Technology
BIV's coverage delves into all issues affecting tech businesses in Vancouver and British Columbia
B.C. quantum computing advances at light speed
Investments and partnerships pay off as B.C. sector emerges as global hub
Trulioo appoints COO following $70m raise
What happened: Longtime GM has been tapped as tech company’s new chief operating officer Why it matters: Trulioo has designs on expansion following a multimillion-dollar capital investment raise...
B.C. gaming sector adds 1,400 workers but gender representation worst in Canada: study
What happened: New report finds B.C.’s video game sector growing significantly when measured by headcount Why it matters: The province, however, is lagging behind all other regions in terms of...
How augmented reality goes mainstream
When the Pokémon Go craze was at its peak in 2016, it seemed augmented reality (AR) had finally gone mainstream. Flash forward more than three years and Ross Finman, the head of AR at software firm...
B.C. organization now one of few global arbitrators of domain name disputes
What happened: Newly created body based in Vancouver is now accepting disputes over domain names What it means: The new centre may entice non-American parties wary of taking claims to U.S....
RentMoola lands new CEO to lead rental payments tech company
What happened: RentMoola has announced a new CEO to lead the tech company Why it matters: The company’s founding CEO departed in 2018 A Vancouver tech company best know for its cheque-less rental...
Tech aims to take the mystery out of video marketing
Vancouver firms see market gap as demand for visual content grows in social media
Game developer Relic opens three-storey Mount Pleasant office with private theatre, library
What happened: Relic Entertainment is opening a 43,000-square-foot office in Vancouver Why it matters: Other gaming companies have been expanding their footprint in the city over the past year The...
B.C. firms land 10 spots on Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list
What happened: B.C. tech firms accounted for 20% of the spots on high-profile industry rankings Why it matters: B.C. representation outperformed all but one other province The West Coast tech scene...
Investor conference for B.C. life sciences sector draws record turnout
What happened: A record number of attendees and presenters hit the annual LifeSciences BC Investor Summit in Vancouver Why it matters: There’s a strong demand for capital on the West Coast among...