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FreePoint Technologies Increases Focus on Manufacturing

NewsBy TechAlliance March 20, 2020

FreePoint Technologies, an award-winning provider of software for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to manufacturers worldwide, today announced that Direct Impact Solutions has purchased FreePoint’s FileMaker custom development business, including the CoreSolutions name, trademarks, and related intellectual property (IP). Direct Impact Solutions also purchased FreePoint’s custom web development business that is unrelated to manufacturing.…

Mobials Waives AutoVerify’s Software Fee in Support of Dealers

NewsBy TechAlliance March 20, 2020

AutoVerify, powered by Mobials Inc., has launched a Dealer Support Program waiving the monthly software fee for its suite of digital retailing tools to all Canadian automotive dealers until October 1st. “These are uncertain times, but we’re all in it together,” says Marty Meadows, President at AutoVerify. “It’s time to come together as an industry…

EXAR Studios’ virtual reality project introduces a new age of healing

BlogBy TechAlliance March 18, 2020

Virtual reality has unveiled new layers to rediscover industries. From gaming to training, it’s this limitless mentality that London, Ontario’s EXAR Studios is leveraging to enable healing for an aging population. “Virtual reality technology has so many use-cases beyond entertainment. No matter if you’re an architect, musician, creative, or just want to shoot some zombies,…

Resources for your business in the midst of COVID-19

BlogBy TechAlliance March 17, 2020

This resource was last updated on June 8, 2020. We’ll continue to update it as new information and resources emerge. In a time of uncertainty, collective precautionary measures help us to flatten the curve in hopes of minimizing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But self-quarantine and social distancing may demand a shift in your company’s…

FreePoint Technologies releases machine monitoring solution, ShiftWorx Plus

NewsBy TechAlliance March 13, 2020

FreePoint Technologies, an award-winning industry leader in the industrial internet of things, announces the release of ShiftWorx Plus; an advanced machine monitoring solution that manufacturers are using to greatly increase their production capacity. Existing customers using FreePoint ShiftWorx have seen production improvements of up to 50%. Now, in addition to tracking and explaining machine downtime, manufacturers…

Ontario Invests in Bringing High-Speed Internet to Southwestern Ontario

NewsBy TechAlliance March 10, 2020

Yesterday, the Ontario government announced a major step in improving broadband access in Southwestern Ontario – moving forward with a combined $150 million investment to bring fast, reliable internet to thousands of homes and businesses. Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced that as part of this investment a Request for…

How Western University interns fuel Autodata’s innovation strategy

BlogBy TechAlliance March 6, 2020

Imagine being able to bring in great new hires — whose competencies have been vetted, with fresh ideas and bright eyes — into project-based roles to fill your company’s timely and specific needs? That’s what Autodata uncovered partnering with Western’s internship program over ten years ago, and continues to find with each new class of…

5 Things You Need to Know About Dr. Rumeet Billan

BlogBy TechAlliance March 3, 2020

Contrary to popular belief, there is room for all of us at the top. On March 4, organizational leaders and community champions will gather in pursuit of building a stronger, equitable business landscape in Southwestern Ontario. TechAlliance, Pillar Nonprofit Network and SWO Angels, are thrilled to welcome learning architect, entrepreneur and renowned speaker, Dr. Rumeet…

CSA contract giant leap towards launching Western into space

NewsBy TechAlliance February 25, 2020

Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space) has landed a major contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to develop an Integrated Vision System for future rover missions that could ultimately represent a flagship Canadian technology contribution for international missions to the Moon. The Integrated Vision System, which will be mounted on a rover…

Getting our GROW Accelerator investment-ready

BlogBy TechAlliance February 25, 2020

Since 2003, Valhalla Angels have collectively completed 270+ investment deals valued at over $70 million. This Western Canada angel network, with chapters in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna and Vancouver, is one of the most active groups of its kind in Canada and touts the 2018 and 2019 Angel of the Year recognition within its network. We…

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