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Xanadu’s COO Rafal Janik will join an expert panel at the Chips North Executive Summit to discuss dual-use semiconductor tech, secure supply chains, and the industry's role in strengthening national and allied capabilities. 📅 May 5th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM 🔗 Learn more: www.chipsnorth.com

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As we launch, it is important to answer the question: what are the goals of CT4G? We have three main goals: • Empower Canadians to develop and scale up tech for social good  • Hosting events to discuss challenges and unintended consequences of tech, to consciously engineer better and more resilient tech  • Creating spaces to support and amplify underrepresented voices in tech to increase diversity of views, paradigms and approaches to tech

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📢 Towards a national semiconductor policy and strategy for Canada Canada's Semiconductor Council (CSC) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CMC Microsystems, ICTC-CTIC, and ventureLAB. This partnership is united by a common purpose: to work together towards the creation of a national semiconductor policy and strategy for Canada. Over the next six months, this alliance will: 🔹 Develop a policy brief highlighting the strategic importance of semiconductors to Canada’s economy, including a SWOT analysis and global competitive landscape. 🔹 Develop an in-depth economic impact analysis conducted by ICTC — leveraging their extensive experience in national policy development — with semiconductor-specific expertise provided by alliance members. 🔹 Deliver a comprehensive report to policymakers and industry leaders that will form the foundation of a national policy and strategy for semiconductors in Canada. This will be followed by a campaign in 2026 aimed at implementing the recommendations of this work. The alliance members will fund the initiative with the support of broader ecosystem members. Semiconductors are the building blocks of the digital economy, powering technologies from AI and telecommunications to EVs and advanced manufacturing. Ensuring Canada has a strong, resilient semiconductor ecosystem is critical to our nation’s economic growth. This MOU represents a decisive step toward securing Canada’s place in the global semiconductor value chain through evidence-based policy and strategy. #Semiconductors #Canada #NationalStrategy #Policy #Innovation #EconomicGrowth Lynn McNeil Gordon Harling Avinash Persaud Namir Anani, P.Eng. Anne M. Patterson Charles Vincent Francis Bilodeau François-Philippe Champagne Mélanie Joly David McFarlane Arvind Gupta Sylvain Charbonneau Jenna Sudds P.C., M.P. Will Amos Stephane Tremblay Kirk Ouellette Tony Chan Carusone Chris Smith Marie-Josée Turgeon, ing, MBA, ASC Victor Fedeli Claude. Goodman Alexander Bosika Cyril McKelvie Manon Duclos Alan Renaudin Ian Foucher Matthew O'Connell Karina Gould Raquel Dancho Sonya Shorey Kelly Daize Dino DiPerna Andrea Johnston

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Clear coverage data makes all the difference. See how Rob Villeneuve at Fraser Valley RF Solutions uses iBwave Mobile Survey with Epiq PRiSM to capture before-and-after results for 4G, 5G, and P25. #WirelessEngineering #InBuildingWireless #5G #PublicSafety #RF

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🔹ESA @ IESA Vision Summit 2026 Showcase Highlight: Automated Hot Swap, Fault Injection and Power Analysis Solutions🔹 Silicon designers use Quarch for verifying PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and SSD interfaces through hot-swap simulation, fault injection, and mixed-signal power analysis. This accelerates development of controllers, PHYs, and SoCs while ensuring reliability in data storage, telecom, and aerospace systems. Visit us at our booth 86/87 at IESA Vision Summit 2026, to explore all of the latest Quarch Hot Swap, Fault Injection and Power Analysis solutions essential for drive manufacturers, silicon designers, and system integrators in the semiconductor space. Andy Norrie Laurie Samuel (FCIPD) Mohamed Yakub Pasha Pratibha Gopalam mohammed taliq #esaindia #quarch #hotswap #faultinjection #poweranalysis

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DigiPower X Inc. ("Digi Power X" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:DGXX)(Cboe Canada:DGX) today announced the launch of the next phase of development of US Data Centers, Inc. ("USDC"), a dedicated AI infrastructure platform focused on the development, manufacturing and global deployment of modular Tier III AI data centers, through an independent, private raise of capital. This phase was co-founded with Hans Vestberg, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications and current board member of BlackRock, who will serve as Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to USDC. This next phase of development is intended to establish USDC as a stand-alone and dedicated AI infrastructure manufacturing and deployment platform, while allowing Digi Power X to maintain a sharper focus on energy-optimized digital infrastructure operations. https://lnkd.in/eyrugbtH #dgxx #digipowerx #usdatacenters #ai #datacenters #aiinfrastructure #hpc #tier3datacenter #gpu #gpuservice #energyinfrastructure #modulardatacenter #aihosting #digitalinfrastructure #nasdaq #smallcapstocks #techstocks

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A national semiconductor strategy is critical for Canada to stay competitive and secure in an increasingly dynamic global tech landscape. By working together, we can accelerate domestic innovation, create high-value jobs, and position Canada as a leader in transformative technologies such as #AI and advanced computing.   Five Key Policy Recommendations -Significantly increase public R&D investment in the #semiconductor industry -Build domestic semiconductor fabrication and packaging capacity -Invest in targeted #training programs to develop specialized talent -Foster strategic alliances and strengthen international collaboration -Implement targeted regulatory and procurement support to enable growth   We’re thrilled to see this conversation gaining momentum—and proud to collaborate with ICTC-CTIC, Canada's Semiconductor Council, and ventureLAB on this important policy brief. Together, we’re shaping the future of Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem. Murad Hemmadi Jesse Snyder Anita Balakrishnan

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From analog input to FPGA-driven simulation, integration flexibility comes down to how well your system can capture, generate, and control signals across environments. Concurrent Real-Time’s I/O ecosystem is built for that range. Whether you're working with sensor data, control signals, or full hardware-in-the-loop environments, I/O needs to scale with system complexity. This is where deterministic performance starts to take shape.

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“BC is one of the most respected operations executives in our industry,” said Sammy Cheung, Efinix, Inc. co-founder and CEO. “With his track record of scaling complex manufacturing operations and building world-class supply chains, BC will guide us through our next phase of growth. His insights will be invaluable as we expand production of our Titanium™ and Topaz™ FPGA families and capitalize on the surging demand for edge AI silicon.” #Semiconductors #EdgeAI #FPGA #AIHardware #SemiconductorLeadership #BoardAppointments #TechLeadership #EmbeddedAI #SiliconInnovation #AIInfrastructure #SemiconductorIndustry #InnovationLeadership https://lnkd.in/d-rmvsZG

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To understand the uncertainty around AI spending, look no further than Celestica. The Toronto company had a great year thanks to strong demand for data-centre equipment it makes, blowing past expectations when it announced earnings on Wednesday. It boosted its financial outlook and more than doubled its capital spending plans for the year to keep up with scorching demand from its hyperscaler customers, including Google and Meta Platforms Ltd. Celestica CEO Rob Mionis spoke with characteristic confidence on this morning's conference call, signaling he expected the company's already torrid revenue growth to accelerate this year and stay up in 2027. The company has been gaining on Constellation Software Inc. and had been on track to surpass it to become Canada's second-most valuable tech company after Shopify. And yet Celestica stock was down by about 15 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange by midday Thursday. The selloff may reflect a change in how markets are thinking about AI spending. My The Globe and Mail colleague Joe Castaldo and I dug into this, you can read the story here: https://lnkd.in/ezy-5RPZ

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Canada's first #SovereignAI Factory is sold out. TELUS and the Government of Canada are already building what's next. #TELUS is expanding its Sovereign #AIFactory network to three world-class facilities in British Columbia, targeting over 60,000 high-performance NVIDIA GPUs and 150 MW of capacity by 2032. As the first North American service provider to become an #NVIDIA #Cloud Partner, TELUS will deploy #NVIDIAVeraRubin and #GraceBlackwell platforms with #Quantum #InfiniBand and NVIDIA #AI Enterprise. Canadian companies will be able to access to the same cutting-edge infrastructure powering the world's most advanced AI systems, without sending data outside Canadian borders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fv1DD4 #Telecommunications #GPU

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UNIC Net Solutions is now on LinkedIn! We are working hard on building a Canadian-based sovereign AI voice agent and unified communications platform. Follow us to be among the first to learn about what we are building, tips and tricks, company updates, and more!

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We’re excited to announce that Canada's Semiconductor Council will participate in the upcoming Semiconductors to Systems Summit (S2S 2026) hosted by TechWorks in London this August. The summit will bring together over 600 leaders from across the global semiconductor and electronic systems ecosystem to explore the future of innovation, collaboration, and commercialisation across the full value chain. As an organisation dedicated to strengthening Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem and fostering global partnerships, CSC is proud to be part of this important international dialogue. This also builds on the growing tech collaboration between Canada and the UK creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and cross-border partnerships in microelectronics and photonics. 👉Want to attend- https://lnkd.in/ecmj_mK6

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Mario Bergeron’s Journey: From ASIC Design to Machine Learning Mastery 🧠🧗‍♂️ Some journeys begin with a shift in perspective. For Mario Bergeron, that shift came when hardware met the rising tide of intelligent systems. Mario began his career in Alberta, Canada, working as an ASIC designer focused on high-speed interfaces and FPGAs. Early on, he collaborated with a small company in airport security, where he analyzed X-ray images and built compute cards using FPGAs and high-speed interfaces-maintaining his strong focus on hardware. The turning point came when System-on-Chip platforms began integrating ARM processors and Linux, reshaping the hardware landscape. This shift exposed gaps in Mario’s knowledge and prompted him to explore scalable, intelligent solutions-leading him to computer vision and machine learning. That realization brought him to OpenCV University. After receiving an email about their course offerings, his curiosity was sparked. Determined to stay relevant and expand his skill set, Mario enrolled in their structured programs and discovered a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that pushed him to grow. He appreciated the depth and accountability built into the courses-real assignments, peer reviews, quizzes, and large-scale projects that demanded time and focus. From Kaggle competitions to cloud deployment exercises, the experience was eye-opening. “I think they're really good quality compared to other course providers,” Mario shared. “Students are held responsible-the assignments, quizzes, and big projects really make you commit.” Even when stuck on project details, he found the support system responsive and helpful. “Sometimes I was stuck, and the support always got me through it. I was really happy with that.” Outside of work, Mario is a passionate rock climber. He and his wife record their climbs to analyze movement and technique. Their height difference-she’s 5'2 and he’s 5'8-often leads to different problem-solving approaches on the cliff. Mario began using computer vision to compare their climbing styles, and when YOLOv7 was released, it was a breakthrough: the model could detect them regardless of position, making analysis far more effective. Today, Mario is a Machine Learning Specialist at Tria, applying his skills to real-world challenges. His journey from ASIC design to AI innovation is a testament to adaptability, curiosity, and lifelong learning. At OpenCV University, we’re proud to have supported Mario’s transformation and to celebrate his commitment to mastering the tools that shape the future. 👉Computer Vision Master Bundle: https://lnkd.in/g7uGBjyN

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Ottawa Infotainment has been selected to build the compute platform for a next-generation defence initiative led by Convergence Design Services, powered by DragonFire Pro. This is a big milestone for our team, and a strong signal of where the industry is heading. We’re seeing a clear shift toward dual-use technology. The same platforms built for automotive and industrial applications are now being deployed in modern defence systems. And a lot of this momentum is happening in Ottawa. With Invest Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub, the region has quietly become one of the most concentrated defence ecosystems in the country. The proximity of talent, companies, and federal infrastructure is creating the right conditions to move quickly from concept to real-world deployment. At Oi, we’re right in the middle of that shift, taking production-grade, software-defined compute and applying it to secure, mission-critical environments. 👉 Full details here: https://lnkd.in/gDX6wAQ7 More to come at CANSEC. #DefenceTech #DualUse #CanadaInnovation #InvestOttawa #EmbeddedSystems #Cybersecurity NEXT Canada Invest Ottawa Automotive Parts Manufacturers'​ Association (APMA)

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We’re excited to share that ICTC’s Iman Yahyaie will be contributing to CHIPS North in Ottawa, one of Canada’s premier semiconductor industry events.    On Monday, May 4, he will be joining senior industry and academic leaders as part of the Talent & Workforce Development Working Group (2:00–3:00 PM), one of Canada's Semiconductor Council’s executive pre-summit working sessions. This leadership discussion will focus on one of the most critical constraints on Canada’s semiconductor growth: talent. Topics include talent pipeline gaps, international recruitment and immigration strategies, and promising post-secondary initiatives highlighted in CSC’s 2025 Talent Report.    CHIPS North brings together senior executives, policymakers, and international partners shaping Canada's semiconductor sector — with sessions spanning AI Chips, Defense and Dual Use, Optocomputing, and Investing in Canada's Semiconductor Advantage.    ⚠️ Registration closes TODAY, April 27. If you've been planning to attend, this is your window. Register at chipsnorth.com before the deadline.     #CHIPSNORTH #Semiconductors #Canada #TalentDevelopment #ICT #ICTC

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