Virtual reality learning platform Precision OS is expanding into orthopedic surgical nurse training to meet an increased demand for remote training. Originally focused on surgeons, the developers of the proficiency-based, medical-grade VR platform is now committed to advancing perioperative orthopedic nursing staff’s skill set as well. Precision OS technology will enhance orthopedic skills in support […]
PDFTron Acquires Califoria-based ActivePDF
Vancouver’s PDFTron has acquired California-based ActivePDF. ActivePDF is a provider of high-volume and scalable server-side PDF automation components to 40% of Fortune 500 companies. The deal builds upon PDFTron’s first acquisition of San Jose-based BCL Technologies just three months ago in March 2020, and marks another milestone in the company’s expansion following the $95 million […]
BC Cleantech Gets $6.7 Million In SDTC Funding
As Canadians look at reopening the economy and getting people back to work, clean technology continues to be an important contributor to Canadian jobs and innovation. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced an investment of $41.8 million in 10 Canadian small businesses that are taking new, innovative solutions to […]
Matidor Technologies Selected For 2020 Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator
Seattle’s CleanTech Alliance and Portland-based VertueLab have announced the 2020 cohort of environmentally-focused startups for its Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator. Among the 10 startups included in this years cohort is Vancouver’s Matidor Technologies. Matidor is a developer of an intuitive collaboration platform that helps the field service industry organize location-based projects on a live-updating map with […]
RentMoola Joins Forces With PayPal To Disrupt The Rental Industry
Vancouver’s RentMoola has joined forces with PayPal through a new strategic alliance. The collaboration is born out of the mutual goal of addressing financial inequality made more pronounced by the current COVID-19 crisis. RentMoola’s technology allows for simple, flexible, and transparent transactions between tenants and property management – furthering its mission to empower individuals to […]
Teradici To Integrate Technology Into Pearson VUE’s Professional Exams
Burnaby’s Teradici has announced a collaboration with Pearson VUE to integrate their Cloud Access Software with PCoIP technology into Pearson VUE’s test center applications. The collaboration advances Pearson VUE’s channel management capabilities with added efficiency for managing its complex third-party Select authorized test center network around the globe. Teradici’s technology solution enables seamless delivery of […]
Turo Officially Launches Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing App in Vancouver
Popular peer-to-peer car sharing platform Turo launched in B.C. today with over 65,000 users and 200 cars listed in the province. With a mission to put Canada’s 23 million cars to better use, Turo connects local car owners with a bustling community of users looking for the perfect vehicle for their next adventure. Through the […]
Clio Takes Clio Cloud Conference Virtual for the First Time
Burnaby’s Clio is taking its eighth annual Clio Cloud Conference virtual this October. Clio decided to take the conference virtual in an effort to protect the safety and health of attendees, speakers, partners, and employees. Earlier this year, Clio announced that New York Times bestselling author, marketing innovator, and business leader, Seth Godin will join […]
Food-X Technologies Implements 3D Robotic Supply Chain With Attabotics
Vancouver’s Food-X Technologies today announced a three year strategic alliance with robotic warehouse and fulfillment system provider Attabotics. Food-X is a scalable end-to-end software solution for profitable online grocery fulfillment and this new alliance will implement Attabotics technology to leverage common synergies and streamline technology and operations at their fulfillment centers. Calgary’s Attabotics sells, designs, […]
Victory Square Acquires 15 Minute Covid-19 Antibody Test
Vancouver’s Victory Square Health has acquired Brazilian Covid19 test developers, Safetest. The portfolio company of Victory Square Technologies acquired Safetest Comércio de Diagnósticos’s assets and intellectual property in an all-stock transaction valued at $4 million. Safetest was founded in 2016 to bring high quality rapid tests to the market and has developed antibody-based tests and […]