Dennis County’s ICT sector is built around a variety of technology firms and IT service providers including:
- RFNow (Internet provider);
- Custom Software Solutions (IT for Insurance)
- Farmers Edge, a privately-owned agriculture software firm that specializes in data science, precision agronomy, GIS, hardware engineering, software development, soil science and sustainability.
Manitoba is home to a growing ICT sector that serves the world. The province has a workforce of approximately 16,200 ICT workers and an ICT output value of approximately $1.7 billion. The industry is supported by an extensive network of research and development organizations, industry associations, and post-secondary education.
Dennis County & Area, Major Employers in ICT
Company | Location | Number of Employees | Activities |
Farmers Edge Inc. | Kenton | N/A | Tech Services and Consulting |
Bell MTS | Brandon | 480 | Telecommunications |
AllStream Business Inc. | Brandon | 150 | Telecommunications |
Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. | Brandon | 92 | Cable And Other Program Distribution |
RFNow Inc. | Virden | 20 | Telecommunications |
Custom Software Solutions | Virden | 16 | Computer Programming |
Xplornet Communications | Throughout the Region | - | Telecommunications |