These partnerships provide advanced connectivity solutions for more than 100 enterprises in the Middle East, including in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

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ventureLAB Receives $1.5 Million From Municipal Government to Expand Hardware, Semiconductor Incubator
ventureLAB has received $1.5 million from the Regional Municipality of York to expand its hardware and semiconductor-focused incubator.
Hardware Catalyst Initiative Lands Further Funding
ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
York Region Invests $1.5M Into Canada’s Only Hardware-Focused Lab and Incubator, Aims to Attract Global Tech Firms
ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
Markham Headquartered TeraGo Sells Data Centre Business to Hut 8 Mining
Under the terms of the agreement, consideration payable to TeraGo Inc. will consist of C$30 million, to be funded from existing cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Hut 8 will retain substantially all current Data Center Business employees. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of Hut 8 and TeraGo and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.
ventureLAB-supported company, Hyivy Health, Secures $1.1M in Pre-Seed Funding
ventureLAB-supported company is developing the first smart, holistic pelvic health rehabilitation product for the one in three women who will develop pelvic health complications in their lifetime.
Markham-Based QEA Tech Shines at the Shenzhen Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition-2021 With Third Place Finish
Markham-based climate-tech & energy audit startup won a prize of USD $64,900 at the 5th Sci Innovation Competition.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies to Deliver BioCloud Units to Qatar and Czech Republic
“Supported by an expanding global brand awareness and recognition of BioCloud as an innovative safe space solution, we expect to continue deployment of our technology to existing and new customers throughout the coming year.”
Vaughan Tech Company Corum Saw Surge in Demand for Safe Digital Signage in Time of COVID-19
The Vaughan-based tech company Corum Digital Corporation has earned its way onto Insight Business magazine’s global list of Top 10 Most Innovative Companies Revolutionizing Digital Signage 2021.
Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Partners with Mexico’s Largest Distributor of Electrical and Lighting Equipment
With a mission to innovate Point-of-Sale transactions through visual solutions, Unoretail’s offering aligns seamlessly with Danavation’s Digital Smart Labels™ technology.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Enters Quebec Demand Response Energy Market
Kontrol is offering a top tier solution through our SmartSuite technology, which has the ability to communicate with local utilities and either reduce power consumption or shut off power demand at the building and suite level, and seamlessly integrate into utilities’ grid management framework.
Markham Headquartered Terraquest Ltd. Selected for Airborne Geophysical Survey at Pedro Gold Project in Mexico
The geophysical contractor, Terraquest of Markham, will complete approximately 384 line-kilometers (km; ~238 miles – approximately 96 flight lines at 50 m spacings flown at azimuth 060 and 240 degrees) to collect data over a total area of approximately 17.7 square kilometers.
Vaughan-Based Delta-X Global to Establish US Headquarters in Rochester
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that Delta-X Global Corp., a Vaughan-based encryption and identification firm, will establish its U.S. headquarters in Rochester.
Acronym Solutions Announces Expansion into York Region
Acronym Solutions Inc. announced the extension of its high-speed fibre-optic network into York Region
Large Thailand Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Selects Markham Headquartered Redline Communications’ Virtual Fiber Solution
The Virtual Fiber RDL-3000 was chosen specifically for this project because it provides secure and reliable high-speed connectivity in these distant, isolated locations and can be used in the toughest environmental conditions, rated to operate between -40° to +75°C for fixed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications and nomadic applications.
inTEST to Add Electronic Circuit and Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Capabilities with Planned Acquisition of Markham Headquartered Acculogic
inTEST Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acculogic Inc. and its affiliates.
Markham-Based Xplornet Expands its Fibre-to-the-Premise Network in Rural Ontario with Purchase of Brant Fibre Optics
Xplornet Communications Inc., announced the closing of an agreement to acquire fibre assets from Brant Fibre Optics.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Partners with TEC India to Provide Virtual Fiber Solution for India’s Largest Oil & Gas Company
Redline Communications announced that Telephone Electronic Corporation, a network and communications system integrator in India, has selected Redline to support operations for top energy company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.
Markham Headquartered IBM and TELUS to Deliver 5G and Edge Computing Across Canada
As a prime systems integrator for the Global Telecommunications industry, IBM Consulting will work with TELUS to enhance business workflows through AI and automation.
GM Canada’s Markham Tech Facility at Centre of Province’s $56.4M Plan to Drive Deals for Hybrid, Electric Vehicles
The investment is part of Driving Prosperity: The Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector, the government’s plan to drive deals and secure production mandates for hybrid and electric vehicles, create a domestic battery ecosystem, and strengthen Ontario’s position as a North American automotive and electric vehicle (EV) innovation hub.
New Report Pitches Semiconductor Buyers Group
A new report from Canada’s Semiconductor Council says the country should form a government-led consortium of chip buyers by 2025 to overcome a global shortage crippling manufacturers and prevent further troubles.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Wins Contract to Deploy Virtual Fiber for Major Service Provider in the Middle East
Redline secured the three-year contract, valued at over $2.2M USD, after a competitive bid by demonstrating best-in-class reliability, connection and customer service, all at the lowest total cost of ownership. Redline will provide the equipment along with its world-class advanced services.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Deploys Award-Winning Virtual Fiber for Mission Critical Surveillance Project in Saudi Arabia
Redline Communications Group, announced that it is deploying the RDL-3200 family of ruggedized and highly secure Virtual Fiber® solutions for a surveillance project that will help ensure the safety and security of citizens, residents, pilgrims, and infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Markham-based Xplornet to Bring Fibre-to-the-Home Internet to 200,000 Homes and Businesses Across Rural Ontario
This fibre-to-the-home network is part of Xplornet’s commitment announced last year to invest $500 million by 2025 to deploy state-of-the-art scalable fibre and 5G fixed wireless technology in its facilities-based network to meet the needs of rural Canadians.
Markham Headquartered TeraGo Partners with McMaster University to Deploy the First Institution-based Private 5G Millimeter Wave Network
McMaster is the first university in Canada to adopt this technology. By equipping McMaster with a 5G millimeter wave private network, the university’s research division and TeraGo will be able to jointly develop advanced manufacturing and logistics. Furthermore, students at McMaster will also be able to leverage world class technology in the classroom.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Announces Opening of Commercialization Centre
The Condor is currently the Company’s largest drone with an expected range of 200km (124mi) and a payload capacity of 180kg (396lb) and is fully integrated with the Company’s patented and award-winning FLYTE software system.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Networks Selected by Ohio-Based Cable Operator MCTV to Deliver World-Class Streaming Experience
MCTV is deploying a future-proof solution from Broadpeak and Enghouse to ensure the high quality of service for subscribers on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV and Android™ devices.
York University Student, From Richmond Hill, Wins Bronze Medal at IFIA Best Invention Awards 2021
York University student Erfan Nouraee has won a bronze medal at one of the most coveted international invention and innovation awards. “At its most basic level, innovation is about change,” said Nouraee, who lived and studied in Richmond Hill for years.
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada and University of Ottawa to establish state-of-the-art Cyber Range to train for cybersecurity threats
Located within the uOttawa Cyber Hub, the Cyber Range will deliver critical security innovation, training, and expertise in both official languages to help grow Canada’s skilled cybersecurity workforce across government, industry and academia.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Secures Multiple Contract Wins in the Middle East Oil & Gas Sector
Recently, Redline Communications has secured three new customer contracts in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with one new RedCare service agreement with a current customer in Qatar that provides industry-leading performance assurance. In addition, four current customers in the region have chosen to expand their mission-critical solution sets with Redline Communications.