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Alantec Corp. - Intelligent switching hubs for local area networks.
Acquired by Fore Systems.




Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc. - New treatments for chronic inflammatory and angiogenesis-dependent diseases. Lead products involve the reformulation of paclitaxel for novel uses.
(TSX: ANP, NASDAQ: ANPI)
http://www.angiotech.com




AnorMED Inc. - Metal complexes and metal binding compounds for treatment of HIV and cancer.
(TSX: AOM)
http://www.anormed.com




Astropower Inc. - Polycrystalline thin film silicon photovoltaic cells.
(NASDAQ:APWR)




ATMOS Corp. - Develops design automation tools for embedded semiconductor memory solutions for System-on-a-Chip designs.
Acquired by MoSys Inc. (NASDAQ: MOSY)




AudeSi Technologies Inc. - Java based technology for appliances that support emerging multi-application Internet access devices.
Acquired by Wind River Systems Inc.
(NASDAQ:WIND).




Avantas Networks Corp. - Designs & manufactures fiber optic test instruments for global service providers and Telecom equipment manufacturers.
Acquired by EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF)




Avotus Corp - (formerly MDR Switchview) Telemanagement and call centre software that helps companies optimize their telecom switching and networking resources.
http://www.avotus.com




Ballard Power Systems - Zero-emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for use in transportation, electricity generation and portable products.
(TSX:BLD, NASDAQ:BLDP)




Cellex Power Products - Leader in developing and commercializing fuel cell solutions for industrial vehicles.  Acquired by Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG). www.cellexpower.com




Chancery - Provides K-12 information management systems and learning communities for districts, schools & homes.
Acquired by Pearson.




Chantry Networks - Chantry Networks is an early stage developer of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) infrastructure products.
Acquired by Siemens. (NYSE: SI)
www.chantrynetworks.com




Consumers Software Inc. - Spreadsheet add-ins & electronic mail software.
Acquired by Microsoft. (NASDAQ:MSFT)




Convedia Corp. - Convedia is a leading supplier of media servers which enable communication service providers to rapidly deliver innovative and differentiated voice and video services.
Acquired by RadiSys Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS). www.convedia.com




Databeacon Inc. - Java based decision support and business intelligence tools that enable access to, and analysis of, multi-dimensional data over the web.
Acquired by Cognos Inc. (NASDAQ: COGN, TSX: CSN)




Emissary Systems Ltd. - Communications software to enable PC's to communicate among themselves.
Acquired by Attachmate.




Epic Data Inc. - Data collection software, devices and systems for large companies.
(TSX: EKD)




Fincentric Corp. - Provides technology and services solutions that help financial institutions automate key business processes to drive operational efficiencies, increase revenues and customer satisfaction. Acquired by Open Solutions Inc. www.fincentric.com




FloNetwork Inc. - Application Service Provider in the online direct marketing space with a focus on delivering high-volume, targeted permission-based email messages.
Acquired by Double-Click. (NASDAQ:DCLK)




GeoTrain Corp. - Authorized training partner for Cisco Systems and inter-networking consulting company.
Acquired by Global Knowledge Network Inc.




Greenlight Power Technologies - Supplier and developer of testing and diagnostic equipment to the fuel cell industry. Acquired by Hydrogenics Corp. (TSX: HYG, NASDAQ: HYGS)




INEA Corp. - Analytics application suite that delivers a single integrated platform for business performance and profitability management across an enterprise.
Acquired by Cartesis Group.




Innova Inc. - Dental implant technology.
(TSX: IVO)
http://www.innovalife.com




InSystems Technologies Inc. - Document automation solutions for financial services organizations where document integrity is critical.
Acquired by Standard Register. (NYSE: SR)
http://www.insystems.com





Inverpower Controls Ltd. - Power electronics and controls for medium to high voltage industrial applications.
Acquired by Satcon Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: SATC)




ITA Inverse Theory & Applications Inc. - Seismic information processing software.
Acquired by Landmark Graphics.




Jaldi Semiconductor Corp. - Advanced technologies for the digital video market.
Acquired by Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW)




Kinetek Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Novel compounds to be used to treat chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes - focus on protein kinases, the critical family of enzymes that control cell signal transduction.
Acquired by QLT Inc. (NASDAQ: QLTI; TSX: QLT)




LinkAge Software Inc. - Computer software that unifies diverse e-mail messaging applications and provides directory synchronization and management services.
Acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).




MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. - Geo-information, aviation & defense software and systems with special emphasis on Landsat ground stations. Public listing in 1994.
Acquired by Orbital Sciences (NYSE:ORB).




MDI Mobile Data International Inc. - Mobile data systems for dispatched vehicle fleets.
Acquired by Motorola (NYSE)




MediaSeek Technologies Inc. - Internet based products that help customers match resources, curriculum and educational standards to specific learning needs and interests.
Acquired by bigchalk.com inc.




Meiogenics Inc. - DNA probe amplification for clinical diagnosis.
Acquired by ID Biomedical Corp. (NASDAQ: IDBE)




Mobile Computing Corp. - On-board wireless communications systems that enable large fleet operators to monitor vehicle activity and manage operations more efficiently.
(TSX: MBL)
http://www.mobilecom.com




Modatech Systems Inc. - Sales force automation software.
(VSE, NASDAQ).




NCompass Labs Inc. - Enterprise Web content management software for the Microsoft platform.
Acquired by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)




Nexus Engineering Ltd. - Cable and broadcast head end systems.
Acquired by Scientific-Atlanta (NYSE:SFA)




Norian Corporation - Artificial bone fillers.
Acquired by Synthes-Stratec, Inc.




Novatel Wireless Inc. - Wireless Internet solutions that provide access to mission-critical information in both fixed and mobile environments.
(NASDAQ: NVTL)
http://www.novatelwireless.com




NUVO Network Management Inc. - Provides remote management and protection of IT infrastructures for businesses worldwide to maximize the availability of their computing infrastructure. Acquired by Versata Enterprises.




OctigaBay Systems Corp. - The company developed an innovative high performance computing (HPC) system.  
Acquired by Cray Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY)




Pivotal Corp. - eCustomer Relationship Management (eCRM) solutions that manage marketing, sales and service relationships between employees, business partners and customers on Internet Relationship Hubs.
(NASDAQ: PVTL, TSX: PVT)




Plazmic Inc. - Graphics and media technologies that enable the creation and deployment of rich media across platforms and devices that use Java technology.
Acquired by Research in Motion. (NASDAQ: RIMM, TSX: RIM)




Revolve Technologies Inc. - Dry gas seals and magnetic bearings.
Acquired by SKF Inc. (NASDAQ:SKFR).




Salmedix, Inc. - Salmedix is an oncology drug development company with a commercial focus on the treatment of hematologic malignancies, or blood cancers.
Acquired by Cephalon, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPH)




Serveron Corp. - Provides leading edge smart grid solutions from the premise through the substation.  Acquired by BPL Global™, Ltd. www.serveron.com




SFG Technologies Inc. - Software systems for municipalities and power utilities.
Acquired by Cayenta Inc.




Simba Technologies Inc. - Database connectivity middleware enabling easy access to databases.
Acquired by Pivotal Corp. (NASDAQ:PVTL, TSX:PVT)




Simware Inc. - Internet-based Extranet solutions for the delivery chain, helping customers get outstanding ROI from distribution management systems, customer self-serve applications and call center alternatives.
(NASDAQ: SIMW)




Solarchem Environmental Systems - UV (ultra violet) & hydrogen peroxide water treatment systems.
Acquired by Calgon Carbon Corp. (NYSE: CCC)




Spectrum Signal Processing - Designs sophisticated hardware & software solutions utilizing multiprocessing DSP systems in wireless systems, sensor systems and telecommunications.
(NASDAQ: SSPI TSX: SSY)




Statpower Technologies Corp. - Electric power conversion products (DC to AC power inverters and smart battery chargers) for the Consumer, Lifestyle, and Industrial markets.
Acquired by Xantrex Technology Inc.




StressGen Biotechnologies Corp. - Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Their work capitalizes on the ability of stress proteins to activate the human immune system to fight disease.
(TSX: SSB)




Synapse Technologies Inc. - Development of an Alzheimer's diagnostic test and potential blood/brain drug delivery mechanism based on the p97 protein.
Acquired by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN)




Targetech Inc. - Targeted drug delivery systems
Acquired by Immune Response Corp. (NASDAQ: IMNR)




Télécité Inc. - Dynamic real-time passenger information systems for public mass transit and airport applications.
Acquired by ALSTOM.




TimeSpring Software - A developer of continuous data protection (CDP) software.  Acquired by Double-Take Software (NASDAQ: DBTK).




TIR Systems - A leader in the delivery of Solid State Lighting (SSL) solutions. Based on their groundbreaking LEXEL™ technology, their solutions will allow SSL to move to the forefront of mainstream lighting. Acquired by Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI).




Triversity Inc. - Point-of-interaction applications for physical and online retailers requiring completely integrated customer interaction solutions.
Acquired by SAP (NYSE: SAP)




Wavefront Technologies Inc. - Computer graphics & animation software.
Acquired by Silicon Graphics. (NYSE:SGI).




WaveMakers Inc. - Develops advanced software components that improve the accuracy of speech recognition systems operating in noisy environments.
Acquired by Harman International (NYSE: HAR)
http://www.wavemakers.com




Westronic Inc. - Power grid & communications network remote monitoring systems.
Acquired by Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS)







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