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Software: Discover Innovative Canadian Capabilities
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Programmed for Success:
Canadian Software and Computer Services
Software is the spark that animates information and communications
technologies (ICTs). PCs, supercomputers, hand-held devices and
telephones all rely on software. Anyone who is serious about finding
the very best in software has to investigate Canada.
From multimedia to e-commerce, and business intelligence to security,
Canada's software industry offers a wealth of talent, an amazing
capacity for innovation and a research base second to none. Whether
you're interested in buying, or investing in advanced research
and development (R&D) or production capacity, look to Canada for
excellence in software.
You Name It, Canada Does It Superbly
In just about every area of computer use, there are Canadian software
firms that are world leaders:
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Multimedia and gaming These industries
wouldn't be the same without the innovation and ingenuity of
Canadian software. Year after year, Canadian companies such as
Alias, Softimage and
Discreet provide the special-effects software for
Academy Award winners and nominees. Canada's Side
Effects Software's 3-D animation tools are used
extensively by both the film and gaming industries.
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Security Global demand for security
technologies has never been greater, and Canadian firms like
Certicom, Imagis Technologies and
Entrust are ready to meet these needs, from
biometrics to encryption to inspection aids and firewalls. Canadian
software companies are providing innovative and up-to-the-minute
security solutions around the globe.
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Business intelligence and document management
Canadian firms offer top-notch content and information
management, enterprise planning and more. Adobe,
Cognos, Open Text Corporation and
Hummingbird all serve global markets with software
solutions developed in Canada.
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Information technology (IT) services
Canadian companies are at the forefront in IT, providing the
software and the infrastructure that make the high-technology world
go 'round, with world-class companies like CGI
Group, which employs more than 25 000 professionals
worldwide, and Xwave, which has offices across
North America and Europe.
Snapshot of a Flourishing Industry
The Canadian software and computer services industry is thriving from
coast to coast, with excellent prospects for growth. Canada's
software industry is supported by cutting-edge research infrastructure
that includes establishments like the National Research Council Canada
and the Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal. The
industry is also fostered and sustained by enabling organizations such
as CANARIE.
By the Numbers
Canada has:
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$1.2 billion in annual investments in software R&D
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$29 billion in total annual software and computer service revenues
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161 000 software and computer service workers
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46 600 software and computer service firms nationwide
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Outstanding Software in Niche After Niche
If there's a need, Canadian software will meet it.
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Algorithmics' risk-management software
includes analytic engines; Web-based applications; and operational
risk, data and reporting components. Of the world's 100
largest financial institutions, 50 are Algorithmics' clients.
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Mxi Technologies has been selected by the U.S.
Department of Defense giant Lockheed Martin Corporation to provide
the aircraft maintenance software for one of the logistics systems
of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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Open Text Corporation is the pioneering company
that developed the first Yahoo! search engine. Today, its
collaboration and enterprise content management software is relied
on by global corporations, such as Audi Group, to increase employee
productivity and shorten innovation cycles.
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QNX Software Systems specializes in real-time
operating systems. Corporate giants like Cisco Systems, Delphi,
Siemens AG, Alcatel, Texaco and the Ford Motor Company depend on
QNX for network routers, medical devices, intelligent
transportation systems, safety and security solutions,
next-generation robots and more.
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eAssist's international customer
relationship management software clientele includes major banks and
insurance companies.
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Kasten Chase Applied Research supplies
communications products to the U.S. National Security Agency, the
U.S. armed forces and the White House.
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Hyprotech products are critical to the chemical,
gas-processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and refining
industries. Its products have more than 17 000 users in more than
80 countries including the top 15 oil and gas companies in
the world.
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Diversinet provides leading, advanced, wireless
security software for mobile commerce. It launched the first public
certification authority in the world to offer mobile, individual
and business digital certificates for consumer use.
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Canadian Advantages Attract Global Players
According to the 2004 KPMG survey on global competitiveness, Canada
has the lowest software development business costs, as well as the
lowest overall costs of any G-7 country. Our software cost
differential advantage over the United States is a significant 13.1
percent. Canada's software industry is a magnet for investment
from around the world, and major U.S. and global players are setting
up shop here.
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IBM Canada's software laboratory has
worldwide software missions in DB2 information management
technology,WebSphere server and electronic commerce applications,
Rational developer tools and Tivoli automated provisioning.
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Ubisoft, the French video game leader, has its
largest software development centre in Montréal.
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Computer Sciences Corporation's two IT
centres in Montréal are part of a network that develops and
maintains application software for clients across North America.
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Electronic Arts, the global interactive
entertainment software company, chose Vancouver as the site of its
largest development studio, and has another game development studio
in Montréal.
Let Canadian Software Provide Solutions for Your Company
There are many ways in which innovative Canadian software could help
save your firm money or improve the way you do business but
you'll never know unless you find out. To learn more and get
started, just visit the following Web sites:
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