Success stories
No limits.
Over the past ten years, Desire2Learn has become an industry standard in colleges, universities, schools, associations, government and other organizations across North America and around the world. More than 5 million learners are logging in to a Desire2Learn enterprise eLearning system globally.
Headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Desire2Learn staff play hard and work hard, creating innovative eLearning products and services that incorporate the latest technologies for customers worldwide.
Communitech has followed Desire2Learn from start-up to global success story, assisting them as an early-growth company. Today, Desire2Learn is an active Communitech member, participating in initiatives such as waterlootechjobs.com and Peer Connections.
Space innovation.
Intricate systems for space are being built at the country's top designer and manufacturer of space hardware. Right now, more than 150 satellites orbit the earth with COM DEV technology. When NASA's Cassini spacecraft circles Saturn, COM DEV parts are right on board. They're also helping spacecraft collect comet dust and send samples home, and observe Earth's clouds to probe water content to accurately predict changes in our climate.
Like most tech companies here, COM DEV is global, with operations in the UK and China. But Waterloo Region is home, and has been for 30 years. That's something worth celebrating, and celebrate we did! Communitech recently hosted a 30th birthday party for COM DEV with a major event in Cambridge. We also work with COM DEV on major initiatives like talent recruitment.
Thumbs rock.
Blackberry is one of the globe's hottest technologies, used by the world's top rock stars, business execs, celebrities and politicians.
RIM works on breakthroughs for a world without wires, led by chief entrepreneurs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie. With 1 million subscribers added in less than six months, more than 3 million thumbs are now addicted to RIM's Blackberry, allowing them to stay connected wherever they may be. Blackberry recently stole the number one spot in handheld market share from PalmOne.
RIM and Communitech have had a close partnership since we first began, when RIM was a founding member of our organization. Today, RIM employees participate in Peer 2 Peer groups and Communitech works with RIM on key projects like our talent recruitment initiative. RIM is also a passionate supporter of students and young innovators that will one day create the next "RIM".
Want to find out more about other area companies? Take a look at Communitech's online Tech Directory.