Peytec featured in Globe and Mail!

ventureLAB client Peytec was recently featured in the Globe and Mail! Peytec’s electronic tags and customizable sensors provide secure local and online infrastructure with low maintenance costs. Any number of sensors can be plugged into the tags,...

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Peytec featured in Globe and Mail!

by Sanchi Illuri | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, News

ventureLAB client Peytec was recently featured in the Globe and Mail! Peytec’s electronic tags and customizable sensors provide secure local and online infrastructure with low maintenance costs. Any number of sensors can be plugged into the tags, depending on the...

Peytec featured in Globe and Mail!

by Sanchi Illuri | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, News

ventureLAB client Peytec was recently featured in the Globe and Mail! Peytec’s electronic tags and customizable sensors provide secure local and online infrastructure with low maintenance costs. Any number of sensors can be plugged into the tags, depending on the...