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Google Cloud Accelerator Canada announces inaugural class of 2021
18 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News
Google Cloud Accelerator Canada has named 12 companies to its first class, which is a 10-week virtual program for startups doing interesting work in the cloud. Read more
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The Waterloo Protocol on Ethical AI?
17 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured, News
Canada and Waterloo Region have the technical expertise and trusted reputation to play a leadership role in shaping international standards around the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
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SkyWatch soars with US$17.2-million Series B raise
15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
SkyWatch Space Applications, which is housed in the Communitech Data Hub in Waterloo, announced a US$17.2-million Series B raise that will help it expand its software platforms, which make satellite images… Read more
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AssetFlo leverages 5G test bed for new tracking sensor
15 June 2021 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation, News
AssetFlo recently completed six months of testing of a new asset-tracking sensor using the ENCQOR 5G test bed at the Communitech Data Hub in Waterloo, Ontario. The sensor builds its own mesh network to… Read more
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The Canadian Shield announces biodegradable, medical-grade face masks
15 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News
The Canadian Shield, a PPE maker based in Waterloo, Ont., has unveiled a biodegradable, medical-grade face mask to combat mounting waste created by disposable masks. Read more
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ApplyBoard raises another CDN$375M
15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured
ApplyBoard, the fast-growing Waterloo Region company that simplifies the application process for international students, has announced a Series D raise of CDN$375 million and a new valuation of CDN$4 billion. Read more
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Vidyard reports record-breaking growth as video becomes essential for digital-first sales and marketing
11 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News
Vidyard, the leading video platform for businesses, had a year of record-breaking growth, new product offerings, and an expanded partner ecosystem as demand for video tools for virtual selling and digital… Read more
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Harvest Hosts acquires Boondockers Welcome, celebrating the companies' shared love of the RV community
11 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique camping options, has acquired Boondockers Welcome, a community of RVers helping other RVers where hosts allow guests to stay overnight… Read more
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Stories to connect us
11 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
In this week's Tech About Town, Alex Kinsella speaks with podcast creators Mifrah Abid, Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger about how they use stories to connect people in our communitiy. Read more
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M-Theory: If you want a great culture, go organic
10 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In her latest column, Melanie Baker looks at the elevated importance of workplace culture, and argues that it's more likely to thrive when people are enabled to do their best work. Read more