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Vaughan-based SCG Flowmetrix awarded one of the largest sewer flow and rainfall monitoring projects in Canada
Real-time data will provide critical and actionable information during extreme weather events and will enable Peel Region to proactively plan sewer network maintenance.
LG Partners With York Region Headquartered Magna in Developing Self-Driving Technology
The announcement comes a year and a half after LG and Magna launched a joint venture to producing e-powertrains, a key part in electric vehicles.
Markham-Based QEA Tech Makes Fourteen Canadian Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 List
Melati’s latest venture, QEA Tech, focuses on energy loss in buildings. As much as 51 per cent of heating and air conditioning escapes through poorly sealed or insulated areas on a building’s exterior.
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.
Markham Headquartered Iristel Furthers Global Expansion with Service Introduction in Kenya
For this initial rollout of our global expansion, we will provide the capability to purchase SIP trunks, which can be aggregated with our onnet footprint, and DIDs.
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.”
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.
Markham Headquartered Kyndryl Canada and Dyslexia Canada Partner to Focus on Equitable Access to Education for Students
Kyndryl is committed to supporting social and environmental initiatives where they can leverage their people and technology to make the greatest impact.
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.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Newegg Brings Affirm’s Flexible Payment Options to Canada
Eligible customers can now use Affirm to pay over time for their purchases on Newegg.ca. Newegg has been offering Affirm to its U.S. customers since 2021.
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.
SolidXperts Expands Into Markham
The expansion, the company says, was the collective result of both the acquisition of CATIA reseller, AscendBridge, in 2019 and extended negotiations with Dassault to allow SolidXperts to expand its territory beyond Quebec and the north eastern U.S.
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.
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.
Economic Developers Association of Canada Announces – “The Best of the Best” – York Region Wins National Marketing Award
The Regional Municipality of York has been awarded a prestigious Marketing Canada Award. This year’s awards program attracted submissions from across Canada, coast to coast to coast.
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.
Markham Headquartered PayMyTuition Launches Innovative Open Banking Cashiering Module for Educational Institutions
This innovative open banking cashiering solution will equip educational institutions with a two-factor account verification process for payer authorization before a transaction can be made, making transactions easy and highly secure for the student.
The Genesis of Customer Experience Technology
According to Lee-Kwen, who manages a team of about 250 engineers across 10 locations worldwide, York Region is one of the key sites for the company and it will be growing in the near future.
Building Out Spokes: Selecting the Right Space for Your Company’s Return-to-Office Plan
The hub-and-spoke office model pushes companies to reconsider a single central location and instead have a primary head office with smaller ‘spoke’ locations placed closer to where employees live. Giving staff the option to come into the office with more accessibility and comfort.
Markham-based SmartONE wins KPMG’s Canadian Tech Innovator competition
SmartONE Solutions Inc., a proptech company based in Markham, Ontario, was named KPMG in Canada’s 2022 Tech Innovator. SmartONE will now compete against winners from 21 other countries for the title of KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator this November in Lisbon.
Markham Headquartered Kyndryl Partners with Laurentian Bank to Help with their Cloud Transformation Journey
The new environment will allow the digital services offered by the Bank to operate efficiently and securely, promising that customers will be able to enjoy an optimal and transparent experience at all interaction touchpoints.
FirstOntario Expands Strategic Relationship With Markham Headquartered Everlink Rolling out the Award-Winning eDETECT™ Service
“We are excited to welcome FirstOntario to Everlink’s eDETECT™ program. We are extremely proud of the technology and work that our team has put forth in creating a solution that is valued by so many of our Credit Union partners,” says Mark Ripplinger, President and CEO of Everlink.
Richmond Hill-Based Worksport Launches All-New E-Commerce Online Platform
“We are thrilled that the marketplace is excited about our patented, proprietary SOLIS and COR portable nanogrid system.” — Mr. Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer, Worksport Ltd.
AIMMO Enters Global Market with the Launch of AIMMO Canada in Markham
AIMMO’s move to YSpace fast tracks opportunities for growth and collaborations. Established as a part of York University in Canada, YSpace supports communities of innovators and entrepreneurs so that they can continue to grow and have a positive impact on society.
Markham-Based Xplornet to Connect Nearly 57,000 Ontario Homes and Businesses to Fibre Internet
This announcement builds on Xplornet’s commitment to invest $500 million by 2025 to deploy state-of-the-art scalable fibre Internet and fibre-powered 5G fixed wireless technology in its facilities-based network.
Major New Business Investments in York Region: Discover Who They Are Now!
These new business investments and expansions in the Region’s tech, life science, and distribution sectors are a clear indicator that York Region is a location of choice to launch, scale, and tap into the talent pool and business opportunities available in the GTA.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Launches Dangerous Goods Transportation for UBC’s Remote Communities DTI Program
This makes DDC the only RPAS operator in Canada to conduct beyond visual line of sight and dangerous goods operations simultaneously.
Key Ingredients to the Success of York Region’s Autotech Ecosystem: Industry Leaders, Infrastructure, and Talent
With a combination of an industry-leading auto parts manufacturing base, a high concentration of automotive head offices and an Autotech ecosystem building for the future of transportation. York Region’s automotive sector is well-positioned to continue to innovate and make substantial contributions to Canada’s and North America’s automotive industry of the future.
Markham-Based Bittele Enhances PCB Assembly Facility
Bittele’s Markham facility offers quick-turn prototype to mid-volume production focusing on its North American customers and features fully automated printed circuit board (pcb) loading, solder paste printing, component placement, reflow and inspection.