Tech news archives

The moments, milestones and stories that helped shape Waterloo Region tech. Explore the archive and revisit the people, companies and ideas that got us here.

New IMS Engagement Toolset helps insurers improve ROI on UBI

Monday, April 26, 2021

IMS releases their new Engagement Toolset, allowing insurers to positively interact with their customers…

Startup uses augmented reality to support local businesses

Monday, April 26, 2021

London, Ontario based startup brings the world around us to life with their new Engage ARt platform.…

Fairfax’s FVLab wraps up successful five-year run

Monday, April 26, 2021

Communitech News chats with Dave Kruis on the wrap of Fairfax's FVLab.

Tech Roundup for March 2021

Monday, April 26, 2021

Even after a year of the pandemic, Waterloo Region tech is still booming. Found out what happened in…

M-Theory: Is a little bit of beauty too much to ask?

Monday, April 26, 2021

Melanie Baker compares old-time ship designs to modern-day tech. Baker examines the shift in brightly…

Associa partners with Alert Labs, communities manage water smarter

Monday, April 26, 2021

Associa Advantage and Alert Labs come together to provide smart building sensors and software. This technology…

Planitar heats up competition In 3D virtual tour space with new PLANIX camera system

Monday, April 26, 2021

Planitar has a new system, PLANIX, that can quickly scan interior properties and give important information…

Waterloo Region home to Canada's fastest-growing tech job market

Monday, April 26, 2021

CBRE ranks Waterloo Region among the top tech talent markets in Canada.

A rare escape from COVID-19

Monday, April 26, 2021

Communitech News author Alex Kinsella shares details about Rare, an urban land trust in Waterloo Region.…

Tech news archives

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