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Digital Transformation Accelerated: CDAP's Progress in Its Second Year

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Associate, Digital, Thought, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Organization, ISED, Growth, Diving, Science

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is approaching the half-way mark of its four-year duration.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is approaching the half-way mark of its four-year duration.
  • Application criteria have been modified to make it easier for applicants to apply for the grant and the subsequent interest-free loan.
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is now closely monitoring the digital advisors responsible for crafting the program's digital roadmaps.
  • Through digital roadmaps tailored to each organization's unique needs, CDAP has enabled businesses to improve their operations through modern technology solutions.

Laird Connectivity Combines Bluetooth LE and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) in a Seamless Solution for Proximity and Pinpoint Accuracy with the Sera NX040

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
MCU, CE, MIC, FCC, Internet of things, BOM, Seraing, UWB, Wireless, SOC, Bluetooth Low Energy, UKCA, Nordic Semiconductor, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, ISED, Command, Architecture, Sera, Silicon, LE, NXP, Memory, SDK, Software, Satellite navigation device

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, today announces the upcoming Sera NX040 ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) product range. This lineup of new UWB modules seamlessly integrates the cutting edge Trimension™ SR040 chipset UWB silicon from NXP with the processing and Bluetooth LE capabilities of Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52833 system-on-chip (SoC). This innovative combination, paired with Laird Connectivity's added value hardware, software, and services, brings new possibilities for UWB to grow beyond consumer and automotive segments into mainstream IoT devices.

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  • The Sera NX040 module is a UWB tag solution that allows developers to deliver granular locationing and positioning that yields much higher accuracy compared to RSSI-only proximity applications in industrial and medical environments.
  • "The Sera NX040 is our flagship solution for UWB-based designs," says Jonathan Kaye, VP Product Management, Laird Connectivity.
  • The Sera NX040 provides real added value hardware and software capabilities to accelerate the development of UWB/Bluetooth LE applications.
  • For more information about the Sera NX040, visit: www.lairdconnect.com/sera-nx040-series
    To learn more about Laird Connectivity, visit: www.lairdconnect.com

Laird Connectivity Delivers Bluetooth 5 Upgrade Path for Classic Devices with the Upcoming Vela IF820 Series

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Product management, DVK, CE, Vela, Partnership, MIC, Shōsetsuka ni Narō, Internet of things, Original equipment manufacturer, RCM, USB, Wireless, Bluetooth, Certification, Bluetooth Low Energy, UKCA, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, ISED, Partner, Infineon Technologies, Risk, PCB, Silicon, OEM, Environment, Software, Satellite navigation device, Video game, Consumer electronics

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, today announces a new addition to its Bluetooth portfolio, the Vela IF820 Series. This range of dual mode flexible modules, adapters and DVKs allows a single module to cover legacy Classic Bluetooth and migration to Bluetooth LE with a single part.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, today announces a new addition to its Bluetooth portfolio, the Vela IF820 Series.
  • The Vela IF820 series provides OEMs with multiple software development options suited to their resources and skillsets, with close attention to providing forward-looking replacement products for some of Laird Connectivity's legacy Bluetooth product portfolio.
  • "In a growing environment of Bluetooth LE-only wireless options, the Vela IF820 Series helps our customers ensure that their estates of Classic Bluetooth devices don't get left behind," says Jonathan Kaye, VP of Product Management, Laird Connectivity.
  • For more information about the Vela IF820, visit: http://www.lairdconnect.com/vela-if820-series
    To learn more about Laird Connectivity, visit: www.lairdconnect.com

Minister Champagne announces wireless service will soon be available to all Toronto subway riders

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Monday, September 11, 2023
Parliament, Government of Canada Building (North York), Toronto Transit Commission, The Honourable, Human, ISED, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, TTC, Telecommunications, Government, Mobile phone, Tunnel, Property management, Cable television, Science

The Minister made the announcement alongside Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, in the presence of several Toronto-area members of Parliament.

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  • The Minister made the announcement alongside Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, in the presence of several Toronto-area members of Parliament.
  • Should mobile carriers fail to meet these conditions, the Minister will take action as appropriate.
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "Everyone should be able to have cell phone service on the subway, regardless of their carrier.
  • The conditions are effective immediately, with service required to be offered by all carriers by October 3, 2023.

VBI Vaccines Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023
Research, Infectious Diseases, FDA, Clinical Trials, Other Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Oncology, Shekel, Vaccine, Impairment, Prison, Medicaid, Partnership, SG, GBM, CPT, Marketing, NRC, SARS-CoV-2, Bank statement, COVID-19, Net, SARS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis B vaccine, GAAP, MERS-related coronavirus, VBI, Israeli new shekel, Government, Fast track (FDA), CDC, High-net-worth individual, Medicare, Research and development, MERS, ...Continued, Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, ISED, Patient, Administration, Recombinant, InSight, Growth, Internationalized domain name, R, Syneos Health, HBV, National Research Council, Disease, Pharmaceutical industry, Video game, Bank, Adsorption

Cost of Revenues: Cost of revenues was $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Cost of Revenues: Cost of revenues was $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Research and Development (R&D): R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $3.3 million as compared to $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2022.
  • Impairment for the second quarter of 2023 was $20.0 million as compared to $0 for the second quarter of 2022.
  • Foreign exchange loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $5.9 million as compared to $21.9 million for the second quarter of 2022.

Mech-Mind Reaches MTBF Mark of 40,000+ Hours

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Occupational safety and health, CE, NRTL, KC, FCC, ISO, Original equipment manufacturer, 3D, Intelligence, Temperature, Marketing, MTBF, Certification, UKCA, VCCI, Mean time between failures, ISED, Dust, News, Television

This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.

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  • This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.
  • During the testing process, the Mech-Eye industrial 3D cameras were tested under conditions of elevated ambient temperature.
  • Each camera was thoroughly tested for more than 40,000 hours, equivalent to more than 4 years, and all performed flawlessly without any interruptions.
  • With these features combined with the impressive MTBF rating of 40,000+ hours, Mech-Mind's industrial 3D cameras are ideal choices for challenging projects.

Mech-Mind Reaches MTBF Mark of 40,000+ Hours

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Occupational safety and health, CE, NRTL, KC, FCC, ISO, Original equipment manufacturer, 3D, Intelligence, Temperature, Multimedia, Marketing, MTBF, Certification, UKCA, VCCI, Mean time between failures, ISED, Dust, News, Television

This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.

Key Points: 
  • This outstanding accomplishment was independently verified and certified by SGS-CSTC, a renowned certification company recognized for its rigorous and trusted standards.
  • During the testing process, the Mech-Eye industrial 3D cameras were tested under conditions of elevated ambient temperature.
  • Each camera was thoroughly tested for more than 40,000 hours, equivalent to more than 4 years, and all performed flawlessly without any interruptions.
  • With these features combined with the impressive MTBF rating of 40,000+ hours, Mech-Mind's industrial 3D cameras are ideal choices for challenging projects.

AIAC & ISED Release Latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Partnership, The Honourable, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, COVID-19, Aviation, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, Research, Aerospace Industries Association, Government, GDP, ISED, Investment, Ecosystem, D, Arms industry, Airline, Renewable energy, Video game, Science

Today, the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), released the latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report, based on 2022 year-end data.

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  • Today, the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), released the latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report, based on 2022 year-end data.
  • The aerospace industry continues to rank first in R&D investments in Canada, with an R&D intensity 2.3 times higher than the manufacturing average.
  • The Canadian aerospace industry contributed close to $27 billion in GDP and over 212,000 jobs to the Canadian economy in 2022.
  • The Canadian aerospace industry maintained its #1 R&D ranking among all Canadian manufacturing industries in 2022, despite a decline in R&D expenditures.

Laird Connectivity Brings Wi-Fi 6/6E to Their Extensive Portfolio of Wi-Fi Modules with the New Sona™ IF573 Product Line

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
HD, CE, Partnership, Wi-Fi, MIC, FCC, Bed, Internet of things, Pump, RCM, PCIE, BT, Wireless, Sona College of Technology, SMT, SDIO, Linux, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Sona, ISED, Partner, Amplifier, Infineon Technologies, LNA, Radio, Silicon, WPA3, AI, Mobile phone

AKRON, Ohio, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology and Premium Partner for Infineon Technologies, today announces the upcoming Sona™ IF573 Wi-Fi 6/6E family of modules to their extensive portfolio of Wi-Fi solutions. Powered by Infineon Technologies' leading AIROC™ CYW55573 chipset, the Sona IF573 is a truly robust industrial IoT module that is rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate. 

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  • The Sona IF573 delivers a fully featured Wi-Fi 6E radio, answering the call for next-generation wireless IoT.
  • "Adding the Sona IF573 to our Wi-Fi portfolio demonstrates Laird Connectivity's commitment to providing the latest technology and wireless capabilities to our customer base," said Andrew Ross, Senior Product Manager, Laird Connectivity.
  • "Infineon is pleased to build on its strategic partnership with our Premium Partner, Laird Connectivity," said Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of Wi-Fi Product Line, Infineon Technologies.
  • For more information about the Sona IF573, visit: www.lairdconnect.com/sona-if573-series
    To learn more about Laird Connectivity, visit: www.lairdconnect.com

Laird Connectivity Extends Global Partnership with Silicon Labs Announcing the Lyra 24 Series

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Cortex, Product management, MCU, Partnership, MIC, KC, FCC, Hayes command set, Internet of things, USB, Bluetooth, Wireless, Temperature, Certification, Bluetooth Low Energy, UKCA, Silicon, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, ISED, RAM, Lyra, Spacecraft, OEM, LE, Mass market, SDK, Software, Video game, EU, Silicon Labs

AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, today announces a new addition to its Bluetooth portfolio through the extended development partnership with Silicon Labs. The upcoming Lyra 24 Series of flexible Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules, USB adapters, and development kits delivers significant feature and performance enhancements ideally suited for scalable, next generation Bluetooth LE development.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, today announces a new addition to its Bluetooth portfolio through the extended development partnership with Silicon Labs.
  • The Lyra 24 Series marries all the benefits of Silicon Labs hardware, software, and tools offerings with Laird Connectivity's added value application software, services, certification, and support capabilities.
  • "We are pleased to continue our partnership with Silicon Labs by expanding on the successful Lyra Series, bringing major performance and feature enhancements to our portfolio with the new Lyra 24 Series," says Jonathan Kaye, VP of Product Management, Laird Connectivity.
  • For more information about the Lyra 24 Series, visit: www.lairdconnect.com/lyra-24-series
    To learn more about Laird Connectivity, visit: www.lairdconnect.com