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Printer-versionThe London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited has announced that Nortel will be the official Network Infrastructure Partner and the latest London 2012 Tier One sponsor.
Yara International ASA, a leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers, will acquire a world-class nitrogen manufacturing plant near Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, in Canada and storage facilities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The government of Nova Scotia is investing in a unique land-based aquaculture start-up in Hants County that will introduce Mediterranean sea bass to Atlantic Canada.
IBM is working with Rackforce to open a huge data center in Kelowna, British Columbia far from earthquake and flood zones, close to cheap power sources and just a short flight from Vancouver.
Alberta has sent a signal to global investors by announcing the Alberta Enterprise Corporation Act, a cornerstone of Alberta's plan to diversify and sustain the provincial economy.
Viking Air Ltd. owned by Westerkirk Capital Inc., will manufacture the first new-generation Twin Otters, scheduled to fly next spring. Parts are made in Victoria and the aircraft is assembled in Calgary. (Ur-Energy). The rugged, twin-engine bush plane can be fitted with floats, wheels or even skis.
Bombardier Aerospace announced on March 10th that SAS Scandinavian Airlines and three of its affiliate airlines have signed firm orders for 27 regional jets and turboprops and have taken options on an additional 24 aircraft.
Aker Kvaerner ASA, the Norwegian engineering powerhouse has announced that it will invests in expansion and relocation of its specialised technology shop in Toronto, Canada.
Telecommunications upstart Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. scored a significant win to expand its European operations after acquiring a chunk of Norway's national high-speed wireless airwaves.
The Manitoba-based company will pay 72 391 000 NOK (approximately $12.7-million) for 50 MHz that will cover the entire country of Norway.
The Spektrum Licence is technology and service neutral, is tradable and will be valid until December 2022. There are no direct requirements for roll-out or coverage attached to the Spektrum Licence.
Microsoft chose to locate the Microsoft Development Centre in the Greater Vancouver area because the region is a global gateway with international reach, is consistently ranked among the top cities in the world in which to live and work, boasts a burgeoning technology sector and is a diverse, multi-cultural community. The Greater Vancouver Area is also a short commute to Microsoft's Redmond, WA headquarters.