L-SPARK launches accelerator with BlackBerry QNX
SaaS accelerator L-SPARK is launching a new accelerator with BlackBerry that will give companies access to QNX technology.…
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Canadian VoIP provider Versature acquired by net2phone
Ottawa-based Versature, which builds VoIP solutions for businesses, has been acquired by New Jersey-based VoIP provider net2phone.…
Ericsson acquiring CENX to help enterprise customers leverage 5G
Ericsson is acquiring New Jersey-based CENX, which provides end-to-end service assurance for hybrid networks. While based in…
Today in board additions: William Mougayar joins Kin Foundation’s board of directors, Joule appoints Deepak Kaura as board chair
This week, two Canadian organizations have announced new board members. Here’s the latest on these company updates. Former…
Startup Open House returns to give an inside look into companies like Shopify, Busbud
For the sixth year in a row, Startup Open House is returning to seven Canadian cities to invite tech enthusiasts inside the…
A look at the architecture firm designing offices for Shopify, Element AI, and Klipfolio
As much as the startup world has a reputation for being nimble, there’s also a reputation for the interesting workspaces…
Shopify hits $245 million in revenue for Q2 2018, but growth is slowing
Shopify released financial results today for Q2 2018, which ended on June 30, 2018. Shopify’s total revenue in the quarter…
Ottawa-based Snowed In Studios acquired by Keywords Studios
Ottawa-based Snowed In Studios, which provides engineering and co-development services to the video games industry, has been…
Shopify’s first physical space opening in Los Angeles
Shopify announced that it will open its first permanent, physical space in Los Angeles. Shopify said that later this year,…
Shopify launches AR Quick Look allowing iOS 12 users to preview products in AR
Shopify announced its plans to make online shopping more interactive this fall with the launch of AR Quick Look. AR Quick Look…
Desk Nibbles raises $362,500 to bring office snack platform to the US
Ottawa-based Desk Nibbles, which helps offices order personalized snacks and beverages for their employees, has raised a $362,500…
Today in retail: Lift & Co. launches Cannabis Concierge, Biome Grow acquires Weed VR
Over the past few weeks, several companies in the retail space have made announcements launching new features and announcing…
L-SPARK seeking SaaS, IoT, and cloud startups for fifth accelerator cohort
Ottawa-based SaaS accelerator L-SPARK has opened applications for its fifth cohort. L-SPARK’s accelerator program provides…
Shopify acquires Return Magic to help retailers automate refunds
Shopify has announced that it has acquired Return Magic, which builds item return software for 2,500 Shopify merchants. Return…
Canadian government releases details of cybersecurity strategy
The government has unveiled its Cybersecurity Strategy, which has $507.7 million over five years earmarked from Budget 2018.…