Surrey’s Safe Software revealed a slew of announcements at the annual Peak of Data and AI event in Seattle. At The Peak, Safe announced the launch of FME Data Virtualization, which is describes as a new capability that allows organizations to expose secure, OpenAPI-compliant REST APIs directly on top of any system or data source […]
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BC Startups Join Google’s Global Fight for Nature
The natural world is in crisis — and the economic consequences are profound. Without immediate action, more than half of global GDP is at risk due to the accelerating decline of ecosystems worldwide. In response, Google is harnessing its technology and platforms to help monitor, protect, and restore the planet. Tools like Earth Engine for […]
Unblocked Raises $27.5 Million Series A to Expand Code Intelligence Platform
Vancouver’s Unblocked, a software startup tackling one of the most persistent challenges in modern development — understanding code — has announced a $27.5 million Series A funding round. Techcouver named Unblocked one of ten B.C. startups to watch in 2024. The round provides fresh capital for the company to accelerate its vision of contextual code […]
Freightera Defies Freight Downturn with Profit Surge and Emissions Cuts
While much of the logistics sector faces a third year of downturn, Vancouver-based Freightera is marking its 11th anniversary with strong growth, record profitability, and a growing reputation as North America’s leading low-emission online freight marketplace. In 2024, Freightera grew revenue by 31.4%, expanded its automated freight division by 35.8%, and boosted EBITDA by a […]
Victoria Startup Rethinks Tourism Marketing with Launch of AI Platform
A startup launched from Vancouver Island is seeking to render “tourism a force for good” through technological applications. Victoria’s Tourismo is a “destination management platform” with an aim to empower collaboration and foster a sustainable tourism industry, according to a statement from the company, helping creators craft and share quality, interactive storytelling content that enchants […]
BC Tech Prepares Startups for Web Summit Pitch Success
With Web Summit 2025 fast approaching, the BC Tech Association is helping local startups get pitch-ready with a focused session on fundraising strategies and investor engagement. Titled Get Investor Ready: Top Tips for Web Summit, the one-hour webinar will take place on Tuesday, May 7th from 11am to 12pm. The event is part of BC […]
Jane Software Wins Stevie Award for Customer Service Excellence
Jane Software, the Vancouver-headquartered practice management platform for health and wellness professionals, has been recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year in the Computer Software category (100 or more employees). The accolade was presented at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Marc Dyer, Vice President […]
Svante Advances Its Carbon Capture Collaboration with Mercer to Next Stage
A Burnaby-born company is advancing its clean technology in Alberta. Svante Technologies, which specializes in carbon capture, this week revealed progress in its project with Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The collaboration is now at the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2, or FEL-2, according to […]
Ajay Agrawal Warns: Canada Can’t Lead AI’s Future on Legacy Alone
Today at the KPMG AI Made Real Summit in Vancouver, Ajay Agrawal—founder of the Creative Destruction Lab and bestselling co-author of Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence—delivered a keynote that contrasted optimism with a sobering reality: Canada’s early leadership in artificial intelligence is not a guarantee of future success. “Just because we were […]
With a Disco Twist for 2025, VIATEC Reveals Winners of Annual Tech Awards
Technology remains Victoria’s top industry, powering regional economic impact to the tune of $8 Billion across nearly 1,200 tech firms and over 20,000 workers. Which is exactly why the VIATEC Awards are back yet again. Returning for their 23rd year, the VIATEC Awards annually celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event […]