March Networks and Carleton University Partner to Advance AI Innovation in Business Intelligence
September 8, 2025
Jordan Heuvelmans | Content Marketing Coordinator – March Networks
March Networks is proud to announce an exciting expansion of its long-standing partnership with Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. This collaboration will focus on breakthrough research and innovation in generative artificial intelligence (AI) for business intelligence and video analytics.
This collaboration brings together academic research excellence and real-world industry application to explore how generative AI can enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency across sectors that rely on video surveillance and analytics. Carleton’s expertise in AI and machine learning, paired with March Networks’ 25 years of experience in enterprise video solutions, sets the stage for impactful, future-forward research that directly addresses the needs of the market.
“This partnership represents the best of Canadian innovation—where brilliant academic minds meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry,” said Peter Strom, CEO of March Networks. “Together, we’re setting a new benchmark for how AI is tested, measured, and applied to real-world challenges.”
As part of the initiative, Carleton researchers and students will collaborate with the March Networks teams to explore how generative AI can streamline video analytics processes, improve system accuracy, and uncover new opportunities for security intelligence. The partnership also supports key priorities such as expanding the local tech talent pipeline, fostering diversity in STEM, and building a more connected innovation ecosystem in Ottawa and beyond.
This partnership marks a milestone in March Networks’ commitment to innovation and community impact as it celebrates 25 years in business. Together, Carleton University and March Networks are charting a course for smarter, more ethical, and impactful AI development in Canada.