At Google Cloud Next 25 in Las Vegas, Farsad Nasseri, Managing Director of Google Cloud Canada, reflected on how the company carved out its place in Canada’s competitive cloud market by choosing focus over scale—and how that strategy is paying off. “Because we were third to market,” said Nasseri, “we had the luxury of stepping […]
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AI Takes Centre Stage at Google Cloud Next 25
At Google Cloud’s biggest event of the year, CEO Thomas Kurian took the stage in Las Vegas to showcase the company’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence—and laid out a bold vision for what comes next. “Just one year ago, we stood here and talked about the future of AI for organizations,” Kurian told a packed […]
Corinex Raises $42 Million to Expand Real-Time Grid Solutions Across Europe
Vancouver-based Corinex, a global leader in broadband over power lines (BPL) technology, has secured a $42 million investment to accelerate its expansion in delivering real-time grid flexibility and visibility solutions. The funding round is led by U.K.-based Energy Growth Momentum and joined by Spanish investment firms Suma Capital and Adara Ventures. The capital will support […]
TELUS Completes Massive Data Transformation With Google Cloud To Unlock GenAI Future
At this year’s Google Cloud Next 25 conference in Las Vegas, TELUS and Google Cloud shared the behind-the-scenes story of a sweeping data transformation that’s reshaping one of Canada’s largest telecom and tech firms. Speaking onstage, Stephen Lee, Head of Enterprise Data Engineering at TELUS, shared how the company migrated from fragmented on-premise systems to […]
UniUni, Shipium Deliver Logistics Tech Stack to E-Commerce Brands in Canada
UniUni this week announced a partnership with Shipium, a shipping technology platform for e-commerce brands. The collaboration allows brands to access UniUni’s services through Shipium’s centralized carrier network, according to a statement from the firms. By joining Shipium’s carrier network and integrating last-mile delivery solutions into Shipium’s cloud-based platform provides, UniUni expands access to end-to-end […]
Vancouver Island Upstart Advancing Underwater Cleantech Solution in B.C.
A startup based out of British Columbia is developing an underwater turbine that it believes could replace popular diesel generators with significantly cleaner energy production methods. Swordfish Energy was launched from Vancouver Island by the eclectic entrepreneur Dorn Beattie in 2018. Beattie is behind Swordfish’s flagship product, the Compeller, a corkscrew-shaped turbine designed to generate clean […]
Web Summit Vancouver Pre-Event Tours Highlight Local Startups
Investors looking to get ahead of the curve are invited to participate in the Innovation & Investment Insider Tours on Monday, May 26th, a full-day curated experience showcasing Metro Vancouver’s leading innovation in cleantech, life sciences, and creative tech. Timed just before Web Summit Vancouver (May 27–30), the Insider Tours will connect investors with high-growth […]
VIATEC Awards to Shine Disco-Coloured Spotlight on Victoria Tech Scene in May
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 celebrate Victoria’s bustling technology sector. At the VIATEC Spring Social event at […]
Ten Startups on Vancouver Island Recognized for Innovation and Potential
Douglas magazine this month released its annual list of innovative businesses to watch. Established in 2006 by Page One Publishing, Douglas is a business magazine and media brand based on Vancouver Island. The magazine recently hosted a gala at the Davinci Centre to announce the winners of its annual “10 to Watch Awards.” Now in […]
Startup TNT to Kick Off Vancouver Startup Week with $150K Investment Finale
Prairie-born investor community Startup TNT is bringing its high-energy investment showdown back to Vancouver this spring. The Finale Night of its BC Summit XI will headline the opening reception of Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) on Monday, May 20th, at the iconic Science World. The event will spotlight five early-stage startups from British Columbia competing for […]