N.B. tech industry becomes more relevant because of COVID-19
Three New Brunswick tech CEO’s say the industry has been thriving since the onset of COVID-19, as ways to simplify working from home or alone on the field are needed now more than ever.
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Kognitiv Spark Technology is used to Fix an ATV
Ryan Groom, is the Co-Founder and CTO of Kognitiv Spark. He also Founded Trekk.it as a way to merge his passion of computers and the outdoors.
Ryan is a techy guy and admits that he is not good with a wrench; so when his ATV needed repair, he used Kognitiv’s RemoteSpark to get some assistance.
Nasdaq buying N.L. online security company Verafin in $2.75B US deal
St. John’s-based online security and anti-fraud company Verafin will be sold to global technology giant Nasdaq for $2.75 billion US, the companies announced Thursday.
Eyeread Presenting at Google for Startups Accelerator Canada – Demo Day 2020
On Thursday November 26, 2020 Google is hosting a virtual Demo Day to celebrate the graduation of its inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort. This virtual event is designed to recognize the accomplishments of the 9 selected startups including Eyeread Inc. (developer of Squiggle Park and Dreamscape), and hear about the ways they are using technology to solve one of the most important challenges in education.
Back in September 2020, Google officially kicked off the inaugural cohort of startups selected into the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada. From hundreds of applicants, these 9 startups were selected based on their readiness for the program, their use of AI/ML to solve their business challenges, and a specific technical challenge that Google mentorship and advisorship could help progress.
During the event you will hear from the 9 founders founders on their impactful businesses and inspiring successes.
Register by visiting our event site.
Mariner Innovations’ Julien Richard Reaches Top 5 of the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Leaderboard
Mariner’s senior security analyst Julien Richard is one of only two Canadians to reach the top 5 of the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker leaderboard.
Check out his interview with Heather-Anne MacLean, MBA, and find out why you need a master like Julien and our cybersecurity team working for you.
East Coast Unicorns Conversation Series
Join the Pond-Deshpande Centre and the Wallace McCain Institute for conversations about East Coast Unicorns. Guest speakers include many UNBers and the series begins Nov. 10.
Finalists Announced For $25,000 Volta Cohort Pitch Competition
Some of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting new startups will put their big ideas to the test this month as they compete for a place in Volta’s Cohort program.
Podcast: Kathryn Lockhart And Peter Moreira On Creating “Baby Unicorns” In Atlantic Canada
Since the sales of Q1 Labs and Radian6 for more than a combined $1-billion nearly a decade ago, people in the industry have wondered when the next “unicorn,” or big Atlantic Canadian tech company, would come along. The new CEO of Propel says maybe we should be looking for, and nurturing, “Baby Unicorns” instead.
Trip Ninja Focuses on Traditional Travel Agents
CEO Andres Collart calls it a massive market that’s not well-served by tech companies.
Beauceron Launches Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Program
Local company Beauceron Security is helping the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) launch a cybersecurity awareness program nationwide for employees of small and medium-sized businesses.