Tech leaders, thinkers and founders are calling for a more coordinated approach by universities and industry to prepare the tech workforce of the future, concludes University Canada West’s new report Fuelling B.C.’s Tech Talent Pipeline. With access to talent currently the biggest constraint facing B.C. tech companies, the report explored what companies had to say […]
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What Led To Canada’s First Fully Digital Automotive Financing Software
Since first producing commercialized vehicles in the 1890s, the automotive industry has grown to rely on outdated traditions ingrained into the car buying process. Despite vast improvements and efficiencies made to vehicles over the past century, car buying etiquette remains reliant on physical dealerships and age-old practices. While the internet has altered the process to […]
Certn Acquires U.K Competitor to Extend Tech into New Markets
Victoria’s Certn has acquired Credence, a leading provider of global background checks, based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, Certn provides real-time background checks for employers. Used by enterprise, mid-market and small business leaders looking to hire the right candidates, Certn modernizes the background check process and builds a foundation of trust. With the […]
Deloitte Canada Launches $150 Million Venture Capital Fund
Deloitte Canada has launched a new venture capital initiative designed to make minority investments in emerging technology companies. Created with a vision of accelerating Canada’s innovative technology sector, the $150 million Deloitte Ventures investment represents the largest capital commitment to date amongst Canadian professional services firms. “Deloitte Ventures comes at a time when the pace of change is at […]
Alpha Metaverse Technologies To Acquire Shape Immersive
Two weeks ago publicly traded Alpha Esports Technologies (CSE: ALPA) changed their name to Alpha Metaverse Technologies. This week they signed a letter of intent to acquire Shape Immersive Entertainment for almost 15 million shares plus $1 million in cash. Originally founded in 2018 by Alex Chuang and Dan Burgar, Shape builds immersive experiences for Metaverse […]
Immersive Tech Partners With HTC To Deliver Hyper-immersive Multiplayer VR
Vancouver’s Immersive Tech has signed a development agreement with HTC Corporation, and its VIVE VR headset division, to assist with further development to elevate the company’s hyper-immersive VR technologies to new levels. Immersive Tech is an industry leading VR and AR entertainment and attractions manufacturer blending amusement park engineering and video game development. Built inside shipping […]
Google Canada Opens Applications For Second Cloud Accelerator Program For Startups
Google Canada has opened applications for the second Google Cloud Accelerator Canada. The 10-week virtual program gives Canadian startups in the cloud the opportunity to access the best of Google’s programs, products and mentors. Startups will receive cloud mentorship and technical support from Googlers, as well as workshops on product design, customer acquisition and leadership […]
Thinkific Hosts Amplify 2022 Virtual Summit This Week
Vancouver’s Thinkific is hosting its third annual, free-to-attend virtual summit on January 26th & 27th. Amplify 2022 is expected to bring together 25,000+ creator economy entrepreneurs who will learn how to create, build, scale digital course-based businesses. This year, Amplify celebrates a new era for creators, providing attendees an opportunity to learn from the over […]
Rogers Adds Critical Cellular Connectivity Along Highway To Tofino
As evidenced during the recent B.C. flooding, the ability to make a call from your car, or to use GPS for directions, can be the difference between life and death. This is especially true at night and during bad weather. Trouble is, the province has some of the most rugged and diverse terrain in Canada, and […]
Vancouver’s FINCAD Acquired by Zafin
Vancouver’s FINCAD has been acquired by Toronto-headquartered Zafin for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1990 by Bob Park, FINCAD is a leader in pricing and risk analytics of financial derivatives and fixed income products. Zafin is the world’s leading SaaS cloud-native product and pricing platform for banks and credit unions. By acquiring FINCAD, Zafin expands […]