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.

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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.
Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support
The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Vidyo Receives International Recognition – Receives Award for Best Telemedicine Solution
Enghouse Vidyo offers an immersive, easy-to-use telehealth platform to support collaborative interdisciplinary care, improved patient outcomes and lasting cost savings.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications and Winncom Technologies Selected to Provide Private Industrial LTE Solution for Precious Metals Mine in Nevada
Industrial-grade LTE is emerging as the platform infrastructure of choice for the future of mining. Redline’s private iLTE network enhances automation at mining sites by monitoring and controlling equipment without interruption; connecting personnel, vehicles and sensors; and improving safety and production uptime.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Telexis, Transdev Netherlands Launch Contactless Payment
“We are pleased to be one of the first operators in the Netherlands to launch the EMV payment capability for customers,” said Manu Lageirse, CEO Transdev The Netherlands. “We were gratified with the success of our recent launch with Enghouse Telexis. The system-wide application of EMV payments will support our efforts to make customer payment more convenient for customers of our public transit services in the Netherlands.”
Markham Headquartered Tech Giant IBM Opens School Program for Mi’kmaw Students in Cape Breton
Program participants in Cape Breton will be offered first-in-line interviews from IBM Canada and will get paid internships from the corporation, but Guay said that graduates aren’t limited to working for IBM.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Selected to Provide Industrial-Grade Private LTE and CBRS Solutions for Salt Lake City Salt Mining Company
With Salt Lake City being an extremely harsh environment for equipment, the company chose Redline because of its consistent capability to deploy durable products and best-in-class wireless solutions in some of the most challenging working conditions.
Richmond Hill Headquartered FlexITy Acquires the Managed IT Business Services Division of Rally Enterprises
FlexITy announced its acquisition of the Managed IT Business Services division of Rally Enterprises, the first in a number of planned purchases that are part of FlexITy’s focused acquisition strategy.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Compugen Announces Strategic Partnership with Zoom
Under the agreement, Compugen will offer the full breadth of Zoom’s commercial, business and enterprise cloud-based solutions that allow for inclusive, equal experiences for staff working from home and at the office including an effective network, allows organizations to take full advantage of its extensive feature-set; an essential element in creating an inclusive environment that accommodates individuals and groups, working styles of all kinds, and leading to more collaboration and business innovation
Markham Headquartered IBM Joins Switch Health to Help Launch AuraPass, a Privacy-first Vaccine and Testing Verification System
“AuraPass is a patient-focused, easy-to-use industry solution to help Canada reopen safely,” said Dilian Stoyanov, CEO at Switch Health. “Using IBM Digital Health Pass, we are bringing data, technology, and expertise together to empower individuals to share their COVID-19 health credentials without the worry that their personal information is at risk.”
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Expands BioCloud Global Footprint
We continue to enhance BioCloud through ongoing software updates and expanded applications. We are pleased with our updated independent lab testing and we will continue to focus on growing our IP moat by expanding our patent portfolio to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Aurora Headquartered IEWC Acquires U.S. Based Cablcon
This acquisition of CABLCON, in addition to our acquisition of telecom supplier Jupiter Communications last year, reinforces IEWC’s commitment to become a leading connectivity solutions provider for telecom companies and data centres throughout the world, with a focus on North America.
Markham Headquartered Kinglory Helping The Future of Secure Medical Device and Clients’ Records Using Blockchain Technology
Blockchain can prevent counterfeit and inferior products from occupying the market by recording product and service information with a timestamp to allow for authenticity traceability of each laser device right to the source.
Blockchain technology can also be used to record client medical information and files.
Markham Headquartered LMN Opens Second Office in PEI With Plans to Hire 50 Employees Before End of 2021
“Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown are growing areas for top talent across Canada,” said Lysecki, who recently relocated to PEI from Ontario. “The province’s proximity to universities and its passionate workforce makes it the perfect place for our expansion.”
Markham Headquartered AI Technology Company EAIGLE Launches a New Proof of Vaccination Platform to Provide Organizations with Enhanced Health and Safety Protection
EAIGLE’s Digital Vaccine Pass is a proof of vaccination platform that enables governments and organizations to verify vaccination status at scale. It empowers users to upload their proof of vaccination online or scan it on-site at EAIGLE’s wellness stations through a touchless and automated process.
Canada’s First Smart Hospital in Vaughan Leverages Digital Devices to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
“The digital platform prioritizes incoming communications using real time alerts that are secure, providing the situational awareness needed to make timely and informed decisions,” said Felix Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Mackenzie Health.
Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Announces First Installation of Digital Smart Labels™ at True Value Location in New York State
Danavation Technologies Corp., a Canadian-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company and provider of micro e-paper displays, today announced our first installation of Digital Smart LabelsTM in New York state. The North Fork True Value Hardware (“True Value”) location in…
York Region’s Regional Innovation Centre, ventureLAB, Releases 2020 Annual Review
Despite the economic and business challenges of COVID-19, ventureLAB program companies and alumni made an outstanding impact in 2020. From the launch of Tech Undivided and the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, discover everything else that this regional innovation centre supported in their 2020 Annual Review.
Markham Headquartered LMN Adds to Growing Platform with Acquisition of Greenius
Together, Greenius and LMN will create the green industry’s first fully integrated system offering end-to-end training together with comprehensive business management software, providing landscaping business owners everything they need in one system. Greenius will also continue to be provided as a stand-alone offering to customers.
Vaughan Headquartered SkyX to Provide Denbury With Industry-Leading Aerial Monitoring Solution
The UAVs will acquire high-quality aerial data that, when processed and analyzed by SkyX’s innovative SkyVision software, will provide a clear, detailed snapshot of asset health and environmental conditions surrounding these assets.
With repetitive monitoring, the captured data will then be aggregated and used in machine learning processes that provide benchmark information designed to enhance preventive maintenance programs.
York Region Synergy – Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Signs Collaboration Agreement With Markham Headquartered Nexeya for Military Applications
We are pleased to sign this agreement with Nexeya Canada to collaborate towards potential Canadian military opportunities. We look forward to leveraging Nexeya Canada’s expertise in military projects to jointly explore delivery drone and sensor drone applications using DDC’s solution.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies to Provide Air Quality Monitoring and Viral Detection Technology to US-based Steelcase
BioCloud samples the air continuously through a combination of three independent capture techniques. When the device detects a virus, it sends a communication in the Cloud or over local intranet, notifying workplace leaders in real time. With this actionable information, employers can take the measures needed to mitigate virus outbreaks in the office.
Former YSpace and ventureLAB-Supported Company Mero Technologies Closes Seed Round to Improve Cleanliness of Commercial Buildings
Mero Technologies, a former YSpace and current ventureLAB-supported company in Markham, York Region has completed a $2.5M USD seed round, led by Fresco Capital and IX Labs.
Markham Headquartered Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Builds a New Partnership with Epcon Franchising Through BuildTopia
Existing and future Epcon franchisees can use BuildTopia to help streamline their homebuilding companies. With implementation and setup support from Constellation, all participating Epcon franchisees will have BuildTopia at their fingertips to adopt, making it easier for them to navigate their intricate vendor relationships and purchasing schedule, using BuildTopia’s easy scheduling, estimating, and purchasing metrics.