Team 82855G even took home the highly coveted Build Award, crowning them as having created one of the best built robots in the world.
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Markham-Based LMN To Double in Company Size by End of 2021
LMN, North America’s B2B SaaS company for the green industry, plans to hire several new employees to its growing team by the end of the year. The addition of these new hires will nearly double the size of LMN’s current team.
Cologix Opens New TOR4 Hyperscale Data Center in Markham
Across Canada, Cologix offers low cost, high bandwidth, direct connectivity to all major cloud providers with speed, scale and increased security to support edge deployments.
Markham Headquartered ventureLAB and Siemens Partner to Broaden Canada’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Today’s announcement builds on Canada’s momentum as a leader in the global tech ecosystem. The growing global network of ventureLAB Hardware Catalyst Initiative partners, including recent announcements with Arm, TSMC, and Silicon Catalyst, recognizes the unique opportunity and role for Canada as a valuable player in the global semiconductor supply chain.
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Should you take your profits and use them to increase your net worth? Or should you reinvest them in your business to take it even further?
Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Announces Digital Smart Labels™ Installation at Toys “R” Us
This location will be the first Toys “R” Us store to showcase micro e-paper displays and to demonstrate the tremendous opportunity to expand adoption of Danavation’s Digital Smart LabelsTM across their entire portfolio of more than 80 Canadian locations.
Markham Headquartered IBM, ManpowerGroup, and the Royal Alberta College to Re-Skill & Connect the Workforce with Real Career Opportunities in Canada
“With advances in technology, there is a need to focus on improving the skills of Canadian workers that can help close the skills gap and improve employability,” said Jen Roynon, IBM Canada Corporate Social Responsibility Leader.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Wins Continuous Emission Monitoring Order in Kuwait
The system will be delivered in Q3 2021 with the assistance of local installation teams. Continuous emission monitoring systems are engineered and built to meet the demanding regulatory needs for the determination of gas emissions, particulate matter concentration, or emission rate using optical based pollutant analyzer measurements.
New Richmond Hill Bloomington GO Station Opens June 28
The new Bloomington Go Station, an extension of the Richmond Hill line, is set to start seeing trains and buses on June 28, the Ontario government says.
Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan Set to Open July 7
New rides this summer include the Mountain Bay Cliffs in Splash Works, where guests can experiences the exhilaration of cliff jumping from a variety of heights into the water below — the ultimate challenge being the highest peak at 7.5 m.
Markham Headquartered Huawei and Ice Wireless via Healing Wings to Provide Internet-connected Mobile Devices to Emergency Shelters in Canada’s North
“Many residents in these communities do not have access to the technology that many of us take for granted,” says Healing Wings President Mireille Dahab. “Equipment such as computers, mobile devices and tablets are needed to help facilitate connections with family and friends and enable access to important information for housing, job search, research and education.”
The Top 5 Announcements Driving York Region’s Innovation Ecosystem Ahead in May
Last month, York Region’s innovation ecosystem thrived with big announcements on exciting new projects and programs to support startups, the development of new technology, and help businesses expand! Here are the top 5!
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Partners with Morcom International to Provide Unprecedented Wireless Connectivity to Arlington County in Virginia
Redline and Morcom were able to complete the first phase of the project in one-third of the usual execution and deployment time. Morcom’s system design and implementation, as well as the efficient architecture of the Redline solution enables easy expansion for the county as it brings on additional educators and students for remote learning.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol BioCloud to Provide Real-time Viral Detection Tech for the Canadian Olympic Committee at Tokyo 2020
“Protecting the health and safety of Team Canada, which has always been a top priority, needs innovative solutions in our current global context,” says Dr. Mike Wilkinson, Team Canada’s Chief Medical Officer. “The addition of Kontrol BioCloud really complements the stringent protocols put in place by the COC, International Olympic Committee and Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee to protect the health and safety of our team.
Transit-oriented Suburbs are a Sweet Spot for the Post-Pandemic Office
Experts pointed out that within suburbs, certain nodes have an especially strong value proposition: transit-oriented communities. They offer urban amenities plus great access to the suburbs and downtown, allowing investors and tenants to get the best of both worlds.
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital Opens as ‘Full-Service Hospital’ After Being Exclusively for COVID
“Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital is the first net new hospital to open in Ontario in 30 years, the first hospital for the city of Vaughan and Canada’s first smart hospital,” Mackenzie Health said.
Markham Ranked 2nd Safest City in Canada
Factors such as walking during daylight and during night, worries of being mugged or robbed, worries of physical attacks or drug problems were used to compare crime levels and crime types by city.
Richmond Hill Headquartered iSIGN Media Selected as Exclusive Technology Platform for Proof-of-Concept Installation for Contact Tracing in Airports and Municipally Managed Public Spaces
The result is a system that leverages iSIGN technology for mobile messaging utilizing the Bluetooth features of mobile devices to collect completely anonymous data that provides public health authorities with valuable contact tracing information and the ability to issue public alerts and advisory statements.
How Vaughan Headquartered SkyX Found a Home and Room to Grow in Ontario, Canada’s Airspace
With its head office in Vaughan, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, SkyX has taken advantage of the thriving technology scene in the area. “I believe Toronto is one of the greatest tech hubs. It’s evolving much faster than Palo Alto and San Francisco right now,” says Horn.
Minister Ng announces the launch of the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is now accepting loan applications. The Black Entrepreneur Loan Fun will provide loans of up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Systems Acquires Amsterdam-based Nebu BV
“Nebu enhances our market research solutions and increases our footprint to better serve new and existing customers,” said Steve Sadler, Chairman & CEO of Enghouse.” “We also see an opportunity to combine surveying and community technologies with our AI capabilities to help our customers to gain insights into the voice of the customer. We are very pleased to welcome Nebu’s customers and employees to Enghouse.”
ENERGI Fenestration Solutions USA Operations, Acquired by Vaughan Headquartered The Vision Group
The Vision Group, headquartered in Woodbridge, Ontario, is a customer-focused, technology-driven group of companies focused on the building products industry. Vision’s products include an array of applications, including custom window and door profiles, patio doors, railings, columns, fencing, and transportation.
Markham Headquartered Digitcom Acquires Quebec-based 6Telecom
“Digitcom is a leading independent Canadian digital service provider. The addition of the 6Telecom team deepens our bench, extends our reach, and brings bilingualism to our culture” said Boris Koechlin, President of Digitcom. “Our national coverage combined with an industry-leading portfolio of cloud communications and collaboration solutions is unique in the Canadian market.”
Markham Headquartered Catalyst (PCI Geomatics) Collaborates with Amazon Web Services to Deliver Geospatial Insights to Decision Makers
CATALYST’s initial solution, available through AWS Data Exchange, is an infrastructure risk assessment service that uses satellite data to continuously monitor millimeter-level ground displacement over a subscriber’s area of interest anywhere on Earth.
First Canadian UN Leadership Training Centre Opening at York University Markham Campus
York’s Markham Centre Campus will be the proud home of CIFAL York when it is open and operational.
The Top Quotes from York Region’s Tech Masterclass at Collision 2021
The Region’s masterclass session took centre stage on the first day and ended up being one of the most viewed sessions promoting a city, region, or country during the entire conference. All our guests were incredible, but there were some truly memorable quotes, which we’ve pulled out for you below!
Accelerate Newmarket – Three Unique Organizations. The Perfect Mix to Accelerate Your Business
Through this unique model, Accelerate Newmarket helps entrepreneurs continuously learn and develop new skills in order to stay relevant in tomorrow’s world.
Markham-Based QEA Tech is One of 11 Firms in Canada to Receive a Portion of $44.3 Million CleanTech Investment from the Federal Government
Companies receiving funding span a number of industries, such as agriculture, waste management, energy exploration, and water treatment. Several of the 11 companies have also seen notable growth in recent years.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Facedrive’s EcoCRED App Piloted by the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, MD
This Pilot Project is aimed at advancing the mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation to conserve and protect the natural spaces and species in the county through sustainable practices.
Success Story: Seasons Floral Studio
Seasons Floral Studio is a King-based floral business specializing in trend-setting florals, stand-alone wedding styling, curated gifts, plants & creative workshops. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre, part of York Region Economic Development, supported their business.