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Electronics
TCL Communication will stop selling BlackBerry-branded devices
No further rights to design, manufacture or sell any new BlackBerry devices.
Ryerson University organizations launch cybersecurity accelerator
Initiative is billed as Canada’s first commercial accelerator specifically designed for scale-up companies in cybersecurity and related fields.
Bell Canada invests $400M in Internet for Hamilton
Will bring direct fibre network connections to more than 200,000 homes and business locations throughout the city.
Mastercard to build new cybersecurity centre in Vancouver
The feds say the centre will support 380 jobs and 100 co-op positions.
Nova Scotia electronics firm qualifies for $2.5 million payroll rebate
Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems must hire 150 people over five years to qualify.
An unclear path for Canada’s auto sector as electric age approaches
Will have to fight for the next generation of product commitments needed to sustain itself.
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
Here are the lists of winners and losers
Laser meter goes the distance
Fluke’s 417D measures up to 40 metres.
Wisconsin governor: No tax credits for new Foxconn plant
Foxconn originally proposed building a massive flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant that would eventually employ 13,000 people.
Panasonic leaves semiconductor business with Taiwan sale
Its chipmaking has struggled in recent years amid competition from cheaper rivals in South Korea and the rest of Asia.
Spy agencies must be transparent about new data crunching, analyst warns
By next year, some 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet.
OpenText Corp. to buy cloud-focused Carbonite Inc. for US$1.42B
Acquisition will be the ninth cloud-focused acquisition for Waterloo, Ont.-based OpenText.
CGI not worried about another U.S. government shutdown, says CEO
Company begins its strategic plan to double its size within five to seven years.
Shopify reports US$72.8M third quarter loss, revenue up 45% [UPDATED]
Revenue totalled $390.6 million for Ottawa-based e-commerce firm.
Startup Edmonton announces collaboration with Microsoft
Community of companies will benefit from Microsoft for Startups expertise and resources.
