Analytics with Maple Syrup Flavour: Canadian Data & Analytics Companies. Part 1
We all know Silicon Valley is the mecca of technology and, of course, this applies too,for the business intelligence (BI) and analytics market, as it concentrates many of its vendors. Still, it is not hard to realize that around the world we can find tech companies developing innovative technology and software in many areas of the data management space, both already consolidated companies and vibrant startups looking to disrupt the market. While for many people it’s not a surprise the relevant role some Canadian companies have played in the evolution of the business intelligence (BI) and analytics market, for some, it is still unclear which companies in Canada are setting a mark for the evolution of local Canadian data management technology. Just as brief sample, we can mention these honorable mentions of Canadian companies who played a key role in the evolution of BI, including: Former Ottawa-based software company Cognos , a fundamental player in the BI enterprise perform...