Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, growth still orbits around major innovation hubs such as Vancouver. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that the nation’s workforce […]
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TELUS Pollinator Fund Invests in Dryad: Accelerating Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection for Environmental Protection
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good is making an equity investment into Series A financing of Dryad, a German startup that provides ultra-early wildfire detection. Dryad’s large-scale IoT networks and sensors can detect fires as early as their smoldering phase. This greatly reduces the risk of fires spreading out of control, and can help prevent the escalating costs […]
Batman Producer Lends Expertise for ‘Living’ Comic Book Honouring Stan Lee
Stan Lee, a seminal figure in the comic book world, is known for his creation of iconic superheroes including Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and many more. Earlier this month, book entertainment company Legible teamed up with Kartoon Studios, holder of the Stan Lee Universe, to breathe new life into […]
How Brell Health Modernizes Radiology Experience for Doctors and Patients
Brell Health has unveiled a pioneering digital platform that combines medical acumen with patient-centric care. Established in 2022, Brell Health seeks to navigate the shifting paradigms of patient care brought forth by the global pandemic. As an increasingly digital-savvy population seeks active involvement in healthcare, the Vancouver startup’s all-in-one platform transformis radiology reports from static […]
Elastic Path to Power Cymax Marketplaces with Composable Commerce
Canadian commerce firm Cymax Group announced this week that it has forged a partnership with Team True North member Elastic Path, the figurehead behind the Composable Commerce Movement, to launch a next-generation web platform. This launch marks one of Cymax Group’s largest technology investments to date, according to a statement from the eCommerce technology and […]
D-Wave Partners Up to Advance Quantum Computing in Canada
Quantum computing has emerged as a frontier that could redefine every industry, from logistics and AI to drug discovery and financial modeling. Square at the vanguard of this revolution is Vancouver-based D-Wave Quantum Systems, whose claims to fame include being the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. “Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize […]
DAZN Chooses GeoComply to Secure Sports Content for its 20 Million Subscribers Worldwide
Global sports streaming leader DAZN has chosen Vancouver unicorn GeoComply to safeguard its premium sports content. GeoComply is a leading provider of cutting-edge anti-fraud and geolocation solutions and its GeoGuard solution provides advanced protection against usage of VPNs, Tors, Proxies, and other advanced location spoofing techniques. With over 20 million premium paying subscribers across 200 […]
BCIT Launches Mass-Timber Training Hub to Strengthen Canada’s Bioeconomy
Being energy-efficient, having inherent fire resistance, and with an ability to sequester carbon dioxide, mass-timber has revolutionized Canada’s construction industry. Mass-timber will help shape the future of low-carbon construction while helping to develop and strengthen Canada’s bioeconomy by using innovative products and designs to build a more sustainable building sector. People looking to excel in […]
Vancouver Maintains Highest Tech Growth Rate in Canada
Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, most growth still orbits around the country’s major innovation hubs, such as Vancouver. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that […]
Tradable Bits Launches ARCADE, a Customizable Arcade-Style Platform for Teams
Vancouver’s Tradable Bits is launching a series of customizable arcade-style games as a way for fans to interact with teams, even when they’re not actively watching a game. Tradable Bits interactive ARCADE engagement platform will empower teams to personalize each game to their brand and sponsors in minutes. ARCADE was born out of a long-standing […]