamlines dealership service department operations. For example, dealers can eliminate the need for manual data entry of service appointment bookings, reducing potential errors and gaining new understandings of user behaviours.
Navitas dashboard

Markham headquartered Enghouse Systems acquires SaaS provider Navita

“Navita’s products have a strong presence in the Brazilian market,” said Steve Sadler, Chairman & CEO of Enghouse. “We intend to pursue expansion of this business through Enghouse’s existing and new relationships with other telecom service providers and other partners.”
A building with icons surrounding it

Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies operating subsidiary CEM Specialties selected by new USA customer for multiple integration projects

CEMSI won the opportunity based on its expertise in the regulated emission monitoring market as well as its ability to integrate highly complex emission systems which include real-time monitoring.
Bell Booth in Staples

Richmond Hill Headquartered Staples Canada and Bell announce multi-year strategic partnership to sell Bell communications services through Staples

The two companies combined will offer consumers and small and medium businesses the wireless and wireline services they need through Staples’ retail and direct sales presence throughout the country.
3D cars on a road showing technology

York Region Headquartered Magna International to buy Veoneer Active Safety division for $1.5 billion

“This acquisition is consistent with our Go-Forward strategy to accelerate investment in high-growth areas, strengthens our ability to deliver systems solutions to meet customer needs, and positions Magna as a leading full-service ADAS provider,” said Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri.
Women being recorded on video

Markham Headquartered Enghouse Systems to Acquire Qumu Corporation Expanding its SaaS Enterprise Video Offering

Commenting on the acquisition, Steve Sadler, Chairman and CEO at Enghouse, said: “The combination of Qumu’s video creation, management and delivery solutions with Enghouse’s video collaboration and streaming products strengthens the position of both companies in a competitive space.”
Man working at a computer with 3d parts

Canada Supports Economic Growth and Job Creation for Vaughan-Based Aerospace Parts Manufacturer

This will help Dishon Limited expand into new markets like space and electrical aviation. The project is expected to increase revenue by up to $18 million and create 50 new jobs in Vaughan.
Toronto Aerial Shot

Syntronic Continues Growth in Greater Toronto Area

Syntronic expects continued growth in the Greater Toronto Area with a goal to have a team of more than 100 employees locally within the next two to three years complementing the existing broader Syntronic Canada team of more than 500 employees.
911 Operator Watching Screens

Richmond Hill Headquartered COMsolve Selected As A Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Consultant By One of Canada’s Largest Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)

COMsolve’s auditing of existing infrastructure and structured cabling capabilities, along with our handheld process for NG9-1-1 implementation, qualify us to support small to large PSAPs, and small to large telecommunication providers.
Person paying with a phone

Markham Headquartered Enghouse Transportation and Transdev Roll Out Contactless Payments Across the Netherlands

Easy payment is an essential pre-requisite for an efficient integrated transport system. The new fare collection solution is expected to increase the number of the occasional Connexxion customers in the Amstelland-Meerland and Haarlem-IJmond regions, as well as simplifying access for regular travellers. Foreign visitors are also likely to find the new fare system easier to use.
ESET blog featuring Tony Anscombe

Is Your Business Protected From Cyber Threats? Simple Tips From ESET During Cybersecurity Month

Earlier this year, Telus conducted a study on ransomware attacks with a staggering finding that 83% of Canadian businesses surveyed reported attempted attacks and 64% indicated they had experienced one. Read these useful digital security tips from ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe in our latest #YRtech Blog in support of Canada’s Cybersecurity Month.
Skinopathy Founder Keith Loo on stage

York Region Company Using SkinAI to Screen for Cancer, and Save Lives

With access to over 17,000 life science graduate students and home to four world-class hospitals Skinopathy uses data and artificial technology to provide better access to dermatological care, lessen wait times and improve health-care outcomes.