Technology
BIV's coverage delves into all issues affecting tech businesses in Vancouver and British Columbia
B.C. construction industry calls on local technology sector to drill into untapped market
Survey reveals wide gap between knowledge and adoption of tech breakthroughs in the province’s building sector
Cybersecurity’s weak point is workers’ email threat knowledge
Executives frequently need cybersecurity training the most
3 things I wish I’d known before scaling tech companies
By Cameron Burke It’s no secret that Canada has a scale-up problem. Often, we cite finite resources – talent, money, expertise – as the major barriers to scaling our tech companies at the same rate...
Seaspan Marine unveils $1.5 million training simulator facility
Seaspan Marine Transportation unveiled a new marine simulator facility, the first and only of its kind in North America, in its North Vancouver office on July 4. The simulator, which required an...
Vancouver’s Telus cements plans for unlimited wireless data offerings
What happened: Telus makes permanent data plans that won’t charge overage fees Why it matters: Canadian telecom giants are becoming increasingly competitive with data plans and pricing The future...
VR, medtech, mining firms take honours at B.C.’s Technology Impact Awards
What happened: The BC Tech Association honoured companies and individuals in the province with an array of awards at its annual ceremony Why it matters: The annual Technology Impact Awards highlight...
Public-private partnership targets tech talent crunch
Centre set to deliver approximately 1,000 new workers to VFX, gaming, animation sector
New CEO for NuData Security — Mastercard promotes Vancouver co-founder
What happened: Mastercard appoints new CEO to lead Vancouver subsidiary Why it matters: NuData Security is keeping the executive transition close to home, with the promotion of its...
Apollo Insurance launches online marketplace for SMEs after $1m angel round
What happened: Apollo Insurance is launching what its CEO describes as the country’s largest online marketplace for insurance Why it matters: The company says it can greatly reduce industry...
B.C.’s Carbon Engineering lands $25m from Ottawa
What happened: Ottawa announces $25 million in funding for B.C. cleantech firm Why it matters: Public investment comes soon after private investors committed about $90 million to Carbon Engineering...