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Ollon Partners with Vectors Defence: Building the Capability to Compete in Canada's Defence Sector

Ollon has partnered with Vectors Defence, a Canadian systems integrator specializing in C4ISR and defence technology, combining our software delivery with their operational expertise to compete for Canadian defence contracts together.

Ollon and Sutherland Corporation: Built for Smarter Growth

Ollon has entered a strategic consulting relationship with Sutherland Corporation, a public affairs firm with deep municipal, provincial, and federal government experience, to help position our AI and ERP solutions with municipal decision makers.

$6.6 Billion and the Same Old Playbook: Why Canada's Defence Moment Demands a New Kind of Builder

Canada's 6.6 billion dollar Defence Industrial Strategy is a real opportunity, but only if procurement moves past the same primes and 25 year experience requirements that have shut out capable Canadian firms for a generation.

Building AI Systems That Serve the Public Interest: A Municipal Perspective

Drawing on Ottawa's Responsible AI Summit and InfoTech Live Montreal, this piece breaks down the four questions municipal leaders should ask before procuring AI: data sovereignty, auditability, human oversight, and vendor lock in.

How Ollon and FoundersBeta Are Backing Canadian Founders

Ollon has partnered with FoundersBeta, a Canadian founder community, so Eric Rafat's network of startup and scale up founders can access Ollon's fractional technical and CTO level support as they grow.

Empowering the Next Generation: How Ollon Transforms Internships into Launchpads for Talent

Three Ollon interns, Olivia, Aastha, and Tahmeed, share how mentorship, autonomy, and being trusted with real work turned their internships into launchpads rather than resume filler.

The Discipline of Curiosity: Reflections on The AIAI Summit Toronto

A co-op reflects on attending the AIAI Summit Toronto with Ollon's CTO, on approaching unfamiliar AI topics with curiosity instead of pretending to have the answers.

A New Era for Canadian Defence: Building Boldly, Together

Following GCXpo 2025 and the announcement of Canada's new Defence Investment Agency, this piece looks at the shift from talking about defence sovereignty to actually building it, together with smaller Canadian firms.

Canada’s Strategic Role in Defence Innovation: From GCXpo 2025 to Ottawa’s New Defence Investment Agency

Reflections from GCXpo 2025's closing panel and Prime Minister Carney's announcement of the new Defence Investment Agency, on whether Canada can finally move at the speed its talent and ambition allow.

Why Businesses are choosing Canadian Business?

The U.S. CLOUD Act is pushing businesses toward Canadian software agencies, where stronger privacy law under PIPEDA offers more protection for sensitive data than U.S. based providers can guarantee.

Empower Voices: Insights from Women Thriving in Tech

At Ollon we're committed to fostering a commmunity where women in tech aren't just thriving-they're leading. With passion, resilience, and the power of collaboration, read about how our team transforms challenges into opportunities, inspiring others to do the same.