Interesting to see the convergence of software, hardware and telecom during COVID times. Once the smoke clears, there will be interesting cases of success and failure to review.
News
WSJ: Facial Recognition’s Next Big Play: the Sports Stadium
COVID-19 accelerated adoption from commercial real estate, hoping that they partner with technologies mature enough to provide good user experiences. Otherwise, they will fail and push adoption for other technology behind.
Forbes: Covid-19 Forces Commercial IoT To Expand Its Reach
This may be an opportunity for the larger players to collaborate with or acquire smaller companies with tech to fill in the gaps. Time will tell if using internal resources or acquisition is the best path.
InkSmith Spins Off Into The Canadian Shield, Providing Canadians with PPE Directly
Great example of a startup pivoting to provide critical value during COVID-19 times.
Clearpath Robotics Raises $40 Million Series C Round Led By Kensington Capital Partners
Industrial autonomous robotics is the way of the future.
Canadian Companies Empower Remote Working Amidst COVID-19 Circumstances
Another great example of Canadian tech companies such as OpenPhone and Stage Ten bringing value during these tough times.
Corporate VPN Startup Tailscale Successfully Raises $3M Seed Round
Remote work options and network security are no longer just “nice-to-haves.” Startups are taking this opportunity to grow and make their case.
Combating COVID-19 with 5G: Opportunities to improve public health systems
When there is hardship, technology can often enable opportunities to make permanent improvements.
University of Waterloo Opens Brand New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility
We are excited to see what a dedicated facility such as this can do for the transportation industry worldwide.
PremiseSAAS (PremiseHQ) featured as an Influencer In Technology for Commercial Real Estate
We’re proud to have invested company, PremiseSAAS (PremiseHQ) featured as a Commercial Real Estate influencer on GlobeSt.