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M-Theory: When the medium is the memory
24 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker muses on the nature of our indelible memories and the role various media play in shaping how we experience them. Read more
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From basement startup to global medtech star
23 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Featured, News
As Waterloo, Ont. medtech company NDI marks its 40th anniversary in 2021, Communitech brings us the story of how it grew from a startup called Northern Digital, which got its start building early PCs for… Read more
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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