There’s been enormous buzz around AI lately, and Canadian companies are very much part of the excitement. From cutting-edge healthcare solutions to game-changing cleantech firms, Canada has been a world leader in artificial intelligence for a long time, and we continue to be at the forefront. But here’s the thing…

Shinydocs is a Kitchener, Ont.-based data management company on a mission to allow organizations to better understand their data and make better decisions. CEO Jason W.D. Cassidy recently sat down with CCI President Benjamin Bergen to talk about their business, and the work that Shinydocs is doing with the Ontario…

By: Laurent Carbonneau Hot AI Summer has certainly been a ride. It’s felt like every week we’ve seen significant AI news — new laws, international agreements, and an inexorable acceleration of the tech itself. It’s been a lot to absorb. We’ve already looked at the regulatory approach in the United…

By: Skaidra Puodziunas You probably haven’t spent much time thinking about how to define where a business calls home, but it’s actually more tricky than you might think. Is it where the company is headquartered, or is it where most of the employees are located? Is it where the R&D…

By: Laurent Carbonneau It’s August — the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the beer is cold, the water’s warm. And folks, the AI summer? It’s hot. In July, we looked at the way the United Kingdom and the United States are approaching artificial intelligence regulation. Next month, we’ll…

Ranovus is an Ottawa-based company which makes highly specialized computer hardware, specifically designed for high-capacity fiber optic connections inside data centres. CCI President Benjamin Bergen recently sat down with Ranovus CEO Hamid Arabzadeh to talk about the company, and the current state of the Canadian semiconductor industry. This interview has…

Today in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made major changes to his cabinet which will impact the Canadian economy, and technology companies across the country. In response CCI Director of Federal Affairs Nicholas Schiavo made the following statement on behalf of our members: “Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes…

By Abu Kamat It’s hot AI summer. After decades of foundational research and development work, in recent years artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and interact with each other. At the same time, governments burned by the social media boom of the past decade…

D2L is an education technology company based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont. They’ve been in business for more than 20 years, founded by CEO John Baker when he was still in university. Today, D2L supports learners in K-12 schools, in universities, and in professional development training for mid-career professionals. …