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1 1 47-49 Research In Motion, Waterloo, Ont. www.rim.com Designer, manufacturer, marketer of wireless solutions $14,872,477 A 35 Feb-27
2 2 4 BCE (wireless and Internet), Verdun, Que. www.bce.ca Wireless and Internet service provider $8,611,500 C 4 Dec-31
3 3 50-53 Rogers Communications (wireless / Internet), Toronto www.rogers.com Wireless and Internet service provider $7,800,000 C 5 Dec-31
4 4 TELUS (wireless and Internet), Vancouver www.telus.com Wireless and Internet service provider $7,236,000 C 5 Dec-31
5 5 8 Celestica, Toronto www.celestica.com End-to-end product life-cycle solutions $6,340,575 C 5 Dec-31
6 7 9 CGI Group, Montreal www.cgi.com IT and business process services provider $3,732,117 A -2 Sep-30
7 8 Shaw Communications (Internet), Calgary www.shaw.ca Internet service provider $2,250,000 C 13 Aug-31
8 9 5 CAE, Montreal www.cae.com Aviation simulation, modelling training solutions $1,526,300 A -8 Mar-31
9 11 Softchoice, Toronto www.softchoice.com Technology solutions and services provider $1,154,731 C 16 Dec-31
10 10 27 MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, Richmond, B.C. www.mdacorporation.com Advanced information solutions $1,027,050 C 3 Dec-31
11 12 MTS Allstream (wireless and Internet), Winnipeg www.mts.ca Wireless, Internet and security service provider $944,550 C 1 Dec-31
12 14 40-43 Open Text, Waterloo, Ont. www.opentext.com Enterprise content management (ECM) software solutions $907,098 A 16 Jun-30
13 Telesat, Ottawa www.telesat.ca Satellite communications for television/telephone networks $820,000 C 4 Dec-31
14 6 33-37 Nortel Networks, Mississauga, Ont. www.nortel.com Communications and infrastructure technology $765,842 C -79 Dec-31
15 17 Vidéotron (wireless and Internet), Montreal www.videotron.com Wireless and Internet service provider $695,750 C 13 Dec-31
16 13 Aastra Technologies, Concord, Ont. www.aastra.com Business communication solutions $673,200 C -19 Dec-31
17 18 Sierra Wireless, Richmond, B.C. www.sierrawireless.com Wireless solutions for mobile computing and M2M $652,124 C 25 Dec-31
18 56-57 SMART Technologies, Calgary www.smarttech.com Interactive solutions provider for education and business $644,481 A 38 Mar-31
19 15 32 Mitel, Ottawa www.mitel.com Business communications software solutions $644,401 A -12 Apr-30
20 19 10 Constellation Software, Toronto www.csisoftware.com Mission-critical enterprise software $630,963 C 45 Dec-31
21 16 SaskTel (wireless and Internet), Regina www.sasktel.com Wireless and Internet service provider $630,840 C 5 Dec-31
22 20 Hartco, Montreal www.hartco.com ICT products, services and solutions $468,631 C 11 Dec-31
23 21 Compugen, Richmond Hill, Ont. www.compugen.com IT infrastructure and life-cycle management $350,000 B 4 Dec-31
24 22 Procom Consultants Group, Toronto www.procom.ca IT staffing, project solutions and contract administration $346,264 B 2 Mar-31
25 23 67 xwave, Halifax www.xwave.com Professional services and advanced technology solutions $291,000 C -4 Dec-31
26 25 Cogeco Cable (Internet), Montreal www.cogeco.ca Internet service provider $288,593 C 5 Aug-31
27 24 Evertz Microsystems, Burlington, Ont. www.evertz.com Video and audio infrastructure solutions $286,455 A -9 Apr-30
28 33 SMTC, Markham, Ont. www.smtc.com Advanced electronic manufacturing services provider $262,508 C 47 Dec-31
29 Pason Systems, Calgary www.pason.com Oilfield instrumentation and data acquisition systems $261,693 C 79 Dec-31
30 26 Teranet, Toronto www.teranet.ca Design, build, operation of electronic registration systems $260,000 C 4 Dec-31
31 28 COM DEV International, Cambridge, Ont. www.comdev.ca Designer and manufacturer of space hardware $220,921 A -8 Oct-31
32 30 Calian Technologies, Ottawa www.calian.com Technology services for industry and government $215,725 A -5 Sep-30
33 36 15 DALSA, Waterloo, Ont. www.dalsa.com Semiconductors and digital imaging components $213,368 C 31 Dec-31
34 29 68 Zarlink Semiconductor, Ottawa www.zarlink.com Semiconductors $203,511 A 0 Mar-26
35 38 OnX Enterprise Solutions, Thornhill, Ont. www.onx.com Infrastructure, Web, managed solutions and services $203,266 B 30 Apr-30
36 34 21 EXFO, Quebec City www.exfo.com Test and service assurance for the telecom industry $201,662 A 32 Aug-31
37 Acrodex, Edmonton www.acrodex.com Hardware, software and IT services and solutions provider $179,479 B 3 Sep-30
38 88 DragonWave, Ottawa www.dragonwaveinc.com High-capacity packet microwave solutions provider $171,104 A 295 Feb-28
39 35 S.i. Systems, Calgary www.sisystems.com IT professional staffing services $168,481 B -6 Jun-30
40 37 Algorithmics, Toronto www.algorithmics.com Enterprise risk solutions for financial institutions $161,693 A 11 Sep-30
41 40 31 Miranda Technologies, Montreal www.miranda.com Hardware / software for the television broadcast industry $141,000 C 7 Dec-31
42 49 Gennum, Burlington, Ont. www.gennum.com Analog, mixed-signal, optical, IP semiconductor solutions $130,714 C 54 Nov-30
43 47 FlexITy Solutions, Richmond Hill, Ont. www.flexity.ca Complete DC, UC (CLEC status) and managed sol. fulfillment $124,100 B 33 Oct-31
44 41 14 Cyberplex, Toronto www.cyberplex.com Web-based programs and solutions $115,229 C 4 Dec-31
45 42 Vecima Networks, Victoria, B.C. www.vecima.com Converged wired and broadband wireless solutions $113,206 A -1 Jun-30
46 43 22 GFI Solutions Group, Montreal www.gfisolutions.com Develops and integrates ERP solutions $104,158 B -2 Dec-31
47 44 TES - The Employment Solution, Toronto www.tes.net IT staffing services, contract and permanent placement $103,800 B 1 Aug-31
48 46 Peer 1 Hosting, Vancouver www.peer1.com Online IT infrastructure $97,394 A 6 Jun-30
49 71 Bridgewater Systems, Ottawa www.bridgewatersystems.com Mobile personalization products and services $94,853 C 42 Dec-31
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54 50 Eagle Professional Resources, Ottawa www.eagleonline.com Sourcing tech professionals for contract and FT positions $86,230 B 7 Aug-31
55 80 NRT Technology, Toronto www.nrttech.com Innovative cash handling solutions $77,282 C 38 Sep-30
56 57 16-17 Descartes Systems Group, Waterloo, Ont. www.descartes.com Supply chain and logistics management solutions $73,370 A 12 Jan-31
57 52 25 Logibec Groupe Informatique, Montreal www.logibec.com Information systems for health and social services sector $72,654 C -5 Sep-30
58 64 54 RuggedCom, Concord, Ont. www.ruggedcom.com Rugged communications networking solutions $72,346 A 20 Mar-31
59 53 29-30 Matrikon, Edmonton www.matrikon.com Industrial performance monitoring solutions $72,310 C 30 Aug-31
60 59 Adastra, Markham, Ont. www.adastracorp.com Data warehousing, data integration, BI and MDM solutions $72,175 B 7 Sep-30
61 69 MXI Security, Montreal www.mxisecurity.com Portable security solutions $72,000 B 20 Apr-30
62 60 Platform Computing, Markham, Ont. www.platform.com Cluster, grid and cloud management software $71,611 B 11 Mar-31
63 65 MOSAID Technologies, Ottawa www.mosaid.com Licensing and innovation of intellectual property $71,110 A 14 Apr-30
64 62 ESI Information Technologies, Montreal www.esitechnologies.com Storage, security, availability and compliance solutions $71,000 B 1 Dec-31
65 118 28 Maplesoft Group (technology division), Ottawa www.maplesoftgroup.com Systems integrator $70,000 B 130 Jul-31
65 63 The ADGA GROUP of Companies, Ottawa www.adga.ca Advanced ICT solutions and professional services $70,000 B 13 May-31
65 89 ParetoLogic, Victoria, B.C. www.paretologic.com PC security and utility software $70,000 B -21 Dec-31
68 55 Axia NetMedia, Calgary www.axia.com Real broadband services on next-generation networks $68,511 A -2 Jun-30
69 IMRIS, Winnipeg www.imris.com Integrated medical imaging systems $66,946 C 51 Dec-31
70 61 20-20 Technologies, Laval, Que. www.2020technologies.com CAD, sales and manufacturing software for design industry $64,403 C 3 Oct-31
71 78 1-2 Absolute Software, Vancouver www.absolute.com IT asset management, data security, computer recovery $64,076 A 20 Jun-30
72 67 ESRI Canada, Toronto www.esricanada.com Geographic information system (GIS) software and services $63,800 B 5 Dec-31
73 105 64 The Herjavec Group, Mississauga, Ont. www.herjavecgroup.com Security, WAN acceleration and emerging technologies $63,454 C 78 Dec-31
74 66 MKS, Waterloo, Ont. www.mks.com Application life-cycle management solutions $62,586 A 8 Apr-30
75 62 Systematix, Toronto www.systematix.com IT consulting $62,000 B 3 May-31
76 StarTech.com, London, Ont. www.startech.com Manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts $60,770 B 33 Nov-30
77 55 Scalar Decisions, Toronto www.scalar.ca Virtualization, cloud, data management, HPC and networks $60,000 B 30 Jun-30
78 101 R3D Consulting, Montreal www.r3d.com Management and information technology consulting $58,400 B 50 Jun-30
79 76 Hemisphere GPS, Calgary www.hemispheregps.com Designs and manufactures GPS products $58,129 C 9 Dec-31
80 111 ViXS Systems, Toronto www.vixs.com Fabless semiconductor technology $57,354 B 74 Jan-31
81 69 UNIS LUMIN, Oakville, Ont. www.unislumin.com IT life-cycle management $55,000 B -8 Jun-30
82 84 Enablence Technologies, Toronto www.enablence.com Designs, manufactures and sells optical systems $53,892 A 19 Apr-30
83 Real Matters, Markham, Ont. www.realmatters.com Property information services $52,476 B 158 Sep-30
84 96 Redline Communications, Markham, Ont. www.redlinecommunica-tions.com Specialized broadband wireless systems $51,334 C 37 Dec-31
85 126 13 CriticalControl Solutions, Calgary www.criticalcontrol.com Mission-critical information management solutions $50,009 C 69 Dec-31
86 iQmetrix, Vancouver www.iqmetrix.com Retail management software $50,000 B 43 Dec-31
87 74 Firan Technology Group, Toronto www.ftgcorp.com Aerospace and defence electronic products and sub systems $49,235 C -11 Nov-30
88 77 46 Redknee, Mississauga, Ont. www.redknee.com Innovative communication software solutions $48,870 A -8 Sep-30
89 109 Wi-LAN, Ottawa www.wilan.com Intellectual property licensing $48,000 C 36 Dec-31
90 PCO Innovation, Montreal www.pco-innovation.com PLM and CAD consulting services $46,600 B -15 Apr-30
91 Adeptron Technologies, Markham, Ont. www.adeptron.com Electronics manufacturing services provider $46,343 C 7 Dec-31
92 82 Mediagrif Interactive Technologies, Longueuil, Que. www.mediagrif.com E-business solutions and network operations $45,725 A -5 Mar-31
93 87 Computer Modelling Group, Calgary www.cmgl.ca Advanced reservoir simulation software $45,303 A 3 Mar-31
94 91 69 Zentra Computer Technologies, Calgary www.zentra.com Technology solutions for information infrastructure $44,000 B 4 Dec-31
95 79 Versatile Systems, Vancouver www.versatile.com Business critical IT solutions $43,949 A -10 Jun-30
96 115 Zedi (technology segment), Calgary www.zedi.ca Production operations management for oil and gas producers $43,047 C 31 Dec-31
97 92 National Computer Professionals, Markham, Ont. www.ncp-it.com IT staffing solutions and application development $42,000 B 1 Mar-31
98 94 23 Guest-Tek Interactive Entertainment, Calgary www.guest-tek.com Broadband Internet, VOD and VoIP solutions $41,465 C 1 Mar-31
99 108 DDS Wireless International, Richmond, B.C. www.ddswireless.com Wireless mobile data solutions provider $41,232 C 16 Dec-31
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101 107 Glentel (wireless business division), Burnaby, B.C. www.glentel.com Integrated wireless solutions $38,829 C 4 Dec-31
102 72 Rutter, St. John’s, Nfld. www.rutter.ca Manufacturing services provider $38,130 A -35 Aug-31
103 90 Emerging Information Systems, Winnipeg www.eisi.com Financial planning software $38,079 C 2 Oct-31
104 85 VERITAAQ, Ottawa www.veritaaq.ca IT consulting and recruiting services $38,000 B -16 Sep-30
105 112 TeraGo Networks, Thornhill, Ont. www.terago.ca National broadband service provider to businesses $37,972 C 9 Dec-31
106 117 Klick, Toronto www.klick.com Technology inspired marketing solutions $37,100 C 22 Nov-30
107 113 GIRO, Montreal www.giro.ca Software solutions for public transit and postal optimization $36,900 B 8 Jun-30
108 93 TECSYS, Montreal www.tecsys.com Supply chain management and logistics solutions provider $36,772 A -10 Apr-30
109 120 T4G, Toronto www.t4g.com Project-based, end-to-end technology services $36,000 C 20 Dec-31
109 110 George Kelk, Toronto www.kelk.com Process measurement/control under extreme conditions $36,000 B 3 Apr-30
111 98 WBM Office Systems, Saskatoon, Sask. www.wbm.ca Virtualization, print optimization and telecom technology $35,650 B -11 Sep-30
112 81 Averna, Montreal www.averna.com Test engineering solutions $35,500 A -27 Sep-30
113 137 45 PointClickCare, Mississauga, Ont. www.pointclickcare.com SaaS provider of ERP to the long-term care industry $32,411 B 44 Oct-31
114 114 59 StarDyne Technologies, Kelowna, B.C. www.stardynetech.com Software for all levels of the public sector $32,058 B 1 Jun-30
115 Nitro IT Business Solutions, Ottawa www.nitro.ca Network management, IT outsourcing and hosted services $32,000 B 23 Aug-31
116 119 Radiant Communications, Vancouver www.radiant.net Internet, networking, managed hosting, cloud computing $31,336 C 4 Dec-31
117 169 QA Consultants, Toronto www.qaconsultants.ca Quality assurance and testing consultancy $31,326 B 66 Jul-31
118 CBCI Telecom, Lachine, Que. www.cbcitelecom.com Full service videoconference and AV provider $30,112 B 16 Dec-31
119 136 Distech Controls, Brossard, Que. www.distech-controls.com Building automation and energy management solutions $29,500 C 28 Dec-31
120 iWeb, Montreal www.iweb.com Internet hosting services and IT infrastructure $28,820 A 26 Sep-30
121 125 Illumiti, Richmond Hill, Ont. www.illumiti.com Systems integration and business effectiveness $28,250 B 7 Dec-31
122 120 CORADIX Technology Consulting, Ottawa www.coradix.com IM/IT consulting services $28,000 B -7 Sep-30
123 143 TIO Networks, Vancouver www.tionetworks.com Multi-channel expedited bill payment processor $27,771 A 29 Jul-31
124 133 11-12 Creaform, Levis, Que. www.creaform3d.com 3D laser scanners, CAD and metrology equipment $27,000 B 25 Dec-31
125 151 GuestLogix, Toronto www.guestlogix.com Onboard technology for the travel industry $26,910 C 45 Nov-30
126 155 TekSavvy Solutions, Chatham, Ont. www.teksavvy.com Internet service provider $26,848 B 48 Sep-30
127 100 WellPoint Systems, Calgary www.wellpointsystems.com Software for managing critical energy-industry operations $26,681 C -27 Dec-31
128 68 3 Azcar Technologies, Markham, Ont. www.azcar.com Broadcast and multi-media systems engineering $25,956 C -43 Dec-31
129 97 Mitec Telecom, Lachine, Que. www.mitectelecom.com Passive radio frequency products and solutions $25,424 A -37 Apr-30
130 132 PNI Digital Media, Vancouver www.pnimedia.com Online and in-store digital media solutions $25,357 A 4 Sep-30
131 148 58 Solium Capital, Calgary www.solium.com Stock plan administration technology and services $23,518 C 19 Dec-31
132 122 24 International Datacasting, Ottawa www.datacast.com Satellite equipment products and related systems $23,324 A -20 Jan-31
133 149 Care Factor, Calgary www.carefactor.com Data centre services and solutions $23,000 B 14 Jul-31
134 NexJ Systems, Toronto www.nexj.com Enterprise CRM for finance, insurance and healthcare $22,000 B 21 Dec-31
134 144 Gibraltar Solutions, Mississauga, Ont. www.gibraltarsolutions.com Enterprise infrastructure solutions and services provider $22,000 B 5 Nov-30
136 133 CMiC, Toronto www.cmic.ca ERP solutions for project-based businesses $21,417 B -7 May-31
137 173 Quartech Systems, Burnaby, B.C. www.quartech.com IT solutions for business $20,956 B -12 Mar-31
138 131 RDM, Waterloo, Ont. www.rdmcorp.com Software/hardware for electronic payment processing $20,830 A -15 Sep-30
139 142 Norsat International, Richmond, B.C. www.norsat.com Designs and develops intelligent satellite solutions $20,032 C -5 Dec-31
140 144 HighVail Systems, Toronto www.highvail.com IT infrastructure and services provider $20,000 B -11 Dec-31
141 160 Geosoft, Toronto www.geosoft.com Exploration software solutions utilizing geospatial data $19,900 B 13 Dec-31
142 153 Dyadem, Toronto www.dyadem.com Operational and quality risk management software provider $19,720 B 6 Dec-31
143 183 QHR Technologies, Kelowna, B.C. www.qhrtechnologies.com EMR and EMS software specializing in healthcare $19,500 C 41 Dec-31
143 171 FXinnovation, Montreal www.fxinnovation.com Consulting services and business solutions $19,500 B 36 Oct-31
145 Intelerad Medical Systems, Montreal www.intelerad.com Picture archiving and communication systems solutions $19,451 B 5 Jul-31
146 197 Atlantis Systems, Brampton, Ont. www.atlantissi.com Simulation-based aircraft training systems $18,161 C 85 Dec-31
147 Thoughtcorp, Toronto www.thoughtcorp.com App development, data warehousing, agile+ consulting $18,000 B 38 Sep-30
148 177 Navantis, Toronto www.navantis.com Strategic consulting, design and custom deployment $17,800 B 26 Dec-31
149 191 Iridian Spectral Technologies, Ottawa www.iridian.ca Optical filters for communications and instrumentation $17,435 B 42 Jun-30
150 167 Raymark, Mount Royal, Que. www.raymark.com Global retail software provider $17,394 C 9 Jun-30
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154 130 39 OmniGlobe Networks, Pointe-Claire, Que. www.omniglobe.com Advanced communication solutions for remote and rural areas $16,947 C -22 Dec-31
155 104 Belzberg Technologies, Toronto www.belzberg.com Trading technology and technology-based brokerage services $16,825 C -56 Dec-31
156 154 Nightingale Informatix, Markham, Ont. www.nightingalemd.com ASP electronic medical records (EMR) $16,581 A -10 Mar-31
157 162 Graycon Group, Calgary www.graycon.com Secure flexible IT support and solutions $16,100 B -7 Sep-30
158 170 4Point, Ottawa www.4point.com Consulting services, training and technical support $16,069 C 6 Dec-03
159 129 OSI Geospatial, Ottawa www.osigeospatial.com Marine navigation, command and control solutions $15,811 C -31 Nov-30
160 6-7 CANTRONIC Systems, Coquitlam, B.C. www.cantronics.com Infrared imaging and video security technologies $15,707 A 320 Jan-31
161 187 Global Relay Communications, Vancouver www.globalrelay.com Archiving, compliance and e-discovery of e-mail and IM $15,500 C 22 Aug-31
162 172 DRN Commerce, London, Ont. www.drncommerce.com Software development $15,424 B 3 Dec-31
163 181 Empathica, Mississauga, Ont. www.empathica.com Customer experience management software solutions $15,268 B 17 Oct-31
164 157 Elastic Path, Vancouver www.elasticpath.com Enterprise e-commerce solutions provider $15,168 B -14 Sep-30
165 230 38 Novadaq Technologies, Mississauga, Ont. www.novadaq.com Real-time fluorescence imaging for the operating room $15,087 C 84 Dec-31
166 152 Uniserve Communications, New Westminster, B.C. www.uniserve.com Internet and related communication services $14,850 A -20 May-31
167 174 TechSolCom, Blainville, Que. www.techsolcom.ca IT consulting services $14,532 B 0 Apr-30
168 200 PROPHIX Software, Mississauga, Ont. www.prophix.com Performance management software solutions $14,500 B 26 Dec-31
168 178 Zycom Technology, Kingston, Ont. www.zycomtec.com Enterprise infrastructure and managed services $14,500 B 4 Oct-31
170 186 65 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies, Pitt Meadows, B.C. www.tranzeo.com Wireless Internet connectivity $14,107 C 21 Dec-31
171 216 RL Solutions, Toronto www.rlsolutions.com Healthcare software to improve safety and quality of care $14,089 B 42 Dec-31
172 190 Boardwalk Communications, Victoria, B.C. www.bdwalk.biz Network integration $13,790 C 8 Sep-30
173 26 Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies, Cambridge, Ont. www.lwolf.com Real estate technologies $13,750 B 20 Dec-31
174 214 Complete Innovations, Markham, Ont. www.completeinnovations.com Mission-critical mobile workforce management solutions $13,707 B 35 Sep-30
175 210 NCI, Mississauga, Ont. www.nci.ca IT security, networking and forensic solutions $13,600 C 33 Aug-31
176 221 BSM Technologies, Woodbridge, Ont. www.bsmwireless.com Fleet management, GPS tracking and driver management $13,159 C 44 Sep-30
177 223 Hosted Data Transaction Solutions, Toronto www.dexit.com Merchant transaction management and payment facilitation $13,120 C 38 Dec-31
178 196 Espial Group, Ottawa www.espial.com Digital and IP TV software solutions $13,117 C 7 Dec-31
179 150 Nexstaf, Mississauga, Ont. www.nexstaf.com Contract and permanent IT staffing $13,000 B -35 Oct-31
180 156 Intrinsyc Software International, Vancouver www.intrinsyc.com Software to enable next-generation handheld products $12,964 C -25 Dec-31
181 166 Chartwell Technology, Calgary www.chartwellgames.com Internet gaming software solutions $12,798 C -18 Oct-31
182 184 Cistel, Ottawa www.cistel.com IT security and privacy, managed services and IT staffing $12,750 C -5 Dec-31
183 180 ODESIA Solutions, Montreal www.odesia.com BI, decision processes and data warehousing $12,615 C -11 Dec-31
184 201 Sangoma Technologies, Markham, Ont. www.sangoma.com Voice and data connectivity components provider $12,511 A 12 Jun-30
185 Tenrox, Laval, Que. www.tenrox.com Online project workforce management software solutions $12,500 C 8 Dec-31
186 192 62 Talent Technology, Richmond, B.C. www.talenttech.com Recruiting software and resources $12,495 B 3 Dec-31
187 60-61 Syncapse, Toronto www.syncapse.com Social media management solutions $12,432 B 38 Oct-31
188 188 Intelliware Development, Toronto www.intelliware.com Custom business applications and software development $12,300 B 3 Dec-31
189 199 VIQ Solutions, Calgary www.viqsolutions.com Computer-based digital audio capture and management $12,250 C 8 Dec-31
190 209 Mariner, Saint John, N.B. www.marinerpartners.com IPTV products and services, IT professional services $12,006 B 15 Dec-31
191 217 Source Evolution, Montreal www.sourceevolution.com Business intelligence, architecture and development $12,000 B 20 Feb-28
192 220 IT Weapons, Brampton, Ont. www.itweapons.com Application delivery, virtualization and managed services $11,900 B 23 May-31
193 175 TP Systems, New Westminster, B.C. www.tpsystems.com Software, outsourcing and IT staffing $11,743 C -20 Sep-30
194 212 Tenzing Managed IT Services, Kelowna, B.C. www.tenzing.com Enterprise-class hosting of business critical applications $11,740 B 14 Dec-31
195 193 Homeserve Technologies, Toronto www.homeserve.ca Software services for real-estate, relocation and banking $11,407 A -6 Feb-28
196 176 Dundas Data Visualization, Toronto www.dundas.com Data visualization, dashboard and BI solutions $11,338 B -20 Nov-30
197 218 TRM Technologies, Ottawa www.trm.ca E-security and risk, enterprise and ICT infrastructure $11,100 B 13 Mar-31
198 222 Habañero Consulting Group, Vancouver www.habaneros.com IT consulting services and solutions $11,092 B 14 Dec-31
199 165 Visual Defence, Richmond Hill, Ont. www.visualdefence.com Advanced solutions for mission-critical security systems $11,000 B -33 Dec-31
200 231 L-IPSE Services conseil, Quebec City www.l-ipse.com IT consulting services $10,900 B 25 Aug-31
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201 204 Oceanwide, Montreal www.oceanwide.com Provider of business-to-business applications $10,770 B -3 Apr-30
202 224 Serenic, Edmonton www.serenic.com Financial and operational software for not-for-profits $10,739 A 15 Feb-28
203 195 Annex Consulting Group, Vancouver www.annexgroup.com IT consulting and recruitment $10,314 B -13 Sep-30
204 243 Newcomp, Markham, Ont. www.newcomp.com BI and corporate performance management $10,000 B 25 Dec-31
204 205 PIKA Technologies, Ottawa www.pikatech.com Computer telephony boards, appliances, SDKs, applications $10,000 C -9 Jul-31
206 227 C-COM Satellite Systems, Ottawa www.c-comsat.com Satellite-based mobile broadband solutions $9,926 C 8 Nov-30
207 219 Icron Technologies, Burnaby, B.C. www.icron.com PC and USB extension over Cat 5, fibre, wireless, powerline $9,764 C -4 Dec-31
208 Momentum Technologies, Quebec City www.momentumtechnolo-gies.ca IT consulting specializing in Oracle and Java $9,726 B 29 Sep-30
209 228 Sylogist, Calgary www.sylogist.com Enterprise information management/collaboration solutions $9,693 A 5 Sep-30
210 225 FoxNet, Waterloo, Ont. www.foxnetsolutions.com Enterprise IT infrastructure solutions $9,500 B -5 Dec-31
211 198 Macadamian, Gatineau, Que. www.macadamian.com Product development and design consultancy $9,432 C -10 Sep-30
212 66 Wmode, Calgary www.wmode.com Managed services for wireless app developers and operators $9,200 B 2 Dec-31
213 202 PCI Geomatics, Richmond Hill, Ont. www.pcigeomatics.com Software and systems for geo-imaging solutions $9,055 C -16 Nov-30
214 243 NetPulse Services, Markham, Ont. www.netpulse-services.com IT management provider $9,000 B 20 Dec-31
214 RevenueWire, Victoria, B.C. www.revenuewire.com E-commerce shopping cart solution and affiliate network $9,000 B -31 Dec-31
216 253 Spyre Solutions, Toronto www.spyresolutions.com PeopleSoft/Oracle consulting services $8,951 B 16 Jul-31
217 215 Accreon, Fredericton, N.B. www.accreon.com Information technology and business solutions $8,900 B -9 Dec-31
218 IPS, Vancouver www.ipsnetworks.com Security and network infrastructure solutions provider $8,500 B 21 Jul-31
219 238 Filbitron Systems Group, Markham, Ont. www.filbitron.com Tablet computer solutions $8,400 B 2 Apr-30
219 213 Procura, Victoria, B.C. www.goprocura.com Software for home and community care $8,400 B -8 Mar-31
221 239 Superclick Networks, Montreal www.superclick.com Internet access management solutions $8,379 C 10 Oct-31
222 233 Angoss Software, Toronto www.angoss.com Data mining and predictive analytics software $8,126 C -5 Nov-30
223 229 BRT Solutions, Montreal www.brt-solutions.com PLM, product development solutions and services $8,100 C -10 Jun-30
224 Lions Bay Media, Vancouver www.lionsbaymedia.com Online lead generation and traffic flow management $8,097 B -3 Jul-31
225 211 CounterPath, Vancouver www.counterpath.com Desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions $7,974 A -18 Apr-30
226 260 Insite Computer Group, Markham, Ont. www.insite.ca Managed infrastructure services $7,800 B 30 Aug-31
227 248 Quorum Information Technologies, Calgary www.quorumdms.com Automotive retail business software solutions $7,787 C 7 Dec-31
228 203 CPAS Systems, Toronto www.cpas.com Pension administration software solutions $7,600 B -32 Mar-31
229 252 ThinkWrap Solutions, Ottawa www.thinkwrap.com Web content and e-commerce solutions $7,548 B 11 Dec-31
230 251 InEdge (formerly SQLiaison), Montreal www.inedge.com Business intelligence (BI) planning and implementation $7,500 B 10 Dec-31
231 247 Lyrtech, Quebec City www.lyrtech.com Advanced digital signal processing technologies $7,452 C 3 Dec-31
232 iBwave Solutions, Saint-Laurent, Que. www.ibwave.com In-building wireless network design $7,283 B 33 Sep-30
233 269 PrecisionERP, Ottawa www.precisionerp.com ERP (SAP, PeopleSoft/Oracle), CRM and BI consulting $7,273 B 29 Aug-31
234 240 44 Pandell Technology, Calgary www.pandell.com SaaS oil and gas software/services and enterprise solutions $7,144 B -6 Jun-30
235 Doxim, Markham, Ont. www.doxim.com Enterprise content management applications $7,100 B 122 Dec-31
235 249 uptime software, Toronto www.uptimesoftware.com IT systems management $7,100 B 15 Jan-31
237 255 Fidus Systems, Ottawa www.fidus.com Electronic product development and consulting $7,021 B 8 Dec-31
238 265 Evoco, Calgary www.evoco.com Construction project and program management software $6,995 B 22 Mar-31
239 264 Concept Computer, Mississauga, Ont. www.conceptcomputer.com Microsoft Dynamics hosting and Citrix delivery solutions $6,950 B 21 Jul-31
240 241 End to End Networks, Markham, Ont. www.endtoend.com Managed network and security, unified com. and wireless $6,900 B -9 May-31
241 246 Cytiva, Vancouver www.sonicrecruit.com SaaS talent management software provider $6,784 C -2 Dec-31
242 268 non-linear creations, Ottawa www.nonlinearcreations.com Full service e-business solutions provider $6,700 B 18 Aug-31
243 250 Sand Technology, Westmount, Que. www.sand.ca Information management software $6,562 A -7 Jul-31
244 260 Professional Quality Assurance, Fredericton, N.B. www.pqa.ca Software QA, content QA and learning solutions $6,500 C 18 Sep-30
244 274 istcl com, Toronto www.istcl.com IT staffing, IT solutions, outsourcing and managed services $6,500 B 8 Dec-31
244 232 B Wyze, Markham, Ont. www.bwyze.com Talent sourcing and managed services $6,500 B -32 Jul-31
247 236 Diversinet, Toronto www.diversinet.com Application solutions for the healthcare industry $6,399 C -19 Dec-31
248 270 Global Energy Services, Calgary www.global-energy.ca Communication systems/services for oil and gas industry $6,191 C 4 Dec-31
249 245 NTG Clarity Networks, Markham, Ont. www.ntgclarity.com Network, telecom, IT and infrastructure solutions $6,187 C 1 Dec-31
250 271 In-Touch Survey Systems, Ottawa www.intouchsurvey.com Custom data capture and mobile marketing solutions $6,080 C 11 Dec-31 A indicates revenues are publicly available. B indicates figures have been confirmed by the organization. C indicates revenue figures are Branham estimates.
Exchange rate used for all U.S. $ was 0.9946 and for all Euro was 1.3319